Comparison of 3 oriental keyboards: Roland BK5 VS Korg PA600QT VS Yamaha 2000

Comparison of 3 oriental keyboards: Roland BK5 VS Korg PA600QT VS Yamaha psr 2000

 مقارنة بين 3 أجهزة:الياماها 2000 الرولاند BK5 والكورج Pa600QT

الرولاند BK5
  الشكل  : الجهاز جميل جدا خفيف جدا فى حمله وزنه خفيف حجمه صغير سهل جدا فى الحمل و التنقل بيه

الأصوات : خامات ممتازه وواقعيه الى حد ما يعنى صوت القانون ممتاز و الاصوات الى حد ما واقعيه

الايقاعات : الايقاعات للاسف بعضها مصمم بكيتات غنيه جدا ممتاز ك صعيدى وصعيدى مودرن و الوحده وبعضها مصمم بخامات ضعيفه جدا كانه يقول لاى شخص انه رتم وفى نظرى الايقاعات لا تختلف عن ال E40 و الموديلات السابقه

الامكانيات :  امكانيه تشغيل الام بى ثرى ممتازه واخفاء صوت المطرب ممتازه جدا وسهوله التسجيل المباشر بمجرد الضعط على زرار ريكورد وهذا فى حد ذاته جميل جدا والبور ممتاز جدا وقوى

العيوب : صعوبه الشغل الايف بالجهاز ف الحفلات صعب جدا التنقل من صوت لاخر او ايقاع لاخر لان الشاشه ليس بها ازرار جانيه مثل الياماها او تاتش وانما تستخدم بكره تلف بها لتقلب الصوت او الايقاع ولا يوجد ذاكره ريجستر مثل الياماها وانما الريجستر من داخل الشاشه وهذا يسبب مشكله لما تطلع صوت او وتحتاج تغير ايقاع يعتبر مستحيل لصعوبه التحرك فى الشاشه ولو حبيت انك تحفظ ارقام فهذا صعب ايضا لانك يجب ان تضغط على زرار اسمه نامبر قبل ان تقلب ايقاع فهذا يجعل الشغل الايف صعب جدا وعدم توافر اصوات او ايقاعات على الانترنت وايقاعاته سيئه جدا يمكن طبعا تركيب ايقاعاتومن اسوء العيوب هو السوف وير سوفت وير غبى وسيء جدا 

الكورج PA600QT

الشكل :شكل الجهاز جميل جدا جدا وخاماته قويه ولكن ( اقصد البودى ) ولكن ليس كا 500 فزاير ال500 اقوى ولكن ال 600 لابأس بخامة البدى من بلاستيك قوى وممتاز والشكل العام جميل وشاشه كبيره وواضحه جدا وتاتش افضل من سابقيه انواع الكورج ووزن الجهاز تقيل الى حد ما ولكن ليس بالشكل الصعب حمله ولكن كورج لم توضح مكان فى جانب الجهاز مثل ال 500 لحمله منه

الاصوات : اصوات جميله جدا وقوية وحساسه جدا ( البرنامج الاصلى ) طبعا لن اتكلم عن خامات فالكورج تقدر تغير كل شىء بيه وهذا يجعله روعه

الايقاعات : الى جد ما جيده ولكن ليست غنيه وايضا لن اتكلم عن خامات لانك تقدر تحط كيتات الياماها وتركب ايقاعات بدون مشاكل او تقدر تعمل اللى تريده

المميزات : صراحه الجهاز روعه جدا بوجه عام وبلاخص للمحترفين وسهل وجميل وممتع للشغل الايف و الحفلات وبوجود رام 95 ميجا وامكانيه وضع برامج بها سامبلر مع خاصيه تشغيل الام بى ثرى وسهوله التنقل بين الايقاعات والاصوات ممتازه جدا وسكونسر رهيب ممتاز جدا جدا والسيكا صريحه وايضا فى الغربى ممتاز فمن وجهه نظرى جهاز ممتاز لكل الاغراض وسهل تخصيصه

العيوب : صراحه العيوب بسيطه والعازف المحترف او الموزع الموسيقى الذى له خبره فى عمل اصواته وايقاعاته بنفسه لن يعتبرها عيب نهائى العيوب التى واجهتنى هى عدم وجود رجيسترى للاصوات مثل الياماها و الاصوات الوان تاتش لا يمكن عمل فريز لها بل يجب ان اقم بعمل اعداد لها مسبقا على الايقاعات ولكن هذا لابأس به لانى سهل جدا اغير الاصوات من الشاشه ومن العيوب ايضا هى عندما اختار صوت لليد اليسرى لا يمكن اختيار صوت من الاصوات بالكاتوجرى ولكن اختار من الخامات الاساسيه وبرامج الكورج المحتكره بشكل غريب كل برنامج ب 500 ج 1000 ريال حتى ان بعض الناس تبيع كتات الايقاعات والايقاعات ليست غنيه مثل الياماها ولكن كما قلت اى عازف محترف يستطيع تركيب ايقاعاته بنفسه



الياماها 2000
الشكل : مثل سابيقه من الياماها 1000 و 7000 لا يوجد اختلاف سوى فى اللون فقط والبودى   ضعيف جدا الى حد ما سىء ووزنه ليس ثقيلا. الى حد ما متوسط يمكن حمله فى الحفلات

الاصوات : مثل سابقيه وصراحه الخامات ليس قويه مثل ال 700 فقط ذاد عليه كم صوت

الايقاعات : ايقاعات الجهاز الاصليه ممتازه جدا وغنيه ولكن مثل ال700 تماما مع الفرق فى كم ايقاع جديد

المميزات :  الياماها رغم ما ذكر سابقا  يعتبر جهازا قويا جدا جدا فى الحفلات والشغل به  المباشر ممتاز  فلا يحرج العازف ولا يخل به نظرا لسهولة الريجستر الممتع( 8 اصوات امامك )ومتعه الايقاعات الجميله يمكن اعداد رجيسترى متكامل ومجموعه ايقاعات   و  البيتش الجديده ممتازه مثل الكورج ولكن ليس بنفس حساسيه بيتش الكورج وياماها اضافت خاصيه ممتازه وهى EXPANSION PACK ومن خلالها الياماها مقدمه ع الفلاش خامات جديده وكيتات جديده وهذه الخاصيه ممتازه جدا حيث انه ممكن تركب وتعدل مئات الاصوات و الايقاعات بالخامات الجديده و الكيتات الجديده وهذا شىء ممتاز واستخدام الجهاز ممتع فى الشغل الايف وسريع جدا

العيوب : كنا نتوقع من شركة ياماها افضل من ذلك حيث ان  الشاشه هى نفسها ونفس اسلوب الياماها لا يوجد جديد نتوقع شاشه تاتش او اسلوب افضل من هذا ولكن نفس الشاشه ونفس كل شىء ولو حاولت بشتى الطرق تغيير لون الخلفيه الازرق المزعج  لت تستطيع ( الله اعلم هل يمكن تغيره ام لا ) الجهاز لا يشغل MP3 و البور ضعيف جدا جدا جدا جدا جدا جدا والاصوات والايقاعات الاساسيه صوتها منخفض فيحب ان تستخدم ريجسترى خاص بك وايقاعات خاصه بك وفى هذه الحاله اذا رفعت الصوت يكون صوت السماعه به طقطقه و عيب السماعه انها تسخن كالعاده لم تصلح ياماها هذا العيب حتى الان.

ROLAND Fantom-X6

Fantom-X6: Workstation Keyboard

 

Powerhouse Workstation with an Ultra-Friendly Interface

Features

The Fantom-X Series is the flagship of the Roland workstation family, offering musicians nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded, and 128-voice performance. At the top of the vast soundset is Roland's finest 88-key split stereo-sampled piano, with each note individually sampled at multiple velocities. In addition, the Fantom-X provides room for four SRX expansion boards, so users can customize their soundsets to their specific needs and stylistic preferences.
The Fantom-X Series is the first line of workstation keyboards with a color LCD screen. Combined with an inviting icon-driven user interface, the Fantom-X has been globally heralded as the most powerful-yet-friendly workstation on the market.
Note: Pre-Version-2 Fantom-Xs can be upgraded via the FAN-X-UP1 Audio Track Expansion Kit. The upgrade kit includes a CompactFlash card with installer software, PC card adapter, plus a CD-ROM that contains Fantom-X Editor Software Version 2, including a Sample Editor, a Multisample Editor, and an S-700 file converter for Mac and PC.
Be sure to check out the global Fantom user community at www.fantomized.info.

• 128-voice workstations with 61-note keyboard (Fantom-X6), 76-note keyboard (Fantom-X7), or 88-note (Fantom-X8) Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
• Seamless integration of audio and MIDI using gorgeous new ROM waves and sampling with realtime timestretch capability
• 8 stereo audio tracks integrated with internal MIDI sequencer
• 128MB wave ROM includes quality-focused sounds like 88-key split piano and more
• 32MB sample RAM expandable to 544MB with optional DIMMs
• Color LCD screen - a first in a workstation keyboard!
• Innovative features such as Skip Back Sampling, Dynamic Pad Bank and V-LINK
• 3 MFX processors, plus dedicated reverb, chorus and mastering processor
• USB port for MIDI and .WAV/AIFF file exchange
• 4x SRX expansion
• PC card slot for backing up samples and data with up to 1GB capacity
• 4 Line outputs (2 stereo or 4 mono), stereo Line input and 24-bit S/PDIF I/O

*‘Phantom’ is a registered trademark of and is licensed by Phantom Guitar Works, Inc.
**V-LINK requires optional Edirol DV-7PR with software version 1.50 or higher.
Powered by Roland's Groundbreaking New Synthesis Chip
The new Fantom-X Series comes in a choice of three keyboards, but they all have one thing in common: Roland's new sound generator chip. This chip is Roland's most powerful to date, and it not only makes it possible to play expressive 4-tone Patches with 128-voice polyphony, but it also raises the Fantom-X Series' waveform capacity to approximately 1GB when fully expanded - far more memory than any other musical instrument on the market. What's more, the internal wave ROM has been doubled with quality-focused sounds that will please even the most jaded player.

Sampler or Digital Recorder?
Thanks to the power afforded by the new sound generator chip, you get both. That's because the Fantom-X is the first workstation keyboard capable of handling audio on the level of a digital recorder. This means you can record either short samples for playback on the keyboard, or long, linear takes similar to a digital recorder. Eight stereo audio tracks are now standard on all Fantom-X6, -X7, and -X8 models. And with room for up to 544MB of sample RAM, there's plenty of recording time available. Samples can be slaved to tempo with realtime timestretching and edited using powerful tools like Wave Edit and Chop. Users are free to load samples in .WAV and AIFF formats and back up data to convenient PC cards with up to 1GB capacity.

Expressive New Sounds Abound
When Roland engineers developed the Fantom-X Series, they wanted to fully exploit the potential of the new chip. That's why each keyboard comes with a brand new 128MB wave ROM loaded with quality-focused sounds like vivid new string sections, expressive and fat-sounding drums, rich nylon string guitars and an amazing 88-key split acoustic piano, which uses individual stereo multi-samples for each key and every velocity stage. Would you believe there are over 700 samples used in this single Patch? Many of the instruments were recorded in world-class studios using multiple microphones and were mixed like music into samples by renowned studio engineer Dan Blessinger (Martinsound) - resulting in a level of quality unheard of before.

The Only Workstations with Skip Back Sampling and a Dynamic Pad Bank
First introduced on the Fantom-S, Roland's Skip Back Sampling has become popular with musicians for its ability to instantly retrieve a performance and turn it into a sample. With Skip Back Sampling, your ideas never get lost because the sampler is constantly recording every note you play - be it on the keyboard or Dynamic Pad Bank - while keeping the musical bars in tact. Speaking of which, these 16 velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive pads now sport twice the polyphony and an improved feel for even more natural drum programming and sample triggering.

A True Audio/MIDI Workstation
Whether sequencing MIDI tracks, triggering samples from the Dynamic Pad Bank, or even recording audio tracks directly to RAM, the Fantom-X Series makes putting it all together a seamless process. Lay down a drum track by combining the internal drum sounds with loops, which can automatically sync to tempo via realtime timestretch. Then record some keyboard parts as MIDI and finish your song by tracking guitars, vocals, or other live audio tracks. The high-resolution sequencer boasts up to 400,000-note capacity and supports Standard MIDI File (SMF) import and export, making the Fantom-X by far the best workstation in its class.

Dazzling Color LCD Screen
The Fantom-X Series is the first line of workstation keyboards with a color LCD screen. And once you've seen this display's smart, color-coded screens, you'll never want to go back! With all the menus and screens in color, navigating the Fantom-X becomes that much more a pleasure. Even the bitmap images appear more lifelike, adding to the overall experience.

Complete Studio Effects and Mastering Tools
Onboard effects include separate reverb and chorus processors, plus three multi-effects processors loaded with sound sculpting tools ideal for creative sampling. These include algorithms like COSM Guitar Amp Modeling, Lo-Fi processing, tempo-synced delay, Slicer, Isolator, multiple effects chains and more. (In Performance mode, all three MFX can be configured for full parallel or complete serial use - or any combination in between.) When you're ready to mix down, simply switch on the dedicated Mastering processor with multi-band compression for tight, punchy mixes.

Get Connected with USB
The onboard USB port serves two functions: First, it can be used as a USB-MIDI interface, eliminating the need for an external MIDI interface. Second, it can be used to import and export audio in .WAV/AIFF format. Now it's easy to bring in samples from your computer and use them in a sequence. Likewise, you can quickly mix down your song, re-sample it in stereo, and then transfer the file to a computer for CD-burning.

V-LINK: The Future of Performance
The Fantom-X Series is not only a great choice for studio musicians, but also for live performers. Using Roland's V-LINK technology, musicians can trigger and manipulate video clips when connected to an Edirol video editor like the DV-7PR. Imagine being able to instantly trigger clips from the Dynamic Pad Bank, or create transitions and effects using the pitch bender and knobs. It's a live performer's dream!

Dedicated Piano Button
Choose the Fantom-X8 model, and you'll get an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard designed to capture the feel of a fine concert grand. It's the perfect way to play the amazing new 88-key split piano Patch, which can be instantly called up by pressing the Fantom-X Series' dedicated Piano button. Of course, this button can be reprogrammed to call up a different Patch or Performance in any order, so it's almost like having an extra Favorite Sounds button. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll find nothing else compares to the new Fantom-X.

Downloads

Brochures & Catalogs

Fantom-X Brochure

Updates & Drivers

Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8

IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:

1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

This is the Fantom-X driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.

Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

This is the Fantom-X driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition

For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X6 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X7 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-X8 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-XR / Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion

Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition

This is the Fantom-X6/X7/X8 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista(TM) 64-bit Operating Systems.

Fantom-X6/X7/X8/XR Driver Version 1.0.0 for OS X 10.8

Fantom-X6/X7/X8 Users Note: This driver supports only a FANTOM-X6/X7/X8 that has an installed Fantom-X Audio Track Expansion.
Fantom-XR Users Note: This driver supports only a FANTOM-XR that has an installed Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion.

Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.7 (Lion)

Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.0 for Mac OS 10.6

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.20 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.

Fantom-X System Update Version 2.10

This is the latest operating system for the Fantom-X Version 2. Your unit will already have to be running Version 2.00 to perform this update. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.

This update adds:
- Record Audio Tracks with MFX inserted.
- Solo Sample with MFX.
- Support for the SRX-12 Expansion Board

NOTE: The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a compressed zip file. These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can update your machine.
You can do this by using the WinZip application on your PC running Windows XP, or by using Stuffit Expander on your Macintosh (needed for OS 10.2.x or below). If you're using Mac OS X 10.3.x or above, then you will not need Stuffit Expander.

When you double-click on the downloaded file that you saved to your computer, WinZip or Stuffit Expander should startup automatically. If you do not have WinZip (PC) or Stuffit Expander (Mac) installed, then you must download it, install it, and extract/unzip the update files folder before you can complete the update procedure.

You can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com

You can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/

Fantom-X System Update Version 1.07

This is the latest "Version 1" operating system for the Fantom-X. Use this update if you do not have the "Audio Track Expansion" - Version 2.0. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.


This update resolves USB Storage related issues. This update also resolves a timing issue within the sequencer.


NOTE: The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a

compressed zip file. These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can burn them to a CD.
You can do this by using the WinZip application on your PC running Windows XP, or by using Stuffit Expander on your

Macintosh (needed for OS 10.2.x or below). If you're using Mac OS X 10.3.x or above, then you will not need Stuffit

Expander.



When you double-click on the downloaded file that you saved to your computer, WinZip or Stuffit Expander should startup

automatically. If you do not have WinZip (PC) or Stuffit Expander (Mac) installed, then you must download it, install

it, and extract/unzip the update files folder before you can complete the update procedure.



You can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com



You can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:

href=http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/>http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/

Fantom-X USB Drivers (MAC Classic)

Use this driver for Macs running OS 8.x and 9.x.

Fantom-X USB Drivers (PC)

Fantom-X Editor Version 2.10 (PC)

This is the new Editor/Librarian software for Version 2 of the Fantom. The also contains the sample convert software for use with S-700 series sample libraries.

NOTE: Only use this software with Fantom-X6,7,8, and XR units running Version 2.

Version 2.10 of the editor adds compatibility with the SRX-12 Expansion Board.

Fantom-X Editor Version 2.10 (Mac)

This is the new Editor/Librarian software for Version 2 of the Fantom. The also contains the sample convert software for use with S-700 series sample libraries.

NOTE: Only use this software with Fantom-X6,7,8, and XR units running Version 2.

This version of the editor adds support for the SRX-12 Expansion Board.

Fantom-X Editor Version 1.53 (PC)

Fantom-X Editor/Librarian for Fantom-XA and Fantom-X6,7,8,XR running version 1.
Version 1.53 of the editor adds compatibility for the SRX-12 Expansion Board.

Fantom-X Editor Version 1.53 (MAC)

Fantom-X Editor/Librarian for Fantom-XA and Fantom-X6,7,8,XR running version 1.
Version 1.53 adds compatibility with the SRX-12 Expansion Card.

XV-5080 Patches for Fantom-X (PC)

Download the original XV-5080 Patches that have been ported over to the Fantom-X. Refer to the "Fantom-X_XV_Readmeen.txt" document for directions on using this file.

XV-5080 Patches for Fantom-X (MAC)

Download the original XV-5080 Patches that have been ported over to the Fantom-X. Refer to the "Fantom-X_XV_Readmeen.txt" document for directions on using this file.

Fantom-X Cakewalk/Sonar INS File (PC)

This is the instrument definition file for Cakewalk and Sonar users. Please refer to the "insinstallreadme.pdf" for step on how to install an INS file.

Fantom-X Cubase Patch Script (MAC)

This is the Fantom-X patch listing for Cubase SX. Please refer to the "Installing Cubase Patch Scripts" document for steps on installing the script.

Fantom-X Cubase Patch Script (PC)

This is the Fantom-X patch listing for Cubase SX. Please refer to the "Installing Cubase Patch Scripts" document for steps on installing the script.

SRX-03 Refill Patches for Fantom-X/S

Originally, this is intended for Fantom-S Series, however it can be convert loaded to Fantom-X Series by means of Fantom-X Editor software. Please refer to "readme" documents for further details.

For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-XR / Fantom-Xa / SRX-03 / Fantom-S / Fantom-S88

SRX-04 Refill Patches for Fantom-X/S

Originally, this is intended for Fantom-S Series, however it can be convert loaded to Fantom-X Series by means of Fantom-X Editor software. Please refer to "readme" documents for further details.

For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-XR / Fantom-Xa / SRX-04 / Fantom-S / Fantom-S88

Clean-All USB Driver Utility

This utility clears out all Roland USB Windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your USB driver.

Note: You will have to reinstall the drivers for any other Roland device that is using a USB connection for Audio or MIDI.

ROLAND BK-5 Oriental

BK-5 Oriental

 

Sounds and Rhythms

The BK-5 OR is loaded with dozens of expressive and exotic new instruments, drum sounds, and rhythms from the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa regions.

Scale Tuning Controls

For fast and easy control of scale tunings, the BK-5 OR is equipped with 12 front-panel buttons to instantly manage each note of a scale, plus three buttons for storing/recalling the related settings.

Rhythm Composer

The onboard Rhythm Composer can instantly add rhythmic backing tracks to your music. Additional rhythms can be imported from USB memory. More than one drum track can be used for rhythms and SMFs.

Audio Recorder

The BK-5 OR lets you record directly to a USB memory. It's a great way to listen back and evaluate your performances, and share your creations with others.

USB Accompaniment

Add full backing accompaniment to your performances directly from USB Flash memory. The BK-5 OR lets you import and control rhythm files, SMFs, MP3s, and WAV files.

Update

          System Program  BK-5 OR System Program Version 1.03

This system program updates your BK-5 OR to the latest version 1.03.

OS：Windows ７/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Mac OS X

(2013-01-21)

V-Synth GT

V-Synth GT: Elastic Audio Synthesizer

The World’s Most Expressive Synthesizer

Features

Experience a new level of creativity and expression with the V-Synth GT Version 2.0. Combining an unprecedented number of sound technologies under one hood—including Elastic Audio Synthesis, AP-SYNTHESIS, Vocal Designer, COSM-based analog modeling, and PCM wave sampling and playback—our flagship synthesizer gives you the tools to propel your music to a new dimension. The V-Synth GT Version 2.0 lets you easily create sounds that are an extension of your own artistic voice, from the breathtakingly realistic to the never-before heard. The only limit is your imagination.

• Multiple forms of advanced synthesis under the control of a friendly, icon-driven interface
• New Version 2.0 upgrade adds a new library of cutting-edge sounds, 27 new effects, a sample import feature, improved knob response, and more
• AP (Articulative Phrase) SYNTHESIS technology models the performance behavior and nuance of acoustic musical instruments for naturally expressive sound
• Includes Roland’s proprietary Elastic Audio Synthesis engine plus Vocal Designer, playable simultaneously
• Sound Shaper II and Pro Edit mode enable easy and efficient user programming, with quick-access onboard help available when you need it
• Color touch-screen display with wide viewing angle

Revolutionary Sound Creation
Inside the V-Synth GT Version 2.0 is a dual-core sound engine that powers a staggering number of onboard synthesizer technologies, including Elastic Audio Synthesis, Vocal Designer, AP-SYNTHESIS, COSM analog modeling, and PCM wave sampling and playback. Each core is its own independent synthesizer that can combine any or all of these technologies to create a tone, and two tones can be layered, split, or morphed to create a single patch.
The original V-Synth GT contains hundreds of onboard patches and tones, and the Version 2.0 update adds many hundreds more cutting-edge sounds to expand the instrument’s already powerful abilities. A new Import File feature is also included in Version 2.0, allowing you to import individual patch and tone files, as well as your own waveforms and loops for creating completely original sounds.
Tools of Expression
Tones in the V-Synth GT start with analog-modeled waves, PCM waves, or an external audio source, which you can then process with familiar synthesis tools like ADSR envelopes, LFOs, and filters. However, this is only the beginning of the sound creation story. Roland’s astounding AP-SYNTHESIS recreates the ever-changing nuance, feel, and phrase articulation of non-keyboard instruments such as strings, brass, and woodwinds, and you can apply these characteristics dynamically to any V-Synth GT sound as you play. Next, Elastic Audio Synthesis and VariPhrase technology let you change the pitch, formant, and length of sampled sounds in real time, making them come alive with authenticity. Finally, the Vocal Designer, an onboard vocoder with advanced voice modeling, allows you to use the most natural instrument of all—the human voice—to add the ultimate expression to V-Synth GT sounds. With these emotive synthesis tools at your disposal, you have complete control to create sounds the way you want to hear them, sounds that are the product of your own unique musical vision.
Depth and Motion
For further sound enhancement, each V-Synth GT tone has its own dedicated COSM-based multi-effects processor. These “Tone-FX” offer an enormous range of processing options, including delay, filter, and modulation effects, as well as guitar-type effects such as distortion and COSM amplifier models. 22 new Tone-FX have been added with Version 2.0, bringing the onboard total to 63. To add the finishing polish to your patches, there are 8 types of chorus and 18 types of reverb (5 new reverbs being added with the Version 2.0 update).
To impart a sense of motion to the sound, each tone has a Multi Step Modulator that automates changes to oscillator, filter, and LFO parameters. There’s also a built-in arpeggiator, which automatically creates arpeggios as you play the keyboard. Version 2.0 adds many enhancements that make working with these motion features faster and easer, such as templates, block copying, tap tempo, external synchronization, and more.
Realtime Control and Deep Editing
The V-Synth GT is chock-full of ways to control the sound quickly and easily, all in real time. The full-color touch screen is gorgeous and intuitive to use, and the response of the eight universal control knobs has been in enhanced in Version 2.0 to make adjustment of complex sound parameters tight and precise. Sound Shaper II lets you create tones fast by bringing the most relevant editing parameters to the surface, and Version 2.0’s multiple editing enhancements make deeper sound tweaking a breeze, even if you’ve never programmed a synthesizer before. And to make sure you don’t get lost along the way, there’s extensive online help built in that provides an explanation of the current function with a simple touch of the screen.
For even more realtime control, there are multiple dedicated buttons and sliders for adjusting sounds on the fly, and unique dynamic performance controllers like the Time Trip Pad and D Beam. The pitch bend/mod lever—an essential component of any synthesizer—has been augmented in Version 2.0 with a Chromatic Bend feature that allows you to change the pitch in semitone steps. When used in conjunction with the Vocal Designer, this is particularly useful for live emulation of the unusual vocal effects made popular with pitch-correction software plug-ins.
Audio I/O and Computer Connectivity
On the V-Synth GT Version 2.0’s rear panel, there are two sets of analog stereo outputs, as well as a stereo line input and an XLR mic jack (with available phantom power) for using the onboard sampling features and processing external sounds with the synthesis tools and effects. Coaxial and optical S/P DIF digital I/O is also provided, supporting sample rates up to 96 kHz.
MIDI and footswitch connectors round out the rear panel, along with two different types of USB connectors: the MEMORY jack lets you to hook up a USB memory device (such as a flash drive) for quick file transfer, while the COMPUTER jack allows you to swap files with a Mac or Windows PC and use the V-Synth GT as a USB audio and MIDI interface for the computer. This audio/MIDI functionality lets you easily integrate with your favorite DAW software, including recording audio via the external inputs, capturing your keyboard performances as audio or MIDI data, and using the V-Synth GT to process sounds coming from the DAW.
Get Version 2.0 Now, Free of Charge
Upgrading an existing V-Synth GT is easy. And best of all, it’s free! Just click on the Download tab above to get the Version 2.0 update, along with detailed documentation on all the newly added features.

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Brochures & Catalogs

V-Synth GT Brochure

V-Synth GT Version 2 Brochure

Roland Synthesizer/Keyboard Catalog 2011

Updates & Drivers

V-Synth GT Richard Devine Patches

Custom V-Synth GT Patches from Atlanta-based electronic musician, composer and sound designer Richard Devine.

V-Synth GT System Update Version 2.00

This System Program Update will update your V-Synth GT's system program to the latest version 2.0. Please refer to the included VSynthGT_Ver2_Readme.pdf for the update procedure and detail.

V-Synth GT USB Driver v1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.8

V-Synth GT USB Driver v1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.7

V-Synth GT USB Driver v1.0 for Mac OS 10.6

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

V-Synth GT USB Driver v1.01 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier

This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.

V-Synth GT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8

IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.

V-Synth GT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition

This is the V-Synth GT driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.

V-Synth GT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition

This is the V-Synth GT driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.

V-Synth GT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista (PC)

This is the latest driver for connecting the Roland V-Synth GT to Microsoft(R) Windows Vista and XP.

V-Synth GT Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition (PC)

This is the latest driver for connecting the Roland V-Synth GT to Microsoft(R) Windows Vista 64-bit Operating Systems.

V-Synth GT Librarian (Mac)

This program is an application that lets you manage the projects, patches, tones, and waves in the V-Synth GT's internal memory or USB memory by loading them into your computer, and rearranging and saving libraries of this data.

V-Synth GT Librarian for (PC)

This program is an application that lets you manage the projects, patches, tones, and waves in the V-Synth GT's internal memory or USB memory by loading them into your computer, and rearranging and saving libraries of this data.

V-Synth GT Kern Brantley/Vardez Brantley Patches

V-Synth GT Houston Singletary Patches

V-Synth GT Jordan Rudess Patches

V-Synth GT Monte Neuble Patches

V-Synth GT Paul Hartnoll Patches

V-Synth GT Rick Wakeman Patches

ROLAND BK-3: Backing Keyboard

K-3: Backing Keyboard

Your Personal Backup Band

Features

Perfect for solo entertainers and home hobbyists alike, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments. Featuring a wide range of quality onboard sounds and rhythms, song playback via USB memory, built-in speakers, and more, this portable, self-contained keyboard puts the power of a full ensemble under your fingertips. From one-person shows to social gatherings to personal practice, the BK-3 brings endless hours enjoyment for playing all musical styles.

• Portable, self-contained keyboard with built-in sound system
• High-quality sounds, rhythms, and Music Assistants
• Comfortable, intuitive user interface
• Compatible with music rhythms from Roland’s BK, E, G, and VA series
• Play a variety of backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and rhythms) and record performances with optional USB memory
• Roland Wireless Connect capability for cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad; free iOS apps available for music sharing, lyrics display, and more
• Available in black or white finish

Wide Range of Sounds and Rhythms Onboard

The BK-3 is filled with sounds and rhythms covering an extensive range of music genres from around the world, including Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia. There are over 850 tones and 50 drum kits built in, providing a universe of voices for melody playing and accompaniment. Compatibility with GM2, GS, and XG Lite formats ensures high-quality playback with Standard MIDI Files.

Play Backing Tracks and Rhythms via USB Memory

The BK-3 can play a variety of external backing formats from optional USB memory, including WAV and MP3 audio, SMF, and Roland rhythms (BK, E, G, and VA series). Playback tempo and song key can easily be adjusted to suit your vocal range or performing needs, even with audio files. In addition, a Center Cancel function reduces the volume of vocals in commercial WAV/MP3 songs, ideal for karaoke singing and minus-one playing.

Easy Audio Recording

A dedicated front-panel button makes it simple to record audio directly to USB memory, allowing you to capture full-ensemble BK-3 performances any time you wish for self-evaluation and sharing with friends and family. Your recordings are saved as CD-quality WAV data, making it easy to transfer them to your computer for burning audio CDs.

Roland Wireless Connect for iPhone and iPad

Compatibility with Roland Wireless Connect allows BK-3 players to communicate with an Apple iPhone or iPad over a wireless network via the optional WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter. There are a number of fun, free iOS apps available, including Air Recorder for capturing BK-3 audio to your iPhone, and Lyrics Viewer for displaying SMF song lyrics on your iPad. And with Show Your Music, you can create video clips of your music performances and share them on your favorite social networks!

PRELUDE: Portable Keyboard

 

PRELUDE: Portable Keyboard

Portable, Affordable Home Entertainment

Features

Prelude™ represents Roland’s next generation of home-entertainment keyboards, featuring high-quality sounds and musical styles, built-in amplification, and an affordable price. Prelude is portable, and packed with an impressive library of contemporary sounds and authentic ethnic styles.

• Hundreds of essential, contemporary sounds inherited from Roland’s top sound modules
• Multi-format song player that allows song data to be played directly from USB Flash memory (MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF format)
• Stylish, lightweight design
• Built-in speakers with impressively powerful sound

Flagship Sounds
Don’t let Prelude’s affordability mislead you — it sounds like a keyboard costing twice the price. Prelude is equipped with hundreds of top-quality sounds derived from Roland’s famous sound modules. It also features 128 polyphonic voices for smooth performance, even with stacks of sounds playing at the same time.
Play-Along Styles
Prelude is packed with a wide variety of contemporary sounds and intelligent backing styles, plus loadable banks of ethnic sounds and styles from around the world. Style Converter and Playlist Editor software is included so you can customize and arrange your songs via PC.
Fun, Friendly Features
Prelude’s USB Memory Player allows direct playback of MP3, .WAV, AIFF, and SMF files from a USB key. For karaoke fun, the Center Cancel transforms your favorite pre-recorded songs into “minus one” type sing-along tracks. For dazzling performance effects, wave your hand over Prelude’s invisible D Beam to manipulate your sounds in unique and exciting ways.

Brochures & Catalogs

PRELUDE Brochure

Updates & Drivers

PRELUDE Update Version 2.00

This system program updates the PRELUDE system program to the latest version.