The Roland D-50, a legendary digital synthesizer from 1987, was widely used in pop, rock, and electronic music. Many artists incorporated it into their productions, including:
Famous Artists Who Used the Roland D-50:
• Jean-Michel Jarre – Used it for atmospheric and electronic sounds.
• Enya – Featured in her ethereal soundscapes.
• Vangelis – Used for his signature cinematic sound.
• Michael Jackson – Heard in songs produced by Quincy Jones.
• Prince – Incorporated it into his late '80s productions.
• Sting – Used in his solo work.
• Eric Clapton – Integrated into some of his late '80s tracks.
• Toto – Featured in their polished rock productions.
• Depeche Mode – Used for pads and textures.
• Yanni – Employed for lush, orchestral-like synth sounds.
• Paula Abdul – Present in late '80s dance-pop.
• Gary Numan – Added to his synth-heavy sound.
Songs That Feature the Roland D-50:
• Michael Jackson – “Smooth Criminal” (Intro)
• Enya – “Orinoco Flow” (Lush textures)
• Toto – “Pamela” (Main synth sounds)
• Prince – “Batdance” (Varied synth elements)
The D-50's Linear Arithmetic (LA) Synthesis and its lush reverb made it one of the defining synths of the late '80s and early '90s
**Specifications:**
- Polyphony: 16 voices
- Keyboard: 61 velocity-sensitive keys
- Preset Patches: Over 1000
- Effects: Chorus, Reverb, EQ
- Connectivity: MIDI In/Out/Thru, Audio Outputs (L/R), Headphone Jack
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Asking Price | : | $850 |
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