D-50 by Roland, the authentic Roland D-50 virtual digital synthesizer, is now 67% off at the lowest price ever for $49!

  

D-50 by Roland, the authentic Roland D-50 virtual digital synthesizer, is now 67% off at the lowest price ever for $49!

Vintage Digital

The only 100% authentic D-50 plug-in.

This iconic digital synth is now available as a plug-in for your DAW.

The D-50 transformed the world of synthesis upon its release in 1987. Powered by Roland's groundbreaking LA (Linear Arithmetic) synthesis engine, it skillfully combined samples, virtual analog, and built-in effects, allowing programmers to create an astonishing variety of sounds never before heard. The D-50 software synthesizer perfectly recreates the sound of the original in every respect, bringing this legendary instrument into your everyday music production environment.

The Fusion of Samples and Synthesis

The D-50 was Roland's first fully digital synthesizer, combining subtractive synthesis with harmonically complex sampled waveforms and digital effects to create a unique sound. This revolutionary fusion of sampling and synthesis combined the warm, dynamic tone of analog with the realism and flexibility of digital technology, opening up entirely new possibilities for sound creation.

New Wave, New Jack, New Age, and More...

The 1980s was a dynamic era for pop music, with new genres emerging at a rapid pace. Name a famous song from the late '80s and early '90s and it's likely that the D-50's sound was at its foundation. It lays the foundation for a wide range of classics, from synth pop, new wave, new jack swing, R&B, new age music, and countless film scores. In fact, some of history's greatest recording artists have used this synth's beautifully crafted presets as the foundation for their global hits.

Connect Your Own D-50

The D-50 plug-in is the only software to faithfully recreate the Roland hardware unit. It faithfully recreates the original sampled waveform set and, thanks to Roland's Digital Circuit Behavior modeling technology, captures every nuance of the original, right down to the harmonic noise that gives this synth its rich character. It also includes Roland's unique joystick and the original's iconic presets. Additionally, this version of the D-50 offers additional features that make it an unparalleled and powerful tool for modern production.

Additional waveforms and tempo-synced LFOs enhance sound design capabilities and DAW integration.

A virtual PG-1000 controller (based on the optional hardware controller available for the original D-50) greatly simplifies sound design, allowing users to customize preset sounds and build their own unique timbres from scratch.

Download all the original presets plus fresh new sounds and additional patches.

Hardware Integration

There are several ways to integrate the D-50 software synthesizer with other Roland hardware: Import SysEx files from the original D-50 or legacy third-party libraries to play your favorite patches. You can also exchange patches and banks with the Roland Boutique D-05 synthesizer and use its interface to control plug-ins.

Features

Faithful reproduction of the iconic 1987 Roland D-50

Original LA (Linear Arithmetic) synthesis engine with sampled waveforms and virtual analog

Includes all original presets plus new patches and downloads

Digital Circuit Behavior (DCB) modeling captures every sonic detail

Virtual PG-1000 controller for deep and intuitive sound design

Additional waveforms and tempo-synced LFOs for modern flexibility

Full DAW integration with support for VST3, AU, and AAX

SysEx import and hardware patch exchange with the Roland D-05

Features the iconic joystick interface and classic D-50 effects

Until 3rd March. 

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