Roland

Explore Roland vintage audio equipment in the Vintage Technology Archive.

Models

Amplifiers

JC-120 — A stereo solid-state guitar amplifier renowned for introducing the world's first chorus effect.

Analog Synthesizers

VP-330 (1979-1983) — A rare 10-voice string machine and 10-band vocoder in one box—equal parts celestial choir and robotic prophet, the VP-330 didn’t just make sound, it conjured atmosphere.

Analog Synthesizers

Juno-106 (1984-1988) — A six-voice polyphonic powerhouse with built-in chorus and full MIDI integration, the Juno-106 brought lush, stable analog synthesis to studios and stages worldwide—just as the digital revolution was
Juno-60 (1982-1984) — A 6-voice analog polyphonic powerhouse with programmable memory and a bucket-brigade chorus so lush it defined an era—Roland’s bridge between preset simplicity and full programmability.
Jupiter-4 (1978-1981) — The synth that proved analog warmth and digital brains could coexist—Roland’s first polyphonic voice in a world still shouting monophonic.
Jupiter-6 (1983-1985) — A six-voice programmable polyphonic analog synth with dual DCOs, a full polyphonic sequencer, and the soul of a Jupiter—just when the digital revolution was kicking down the door.
Jupiter-8 (1981-1985) — The eight-voice analog titan that defined the sound of the 1980s—and still commands six-figure sums when it works.
RS-09 (1978-1983) — The Roland RS-09 is a portable organ and string synthesizer from 1978, combining divide-down organ tones with ensemble chorus strings in a compact, affordable package.
TB-303 (1981-1984) — A commercial flop that became the snarling, squelching heart of acid house—and one of the most influential electronic instruments ever built.

Digital Synthesizers

AX-Edge — A keytar synthesizer introduced in September 2018, featuring 49 full-sized keys and a built-in sound engine for standalone performance.
JV-1080 — A rackmount sample-based synthesizer module known for its rich sound palette and widespread use in 1990s music production.
MT-32 — A MIDI sound module using L.A. synthesis, released by Roland in 1987 as their first entry into the PC audio market.

Digital Synthesizers

D-50 (1987-1992) — The Roland D-50 didn’t just enter the synth world—it rewired it, fusing sampled transients with synthesized textures to create a sonic palette that defined an era.
JD-800 (1991-1995) — A hands-on, slider-festooned digital synth that defied the menu-diving trend of the '90s and rekindled the joy of real-time sound design.
JP-8000 (1996-2000) — A virtual analog synthesizer designed to recreate classic Roland analog sounds with digital reliability.

Drum Machines

CR-78 (1978-1980) — A programmable drum machine that helped redefine rhythm in popular music
TR-606 (1981-1984) — A budget-priced, battery-corroded, analog underdog that became a cult icon in the birth of acid house and DIY techno.
TR-808 (1980-1983) — It didn’t sound like real drums—but by pretending it did, the TR-808 accidentally invented the future of rhythm.
TR-909 (1983-1985) — One of the first drum machines with MIDI, the TR-909 fused analog punch with digital snap—and accidentally defined the sound of electronic dance music.

Effects Processors

RE-201 Space Echo — An analog tape delay and reverb effects unit manufactured exclusively in Japan, renowned for its warm, multi-tap echoes and spring reverb integration.

Effects Processors

RE-201 (1973-1990) — The Roland RE-201 Space Echo didn’t just shape reverb and delay—it rewired the DNA of dub, reggae, and ambient music with its warm, wobbly soul.

Samplers

SP-404 — A portable sampler and effector that became a staple in hip-hop and live sample-based performance

Workstations

Fantom — Roland Fantom-G7 (2008–2010) workstation synth with 76 keys, 128-voice polyphony, 24 audio tracks, and SuperNATURAL engine — a heavyweight live performance machine.

Other Models

Roland — Vintage Audio Equipment — Explore Roland vintage audio equipment in the Vintage Technology Archive.
Roland — Vintage Synthesizer — Explore 14 Roland vintage synthesizer models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.
AX-Edge — A keytar synthesizer introduced in September 2018, featuring 49 full-sized keys and a built-in sound engine for standalone performance.
CR-78 (1978-1980) — A programmable drum machine that helped redefine rhythm in popular music
D-50 (1987-1992) — The Roland D-50 didn’t just enter the synth world—it rewired it, fusing sampled transients with synthesized textures to create a sonic palette that defined an era.
Fantom — Roland Fantom-G7 (2008–2010) workstation synth with 76 keys, 128-voice polyphony, 24 audio tracks, and SuperNATURAL engine — a heavyweight live performance machine.
JC-120 — A stereo solid-state guitar amplifier renowned for introducing the world's first chorus effect.
JC-120 Jazz Chorus — A stereo solid-state guitar amplifier renowned for introducing the world's first chorus effect.
JD-800 (1991-1995) — A hands-on, slider-festooned digital synth that defied the menu-diving trend of the '90s and rekindled the joy of real-time sound design.
JP-8000 (1996-2000) — A virtual analog synthesizer designed to recreate classic Roland analog sounds with digital reliability.
Juno-106 (1984-1988) — A six-voice polyphonic powerhouse with built-in chorus and full MIDI integration, the Juno-106 brought lush, stable analog synthesis to studios and stages worldwide—just as the digital revolution was
Juno-60 (1982-1984) — A 6-voice analog polyphonic powerhouse with programmable memory and a bucket-brigade chorus so lush it defined an era—Roland’s bridge between preset simplicity and full programmability.
Jupiter-4 (1978-1981) — The synth that proved analog warmth and digital brains could coexist—Roland’s first polyphonic voice in a world still shouting monophonic.
Jupiter-6 (1983-1985) — A six-voice programmable polyphonic analog synth with dual DCOs, a full polyphonic sequencer, and the soul of a Jupiter—just when the digital revolution was kicking down the door.
Jupiter-8 (1981-1985) — The eight-voice analog titan that defined the sound of the 1980s—and still commands six-figure sums when it works.
JV-1080 — A rackmount sample-based synthesizer module known for its rich sound palette and widespread use in 1990s music production.
MT-32 — A MIDI sound module using L.A. synthesis, released by Roland in 1987 as their first entry into the PC audio market.
RE-201 (1973-1990) — The Roland RE-201 Space Echo didn’t just shape reverb and delay—it rewired the DNA of dub, reggae, and ambient music with its warm, wobbly soul.
RE-201 Space Echo — An analog tape delay and reverb effects unit manufactured exclusively in Japan, renowned for its warm, multi-tap echoes and spring reverb integration.
RS-09 (1978-1983) — The Roland RS-09 is a portable organ and string synthesizer from 1978, combining divide-down organ tones with ensemble chorus strings in a compact, affordable package.
SP-404 — A portable sampler and effector that became a staple in hip-hop and live sample-based performance
TB-303 (1981-1984) — A commercial flop that became the snarling, squelching heart of acid house—and one of the most influential electronic instruments ever built.
TR-606 (1981-1984) — A budget-priced, battery-corroded, analog underdog that became a cult icon in the birth of acid house and DIY techno.
TR-808 (1980-1983) — It didn’t sound like real drums—but by pretending it did, the TR-808 accidentally invented the future of rhythm.
TR-909 (1983-1985) — One of the first drum machines with MIDI, the TR-909 fused analog punch with digital snap—and accidentally defined the sound of electronic dance music.
VP-330 (1979-1983) — A rare 10-voice string machine and 10-band vocoder in one box—equal parts celestial choir and robotic prophet, the VP-330 didn’t just make sound, it conjured atmosphere.