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Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by fedreg »

Really, really well done!!! Was up and running with some cool music in just a few minutes. And being in the browser meant that I could do some unconventional things, such as playback a song in multiple tabs for some neat syncopation/polyphony effects. Fun.

Looks like they partnered with the Counterpoint team on this (https://ctpt.co/)

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by tgv »

lolski wrote: post #29

Out of the 4 instruments that are still locked I'd reckon three would definitely be Jupiter 8, Juno, and TR-909. I can't confidently guess the last one though. I'll try them later at home. Do you think they'll sound as good as the analog counterparts? Hahahaa

I hadn't noticed the locks. Wow.

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by tgv »

I couldn't resist taking a look at the code, because, well, the sound generation should be in there, and I found this:

    function qt(n) {
        return n !== n
    }

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by heavyarms »

If you inspect the network traffic you can see what the "hidden" additional devices behind the countdowns are.

SP404 2022-04-04T12:00:00.000Z

TR606 2022-06-06T12:00:00.000Z

TR707 2022-07-07T12:00:00.000Z

TR909 2022-09-09T12:00:00.000Z

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by marban »

IYasha wrote: post #23

Happy birthday, Roland! Coincidentally, the whole winter I was striving to get one of their synths. With no luck, sadly (thanks, politicians! >:( ) The one thing I noted throughout Roland's history - is that their products suffer from underappreciation for some time until they stop being produced :D And shortly after some jump right to being legendary. ))

I bought 4 boutiques last months. Gotta start somewhere.

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by ben174 »

heavyarms wrote: post #35

If you inspect the network traffic you can see what the "hidden" additional devices behind the countdowns are. SP404 2022-04-04T12:00:00.000Z TR606 2022-06-06T12:00:00.000Z TR707 2022-07-07T12:00:00.000Z TR909 2022-09-09T12:00:00.000Z

Yea those are the expected devices. I think that pretty mimics their botique line which are adorable little synth replicas of the original. They're so cute I had to collect them and have them displayed on shelves in my living room.

Damn, I really wish they would have given these away as VSTs instead. I'd love to bring an official Roland 303 software synth into my setup without paying their ridiculous subscription fees.

Re: Roland 50 Studio

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Post by thereddaikon »

nobleach wrote: post #14
S_A_P wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Long time 808/606/303 owner and the Roland emulations are ok. The best 303 emulation I’ve used is the Audiorealism bassline. https://www.audiorealism.se/ Keep in mind I’m not a huge 303 fan personally. I’ve got a Roland cloud subscription and I definitely think it’s useful and way more convenient than vintage gear approaching 50 years of age. I also have the arturia v-collection and think this last update made the Ro…

I had been eyeing that Arturia V collection. The cost isn't too bad at all! I had a demo a few years ago and I really only messed with the grand piano and the DX-7. I'd love to do some nice warm pads on a Juno-106!

I can't speak to the accuracy, I only have a few bits of hardware, but V collection sounds really good on its own. As for the DX-7, Dexed is really popular.
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