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The rack units we write software for.

Reference pages for every sampler and synthesizer the audiocontrol editors target — specs, quirks, companion peripherals, and a pointer to the editor (when one exists).


  • 1987 · 1U Rack

    Roland S-330

    1U rack-mount 12-bit sampler with 16-voice polyphony, resonant filters, and graphical editing via external monitor.

    • 12-bit
    • Rack
    • S-Series
  • 1987 · 2U Rack

    Roland S-550

    Full-featured 2U rack sampler with expanded memory, RGB monitor output, and the same 12-bit sound engine as the S-330.

    • 12-bit
    • Rack
    • S-Series
  • 1990 · 3U Rack

    Roland S-770

    Roland's flagship 16-bit stereo sampler with 24-voice polyphony, S/PDIF digital I/O, and high-resolution color display.

    • 16-bit
    • Rack
    • S-Series
  • 1989 · Workstation

    Roland W-30

    Sampling workstation combining the S-330's 12-bit engine with a 61-key keyboard and built-in sequencer.

    • 12-bit
    • Keyboard
    • S-Series

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