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D-50

D-50

ManufacturerRoland
FunctionSynthesizer
Produced1987-1989
CountryJapan
Form FactorKeyboard
Signal PathDigital Hardware (including Analog Connections)
Dimensions980 x 330 x 85
Power110/240v
LinksVintage Synth · D-50 Manual at Internet Archive
NotesThe D50 is a stand alone keyboard, the D550 is the rack version. An optional outboard controller was also available for all effects and eq parameters, this is the Roland PG1000. It's a useful addition which can help to unlock the D50/D550 as without it, access to the effects can only be done via the small inbuilt digital display. The D50 still has a place in modern music due to it's fantastic characterful sound. Many hits over the years have utilised the sound of the D50, perhaps the most famous is Enya - Orinoco Flow. http://www.discogs.com/Enya-Orinoco-Flow/master/27470