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Description

The Roland JV-1000 stands as a significant milestone in synthesizer history, offering musicians a powerful tool for creating intricate sounds and compositions. This innovative workstation synthesizer combines a richly expressive keyboard with advanced sound generation capabilities, making it a favorite among both professional musicians and enthusiasts alike. With its 76 velocity-sensitive keys, the JV-1000 provides a responsive and dynamic playing experience, perfect for live performances and studio sessions.

Designed in the early '90s, the JV-1000 is equipped with the renowned Roland sound engine that delivers a diverse array of tones, from lush strings to punchy brass and beyond. It features an expansive library of preset sounds, as well as ample room for user-created patches, allowing for unparalleled creative expression. The onboard sequencer is a standout feature, enabling complex arrangements and compositions directly from the keyboard, without the need for additional equipment.

The JV-1000’s user interface is designed for intuitive navigation, featuring a clear display and well-organized control panel. This makes it easy to tweak sounds on the fly and tailor performances to your specific needs. Whether you're looking to recreate classic sounds or push the boundaries with new sonic landscapes, the Roland JV-1000 is equipped to meet your demands.

Key Features:

  • 76 velocity-sensitive keys for dynamic performance
  • Advanced Roland sound engine with a wide array of tones
  • Built-in sequencer for creating complex arrangements
  • Extensive library of preset sounds with room for custom patches
  • Intuitive user interface for easy navigation and sound customization
  • Ideal for both live performances and studio work

Product specs

Brand Roland
Model JV-1000 76-Key Music Workstation
Finish Black
Year 1993 - 1995
Made In Japan
Categories Workstation Keyboards
Analog / Digital Digital
Key Size Full Size
Keyboard Action Semi-Weighted
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through
Number of Keys 76 Keys
Polyphony 32 Voices

FAQs

What type of synthesis does the Roland JV-1000 use?

The Roland JV-1000 utilizes digital subtractive synthesis, which allows for a wide range of sound design possibilities by modifying waveforms through filters and envelopes.

How many keys does the Roland JV-1000 have and what is the key action?

The Roland JV-1000 features 76 full-size keys with semi-weighted action, providing a responsive and expressive playing experience suitable for both studio and live performance.

What is the polyphony capacity of the Roland JV-1000?

The Roland JV-1000 offers 32-note polyphony, allowing for complex layering and performance without note dropouts, even during intricate compositions.

Does the Roland JV-1000 support MIDI connectivity?

Yes, the Roland JV-1000 is equipped with MIDI Input, MIDI Output, and MIDI Through ports, enabling seamless integration with other MIDI-compatible devices and software.

Is the Roland JV-1000 suitable for live performances?

With its 76 keys, semi-weighted action, and robust MIDI capabilities, the Roland JV-1000 is well-suited for live performances, offering versatility and control for various musical styles.

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ROLAND JV1000 - Checking the Sound

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ROLAND JV1000 - Checking the Sound

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Roland JV-1000 - Preset Bank A

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Roland JV-1000 - Preset Bank B

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Reviews

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Features and functionality

  • Samples on the JV-1000 are hardcoded in ROMs, making direct export challenging without specialized tools or methods.

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Software and compatibility

  • RolandCloud offers a JV-1080 VST plug-in that replicates many JV-1000 patches.

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Use cases and applications

  • Recording sounds as individual wav files allows for easier transport and use across different platforms and locations.

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  • Multi-sampling with tools like BitBox or Digitakt can replicate JV-1000 sounds effectively.

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luke7fps

Basically a JV-90 with more keys and a Sequrencer. Some sounds are good, others awful.

The JV-1000 is a mix of a JV-90 Synthesizer and a MC-80 Sequencer. It features a 76 semi-weighted keyboard, sturdy metal chassis and 9 assignable sliders. Can house VE-GS1 Expansion card. the 8 sliders are assigned to parameters by page; it also got a MIDI-assignable slider, thanks this and the separeted sequencer output, works very well as MIDI controller. Its sound aren't any special... just some standard Roland '90 sample but you can squeeze out some really great strings and pads, acoustic sounds are awful instead. Filters are quite useless as also the effects (only 3 Reverb, 3 Chorus and a Delay). Summarizing, it has great possibilites as MIDI controller or also backing keyboard

EDIT: after a few time spent scratching and tweaking its default sounds you can use a bunch of them, I like a lot the "St String" sound, very rich and warm but still with a digital point, also pads and leads are usable. but in my opinion its greatest sounds come from the string section

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See how Miguel Tapia uses Roland JV-1000

Miguel Tapia

Drummer, Keyboardist

Los Prisioneros

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Verified via YouTube

En el programa chileno Venga Conmigo, Miguel Tapia utiliza el Roland JV-1000

See how Eric Persing uses Roland JV-1000

Eric Persing

Keyboardist, Composer

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Verified via Spectrasonics

Eric Persing has had a unique and influential relationship with Roland Corp for two decades. He started as a product demonstrator in 1984, showing some of Roland's first MIDI instruments. He quickly became involved in the R&D side with Roland Japan, earning the title "Chief Sound Designer", and began contributing his design ideas, real-world studio experience and sound design expertise. Persing's skills have left their mark on countless classic Roland instruments.

He is the originator of many legendary Roland sounds that have become part of the vocabulary and lexicon of musical sound. These include the Factory D-50 sounds such as Fantasia, Soundtrack and Digital Native Dance, a majority of the JV/XP/XV series Classics, all the Factory JD-800 sounds, the original Juno "Hoover" sound and thousands of others.

Here is a partial list of the Roland instruments that Eric has contributed his sound design, sampling and design consulting skills:

Juno-106 Alpha Juno 1&2 JX-3P JX-8P JX-10 Jupiter 6 Super Jupiter D-50 D-550 D-110 D-10 D-20 D-70 MT-32 U-110 U-20 U-220 Sound Canvas JD-800 JD-990 JV-80 JV-90 JV-1000 JV-1080 JV-2080 XP-10 XP-50 XP-60 XP-80 XV-3080 XV-5050 XV-5080 Fantom JP-8000 JP-8080 S-10 S-220 S-50 S-550 S-770 S-760 S-750 MC-303 MC-500 MC-505 VP-9000 MSQ-700 MSQ-100 MKS-20 MKS-30 MKS-50 MKS-70 MKS-80 R-8 R-5 DR-660 DR-770 R-70 V-Drums V-Drums expansion board SRV-2000 DEP-5 RSP-550 R-880 SRV-330 SE-50 SE-70 VS-880 VS-1680 SR-JV series expansion boards SRX series expansion boards Sound Canvas Project series CD-ROM libraries Archives series CD-ROM libraries Composers series CD-ROM libraries

See how Tyson Leslie uses Roland JV-1000

Tyson Leslie

Singer, Keyboardist

Vixen

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Verified via BandMix.com

The use of the Roland JV-1000 synthesizer by Tyson Leslie, a well-regarded singer and keyboardist, is substantiated through an inventory listing found on BandMix.com, which meticulously documents Leslie's array of musical equipment.

See how Satoru Kōsaki uses Roland JV-1000

Satoru Kōsaki

Singer, Music Producer

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Verified via DTMステーション

Satoru Kōsaki uses the Roland JV-1000 as confirmed by an article on DTMステーション. In the article, Kōsaki mentions, "When I found out that Roland's musiro was released in that vein, I begged my parents to buy it for me. Well, at that time, rather than making my own songs, I used them as sound sources that sound good. The sound source was CM64, and the sequencer was Ballade."

" I bought Roland's JV-1000. It's a music workstation, or a synth with a built-in sequencer."

See how Andrew Johns uses Roland JV-1000

Andrew Johns

Singer, Keyboardist

Boulevard

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Verified via YouTube

At 1 minute and 33 seconds into the video titled "Andrew Johns demo 2000," filmed by Andrew Johns and available on YouTube, Andrew Johns can be seen using a Roland JV-1000 synthesizer during a live performance.

See how Charles Dalla uses Roland JV-1000

Charles Dalla

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Wizards

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Verified via YouTube

At 1 minute and 39 seconds into the video titled "WIZARDS DvD Full (Brasil) SP," Charles Dalla can be seen using a Roland JV-1000 during a live performance with the band Wizards. The video is provided by Wizards on YouTube, capturing their show in São Paulo.

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