Roland D-20 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Roland D-20 is a synthesizer released in 1988. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The D-20 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 32 notes of polyphony. It has 128 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.
It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.It's a part of the D family of instruments, whose models spanned from 1987 to 1990. Its release year of 1988 has it launched in the main years of D production.
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Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 61Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 128Polyphony: 32
Sound Generation: Linear Arithmetic
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:
Extra Features
Recorder/Sequencer:Tutorials:
Communication
MIDI:USB:
Tablet Connectivity:
Power
AC Power:Batteries:
Audio
Speakers:Audio Out:
Audio In:
Pedals
Sustain Pedal:Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:
Release Info
Year: 1988RRP: Unknown
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FAQ
What year was the Roland D-20 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1988
What other models did Roland release in 1988?
What models did other manufacturers release in 1988?
- Casio CT370
- Casio CT460
- Casio CT640
- Casio CT660
- Casio MT-540
- Casio MT-640
- Casio SK-10
- Korg M1
- Technics KN720
- Technics KN920
- Yamaha B200
- Yamaha DS55
- Yamaha DSR-500
- Yamaha KB-2000
- Yamaha PF1200
- Yamaha PF1500
- Yamaha PF2000
- Yamaha PSR-16
- Yamaha PSR-36
- Yamaha PSS-140
- Yamaha PSS-480
- Yamaha PSS-680
- Yamaha SHS-200
- Yamaha VSS-200
- Yamaha YS100
- Yamaha YS200
What other synths were released at a similar time?
- Casio CZ-1
- Casio CZ-230S
- Casio CZ-3000
- Casio SK-10
- Casio SK-100
- Casio SK-2
- Casio SK-200
- Casio SK-2100
- Casio SK-5
- Casio SK-8
- Casio SK-8A
- Korg 707
- Korg DS-8
- Korg DSS-1
- Korg M1
- Korg T1
- Korg T2
- Korg T3
- Korg Wavestation
- Roland D-5
- Roland D-50
- Roland D-70
- Roland E-30
- Roland JX-10
- Roland S-50
- Roland W-30
- Yamaha B200
- Yamaha DS55
- Yamaha DX11
- Yamaha DX27S
- Yamaha DX7IIC
- Yamaha DX7IID
- Yamaha DX7IIFD
- Yamaha SDX2000
- Yamaha SY22
- Yamaha SY55
- Yamaha SY77
- Yamaha V2
- Yamaha V50
- Yamaha YS100
- Yamaha YS200
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