SRX KEYBOARDS by Roland virtual instrument plugin interface

SRX KEYBOARDS: Roland 90s Keyboard Sound Plugin

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SRX KEYBOARDS is a virtual instrument plugin from Roland that compiles popular keyboard sounds from its 1990s SRX and SR-JV80 wave expansion boards into one plugin with 393 ready-to-play patches.

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01Overview

SRX KEYBOARDS gathers sounds from Roland's SRX and SR-JV80 wave expansion boards, which were widely used for two decades by producers, composers and performers. The patches cover acoustic and electric pianos, synths, organs, guitars, woodwinds and more. The plugin is built on Digital Circuit Behavior modeling, which Roland says reproduces the nuances of the original hardware, and it can be run in VST2, AU and AAX hosts on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Vintage keyboard sounds
Pop and dance production
Film and media scoring
Electric piano parts
Retro '90s sound design
Hardware-controlled synth work

Developer: Roland
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

393 ready-to-play patches from classic SRX and SR-JV80 boards
1702 waveforms across pianos, synths, organs and guitars
Digital Circuit Behavior modeling of the original hardware
Built-in reverb, chorus and 78 multi-effects types
Deep synth editing parameters with an organized interface
Unlimited user banks for saving custom sounds
Hardware mapping to Roland instruments such as SYSTEM-8

03In depth

Classic Roland Wave Sounds for Modern Production

Roland's wave expansion boards were loaded with sampled waveform sets for different styles and genres. Before virtual instruments were common, these boards extended hardware such as the JV-1080 and XP-80, and their sounds appeared in many recordings and film soundtracks.

SRX KEYBOARDS carries that library into a plugin format. It includes 1702 waveforms covering acoustic and electric pianos, synths, organs and guitars, organized into 393 patches that are ready to play without setup.

Editing, Effects and Hardware Control

Digital Circuit Behavior modeling is central to the plugin. Roland describes it as a way to recreate the digital components and circuitry of the original hardware, not only the sample data.

Each patch can be edited with the plugin's synth parameters, and built-in reverb, chorus and 78 multi-effects types help shape the sound. Custom sounds can be saved in unlimited user banks. Roland notes that knobs and sliders on hardware such as the SYSTEM-8 can map to the plugin for hands-on control.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Roland
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is SRX KEYBOARDS?

SRX KEYBOARDS is a virtual instrument plugin from Roland. It compiles popular keyboard sounds from the SRX and SR-JV80 wave expansion boards released in the 1990s.

Which formats and operating systems does SRX KEYBOARDS support?

SRX KEYBOARDS is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11, and on macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.

What do I need to use SRX KEYBOARDS?

You need a compatible DAW or plugin host that supports VST, AU or AAX. An internet connection is required to install and activate the Roland Cloud software.