Roland D-20

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The D-20 makes a great budget or alternative D-50. It's more closely related to the D-10 and D-110 synthesizers but adds an 8-voice sequencer with a rhythm track. The D-20 is a digital synth that employs linear arithmetic synthesis (LAS). It's 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. Reverb effects and internal / external memory storage are also available on the D-20. Definitely worth a listen.

72 Visitor comments
marty
March 27, 2011 @ 8:54 am
If you pay for shipping, you can have it for free. One key does not work, probably needs cleaning. Let me know at martesimo@gmail.com
Angel Lopez
March 1, 2011 @ 2:57 pm
Johannes - I have a Roland D-20 and would consider selling it. It's barely been used - locked up in storage over the years. What's our next step???

peace to all ~
Nancy

this is for nancy, if you have not sold ur D-20 send me some info. to my E-mail Alopez1151@sbcglobal.net
Massimo
January 29, 2011 @ 1:52 pm
hi... i have a roland d20.... i'm looking for new sound... where i download new sound for roland d20?

thank's

Massimo
Nancy
January 10, 2011 @ 12:47 pm
Johannes - I have a Roland D-20 and would consider selling it. It's barely been used - locked up in storage over the years. What's our next step???

peace to all ~
Nancy
Johannes
January 8, 2011 @ 7:20 am
If there is someone you know who sell Roland D-20 please let me know. Mine was stolen in 2004 and I have been hunting for one around and I can't seem to be lucky. I am here in South Africa and I prefer if international people can use eBay, Paypal and let me know.
 
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  • Demos & Media
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    Video 1
    - Roland D20 demos part1

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    Video 2
    - Roland D20 demo part2

    Manual - Roland has made manuals for most of their products available as free PDF downloads.

  • Specifications
  • Polyphony - 32 voices
  • Oscillators - Digital LAS (Linear Arithmetic Synthesis) & ROM Samples
  • Effects - 8 Effects
  • Multitimbral - 9 parts
  • Drums - 1 kit, 63 sounds
  • Memory - 128 preset patches, 64 user patches 128 performances
  • Keyboard - 61 keys with velocity
  • Control - MIDI
  • Date Produced - 1988

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