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 Main Board Excellent Working Condition ($149)

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

Roland D-20 Vintage Multi Timbral Linear Synthesiser W/ Sequencer - 240V ($487.04)

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

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black – a great condition throughout, the best priced on Reverb ($345.45)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer with Hard Case ($399)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer ($391.66)

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 ($280)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer with FREE Sustain Pedal / Multitrack Sequencer 1988 - 1992 - Black ($249.50)

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 ($299.99)

Roland D-20 61-Key Multi-Timbral Linear Synthesizer / Multitrack Sequencer ($192.75)

Roland D-20 Multi Timbral Linear Synthesizer in Very Good Condition ($499)

Roland PN-D10-01 ROM voice card (D-10 / D-20 / D-110) ($144.42)

Roland D-50 D-10 D-20 S-50 S-10 Rubber Key Contact Strip 12 ($12.65)

Roland Voice Crystal 1 D-10 D-20 D-110 Memory Card ($75)

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

Roland D-20 Multi Timbral Linear Synthesizer and Multitrack Sequencer Service Notes ($15)

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

DUST COVER for ROLAND D-20 - Waterproof, easy to use, elastic edges ($34.95)

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 ($16.12)

Roland D-20 - Version 1.11 Latest Firmware OS Upgrade Update eprom rom D20 ($34.60)

4 x Roland D20 D-20 Replacement 1/4 Phone Output Jack ($12.65)

Roland D-20 - Version 1.04 Latest Firmware OS Upgrade Update eprom rom D20 ($34.60)

Roland D20 80s 90s synthesizer ($299.99)

Roland - D-110 U-110 MT-32 JV-880 MC-303 U20 U220 R-70 E-20 - Battery ($5.72)

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

Original Power Switch for Roland Synthesizers Synth Part Number 13149108 New ($10.34)

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

Roland PN-D10-01 - Unique D Sounds for D10/20/110 ($125.70)

Roland D-20, D-10 Original SHARP LCD Display. Works Great ! ($24.95)

Roland Programmer PG-10 for D-10, D-20, D-110 // RARE!! ($548.79)

Roland SN-U110-02 Latin & F.X. Percussions Sound Library PCM Data ROM Card U-20 U-220 D-70 CM-64 ($52.26)

Power Cable 2 Pins 2 Meters for Roland D10, D20, D50, MKS 10, 20, 30, 70, 80 ($19.01)

Roland D50, D550, D10, D20, D110, JD800, JD990 - Battery Replacement Fix ($9.19)

Roland - D50 ,D550,D10, D20, D110,JD 800, JD 990 - battery ($3.99)

Roland D-110 Multi Timbral Sound Module Tone Parameters & PCM Sounds Table ($8.22)

Roland D-110 v1.13 latest OS firmware update ROM EPROM D110 ($46.19)

Roland D20 Manuals ($56.61)

Roland JD-800 12-Note Rubber Keyboard Contact Strip.... ($9.99)

Roland GO:LIVECAST Live Streaming Audio and Video ($49)

Voice Crystal U-20 RAM Card (Roland M256E equivalent) for JD-800, D-50, U20, R-70 etc ($95.84)

Roland D550 Latest OS ROM version 1.02 D-550 ($34.64)

Roland - Fantom-S , MA-20D - Power switch ($12.90)

ORIGINAL Roland Slider Cap (22485187) for JP-8000, D70, JV-80, JV-90, U-20, R-5, XP-10 ($8.95)