Roland VariOS  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to:
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Technical specifications Polyphony 14 voices Timbrality 6 part
Oscillator {{{oscillator}}} Synthesis type Open-Ended System
Module Aftertouch Yes Velocity sensitive Yes Keyboard
{{{keyboard}}} External control MIDI/ USB   The Roland VariOS is
a rack-mounted open-ended variable system module, released by
Roland in 2003. It is essentially a production environment with
audio editing and sample playback, based on the technology from
the oft-overlooked VP-9000 VariPhrase Processor. It is possible
to independently manipulate the pitch, time and formant of a
sample, add effects and even build complete audio-based
arrangements—all in a realtime environment and without CPU
drain. In addition, it will emulate analogue synthesisers such
as the Roland Jupiter 8.   Expansion Cards[edit]  Two expansion
cards were released for the VariOS, the VC-1 which emulates a
Roland D-50, and the VC-2 which allow