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Roland is best known for its legendary keyboards, but it also has a rich history in digital effects processors. Starting with early tape delays like the RE-201 in the 1970s, Roland’s innovation continued into the digital era with the SDE-2000 digital delay and the iconic SDD-320 Dimension D Chorus in 1981. Over the years, they introduced standout products such as the SRV-2000 reverb, famous for its characterful sound and use by Slash on “Sweet Child of Mine.” Roland’s attempt at high-end studio reverb with the R880 met limited success, leading them to focus on more affordable processors. The SRV-330 dimensional reverb and SDE-330 space delay are highly regarded, while the rare SDX-330 dimensional expander is famed for its superior chorus effects. Their final unit, the SRV-3030, was less successful and often confused with the well-regarded SRV-330, but they remain distinct products in Roland’s diverse effects legacy.

Released in 1983

Roland SDE-1000 Digital Delay

The Roland SDE-1000 represented Roland’s entry into the affordable Digital Delay market, and it brought quality effects for all of us. The Roland SDE-1000 Digital Delay is a high quality 12-bit digital delay machine with various attractive features including chorusing.
Roland SDE-1000
Released in 1985

Roland SRV-2000 MIDI Digital Reverb

The Roland SRV-2000 is one of those classic old Japanese reverbs that while not perfect, is certainly perfect in some situations, and in particular for snare! Yes, it is grainy at times, perhaps a little too bright and the reverb tails are not the smoothest, but it is these characteristics that give the Roland SRV-2000 it’s mojo and a place in your studio.
Roland SRV-2000
Released in 1985

Roland SDE-2500 MIDI Digital Delay

The Roland SDE-2500 Digital Delay came after the Roland SDE-3000 and coincided with the release of the equally excellent Roland SRV-2000 Digital Reverb.
Roland SDE-2500
Released in 1986

Roland DEP-5 Digital Effects Processor

Roland proudly introduced a new standard in signal processors the Roland DEP-5 Digital Effects Processor. The Roland DEP-5 incorporates Roland’s most advanced digital technology for great sound and easy programming. Roland digital effects devices are the choice of musicians and engineers the world over. Onstage and in studios, the remarkable SRV series digital reverb units and SDE series digital delays play a vital role in today’s music.
Roland DEP-5
Released in 1987

Roland S-550 Digital Sampler

The Roland S-550 is a 16-bit rackmount digital sampler released in 1987, offering expanded features over the S-50 keyboard version. It provides 16-voice polyphony, up to 2.0MB memory (allowing 28.8 seconds of sampling at 15kHz), and eight individual outputs for flexible routing. The S-550 includes a 3.5-inch Quick Disk drive and supports Roland’s extensive sound library. Its standout feature is an RGB monitor output with graphical editing via the optional RC-100 remote and mouse.
Roland S-550
Released in 1987

Roland GP-8 Guitar Effects Processor

The Roland GP-8 Guitar Effects Processor offers eight programmable effects, customisable patches, and easy control via the optional FC-100 Foot Controller. With user-friendly features like the Alpha-Dial and back-lit LCD, it’s ideal for live and studio use.
Roland GP-8
Released in 1988

Roland E-660 Digital Parametric Equaliser

The Roland E-660 is a versatile two-channel digital equaliser with eight filters for precise sound adjustments, offering flexible configurations and intuitive controls, along with delay capabilities and extensive connectivity options.
Roland E-660
Released in 1989

Roland R-880 Digital Reverb

In 1989 Roland decided it was time to take on the big names in studio reverbs, and they released their best reverb to date, the Roland R-880. As good as the Roland R-880 was, and is, it failed to take any market share away from the big names like Lexicon, but it did find a home in some studios and those people love the Roland R-880.
Roland R-880
Released in 1991

Roland DM-80 Multi-Track Disk Recorder

The Roland DM-80 is an affordable mufti track recorder system for tapeless recording. It is a complete music production system that provides comprehensive control over recording, playback and editing operations.
Roland DM-80
Released in 1991

Roland RSP-550 Stereo Signal Processor

After failing to make an impact with the Roland R-880, Roland went back to what they do best, affordable multi effects processors and the Roland RSP-550 was born. The Roland RSP-550 was a departure from the norm for Roland, gone was the SRV nomenclature, but only for a short while when they returned with the SRV-330.
Roland RSP-550 Stereo Signal Processor
Released in 1993

Roland SRV-330 Dimensional Space Reverb

Taking what they had learned with the R-880, Roland developed a new SRV reverb, the Roland SRV-330 and it is one of Roland’s finest digital reverbs. The Roland SRV-330 is a fantastic reverb that offers a broad range of reverbs, from real space emulations to retro gear emulations, and they all sound fantastic with smooth tails and low noise.
Roland SRV-330
Released in 1993

Roland SDE-330 Dimensional Space Delay

The Roland SDE-330 digital delay was released at the same time as the SRV-330 and offers just as spectacular performance as it’s sibling. Roland had by now made a number of digital delays, and the SDE-330 showed they had nailed the concept.
Roland SDE-330
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