The Roland D-05 is a synthesizer first manufactured in 2017. It is a smaller version of the Roland D-50 which was produced in 1987. [1] [2] The D-05 is part of the Roland's Boutique range of new and recreated synths. This particular Boutique module has additional functionality compared to its bigger brother. There is the addition of a Micro USB port that MIDI and audio[3] from the unit can both be transmitted to and from a connected computer.

Extra features

Extra features include an arpeggiator and a 64 step sequencer, sequence shuffle and has gate timing along with tempo and patch changes. [3]

Portability

The unit can be powered by batteries or from the USB port. Along with the optional K25m module and utilizing the D-05's built in speaker, it can be made into a self-contained, highly portable synthesizer.

References

  1. ^ "Roland D50". 2015-06-06. Archived from the original on 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  2. ^ Chords, KeyboardMag.com Online Community for Keys, Boards, Gear, Lessons, News, Video, Tabs &. "Roland Announces D-05 Linear Synthesizer". Retrieved 2017-10-14.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b "D-05 Linear Synthesizer Specifications". Roland UK. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
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