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Roland Zenology GX
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Roland Zenology GX, a new multi-timbral ZEN-Core Synthesizer plugin with GALAXIAS integration

November 12, 2025 Synth Anatomy 7

Roland Zenology GX is a new multi-timbral ZEN-Core-based Synthesizer plugin with over 11000 tones with seamless GALAXIAS integration. With the ZEN-Core engine, Roland has built a large synthesis ecosystem. Whether hardware (Jupiter-X, Juno-X, etc.) or […]

Roland SH-4d 2.0
Hardware

Roland SH-4d 2.0, desktop multi-timbral synth gets new oscillator models, and more

May 9, 2025 Synth Anatomy 9

Roland SH-4d 2.0: desktop multi-oscillator multi-timbral Synthesizer gets two new oscillator modes, sub-steps, pattern chaining, and more. Every now and then, it takes a while for a new update to be released. This is now […]

Roland Juno-D
Hardware

Roland Juno-D, stage keyboard Synthesizer series gets a ZEN-Core makeover

September 24, 2024 Synth Anatomy 5

Roland Juno-D is a new ZEN-Core-powered stage Synthesizer series for gigging musicians, replacing the Juno DS keyboards from 2015.  ZEN-Core dominates the current Roland Synthesizer landscape. The engine can be found in different versions, whether […]

Roland Gaia 2
Hardware

Roland GAIA 2, classic digital Synthesizer reborn with a modern wavetable/VA engine, first look

September 28, 2023 Synth Anatomy 13

Roland GAIA 2 follows the best-selling GAIA polysynth and continues the hands-on concept with new hybrid with wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Typically, synthesizers stay on the market for a few years, then are replaced […]

Roland Zenology Pro 2.0
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Roland Zenology Pro 2.0, new user interface, reverbs, and more

March 22, 2023 Synth Anatomy 4

Roland has updated its ZEN-core-based Zenology Pro Synthesizer to version 2.0 with a new resizable UI, eight reverbs, and more. With the ZEN-Core engine, Roland has created an ecosystem with which they can easily develop […]

Roland Zenology Pro
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Zenology Pro Out Now, Plugin That Brings Roland’s Synthesizer History Into Any DAW

September 25, 2020 Synth Anatomy 3

Roland opens its ZenCore engine with the Zenology Pro Synthesizer for all plugin only users, with access to all legendary hardware emulations  The Zen-Core is Roland’s new sound engine, which you can find not only […]

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