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Description

Step into the world of professional sampling with the Roland S770, a revered classic in the realm of audio samplers. Ideal for both DJs and music producers, the S770 has made its mark with a robust set of features that offer unparalleled creative control. Known for its unique digital filter system, this sampler allows you to craft sounds with precision and clarity, making it a staple in studios worldwide.

The Roland S770 stands out with its advanced user interface and comprehensive editing capabilities, providing you with the tools needed to capture, manipulate, and produce high-quality audio samples. With its intuitive design, you can seamlessly integrate this sampler into any setup, whether you're performing live or working in the studio.

Its versatile connectivity options ensure that you can link the S770 with various external devices, expanding your musical possibilities. The sampler's dynamic memory allocation supports complex sound arrangements, while the multi-timbral capabilities offer the flexibility to layer sounds effortlessly.

In addition to its impressive technical specifications, the Roland S770 boasts a reliable build quality that withstands the rigors of both studio and live environments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, the Roland S770 is equipped to meet your audio sampling needs with precision and style.

Key Features:

  • Unique digital filter system for sound shaping
  • Advanced user interface for detailed editing
  • Versatile connectivity options
  • Dynamic memory allocation for complex arrangements
  • Multi-timbral capabilities for layering sounds
  • Reliable build quality for studio and live use

Product specs

Brand Roland
Model S-770 Digital Sampler
Finish Black
Year 1989 - 1993
Made In Japan
Categories Rackmount Synths, Samplers
Analog / Digital Digital
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through
Polyphony 24 Voices

FAQs

What are the key features of the Roland S770 sampler?

The Roland S770 is a digital sampler featuring 16-bit stereo sampling at up to 48kHz, 24-voice polyphony, and MIDI I/O. It includes an internal hard disk drive for storage and offers flexible output options for professional use.

Can the Roland S770 sampler be integrated with modern DAWs?

Yes, the Roland S770 can be integrated with modern DAWs using its MIDI input, output, and through ports, allowing for seamless control and synchronization with other MIDI-compatible devices.

What kind of connectivity does the Roland S770 offer?

The Roland S770 provides MIDI input, output, and through connectivity, along with multiple audio output jacks that can be configured for various routing options, making it versatile for studio setups.

Is the Roland S770 suitable for live performances?

While primarily designed as a studio sampler, the Roland S770's robust build and comprehensive MIDI capabilities make it suitable for live performances, especially when integrated with other MIDI equipment.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland S770.

Software and compatibility

  • Users report difficulties with modern systems recognizing SCSI drives; a Roland S-760 can facilitate data transfer to SCSI2USB devices.

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  • Roland factory sounds use pre-emphasis, requiring EQ adjustments on other samplers to maintain sound quality, especially for percussion.

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Features and functionality

  • Roland S770 samples have unique envelope scaling, affecting compatibility with other samplers, such as SP760, XV5080, and MV8800.

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User experience

  • Owners note that while the USB to SCSI adapters are affordable, older SCSI PCI cards are costly, complicating data retrieval.

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Rare, and better that the Akais and Emus from the same period.

Nice screen, remote, mouse, multi filters.

Artist usage

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See how Aphex Twin uses Roland S770

Aphex Twin

Music Producer

Mike & Rich

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Verified via Aphex Twin

The Roland S770 is mentioned in Aphex Twin's official online store for the production of his works under the alias The Tuss.

See how Vangelis uses Roland S770

Vangelis

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Aphrodite's Child

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Verified via Google Books

Vangelis used a Roland S770, according to this book.

See how Ryuichi Sakamoto uses Roland S770

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Keyboardist, Composer

Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Verified via Muzines

In a July 1992 article from Muzines titled "News Of The World," Ryuichi Sakamoto is listed as using the Roland S770 audio sampler.

See how Junkie XL uses Roland S770

Junkie XL

Composer, Music Producer

Tiësto vs. Junkie XL

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Verified via reverb.com

"Then I did this other project last year which was a documentary for Red Bull. It's called Distance Between Dreams with Ian Walsh, the star surfer. That was a very soft, ambient electronic score. I did everything live with MIDI and just mixed it on the board and that was the end result. I used the Jupiter-8 for that, the Jupiter-6, the Juno-6 with the sequencer, the MSQ, the Roland 60, the 106, also the GB4, Roland VP-03, the vocoder. I used a Roland S-770 sampler, which has a really great tone to it. A couple of Yamaha synthesizers, the CS-60, the CS-70M—all pretty rare machines to have. But for that kind of stuff they sound so fantastic."

See how Chris Lowe uses Roland S770

Chris Lowe

Keyboardist, Composer

Pet Shop Boys

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Verified via Hyperreal

For Very they used: Korg M1Rs Akai S1000s Akai S3000s Roland S770 E-mu Systems Proteuses Oberheim Matrix 1000 Roland MKS80s Roland MKS50s PPG Waveterm Roland JD800 Roland Juno 106 Sequential Circuits Prophet V Roland R70 Fairlight CMI Macintosh running Notator Logic Dynaudio monitors This is according to Music Technology magazine (Dec 1993)

See how David Wise uses Roland S770

David Wise

Composer

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Verified via Twitter

Composer David Wise has confirmed that he used the Roland S770 during the SNES Donkey Kong Country era, as stated in a response on Twitter: "I once had a U220, but that was before the SNES era. However, by that time I had the Roland S770. These same sounds are still being used in most of their 'ZEN-Core Pro' sound sets today."

See how The Dust Brothers uses Roland S770

The Dust Brothers

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via Soundonsound

Per Sound On Sound, May 2005:

"The very first sampler we had was a Roland F10," recalls Simpson, "and then we went with the Akai S900. Those were still mono samplers. Then we dabbled with the SP12, the predecessor of the SP1200, and then we had a Roland S770, which I think was the first stereo sampler.

See how Eric Persing uses Roland S770

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 Michael Brook uses Roland S770

Michael Brook

Guitarist, Keyboardist

David Sylvian & Robert Fripp

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Verified via Muzines

Most of the album was recorded and mixed in Brook's flat, the guitarist having turned a spacious living room into a home studio centred around a 24-channel Allen & Heath Sabre mixing desk and a Fostex E16 multitrack, with monitoring via Yamaha NS1000s. Along with footpedals and rack-mount effects units, the studio includes an Atari 1040ST, C-Lab's Notator software, a Digital Music MX8 MIDI patchbay, a Yamaha DX7 synth with TX802 synth module, a Roland R8M drum module and (recently-acquired) S770 sampler.

See how Tommy Tallarico uses Roland S770

Tommy Tallarico

Guitarist, Composer

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Verified via Photo

The screencap from Tommy Tallarico's studio in the 1990s at Virgin Games, sourced from the Virgin Press Kit's Tech Talk section, confirms that he used the Roland S770.

See how Chris Hughes uses Roland S770

Chris Hughes

Drummer, Music Producer

Tears for Fears

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Verified via Muzines

Past experience hasn't entirely put Hughes off, however, and the juxtaposition of old and new hardware makes his studio a veritable Aladdin's cave of music technology. As well as the two SampleCell cards, a Roland S770 sees a fair amount of action when it comes to sampling.

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Roland S770, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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