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Description
Product specs
| Brand | Roland |
| Model | S-760 Digital Sampler |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1994 - 1998 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Rackmount Synths, Samplers |
| Analog / Digital | Digital |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through |
| Polyphony | 24 Voices |
FAQs
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What are the main connectivity options for the Roland S-760 sampler?
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The Roland S-760 features a headphone jack, stereo input and output jacks, four individual output jacks, MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU), and a SCSI connector for external storage.
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How many voices of polyphony does the Roland S-760 support?
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The Roland S-760 supports 24 voices of polyphony, allowing for complex sampling and sound layering.
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Is the Roland S-760 compatible with modern DAWs?
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While the Roland S-760 can interface with MIDI, integration with modern DAWs may require additional hardware or software solutions, as it was designed in the pre-DAW era.
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What sampling capabilities does the Roland S-760 offer?
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The Roland S-760 offers high-quality digital sampling with stereo capabilities, making it suitable for professional audio production.
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Can the Roland S-760 be used for live performances?
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Yes, the Roland S-760's robust connectivity and 24-voice polyphony make it suitable for live performances, though it may require additional equipment for optimal integration.
Videos
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How to Jungle on the S-760 with Octamed
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland S-760.
Mods and upgrades
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The OP-760-1 expansion board adds four extra digital outputs, requiring a 4-channel DAC for analog output, but many users find the LCD adequate without it.
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Modern SCSI solutions like ZuluSCSI are considered straightforward plug-and-play options, with external setups being preferred for ease of use.
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Consider running samples through a compressor like the dbx 166 to fine-tune transients before sampling, enhancing the final sound output from the S-760.
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Software and compatibility
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The S-760 requires the system disk content to boot, which can potentially be loaded from a SCSI drive instead of the original floppy disk.
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User experience
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Some users find the S-760 challenging to use compared to other hardware, but others believe this difficulty is exaggerated and manageable with patience.
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Comparisons
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In the 90s, house music was successfully created using the S-760 without the expansion board, highlighting its capabilities even in its most basic form.
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Features and functionality
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To fully utilize the S-760's sound, sampling directly into the unit's ADC is recommended, as it enhances the sampler's distinct audio character.
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Critic Reviews
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Artist usage
Add artistEric Chevalier's gear list circa 2003:
Mixing Consoles: - Sony DMX-R100 - Yamaha 01V Monitors: - Genelec 1031.A - Genelec 1030.A Samplers: - Akai s6000 (x2) - Akai CD3000XL - Roland S760 (x4) - Roland SP 700 Synthesizers: - Roland JD800 - Roland JD990 - Roland MKS80 + PG - Roland MKS70 + PG (x2) - Roland XV3080 - Roland D550 - Roland A80 - E-MU Proteus 2000 - Yamaha TX802 - Kurzweil MicroPiano - Korg M1R EX - Korg Wavestation AD - Korg Triton - Alesis DM5 (drum machine) - Access Virus A - Access Virus C - The theremin - Nord Lead Computer (& Plugins): - PowerMac G4/733 - PowerBook Titanium - Monitors Plasma (x2) - Pro Tools Mix Plus (software) - Logic Audio Platinum (+ eMagic plugins) - Spectrasonics Athmosphere - Spectrasonics Stylus - Mac Five - DD 80 Go + 120 Go + 160 Go LaCie - DD 40 Go Ice - Synchro: "Time Machine" C Lab - Unitor MK2 (x3) Effects: - Lexicon 480L - PCM80 / LPX15 - Yamaha SPX90 / D1500 (x2) - Tube Tech Compressor LCA 2B - EQ Moog - TC Electronics M5000 - TC Electronic Finalizer 96K - DAT Panasonic SV-3800 - DAT Sony PCM R500
Since samples are the core tools of David's trade, he spends a lot of time with his samplers: "The samplers I use most are the Roland S760s. I've got two, and an SP700, which is the playback machine." Clearly he prefers the Roland 'way'. "I find that the Rolands sound so musical — I think they've got the best tone. Roland obviously spent a lot of time developing their sample library, which is very good. For instance, with the Orchestral Percussion CD‑ROM, the effects you can get are great, like having the timpani crescendo via the modulation wheel. I rarely use the Rolands to actually sample; in fact, Akais are quicker for that, but I find the Roland file management system better."
Michele Luppi is confirmed to use the Roland S-760, as evidenced by a photo he shared on his Instagram account. In the caption, Michele states, "Porterò i Synth coi suoni usati nel mio primo Tour con i Whitesnake nel 2015," indicating that the Roland S-760 was part of his setup during his first tour with Whitesnake.
At the 1 hour, 15 minute, and 17 second mark of the YouTube video “Toto | Live at Youngstorget, Oslo, Norway - 2000,” uploaded by Rick, the computer screen displays the software for the Roland S-760. John “JJ” Jessel utilized the S-760 as his sampler to trigger playback of background vocals, the horns in "Rosanna," and other sound effects.
Album Usage
The Roland S-760 has been featured on the following albums:
Don't Give Up (Grafix Remix)
Chicane (2024)
Red Unicorn (2024 Remastered)
Silver Disco (2012)
So Electric
lifelike (2007)
Command & Conquer (Original Soundtrack)
Frank Klepacki (2005)
Alive 1997
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (2001)
Discovery
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (2001)
Homework
Daft Punk & Daft Punk (1997)
Genre Usage
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