Polyphony 128 voices (stereo Tones use 2 voices)
Effects Processors
  • 1 Reverb
    • 4 types
  • 1 Chorus
    • 2 types
  • 3 MFX (only 1 can be used in Patch mode)
    • 90 effects choices
    • Includes COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling), mult-effects, RSS (Roland Sound Stage) 3D effects, and others.
  • System EQ (1 2-band equilizer for each of the 8 outputs).
Compatibility
  • General MIDI Level 2 (GM2)
    • Can function as a GM sound module on MIDI IN 2 while working in Patch, Perform, or Rhythm mode from MIDI IN 1 while retaining full 32 part multi-timbrality in Performance mode (polyphony is still used by the GM section though).
  • Imports Roland S-7x0 and Akai S1000/3000 CD-ROM data as well as mono 8-bit or 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz files in WAV or AIFF format from SmartMedia, CD-ROM, or hard drive.
Display 320 x 80 dot graphical backlit LCD.
Multi-timbrality 32-part. Each part assignable to 1 of 2 MIDI IN ports and 1 of 16 channels.
Sample RAM
  • Stock: 0 MB
  • Max: 128 MB
    • 72-pin SIMMs
    • FPM or EDO
    • 60 ns or faster
    • Recognizes 16, 32, or 64 MB SIMMs.
Sample ROM
  • Stock: 64 MB (16-bit linear equivilant)
  • Max: 384 MB (16-bit linear equivilant)
Latest OS ROM Version 1.30
View revision history.
Factory Patches 896 (7 banks of 128)
+ 256 (GM2 bank)
View Patch list (PDF format)
Factory Performances 64 (2 preset banks of 32)
View Performance list (PDF format)
Factory Rhythm Sets

14 (7 banks of 2)
+ 9 (GM2 bank)

User Patches 128 (SmartMedia card can hold 8 additional banks of 128)
User Performances 64 (SmartMedia card can hold 8 additional banks of 64)
User Rhythm Sets 4 (SmartMedia card can hold 8 additional banks of 4)
Data Storage
  • 1 SmartMedia slot built-in
    • supports 2 to 128 MB cards, 5V or 3.3V, not included
  • Any SCSI CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW, removable media, or hard drive
Connections
  • 1 AC inlet (117, 230, or 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 25 W power consumption)
  • 2 MIDI IN jacks (MIDI IN 1, MIDI IN 2)
  • 1 MIDI OUT jack
  • 1 MIDI THRU jack (mirrors MIDI IN 1 only)
  • 8 audio ouput jacks (1/4" TS type phono jacks, unballanced)
    • Can be set as 4 pairs of stereo ouptus or 8 individual outputs.
    • When set as 4 pairs of stereo, group A is the MIX output and when only the L jack is used, it acts as MONO.
  • 1 HEADPOHES jack (on front, 1/4" TRS stereo phono type)
  • 1 R-BUS (D-SUB 25 connector, output only, proprietary digital 8-channel 24-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz audio)
  • 1 S/P DIF optical output (24-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz)
  • 1 S/P DIF coaxial output (24-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz)
  • 1 WORDCLOCK IN (BNC type connector, supports 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz only)
  • 1 SCSI-1 (D-SUB 25 connector)
Dimensions 482 (W) x 281 (D) x 88 (H) mm (EIA-2U rack mount type)/19" x 11-1/16" x 3-1/2"
Weight 4.9 kg (10 lb, 13 oz)
Included Accessories
  • XV-5080 Owner's Manual
  • Quick Start Manual
  • Q&A, Sound List
  • Power Cord
Optional Accessories
  • Up to 2 64 MB RAM SIMMs
    • 72-pin SIMMs
    • FPM or EDO
    • 60 ns or faster
    • Recognizes 16, 32, or 64 MB SIMMs.
  • Up to 4 SR-JV80 series expansion boards (19 available)
  • Up to 4 SRX series expansion boards (9 available)
  • 1 SmartMedia card
    • supports 2 to 128 MB cards, 5V or 3.3V
  • Up to 7 SCSI mass storage devices such as CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, hard drive, or removable cartridge drive (Iomega Zip or Jazz drive, etc).
    • Requires a SCSI-1 D-SUB 25 cable to connect to XV-5080.

Last modified 03/02/2007.

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