MATRIXSYNTH: Is there any reason to buy a Roland 2080 in 2024? First thoughts on this capable albatross


Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Is there any reason to buy a Roland 2080 in 2024? First thoughts on this capable albatross


video upload by Ted murena

"The JV series dominated Roland’s lineup in the 90s and was certainly capable. They were well built and offered a lot of power. The 2080 offered more expansion capabilities and overall utility than you could fit into two rack spaces in the 90s. We saw this synth in basically every studio in late 90s into the 2010s but now it’s easily purchased for little money. The big question I have is it obsolete or is it great gear…"

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