Roland XP-60 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
Overview
The Roland XP-60 is a synthesizer released in 1999. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The XP-60 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 256 notes of polyphony. It has hundreds of 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.
View Prices on AmazonView Prices on ReverbView Prices on ebayView Prices on Music & Arts
Check out the latest Roland instruments on Amazon
As the Roland XP-60 is 27 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.
Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 61Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 1600Polyphony: 256
Sound Generation: unknown
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: 1999RRP: Unknown
Description
- Weighted 61-note music workstation with 64-voice polyphony, 16-part multitimbral capability, velocity/aftertouch sensitivity, GM-compatibility
- 8MB* of high-quality Roland waveforms onboard, expandable to 40MB* using any four of Roland's popular SR-JV80-Series wave expansion boards
- Enhanced 60,000 note MRC Pro Sequencer with refined Groove Quantize, non-stop Loop Recording and Tempo Sync (BPM)
- Advanced Arpeggiator with 33 different styles, velocity-sensitive Realtime Phrase Sequencer (RPS)
- Three powerful, independent built-in effects processors: Chorus, Reverb and EFX (w/ 40 available insert effects)
- Large new 320 x 80 full-dot backlit LCD with acclaimed user interface borrowed from XP-80
- Four Sound Palette sliders for quick, intuitive sound shaping, many dedicated buttons for easy operation
- Four Assignable pedal inputs, Direct and Mix output jacks, Click output
- New MMC compatibility for synchronization with Roland V-Studios, etc.
- Note that this product is no longer in production. Similar capabilities can be found in the Fantom workstation.
FAQ
What year was the Roland XP-60 launched?
This instrument was launched in 1999
What other models did Roland release in 1999?
What models did other manufacturers release in 1999?
- Casio AP-21
- Casio CTK-550
- Korg Sigma
- Korg sp-100
- Korg Triton
- Yamaha CS6X
- Yamaha P-80
- Yamaha PSR-140
- Yamaha PSR-140PC
- Yamaha PSR-240
- Yamaha PSR-248
- Yamaha PSR-270
- Yamaha PSR-340
- Yamaha PSR-540
- Yamaha PSR-540PC
- Yamaha PSR-640
- Yamaha PSR-74
- Yamaha PSR-740
- Yamaha PSR-9000
- Yamaha S08
- Yamaha YPR-50
What other synths were released at a similar time?
- Korg i30
- Korg iS35
- Korg iS40
- Korg iS50
- Korg iX300
- Korg KARMA
- Korg N1
- Korg N264
- Korg N364
- Korg N5
- Korg Pa80
- Korg Sigma
- Korg sp-100
- Korg Triton
- Korg Z1
- Nord Lead 2
- Nord Lead 3
- Nord Modular
- Novation Supernova II
- Roland EM-15
- Roland EM-2000
- Roland EM-25
- Roland FANTOM FA-76
- Roland G-1000
- Roland G-600
- Yamaha AN1x
- Yamaha B2000
- Yamaha B2000W
- Yamaha BX
- Yamaha CS2x
- Yamaha CS6X
- Yamaha EX5
- Yamaha EX5S
- Yamaha EX7
- Yamaha MOTIF6
- Yamaha MOTIF7
- Yamaha MOTIF8
- Yamaha P-200
- Yamaha S03
- Yamaha S08
- Yamaha S30
- Yamaha S80
Have your own question about the Roland XP-60? Email us and we'll research it for you.
Resources
No resources to show.
Reviews
No reviews to show.
Purchase Links
Buy the Roland XP-60 on Reverb
Find Roland XP-60 Deals on 
More Info
- Manufacturer Product Page: https://www.roland.com/us/products/xps-60/
