Roland Expands SRX-Series Sound Library
July 21, 2001Roland has introduced two new SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards: SRX-03 "Studio SRX" and SRX-04 "Symphonique Strings". These 64MB* user-installable boards feature high-quality waveforms and all-new patches for use in "SRXpandable" instruments like Roland’s XV-Series synthesizers and new RD-700 Expandable Keyboard. The SRX-03’s sound set is aimed at contemporary pop music production, while the SRX-04 offers outstanding stereo-sampled string sounds.
For musicians seeking the latest pop music sounds, the SRX-03 "Studio SRX" Wave Expansion Board is the perfect solution. With 64MB of wave data (equal to the internal ROM in Roland’s flagship XV-5080 128-Voice Synthesizer/Sample Playback Module), the SRX-03 gives musicians and producers all the contemporary sounds needed for today’s pop music styles. These all-new waveforms—which include acoustic and electric pianos, nylon and electric guitars, brass sounds, synth sounds, plus bass and drums—were carefully recorded in world-class studios and edited to preserve their natural ambience.
The SRX-04 "Symphonique Strings" Wave Expansion Board gives composers and other musicians the ultimate orchestral collection. With 64MB* of wave data, the SRX-04 rivals that quality and realism of some of the best sample libraries without the loading time of CD-ROMs; patches from the SRX-04 are instantly available the moment the board is installed. These spectacular new string sounds feature stereo-sampled waveforms and were recorded in Eastern Europe for the utmost in authenticity. Both solo and ensemble sounds are provided—along with a multitude of articulations—for creating authentic string orchestra performances. The SRX-04 is ideal for film composers, studio musicians, or anyone else looking to add the finest dedicated orchestral sounds to their SRXpandable Roland synth. For more information, visit their web site at www.rolandus.com. | 
