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SYNTHESIZERS · 1986

D 550

Roland
Manufacturer
Roland
Type
Synthesizers
Production
1986–1987
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Document Library

Manuals

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🇬🇧EN·134pp·2.2 MB
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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EPROM Archive

Roland D-550

bit-rot suspected
os·11B54D240
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Roland D-550_EPROM (1.0.0

os·F8EC84C30
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Roland D-550 Ver 1.01

bit-rot suspected
os·C267019F0
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Modifications

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Owner Registry

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System Components

Manufacturer

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Specifications

LFO
Yes
Dates
1986 - 1987
Price
£2195 UK $2695 US
Filter
Low-pass, hi-pass digital filters
Effects
no
Keyboard
61 keys weighted
Polyphony
16
Timbrality
4 parts
Manufacturer
Roland Corporation
Storagememory
RAM (512K)
Synthesis type
Samples
Left-hand control
pitch-bend and modulation wheels, volume, record level, controller / bend range sliders.
Velocity expression
Yes
Aftertouchexpression
Yes

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