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 Vintage Multi Timbral Linear Synthesiser Pre-Owned ($318.02)

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 Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer Multitrack Sequencer (Roland D-50 alternative) ($408.61)

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 100V 1988 Made in Japan MIJ ($329)

Roland D-20 Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Seq 90’s - 100% fully working order ($246.40)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black (PARTS OR REPAIR READ DESCRIPTION) ($80)

Roland D-20 Multi Timbral Linear Synthesizer Keyboard Synth D20 ($200)

Roland D-10 / D-20 / D-110 Voice ROM Data Card // Soft & Soft 2 Campaign Special Selected Sound Library // VERY RARE JAPAN ONLY CARD ($204.31)

Roland PN-D10-03 Natural Variation // Voice Data ROM card (D-10 / D-20 / D-110) // Rare! ($148.59)

Roland D-50 D-10 D-20 S-50 S-10 ALPHA JUNO 2 HS-80 Rubber Key Contact Strip 12 notes ($12.32)

Roland PN-D10-01 ROM voice card (D-10 / D-20 / D-110) ($148.59)

ORIGINAL Roland Volume Escutcheon (22225329) for D-10 & D-20 ($11.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Dual Button, Gray, w/ LED Window (22495567) for D-10 & D-20 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Dual Button, Black (22495209) for D-10 & D-20 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland LED Cover (22043116) for D-10 & D-20 ($1.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Pitch Bend Assembly (23275870) for D-10 & D-20 ($49.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Dual Button, Gray (22475668) for D-10 & D-20 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland LCD Display Assembly (15029465) for D-10 & D-20 ($31.95)

ORIGINAL Roland LCD Display Cover (22045142) for D-10 & D-20 ($14.95)

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

ORIGINAL Roland CPU PCB (22925639) for D-20 ($79.95)

SERVICED Roland Panel PCB (w/ all new tact switches) (22925583) for D-20 ($69.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Single Button, Blue, w/ LED Window (22495569) for D-20 ($9.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Power Supply Assembly (22455511U, 7619712200, & 7619715200) for D-20 ($79.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Main PCB (22925582) for D-20 ($129.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Floppy Disk Drive (22405154) for D-20 ($19.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Bender/Floppy Drive Panel (Left End Cap) (22215827) for D-20 ($34.95)

Roland LA Synthesis Best Choice Sound Library Card for D-5, D-10, D-20, D-110 ($90)

Roland D10/20 Mainboard ($99)

DUST COVER for Roland D-20 ($34.05)

ORIGINAL Roland Power Switch (13149102) for MSQ-700, Juno-6, Juno-60, Juno-106, TR-909, JX-3P, D-50, D-70, D-20, D-10, Juno-1/2, XP-30, XP-10 ($4.95)

ORIGINAL Roland 4P Contact Rubber (22185218) for D-50, D-10, D-20, Juno-2, HS-80, S-10, W-30, PC-200mkII, & more ($6.95)

ORIGINAL Roland 8P Contact Rubber (22185218) for D-50, D-10, D-20, Juno-2, HS-80, S-10, W-30, PC-200mkII, & more ($8.95)

ORIGINAL Roland 13P Contact Rubber (22185219) for D-50, D-10, D-20, Juno-2, HS-80, S-10, W-30, PC-200mkII, & more ($16.95)

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

ORIGINAL Roland 12P Contact Rubber (22185218) for D-50, D-10, D-20, Juno-2, HS-80, S-10, W-30, PC-200mkII, & more ($11.95)

Roland SN-U01-07R Electric Guitar Data Card for U-110 U-20 U-220 D-70 ($83.98)

ORIGINAL Roland Single Button, Black, w/ LED Window (22475656) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($5.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Right End Cap/Side Panel (22215826) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($19.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Slider Cap (22485159) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Dual Slim Button, Black (22475659) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Dual Button, Black, w/ LED Window (22475657) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($10.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Single Button, Black (22475658) for D-10, D-20, W-30 ($5.95)

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 ($17.27)

ORIGINAL Roland Replacement D Key, Unweighted (22575137) for Juno-1, D-10/20, HS-10, W-30, etc ($14.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Replacement D Key, Unweighted (22575137) for Juno-1, D-10/20, HS-10, W-30, etc ($14.95)

ORIGINAL Roland Replacement D Key, Unweighted (22575137) for Juno-1, D-10/20, HS-10, W-30, etc ($14.95)