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“Overhyped synth with 2nd class sounds”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 04/07/2012

Let me first compare Roland XP-80 with competitors: when it came out, back in 1996, Korg already retired it's model 01W/FD. But even this retired model had better sounds. I was ashamed when I compared in my band sounds from another keyboardist that had this Korg model. Korg's Trinity that followed, had so much better sounds than XP-80, yet with half the polyphony. Roland was doing a dirty "trick"; you got 2nd class sounds with 4 places for excellent expansion boards that have those 1st class sound you wanted in the first place, so you needed to buy them. This means, the sound is quite plastic and thin, and Roland makes it up bit by layering up to four thin sound elements - but beware, each of them eats polyphony, so you may end up with 16 polyphony only! Other features are very good, even thou some again fail. For example, you don't gt a full length keys, although they are of quite good quality. You don't have nearly any replacement parts, of which LCD screen is specially prone to stop working. I may wish you good luck in finding any, but original supplier Sharp does not make them anymore for many years. Also, troublesome floppy unit is custom made and you can not replace it just any from your old computer. Effect unit is shamefully having only 3 effects at once, while direct competitor, Korg Trinity had 8 of them. A couple of good things; Sequencer is very handy and there is a plenty of control pedal outputs. The synth engine is deep. Keyboard looks to be built very sturdy. But this is of a very little consolation because this synth fails to deliver where it counts the most - in sound department and 2nd class waveforms. You got a couple of passable to good strings and elec. organs, and that's all worthy to be mentioned.

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“The XP-80 is not some kid's keyboard with rythm tracks...”

★★★★★

written by on 10/04/2011

The XP-80 is not some kid's keyboard with rythm tracks and other junk.
I've had my "80" since 1998 and am still in love with it. I'm still amazed at the functions of this keyboard to tweak the sounds and effects. The sequencer is a real powerhouse. If it had 128 note polyphony, there'd be no reason to even consider anything els until it completely dies.
That said, I've never had mch of a problem with the 64 note polyphony.
I wish Roland would bring this board back for another round - I'd buy a brand new one in a second.

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“I first had a xp 50 but after 14 loyal years he passed...”

★★★★★

written by on 09/09/2010

I first had a xp 50 but after 14 loyal years he passed away. Now i had a problem because i didn't had money for another expensive synth. So i decided to buy an expanded xp 80 (with the session, orchestra and 60's & 70's on board). It was the best choice i could made with the little budget i had! Nice keyboard touch and a lot of good sounds. Your creativity can bring this synth to a higher level for live performances. Still you can find free patches and editors software on the internet from other users. And with a little practice you can create unending numbers of new sounds. For me this synth is more than okay!

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“its a musicians keyboard unlike cakewalk which is...”

★★★★★

written by on 16/06/2010

its a musicians keyboard unlike cakewalk which is really for computer heads and tinkerers

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Written on: 19/12/2010

I agree 100 per cent !!

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“Well I have and XP and its just what I wanted and this...”

★★★★★

written by on 02/02/2008

Well I have and XP and its just what I wanted and this board is one of its kind, its a wonderful piece and you wont regret if you get one. I only would like that Roland would continue to provide support for XP if something would go wrong with your Xp 80.

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“The Roland XP-80 is the greatest worksation ever build...”

★★★★★

written by syro on 01/06/2006

The Roland XP-80 is the greatest worksation ever build and would like this keyboard's legend to continue.

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“The Roland XP-80 Workstation has the same sound...”

★★★★★

written by synth addict on 03/04/2006

The Roland XP-80 Workstation has the same sound generator as the JV series modules which were the industry standard.
It's real strength is getting ideas down fast. Surprising good for dance music as you can edit and record on the fly.
I've had mine for 9 trouble free years and doubt I'd sell it. Some of the expansion cards are very good... the vintage synth card is a must !
If you're buying. shop around, some people ask the earth.

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“The XP-80 76-Key is a good workstation FOR SIMPLE...”

★★★★☆

written by Tman on 08/04/2004

The XP-80 76-Key is a good workstation FOR SIMPLE STUFF ONLY. Apart from this, the sounds are great, except, Listen to the Brass! IT'S AWFULL (Roland should have called that sound a synth brass or something).

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