This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Velocitytriggered algorithms activated harmonic combinations which mimicked the naturallyoccurring color changes of mechanical keyboards. The mks 10 is an analog instrument, however for a piano sound module, its sounds really are not that great nor realistic. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer utilities your. The roland planets mks 30 is a 2u rack, 6 voice polyphonic hybrid digitalanalog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators sawpulsesquarenoise waveforms with pwm, fm, and sync, highpass and resonant lowpass filters, adsr envelope, lfo triangle, square, random waveforms, chorus, 64 presets 32 editable, chord memory, cartridge slot. Mksensation digital piano module for kontakt 5 free player. The roland mks 80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter8 and roland jupiter6 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that was manufactured by roland between 1984 and 1987. The sample bank can have a name which is 9 alphabetical characters which is stored as two hex characters. Although it supported 16 midi channels, it is monotimbral and can only actually play sounds on one channel at a time. The cool thing is that you dont need to install any software. Features the roland mks20 midi digital piano sound module features highly expressive sounds owing to its sa sound source. These are from the late 80s, early 90s rug magazine which used to have parameter settings listed for new patches and tones for the jx. Patch editor for all midi functions and sound testing on the same screen.
Eric was closely involved with their development of an innovative rack mounted digital piano module called the mks 20, that was not based on samples, but rather on a type of early. This cartridge can be used with the roland gr700, jx3p, mks 10, mks 20, mks. It emulates the hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program forme. Many of these procedures will erase all memory in the unit. As i understand it, the only real difference between the mks 20 and p330 other than size the mks 20 is two racks spaces while the p330 is one space is the chorus. I was recapping and looking at the calibration and such and when i was done i still had the distortion problem. The rack version of the megaclassic digital piano of the 1980s, the roland rd. Roland m64c memory backup for roland gr700, jx3p, mks10. Presents info and links to resources on each of the roland mks modules. Several synths are currently supported including roland mks50, alpha juno1, alpha. Roland mks 20 post by mis psiquicios y yo mon aug 03, 2009 12. The m16c is used to store patches and expand the memory of various vintage roland synthesizers. A nice synthesizer module from the mid80, this is the rack version of the alphajuno 1 and 2 synthesizers. Patch sheets for jx10 and mks 70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of scans featuring jx.
Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. The mks 50, 70 and 80 super jupiter were the goto keyboards for wellpaid session musicians throughout the 1980s and helped define the sound of synthesisers in that period. Our software is a sampled based emulation of the mks20 and not to be. The main gui interface takes the general aspect of the real hardware. Simple roland mks20 tip gearslutz pro audio community. This license is only valid for the individual who has purchased an unopened, new and lawfully made copy of mksensation from a dealer or distributor authorized by big fish audio. This is the rack version of the roland super jx10the roland super jx10 is a 12voice analog synthesizer released in 1986 and was the last full analog synthesizer they manufactured. Roland mks20 digital piano module sounds and samples for your yamaha motif xsxf synthesizer. Mksensation mks20 digital piano module and live sound. Before it has been a secret, but now we are letting the cat out of the bag, while taking it a step further. The chorus in the mks 20 is definitely analog and has that classic roland chorus sound. Sound testing of entire mks 50 key range from c0 to c8 wvelocities. The mks 30 has several advantages over the jx3p, including simultaneous use of the pg200 programmer and midi, a cartridge slot for storing an additional 64 patches, and velocity response.
Im really excited about this because ive been dealing with mks20 multisamples for some time now with just ok results. View and download roland mks 20 owners manual online. As a result, this module is revered in gospel circles and still used today. Mksensation for kontakt 5 the mks 20 digital piano module is one of the most revered electric and digital piano modules ever made.
Ctrlr control your midi life midi editor for all your. Roland mks20 digital piano in japan jim atwood in japan. The mks 80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. Mks 30 mod mks 30 midi mod kit that provides full midi sysex and mks 30 parameter control plus dos editor and pg200 cakewalk control panels. Compare the yamaha motif, the sound is bigger on the roland, though the yam nothing wrong so far, but 20 years apart as what, when an instrument is well thought out, it lasts, this is the case of mks20.
Roland mks 20 piano description mks 20 roland digital piano sound. This is because of a certain synthesis type which roland threw out after the death of the ingeneer who designed it true story. You are looking at our classic new old stock roland mks20 digital piano module. Its simply because this is only a preset machine, you can only use the preset voices. The marvelous, classic roland mks20 digital piano module from 1986 00. View and download roland mks20 owners manual online. Several synths are currently supported including roland mks50, alpha juno1, alpha juno2, mks70, jx8p, mks80, juno106, korg, yamaha, moog, akai, emu, waldorf, and more. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is shown with a buy button, we should have it in stock. Mks digital piano module sounds and samples for your yamaha. I had read that the relay across the outputs was the source of the distortion. There is a distinct sound to this module and gospel musicians around world still use this module today. Patch sheets for jx10 and mks70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of scans featuring jx.
Roland m64c memory backup for roland gr700, jx3p, mks. Mks 70s sound structure the mks 70 has two sections. Roland mks 50 homepage also featuring alpha juno1 and alpha juno2 patches tones sysex data. Despite the fact that it is a juno106 and tr707 in a box, it is not as popular as other modules. Make sure you have backed up any data you wish to keep before performing these procedures. Me5, mks 207080, mk80, mpd4, s50, tr505707808, u20, roland checksum info plus. Any of these tone colors can be called easily by pushing buttons or externally with midi. It is the only of mks series of synthesizers to have fully analog voltagecontrolled oscillators.
The mks20 used a technology called sas structured adaptive synthesis which was designed to emulate a real piano with a ton expressiveness per velocity. Although i love their sound and i use them a lot, it is by chance that i have acquired. For years, the roland mks20 piano module has been the sound of gospel music for years. Sounds included from the mks20 are the three pianos and two electric. O mks 20 dominava os anos 80 com seus pianos digitais, irmao e. An updated take on its predecessor the jx8p, the jx10 features a full 76 keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. Mks20 sounds and more available for moxf yamahamusicians. Overall opinion its been over 20 years that i have, and always faithful to the post, its great just as a roland jupiter8 for synthesizers.
You are looking at our classic new old stock roland mks 20 digital piano module. Used roland mks 20 multi effects processor guitar center. It is a rackmount version of the roland jupiter8 and jupiter6 analog synthesizers and is a hybrid between the two. One of my favorite panels is for the mks50 alpha juno synthplus and it works as an excellent software replacement for the pg300 hardware programmer. The mks 20 used a technology called sas structured adaptive synthesis which was designed to emulate a real piano with a ton expressiveness per velocity. The mks 50 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. For greater savings check out our used roland mks 20 multi effects processor and get a great deal today. The mks 20 sounds only made it in a few hps, the p55 and mks 20. Bring the 80s keyboard sound to your productions with this sampling of rolands mks20 keyboard synthesizer. Generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx10 or mks 70. The mks20 piano module contained the most distinct piano and ep sounds. Mk digital keys imageline desktop and mobile software. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. Eric was closely involved with their development of an innovative rack mounted digital piano module called the mks20, that was not based on samples, but.
View and download roland mks 70 service notes online. The information source for house of worship audio and media directors, worship musicians, and av techs. I have the software version of this,still useful in gospel music. Virtual pg800 programmer for roland mks70 jx8p jx10this software is a virtual pg800 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks70, jx8p, or jx10 hardware. Outline of the mks 70 to make the best use of the mks 70s functions, please read the following explanation, before going to operation the mks 70 is a midi sound module which can be played by the midi messages sent from the exter nal device on the set midi channel. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. This was rolands answer to a piano and ep that didnt require. Roland mks 50 synthesizer module 1987 alpha juno rackmount unit analog with 6 dco oscillators and multimode filter and lfo modulator.
Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. This was rolands answer to a piano and ep that didnt require samples to produce the sound. The mks 7 has 100 different tone colors 00 to 99 for the melody and chord, and 20 00 to 19 for the bass. Use cases the qd in the roland s10, mks 100 and s220 has only a few use cases. Mksensation mks20 piano module for yamaha motif xsxfmoxf. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Motif waveform editor and my faithful customers as beta testers.
Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Nov 22, 2016 fait clic has announced the release of mks 20vst, a recreation of the roland mks 20 digital piano module for windows. After getting some valuable feedback from the gospel community, keyscape producer eric persing compares a real mks20 module with the. Simple roland mks 20 tip i was recapping and looking at the calibration and such and when i was done i still had the distortion problem.
Ive got a mks 70 en route and am thinking about scoring a mks 80 just want to know if theres a great benefit to. It has the same synth engine and architecture, with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other similar parameters within each patch you create. When power is applied, the mks 7 defaults to the tone colors as shown in the right table. The mks 10 was replaced by the mks 20, a digital piano sound module based off the roland rd. This cartridge can be used with the roland gr700, jx3p, mks 10, mks 20, mks 30, tr707, jx8p and jx10. Roland mks7 super quartet 1986 rackmount analog module with 6 oscillators derived from. If a unit is not listed here, it does not have an initialization procedure that is userexecutable. It combines the best of the analog and digital worlds, with plenty of editing possibilities, and a full, lush, professional sound. The mks 50 is a sixvoice polyphonic programmable synthesizer module, featuring a poly mode and a solo mode that at the time was in vogue to use with a midi guitar so that each string had one voice and midi channel this was before the current crop of midi guitar interfaces. This was roland s answer to a piano and ep that didnt require samples to produce the sound. The mks 30 planet s is commonly referred to as a rackmount jx3p, although it really shares its heritage with the gr700 guitar synth.
Super jx three years ago, i decided to upgrade my jx10, the idea being to add pwm. You cannot edit the patch, nor can you save your own patches. Sep 23, 2015 per claudio, dimostrazione roland mks 20. It does not cover such things as normal wear and tear. Fait clic has announced the release of mks 20vst, a recreation of the roland mks 20 digital piano module for windows. Great sound obtained by roland s structured adaptive synthesis.
While the former is pretty well written, the assigner code. The mks 20 digital piano module is one of the most revered electric and digital piano modules ever made. Mk digital keys is retro keyboard sample library by nucleus soundlab. The following end user license agreement is included with mksensation. The mks 20 design cleverly combined the digital side of the instrument with highquality analog components and effects, resulting in a far warmer sound than most keyboards of the day. The marvelous, classic roland mks 20 digital piano module from 1986 00. Search the support documentation for service technicians service test equipment, measuring equipment oscilloscope, pc oscilloscope, digital oscilloscope, usb oscilloscope, digital multimeter, analog. The mks 20 digital piano module was part of the mks series but it wasnt a synth or a sample player. Software doesnt cut it for me and i had to get the module.
It is called the super jupiter and it is very fat and very analog. Roland mks50 and alpha juno utilities your one stop. Mksensation mks20 piano module for yamaha motif xsxf. The mks20 includes the chorus and the tre molo effects and an equalizer which serve to make wider variation of tone colors. The mks80 super jupiter is a twooscillator analog subtractive synthesizer. I just scored a vintage roland mks20 digital piano module today from a good friend in nagoya, japan.
Versastudio bn 20 20 ecosolvent inkjet printercutter technical support page such as support articles, support guides, software updates, firmware, drivers and manuals. The sound quality of the mks 70 and its keyboard version, the jx10 is just beautiful, ethereal, warm and digital at the same time, and solid. It emulates the hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. Simple roland mks20 tip many folks love the sound of the mks 20 pianos but find that their units distort when the velocity gets high or many notes are played.
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