Synths ⇝ Roland ⇝ Roland D-20

Along with the D-5, D-10, and D-110, the D-20 is a second-generation Linear Arithmetic (LA) synthesizer that uses attack transients coupled with single-cycle waveform samples to generate sound. It is patch-compatible with the other second-generation D-series synths but not the first-generation D-50.

Although the sound engine is identical to the D-10, the D-20 has an onboard 8-track sequencer with rhythm track and a 3.5" floppy drive that can store 35,000 notes of song data per disk.

The Roland D-20 is compatible with the PN-D10 series of expansion cards.

Specifications

Year Released: 1988

MSRP: 1795.00 USD

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity

Polyphony: 32 notes

Multitimbral: 8 parts

Preset Patches: 128

User Patches: 64

User Performances: 128

ROM: 128 timbres, 128 tones, 63 drum sounds

Sequencer Memory: 16,000 notes

Effects: 8 Effects

Screen: 16x2 character backlit LCD

Power Consumption: 25 watts

Dimensions: 1014 mm x 301 mm x 106 mm

Weight: 10.1 kg

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Roland D-20 Manual

Roland D-20 Service Notes

Items for Sale on Reverb

Roland D-20 Synthesizer Main-Mother Board. Works Great. Sounds Perfect ! ($49)

Roland D-20 / D20 4 • Disk Set of synth patches • Loads Directly into your D-20 ($32)

Roland D-20 / D20 • 4-Bank Set of synth patches • Digital Download • Also works with D-10 / D-5 ($20)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 100V 1988 Made in Japan MIJ ($395)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black – a great condition throughout, the best priced on Reverb ($327.28)

Roland D-20 Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Seq 90’s - 100% fully working order ($217.82)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($250)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($273.64)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer ($299.99)

Roland D-20 Main Board Excellent Working Condition ($149)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer - Local Pickup Only ($229)

Roland D-20 Vintage Multi Timbral Linear Synthesiser W/ Sequencer - 240V ($466.87)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($250)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer Black ($275)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($218.91)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($218.91)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($218.91)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($218.91)

Roland PN-D10-01 ROM voice card (D-10 / D-20 / D-110) ($131.35)

Roland PN-D10-01 ROM Voice Card for D-10 / D-20 / D-110 ($117)

Roland D-50 D-10 D-20 S-50 S-10 Rubber Key Contact Strip 12 ($11.99)

Lot of 3 ROM CARDS for Roland D-10 D-20 D-110 Synth - 382 sounds ($197.02)

Replacement Backup Battery for Roland D-10 D-20 D-50 D-550 [ Button Coin Cell ] ($9.49)

Roland D-20 Synthesizer CPU Board. Works Great ! ($39)

Parts Keyboard ROLAND plastic Corner D-20 pictured good right side coté droit ($20.80)

DUST COVER for ROLAND D-20 - Waterproof, easy to use, elastic edges ($30.10)

ROLAND D-70; D-20; D-10; JV-1080 ORIGINAL POWER TRANSFORMER BANDO 22455512_1 ($45)

Roland D-20 D-10 D-70 JV-1080 Original US 120V Power Transformer BANDO 22455511. Works Great ! ($39)

ROLAND D-10 D-20 Full set of 39 Pushbuttons Tact Switches Micro Switch D10 D20 ($15.27)

Roland D-20 - Version 1.11 Latest Firmware OS Upgrade Update eprom rom D20 ($32.78)

4 x Roland D20 D-20 Replacement 1/4 Phone Output Jack ($11.99)

Roland D-20 - Version 1.04 Latest Firmware OS Upgrade Update eprom rom D20 ($32.78)

Rittor KV-211 - David Garfield - ROM CARD for Roland D-10/D-20/D-110 ($141.20)

Roland - D-110 U-110 MT-32 JV-880 MC-303 U20 U220 R-70 E-20 - Battery ($3.20)

Roland - D-110 U-110 MT-32 JV-880 MC-303 U20 U220 R-70 E-20 - Battery ($6.51)

Roland D20 80s 90s synthesizer ($299.99)

Original Power Switch for Roland Synthesizers Synth Part Number 13149108 New ($9.80)

Roland JP-8000, D-70, U-20, JV-80, JV-90, XP-10 Original Slider Knob/Cap ($6.95)

Touche Clavier KEYS Parts Keyboard ROLAND U-20 D-70 KR-55 KR-500 Rhodes 660 670 ($6.46)

Roland MKS-70 MKS-20 D-70 Original Black 44mm Encoder Knob Cap. Good Condition ! ($9.99)

Roland Programmer PG-10 for D-10, D-20, D-110 // RARE!! ($519.92)

Roland PN-D10-01 ROM Voice Card for D-10 / D-20 / D-110 ($149.99)

Roland Original Pitch Bender for D-70; XP-30; U-20; JX-305 ($44)

Roland SDD-320 DIMENSION D [SN 684095] [01/20] ($1,839.87)

Roland SK-7 KEY×61 for JD-800,JD-70,U-20<NO RED GLUE> ($80)

Roland D10, D5, D70, D20, W30, JX-1 Synthesizer Original Slider Knob/Cap. ($6.95)

Parts Keyboard ROLAND Corner BOARD ** D-5 D5 D10 D20 pictured good ($9.85)

Roland D-5 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer 1990 ($525)

Power Cable 2 Pins 2 Meters for Roland D10, D20, D50, MKS 10, 20, 30, 70, 80 ($18.01)

Parts Keyboard ROLAND d50 S-50 D10 D20 E 86 VA Solton Rubber contact Repair key ($14.23)