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The Vintage SV-SV70-01 Roland Library Preview Disc by Roland
The Roland Library Preview Disc SV-SV70-01 is a rare and historically significant demo CD that offered an early glimpse into several unreleased Roland sound libraries. It featured a diverse range of experimental and production-ready patches, many of which pushed the boundaries of late-1990s digital synthesis and sampling. Notably, the disc included material from projects like Modern Sonix, whose sound design direction would later influence Distorted Reality by Eric Persing. Although the full libraries were never officially released, the sounds themselves circulated widely and found their way into major productions. One standout example is the “H2OPHN” patch, which was used in The Matrix, highlighting the disc’s lasting impact on film sound design. Today, the disc is regarded as a cult artifact among collectors and enthusiasts of Roland’s sampling legacy.
Specs:
• Product Type: Demo / Preview Audio CD
• Model Number: SV-SV70-01
• Manufacturer: Roland
• Format: Standard Audio CD (Red Book format)
• Content Includes: Unreleased library patches (Orchestral Family Vol. 3, Modern Sonix, Rhythm Section 2)
• Notable Patch: “H2OPHN” (used in The Matrix, 1999)
• Sound Categories: Orchestral, experimental, electronic, rhythm-based
• Compatibility: Playable on any standard CD player
• Purpose: Sound library preview, internal demo, and promotional use
• Legacy: Influenced later commercial libraries and high-profile media soundtracks
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In this scene from Power Rangers Time Force at 12:41, the "FX H2OPHN" samples and "PNOHRP" can be heard at the same time. The former was famously used all over The Matrix, 1999 as well. Other samples from the SV-SV70-01 show up on the soundtrack as well such as other prepared piano samples and possibly the included Cathedral Organ.
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