The XP-30 is a 64-voice Expandable Synthesizer that offered all of the great sounds of the XP and JV series at a more affordable price tag than previous XP-synths. Roland's XP-80 was a flagship workstation in its time, but by reducing the keyboard down to a standard 61 key (with velocity and aftertouch), elimination of the on-board sequencer, and fewer expansion card slots, the XP-30 was able to offer the XP-experience at a price within reach of serious musicians at any level.

The XP-30 does retain the XP-series synthesis architecture and all the world-renowned sound sets of the acclaimed XP-80 workstation, plus all the waveforms from the "Session", "Orchestral", and "Techno" expansion cards. It adds, however, a boat-load more patch storage than its more famous predecessors: there are 1,406 patches and 28 drum kits. Fortunately there is a Patch Finder and Phrase Preview for quick navigation and sound selection. Besides the two expansion slots for installing the SR-JV80-Series expansion boards, a SmartMedia card slot provides additional storage capability. Plenty of controls and four assignable Sound Palette sliders let you get deep into editing and programming its sounds.

digi fan

December 21, 2011 @ 2:45 pm

Have owned my XP-30 for for about 9 years now, still works great and is a truly awsome rom player. Also have the (60's and 70's) expnasion and (WORLD) expansion cards installed. The JV/XP when learned is powerfull! I have to admit it took me a bit of time to get my head around these units but well worth it. Also own the XV-3080. These units sound so dam good. When you get a flow going with a bunch of rom players, A's n VA's, it all ==== pure music creation bliss. Love it.

yongq

December 8, 2011 @ 12:22 am

i want to transfer the user patch and perform patch form computer to the xp 30. what connection should i use? can i do it via MIDI cable?

adrian

October 28, 2011 @ 1:55 pm

I have a Roland xp 30 for sale with user manual in miint condition in armagh
email me wadrian41@yahoo.co.uk

ADRIAN

October 20, 2011 @ 1:49 pm

Hi I have a Roland XP30 for sale
have from new in mint condition
Complete with User manual and power lead
In Belfast Northern Ireland
email me wadrian41@yahoo.co.uk

Martin

October 20, 2011 @ 2:43 am

Im looking to buy a 2nd hand Roland XP30 for cash if anyone has got one for sale please get in touch

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