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Description

Expand your sonic horizons with the Roland SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion board, a powerful addition to any musician's toolkit. Designed for keyboard enthusiasts and performers seeking authentic Latin sounds, this expansion board offers a diverse palette of rhythms and tones originating from the vibrant cultures of Latin America. With its high-quality sample library, it brings traditional instruments like maracas, congas, and bongos to life, ensuring your compositions resonate with authenticity and flair.

This expansion board seamlessly integrates with Roland's JV and XP series synthesizers, allowing musicians to effortlessly enhance their existing sound libraries. It's perfect for live performances or studio recordings, providing a professional edge to your music with its dynamic range and expressive capabilities. Whether you're delving into salsa, samba, or tango, the SR-JV80-18 equips you with the tools to capture the spirit and energy of Latin music.

Key Features:

  • Compatible with Roland JV and XP series synthesizers
  • Includes a wide range of traditional Latin instruments and rhythms
  • High-quality sound samples for authentic music production
  • Ideal for enhancing both live performances and studio recordings
  • Easy installation and seamless integration with existing setups

Product specs

Brand Roland
Model SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion Board
Finish Green
Year 1990s
Categories Keyboard and Synth Parts

FAQs

What type of sounds are included in the Roland SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion Board?

The Roland SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion Board includes a variety of Latin-inspired sounds such as percussion, brass, and traditional instruments, designed to enhance compositions with authentic Latin flair.

Is the Roland SR-JV80-18 compatible with all Roland synthesizers?

The SR-JV80-18 is compatible with Roland synthesizers that support the SR-JV80 expansion slot, such as the JV-1080, JV-2080, and XP series keyboards.

How do I install the Roland SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion Board in my synthesizer?

To install the SR-JV80-18, power off your synthesizer, open the expansion slot compartment, and carefully insert the board into the slot, ensuring it is securely seated before closing the compartment and powering on the device.

Can I use the Roland SR-JV80-18 for live performances?

Yes, the SR-JV80-18 is suitable for live performances, providing a range of authentic Latin sounds that can be used to enhance live arrangements and performances.

Does the Roland SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion Board require any additional software to function?

No additional software is required; the SR-JV80-18 is a hardware expansion board that integrates directly with compatible Roland synthesizers.

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DEMO Roland SR-JV80-18 ''World Collection Latin''

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DEMO 2 Roland SR-JV80-18 ''World Collection Latin''

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ROLAND SR-JV80-18 LATIN EXPANSION BOARD

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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 SR-JV80-18 Latin Expansion.

Features and functionality

  • Owners use the SR-JV ROMulator to backup and clone SR-JV80 cards, allowing for custom card creation with favorite patches and presets.

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  • The SRX cards offer remastered and upscaled PCM waveforms compared to the original SR-JV80 cards, enhancing sound quality.

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Use cases and applications

  • Users leverage the ROMulator to create custom expansion cards, such as a personalized EDM card combining techno, dance, and vintage synth sounds.

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Software and compatibility

  • The ROMulator supports burning card images onto blank cards, enabling users to replicate existing sound libraries affordably.

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  • Roland Cloud's JV-1080 VST is based on the JV-2080 or XV-5080, not the JV-1080, with expansion cards as separate instances.

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User experience

  • Some users express a desire for a mod that allows all card images to be stored on one card, although this would require JV unit modifications.

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  • Some users have found hidden expansion cards in purchased JV-1080 units, increasing the value significantly upon resale.

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Value and pricing

  • It's noted that ROMulator cards are less expensive than purchasing official used SR-JV80 cards, making them a cost-effective alternative for expanding sound libraries.

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  • An SRX-07 card, which holds multiple sound libraries, often costs over $200 USD, reflecting its high value and demand.

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Comparisons

  • The SRX-07 card includes samples from SR-JV80-04, SR-JV80-08, and SR-JV80-10, providing a comprehensive sound library for XV-series users.

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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

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