Roland n/vision Boutique Digital Synthesizer

Modern Meets Vintage

n/vision is a small yet mighty synthesizer that supercharges classic wavetable synthesis with advanced Roland technologies. This newly developed Roland Boutique instrument is a powerful platform for crafting rich sounds and evolving textures, offering hands-on control for immediate creative interaction and deep menu-driven tools for sophisticated sound design.

FEATURES

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• Original Roland Boutique instrument that combines wavetable synthesis with Roland’s latest technologies
• Easily craft rich harmonic textures and evolving timbres with up to 56 voices of polyphony
• Vintage-inspired filter models and modern analog-style filtering
• Portable, standalone mini synth with a built-in speaker and K-25m keyboard dock (included)
• Fluid sound creation with two-part multitimbral capability, dual/split modes, two-layer wavetable architecture, and hands-on controls
• Advanced Roland wave shaper processing for sophisticated harmonic manipulation
• Oscillator modulation and wavetable position control, plus a spread control for expanded stereo imaging
• Step LFO and advanced modulation options
• Arpeggio function for creating dynamic patterns and rhythmic movement
• MFX engine with 17 effect types, including the famous JUNO chorus
• On-demand delay and a dedicated reverb with five types and a unique shimmer mode
• Immediate front-panel workflow plus deep, menu-driven sound design tools for advanced users
• Go-everywhere design and compact footprint for travel, desktop setups, and mobile rigs
• USB-C audio/MIDI interface for connecting to a computer
• Traditional MIDI I/O for connecting with hardware devices
• External clock input to smoothly integrate with analog workflows
• Powered via four AA batteries or USB-C

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HIGHLIGHTS

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What’s a Wavetable Synthesizer?

While traditional synthesizers use basic sine, square, triangle, and sawtooth waveforms as the foundation for sound generation, wavetable synthesis employs sequences of single-cycle digital waveforms stored in a wavetable. The user can control how these waveforms are scanned and played, unlocking new timbres and dynamic sound generation possibilities not available with traditional synthesis methods.

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Sounds That Morph and Move

Powered by Roland’s latest sound advancements and the evolving wavetable approach, n/vision allows players to build evocative textures using a tactile synthesizer workflow. Independently blend and shape two wavetable layers within upper and lower parts to create animated movement, evolving pads, aggressive leads, complex timbres, and more.

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Advanced Oscillator Modulation and Wave Shaping

Multiple modulation sources can influence wavetable position, layer balance, pitch, and shaping parameters, enabling highly dynamic sound movement. Roland’s innovative wave shaper technology transforms incoming waveforms through nonlinear processing, generating new harmonics and unique textures that go beyond the capabilities of traditional wavetable synthesis.

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Rich Processing

n/vision is loaded with processing options to elevate your sound design. Dial in a limitless range of tonal characters with a drive-enhanced analog-modeling filter and multiple filter models inspired by classic synthesizers. Then tap into an MFX engine with 17 effect types—including the famous JUNO chorus effect—plus dedicated delay and reverb. The reverb features a unique shimmer mode, allowing you to apply an octave-shifted color to the current reverb type.

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Advanced Sound Tools

n/vision’s top-level interface supports immediate sound creation, but you can dive much deeper into menu-driven details if you want. Step LFO, oscillator modulation, motion recording, and extensive parameter control open powerful sound design capabilities for advanced users.

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Polyphonic Sequencer and Arpeggiator

Create basslines, chords, and melodic sequences with a two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer that supports up to eight notes per step plus motion recording. An arpeggio function is also available for crafting dynamic rhythmic sounds on the fly.

Compact Roland Boutique Design

n/vision offers all the great design features of the Roland Boutique series, including a built-in speaker and flexible battery/USB-C power for music creation on the move. A K-25m keyboard dock is included, creating a standalone mini-instrument that’s ready to travel everywhere.

SPECIFICATIONS

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User Memory

• Sound Patch: 240
• Pattern: 96

Controllers

Rear Panel

• Power switch
• VOLUME knob

LFO SECTION

• AMP knob
• DELAY TIME knob
• WAVE knob
• RATE slider
• KEY TRIGGER switch

OSCILLATOR SECTION

• POSITION LFO slider
• POSITION LFO switch
• POSITION RANDOM knob
• SPREAD knob
• MIX ENV knob
• MIX LFO knob
• LAYER1 WAVE knob
• RANGE switch
• LAYER2 WAVE knob
• LAYER2 OCT switch
• POSITION slider
• LAYER MIX slider
• PITCH LFO knob
• W.S LFO knob
• WAVE SHAPER knob
• W.S ENV knob
• POSITION ENV slider
• POSITION ENV switch

FILTER SECTION

• FREQ slider
• RES slider
• ENV slider
• LFO slider
• DRIVE switch
• HPF knob
• TYPE button
• KYBD knob

AMP SECTION

• LEVEL slider

ENVELOPE SECTION

• ATTACK slider
• DECAY slider
• SUSTAIN slider
• RELEASE slider
• PORTAMENTO button
• PORTAMENTO knob
• ENV SELECT switch

EFFECTS SECTION

• DELAY slider
• TIME slider
• FEEDBACK slider
• REVERB knob
• TIME knob

NOTE button

• ARPEGGIO button
• SEQ button
• START button
• MENU button
• VALUE knob
• HOLD button
• DUAL button
• SPLIT button
• LOWER button
• UPPER button
• PATCH BANK 1-4 button
• PATCH BANK 5-8 button
• MANUAL button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 1/A button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 2/B button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 3/C button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 4/D button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 5/E button
• PATCH NUMBER/PRESET 6/F button
• DELAY/REVERB button
• CHORUS I button
• CHORUS II button

Effects

• Chorus: 3
• Delay: 4
• Overdrive
• FUZZ
• Drive
• Bit crusher
• LOFI Comp
• Phaser: 2
• Filter
• Pitch Shifter: 2

Maximum Polyphony

• 56 voices(varies according to the sound generator load)

Step Sequencer

• 2 part
• 64 steps
• 8 notes per part (Polyphonics)

Display

• 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

Connectors

• EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
• PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
• USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI)

Power Supply

• Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• USB bus power

Current Draw

• 500 mA (USB bus power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

• Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)

* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Accessories

• Quick Start
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• K-25m
• K-25m Owner's manual

Options (sold separately)

• Boutique Dock: DK-01

Size and Weight

• Width: 308 mm / 12-1/8 inches
• Depth: 209 mm / 8-1/4 inches
• Height: 54 mm / 2-1/8 inches
• Weight (including K-25m and batteries): 1.7 kg / 3 lbs 12 oz