Second generation D-50 style synthesis. The D-10 is a Digital Linear Arithmetic Synthesizer and the D-110 is its upgraded rackmount version. Capable of decent acoustic sounds and great new synth-type sounds the D-10/110 is a great and cheaper alternative to the popular D-50. It has a confusing synthesis / editing method composed of tones, partials and timbres. Basically it all boils down to tricky programming which, if you know what your doing, can have interesting and unique results. On-board drum sounds, reverb effects and internal / external memory storage are also a plus.

The D-110 rackmount version adds 6 individual outputs, and the follow-up D-20 keyboard version adds an 8-track sequencer. Definitely worth a listen for any musician on a budget! It has been used by Suzanne Vega, Future Sound of London, and Information Society.

Manuel

May 9, 2013 @ 2:44 pm

Still got mine in my setup. It is used very seldom, and than even mostly for just one patch. But still, exactly then I need my D-110 and I get the feeling, that exactly this specific sound could only be done by the old Roland. I am shure to keep it with me for the next 100 years.

Not shure if I would buy one today, really. But throwing it away for just a few bugs will never be a question.

firepowerforfreedom

April 22, 2013 @ 12:11 pm

Love my D-10, but does anyone know how to work the LA Synth Editor and Library program? Almost seems more complex than the D-10 itself!

andy

March 26, 2013 @ 8:12 am

http://giovanni.home.xs4all.nl/midisoft.html

This is a shareware editor for this machine, and also the MT32

One good reason to own this synth is the sheer amount of sounds available for it when used with a computer- it's compatible to a degree with the budget MT32 series, a must for editing as it has a small screen and few buttons.

looneytoonmusic

February 22, 2013 @ 1:34 am

Kurzy, No the D-10 can not use D-50 patches... with some work you could come close but you just can't load them in...

Kurzy

February 14, 2013 @ 1:00 pm

Can the D10/110 load patchs from the D50/550 series? thanks for the answer ;-)

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