“Roland D-20 61-key multitimbral LA-synth
MIDI synthesizer with MIDI disk recorder/sequencer and rhythm section
Before you ask – no, I can’t pack it for postage. I might deliver it a short distance for the cost of a courier or meet halfway, depending on where you are, but please ask first.
Want to know what a Roland D-20 is? Here’s a good review and description: https://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/the-production-centre/3969
This Roland D-20 is in playable, working condition but I have listed is as for parts as it needs some restoration work. The end cheek has a crack (not very obvious, but clearly broken when you poke it). I won’t be replacing that.
Currently, the asking price is based on the synthesizer in fully-working order, with all keys checked for velocity, front panel buttons operational, display screen good and disk drive working, but with a cracked side panel and cosmetic wear as seen in the pictures.
Until then, I am open to lower offers reflecting the repair work I need to undertake detailed below.
When I have finished the repairs I’ll update the description.
At the time of listing three keys aren’t working, but I’m stripping it down to replace the contact strips.
The disk drive isn’t reading disks, it sounds like the belt has failed so I will replace that and test. Assuming it works I will include two DSDD disks for you to record MIDI sequences on (unless this is a .1.44MB HD floppy drive, which seems unlikely, in which case you can have four blank floppies).
Otherwise the synth is working well. I own a JV-50 which is the successor to this model and they have a very different feel and character, this is clearly a synthesizer rather than a sample player which the more basic JV models are closer to. It has a very authentic ’80s feel to it, though it lacks some of the D-50’s deeper patches. If you wanted to take it as-is, it’s entirely usable apart from the three non-working keys, and can be played over MIDI. It’s the perfect companion to an Atari ST reliving the late ’80s/early ’90s MIDI bedroom studio.” Click here to visit listing on eBay