Mks 30 vs mks 70 patches

When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Mks robin is a powerful 32bit 3d printer control board with stm32f103zet6. The m16c is used to store patches and expand the memory of various vintage roland synthesizers. Ive had a jx8ppg800 for years and love it and recently got myself an mks 70 because i wanted a space saving rack instead of the keyboard which i want to sell. Main thing was to show the snappier envelopes of the kiwi8p and also to show. Preset patches there are 32 patches in the rom of the mks30.

A classic analog rackmounted synthesizer, the mks 80 is highly revered in the world of music production. The sound quality of the mks70 and its keyboard version, the jx10 is just. The mks 70 is a 2u rack synth equivalent to jx10p, released in 1986. Mks 70v is a vstcontroller plugin for rolands mks 70 hardware synthesizer. If you get a problem with one voice being too quiet or too muchlittle res on the mks 50 you may just need to tweak the relevant vr pot inside rather than it being a dying voice had that on one of the mks 50s i owned and was a simple fix. The patches you hear is part of my patch bank for these synths, it can be found here. The mks30 planets is a rack jx3p, swapping the sequencer and tape interface for a cartridge slot. All parameters can be controlled via vst automation and via free definable midi ccs. I will be using reaper or something else cheap on my pc at home and also taking my gear over to my friends place to work with logic. View and download roland mks 20 owners manual online. The internal bank contains 100 patches and 64 tones, a patch consisting of two tones.

Trying to get acquainted with the 99 tones on this synth. Roland mks50 synth info your one stop resource for mks. Your one stop resource for mks50 and alpha juno synthesizers patches, tones, diy. Please see ptc mks toolkit support value proposition and keep your product and support contract current. Philip usa the patch editor arrived last saturday after 4 days of shipping from new zealand to switzerland. Generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx10 or mks 70. View and download roland mks 50 owners manual online.

Mks 70 can have dodgy screen, mks 50 pretty reliable. Programming roland jx3p, mks30, jx8p and mks70 from ipad. The roland mks 70 super jx is a classic eighties synthesizer that packs the power of two roland jx8ps into a single 2u rack module. Super jx three years ago, i decided to upgrade my jx10, the idea being to add pwm. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is shown with a buy button, we should have it in stock.

The mks 30 is a midi rack module version of the jx3p with some enhancements. Jx1 is the factory preset patch tone bank for the jx. A nice synthesizer module from the mid80, this is the rack version of the alphajuno 1 and 2 synthesizers. Im curious as to how you view the ipad and apps vs. Most of the procedures and commands shown on this page are specific to jx.

The mks70 rack version of the jx10 does however send and receive tones and patches over sysex because it has different firmware in eprom. Supports firmware update by sd card makerbase mks mks robin. Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. This is the rack version of the roland super jx10the roland super jx10 is a 12voice analog synthesizer released in 1986 and was the last full analog synthesizer they manufactured. I just received my patch editor and the kiwi3p upgrade.

Mks 50 i am in the market to buy a cheap analog poly synth. One feature not found on the other synths in the mks lineup is an autotune button and you will need to hit this button often, as the mks 80 features true analog oscillators. Roland jx3p, jx8p, mks 30, mks 50 by rainer midi target manufacturers. Midi quest roland mks70 editor and librarian for windows. Take creative control of your roland mks70 with fast and easy parameter. This cartridge can be used with the roland gr700, jx3p, mks 10, mks 20, mks 30, tr707, jx8p and jx10. View and download roland mks30 owners manual online.

Its also known as the rackmount version of the jx10. Nov 17, 2012 here we have a demo from the roland mks 70. The mks 50 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. Although it is not documented in the user manual, it is possible to copy them to patch memory. Patch sheets for jx10 and mks 70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of scans featuring jx. Any of these patches can be called instantaneously by push ing relevant buttons.

Midi quest pro, midi quest, midi quest essentials, and midi quest one allow you to manage the following sysex from the mks 70. Jx1 is the factory preset patchtone bank for the jx. All five synthesizers use nearly identical electronics and with a few slight differences, share the same midi system exclusive data structure. Rainer, youve helped me before on the bc2000 forum.

It differs from later roland modules, having real analog vcos instead of dcos. This new board is easy as poping in an ic chip and is an unbelievable piece of technology. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. How does the mks 50 tone and patch structure differ from the alpha juno and synthplus keyboards. View and download roland mks 30 owners manual online. While the former is pretty well written, the assigner code on the jx10 and the mks70 is not particularly pretty. For mks 50 only patch data names, parameters for tone bank 7. The mks30 planet s is commonly referred to as a rackmount jx3p. Ive got a mks 70 en route and am thinking about scoring a mks 80 just want to know if theres a great benefit to.

This file uses some of the features special to the 1600x or an upgraded 1600 so its not quite as convenient for the regular 1600. You can load these files into a computer using a generic sysex loader program. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. That said, if i could only have one it would be the mks 70. The mks30 is a midi rack module version of the jx3p with some enhancements.

Cartridge button the cartridge button cycles through the patches. Provided with six key modes, the mks 70 allows wide variety of performance effects. Available in macpc sysex or midi file check out our faq for more info on formats and delivery options. Fat the sounds of the mks 80 most definitely are some of the most analogsounding, fat, majestic and powerful ever heard on a synthesizer. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your one. I just received a roland mks 30 synth module, but unfortunately its experiencing significant issues. An updated take on its predecessor the jx8p, the jx10 features a full 76 keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. The mks 70 is an identical rackmount version of the jx10 synthesizer. The mks70 features the memory capacity that can store up to 64 different programs patches which are the combinations of sounds and per formance control functions. Integrate the mks 70 with your daw and use it the same way as a softsynth or run the editor as a separate application connected to your mks 70. It is the only of mks series of synthesizers to have fully analog voltagecontrolled oscillators.

Once installed the mks 70 can be operated almost like a normal vst instrument. The mks30 has several advantages over the jx3p, including simultaneous use of the pg200 programmer and midi, a cartridge slot for storing an additional 64 patches, and velocity response. I just sold my oberheim matrix 6 maybe one day i will buy the matrix to replace it and now i have. Another difference i found from reading a few of those threads was that the lfos in the 8p were analog and the mks were digital. Home the forums electronic music instruments and electronic music production roland mks 30 vs mks 70 vs korg ex8000 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. There is very loud static in both the headphones and line outs immediately upon turning it on.

Peavey 1600x mks 80 patch download a mks 80 patch for the peavey 1600x here. Roland m16c memory backup for roland gr700, jx3p, mks. Home the forums electronic music instruments and electronic music production programming roland jx3p, mks 30, jx8p and mks 70 from ipad using midi designer. The sounds can be freely combined and stored in any one of the 128 memory patches. The mks 80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. Generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx10 or mks70. Aug 04, 2012 roland jx3p, jx8p, mks 30, mks 50 by rainer midi target manufacturers. Released in 1986 it combines two individual jx8p synth engines for an outstanding warm and analog sound which is used in many modern studios all over the world.

Over the past 30 years, several files of mks 50, alpha junoand synthplus sysex bulk dumps have appeared on the internet. It comes with onboard effects like chorus and delay and offers a wider range of programming using the optional pg800 programmer. Mks 70, includes a brief introduction, along with links to synthesizers produced, references and further information. There are manuals and faqs online at that site which. It is an analog synth with two dcos digitally controlled oscillators per voice, six voice polyphony, it responds to velocity, and has 64 internal and 64 cartridge memory patches. While the mks 70 s sound is still sought after today, most units on the secondhand market have old roms that dont support the ability to send sysex commands to both of the devices internal synth modules. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your. An additional 128 patches and tones can be stored on an mc64 ram cartridge. While the mks70 s sound is still sought after today, most units on the secondhand market have old roms that dont support the ability to send sysex commands to both of the devices internal synth modules. The mks 70 features the memory capacity that can store up to 64 different programs patches which are the combinations of sounds and per formance control functions. The 1600 is a midi controller that can do a great job editing any mks 80 that doesnt have the mpg80 programmer. Not the best for editing this kind of thing cant be done with the programmer pg800 but i love the sounds on this thing.

Patch sheets for jx10 and mks 70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of. The mks 10 planetp is a 16voice polyphonic piano sound module with midi, released in 1984 by roland. We have 111 2015 lincoln mks vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 47 1owner cars, and 82 personal use cars. The mks is basically 2 8ps and you can layer patches on top of each other. Short video demoing the mks50 and a kiwi modded jx8p. Roland mks50 vs mks70 vintage synth explorer forums. Roland mks 50 homepage also featuring alpha juno1 and alpha juno2. The roland mks70 super jx is a classic eighties synthesizer that packs the power of two roland jx8ps into a single 2u rack module. Home the forums electronic music instruments and electronic music production roland mks30 vs mks70 vs korg ex8000 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. The motherboard integrates 5 axis interface, hot bed, 2 heating heads, 3 ntc100k, 2 max31855. Audio plugins for all operating systems windows, mac os x, linux, ios and android, tagged as roland mks70. Roland mks 30 just a budget item if you get one cheap with.

Provided with six key modes, the mks70 allows wide variety of performance effects. Programming roland jx3p, mks30, jx8p and mks70 from. Roland mks 30 one of the first massappeal digital dco synths roland released was the jx3p, and the mks 30 planets, is basically the rack version. A forum for comparing two or more synths against each other. It has the same synth engine and architecture, with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other similar parameters within each patch you create. Ive done my best to make all parameters as accessible and clear as possible on both the main.

Patches and version updates are available to current customers with a valid support contract. Save patches sysex procedure to save all patches and tones. An historical first, rainers first layout controls many of the most important 80s synths by roland. Your one stop resource for mks 50 and alpha juno synthesizers patches, tones, diy, utilities and information patches and tones its time to get your mks 50, alpha juno or synthplus tone library organized. Midi quest roland mks70 editor and librarian for windows and. It is called the super jupiter and it is very fat and very analog.

The roland mks 80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter8 and roland jupiter6 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that was manufactured by roland between 1984 and 1987. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer utilities your. These are from the late 80s, early 90s rug magazine which used to have parameter settings listed for new patches and tones for the jx. Another difference i found from reading a few of those threads was. Intuitive multipatch drag and drop interface to copy, paste, or swap patches. Sound quest has been creating sysex editorlibrarian software for over 30 years. Over the past 30 years, several files of mks50, alpha junoand synthplus.