I had access to the JV30 and an Atari STE with Notator Alpha software at GCSE music. Combined, the two made an awesome midi composition setup. The video brought back a lot of memories. Thanks.
i picked up one of these a few years back when i was looking for a simple controller. it was cheaper than a bottom of the line alesis or m-audio plus its a fun keyboard to play around with and has prooven itself very versatile.
@@gearfacts lolol. I loved layering synths from different manufacturers, using similar patches and layering them to create super mega patches. The Korg and Roland sounds really complimented each other very nicely, as did the sounds from my Alesis S4 Plus and Ensoniq TS12.
I have to step up and defend the Roland JV-30. I have the JV-35, same keyboard but with expansion slots. This has been my main sound module, controller, and scratch pad for sound design since i bought it new back in 1992. Yes, it's basically a sound canvas with keys, but it's also got a decent amount of programmability and editing options. The crappy digital filter has it's own charms and can be very effective for crafting weird electronic-sounding patches. My favorite sounds on the JV-30/35 are the strings, choir, and shamisen. I'm also regularly use the TR-808 kit and the "electronic drums" which seem to be the same as the Boss DR-220 drum machine. Anyway, thanks for the video.
Because JV-30 has no expansion slots like it's two brothers JV-35/50, I suggest to combine it with JV-1010 through MIDI. JV-1010 is a compact version of the JV-1080. JV-30 is also good for desktop music and game experience, since it is GM Compatible.
I just got one of these free from my friend who salvaged it from a school that was about to throw it away. Well there are several issues with it (all fixable though) and I wasn't instantly impressed with the sounds. But the build quality is way better than many of the midi keyboards they sell nowadays. So maybe I'll fix it and use it as a controller. It has kinda neutral and sleek look to it and doesn't weight a ton. Thanks for the review!
I have a similar story, got one for free from a school garbage bin and as you said, the keyboard has proven to be really robust and high quality alternative to modern midi controllers that are unfortunately often made of cheap plastic
I just bought a Roland E-15 which was a home keyboard that was produced around the same time. It seems to have the same samples because many of patches sound the same as the JV-30
Ah that was a Roland PMA-5, one of the first widely-available touchscreen devices ever. I still have mine, it's my favorite sequencer. Thanks for the sub btw!
Having a hard time deciding on the roland Go keys, VR09, jv30 and juno ds 61. which one has the best hammond sound. Can't remember which one has the stops
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I am about to sell mine because I just don't use it anymore and I want to expand my studio hardware. Great sounding synth though; I played Drum and Bass with it, I played Prog with it. Quite a low cost classic.
I've never tried it, but this is what I got from the net: 1) Press the CHORUS and REVERB buttons (above the word INITIALIZE) simultaneously. 2) Press the VALUE ^ button.
The sounds aren't all that bad considering the age. But you can get the same sounds in an E-15 keyboard for less than 50 euros/pounds. And funny enough those sounds are built into Windows for free. The JV-30 just doesn't deserve the JV name, considering how good the real JV's from the 80 and on sound. It should fall in the SC-family.
Yep I'm inclined to agree. It only goes very slightly beyond a sound canvas. I'm about to make another video about the SK-500 cound canvas keyboard which has a much bigger and more intersting range of PCM sounds.
I had access to the JV30 and an Atari STE with Notator Alpha software at GCSE music. Combined, the two made an awesome midi composition setup. The video brought back a lot of memories. Thanks.
Awesome, thanks for the message :)
I've had mine since it was first introduced. It's a simple, great sounding, reliable work horse.
Yup :)
i picked up one of these a few years back when i was looking for a simple controller. it was cheaper than a bottom of the line alesis or m-audio plus its a fun keyboard to play around with and has prooven itself very versatile.
If it’s good enough for Mortiis, it’s good enough for me.
I'm afraid he didnt have many more options
JV 30 sounds better than any Sound Canvas series, but they are all GS compatible... This is not a toy keyboard.
I used one of these alongside my Korg T3EX and they really complemented each other very nicely.
Always good to find a good coffee&cream relationship!
@@gearfacts lolol. I loved layering synths from different manufacturers, using similar patches and layering them to create super mega patches. The Korg and Roland sounds really complimented each other very nicely, as did the sounds from my Alesis S4 Plus and Ensoniq TS12.
Does someone know if it also has the red glue problem?
I have to step up and defend the Roland JV-30. I have the JV-35, same keyboard but with expansion slots. This has been my main sound module, controller, and scratch pad for sound design since i bought it new back in 1992. Yes, it's basically a sound canvas with keys, but it's also got a decent amount of programmability and editing options. The crappy digital filter has it's own charms and can be very effective for crafting weird electronic-sounding patches.
My favorite sounds on the JV-30/35 are the strings, choir, and shamisen. I'm also regularly use the TR-808 kit and the "electronic drums" which seem to be the same as the Boss DR-220 drum machine.
Anyway, thanks for the video.
Cool, it's always good to get different perspectives :) Thanks for this post
Because JV-30 has no expansion slots like it's two brothers JV-35/50, I suggest to combine it with JV-1010 through MIDI. JV-1010 is a compact version of the JV-1080.
JV-30 is also good for desktop music and game experience, since it is GM Compatible.
I just got one of these free from my friend who salvaged it from a school that was about to throw it away. Well there are several issues with it (all fixable though) and I wasn't instantly impressed with the sounds. But the build quality is way better than many of the midi keyboards they sell nowadays. So maybe I'll fix it and use it as a controller. It has kinda neutral and sleek look to it and doesn't weight a ton. Thanks for the review!
And thank you for watching! Cool comment :)
I have a similar story, got one for free from a school garbage bin and as you said, the keyboard has proven to be really robust and high quality alternative to modern midi controllers that are unfortunately often made of cheap plastic
@1:28 that starcraft guitar
Just got one from guitar center really nice sounds freaking love it
I just bought a Roland E-15 which was a home keyboard that was produced around the same time. It seems to have the same samples because many of patches sound the same as the JV-30
Yeah I think the difference with the E-15 was that it had a General MIDI soundset instead of the E-14's generic MIDI.
Thanks for the demo. I subbed. I found one of these cheap so I may buy it lol. What is the midi device at 7:43?
Ah that was a Roland PMA-5, one of the first widely-available touchscreen devices ever. I still have mine, it's my favorite sequencer. Thanks for the sub btw!
@@gearfacts Thanks!
Having a hard time deciding on the roland Go keys, VR09, jv30 and juno ds 61. which one has the best hammond sound. Can't remember which one has the stops
Probably the Juno DS-61 I think
JV-30 Maybe Consider as Entry Level.It Just like Roland XPS 10 and Roland XP-10 .They Called it Expandable Synthesizer.
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I am about to sell mine because I just don't use it anymore and I want to expand my studio hardware.
Great sounding synth though; I played Drum and Bass with it, I played Prog with it. Quite a low cost classic.
Agreed :)
Does the JV-30 have a built in sustain option or do I need to buy a sustain pedal? Thanks!
You'd have to change some settings, but yes you can have pedal-free sustain :) #Gearfacts
Please let me know how to reset jv 30
I've never tried it, but this is what I got from the net: 1) Press the CHORUS and REVERB buttons (above the word INITIALIZE)
simultaneously.
2) Press the VALUE ^ button.
Why does he address the camera like a crime scene invesigator? Tbf the review is forensic
The sounds aren't all that bad considering the age. But you can get the same sounds in an E-15 keyboard for less than 50 euros/pounds. And funny enough those sounds are built into Windows for free. The JV-30 just doesn't deserve the JV name, considering how good the real JV's from the 80 and on sound. It should fall in the SC-family.
Yep I'm inclined to agree. It only goes very slightly beyond a sound canvas. I'm about to make another video about the SK-500 cound canvas keyboard which has a much bigger and more intersting range of PCM sounds.
How much wave ROM does the E-15 have?
The E-15 has the same ROM as the SC-55 and JV-30. The sounds are the same, only you can't access all 355 tones via the panel.
@@doordedeur And this uses the XP tone generator
@@BuickGeek24 Wich device are you referring to?