Roland reveals its NAMM Lineup

[Merlot]

check it. SH201 + more

http://www.rolandus.com/products/pro...px?ParentId=72

[Khazul]

V-Accordions?????

I'd allmost beleive it was April 1st


SH-201 looks interesting, but from the description, it sounds like its similar to just the VA part of a V-Synth. Funky looking panel on it

VP-550 - V-Synth with a VC2 plugged in


Sadly no V-Synth V3 OS Update

[Hollowcell]

That VP-550 looks like a VC2 card with a keybaord attatched. You got my hopes up then though Khazul. Thought it may be a cheap V-synthy thing.

I knew a little about that SH201 before, but it's nice to see it. I do wonder what it sounds like though. Specially the saturation control.

How's that MC808 though. Bloody motorized faders! Still just the 909 in a new package by the looks, but they do say it's cheaper.

That JunoG is a wierd one! Looks so much like the 106 it's not funny. It's a Fantom in 80s clothing by the looks. Could be a good cheap alternative to the fantom. Have to wait for details on this one though.

All up, nothing that really grabs my attention. I was hoping for a new V-synth OS. Or at the least a new Vcard.

Thanks for the heads up though Merl.

[Merlot]

Believe it or not the 808 catches my eye. I have been eyeing a 909 for awhile, but did not want to shell out the cost for it. If the 808 lives up to the hype, I may be looking at purchasing one.
I find I get more work out of "grooveboxes". They seem to fit my workflow better.
Get ready for the vids tomorrow!

[Hollowcell]

Yep, I'm looking forward to some vids in the next few days. I even listed myself on the Sonic State mailing list!

Damn gear lust!!!

[Tomer=Trance]

i belive the V-acording is Juho's Dream come true

funny,with the Juno G they finally copied the Juno60\106 design.

[3o3]

Well.. nothing really that exciting but then again it may just be the simple fact that I haven't had any inspiration for music the latest months and therefor really dont wanna spend cash on hardware which I probably never will use.

[F5D]

The Juno-G looks nice but I hate that they use the same looks as 106 because this synth is not an analog or even virtual analog synth. Maybe this is what they originally tried to do with the Juno-106. I would understand the same look if they even tried to make it a virtual analog emulation of the original.

Then the SH201, I can't believe why they design these things to look like children's toys?! What were they thinking of? I have to think very hard if I want to see anything positive in it.

Roland announces the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market

Why do they call this synth "fun"? Once again it makes me think that this synth is a toy and they are targeting this synth to even younger people. This somehow reminds me of Yamaha DJX. 8O

All right, enough ranting.
Sure this SH201 is interesting and if I take some time to look at it's picture it looks better all the time. I will definitely try one in a store when they arrive.

However, I don't know if the SH201 would bring me anything new because I already have a JP8080 which I think is more "pro" already altough it's very old.

[Tomer=Trance]

maybe in the new SH201 they used the jp VA synth engine.

[dr. orange]

Originally Posted by Tomer=Trance

maybe in the new SH201 they used the jp VA synth engine.

they only mention the supersaw