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Roland RS-09

Vintage analog string / organ synthesizer
Roland RS-09

About

Late-1970s Roland analog string and organ synthesizer with a warm, haunting character. The RS-09 combines fully polyphonic string and organ sections with a rich ensemble effect, producing shimmering strings, dark sustained chords and distinctive vintage textures. Particularly suited to post-punk, ambient, synth-pop and cinematic soundscapes.

Specifications

PolyphonyFull polyphony
SynthesisAnalog divide-down
OscillatorsTop-octave generator / divide-down
Size44 keys · 68 × 31 cm · 7 kg

Strong Sides

Strings10
Vintage textures9
Organ sounds9
Atmospheric pads9

Sound Reference

The Cure — A Forest
Atmospheric post-punk string textures / sonic reference