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The Magic of the Roland D‑50: Architecture, Envelopes & Sound Design
🎹 Synth Legends and Repair Stories
This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian welcomes special guest John Sepúlveda for a deep dive into the Roland D-50—one of the most iconic digital synthesizers of the 1980s. From its groundbreaking LA Synthesis engine to its cinematic presets and onboard effects, the D-50 changed the game. John brings a unique perspective as both a sound designer and engineer, having personally revived a dead D-550 rack unit using component-level diagnostics.
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🛠️ Engineering Meets Music
John shares his journey from RF/microwave engineering to…
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