XP-30 with included expansions
I use it for a midi controller cause the sounds suck, and the drums/drum kits are a weak excuse for sampled presets. I hate presets and keyboards with presets.

Howdy, guys! I'm the proud new owner of a Roland XP-60 with the Orchestral, SFX and Techno expansions. I've been reading on this board for a bit. I probably will have a bunch of questions for you all as I learn how to fully utilize this synth's really awesome abilities. Anyhoot, just sayin' hi!

--bluesboy2003

Xp60 with orchestral I expansion which is fantastic.

I recently bought an XP-50. Had a tough time with it at first, but am now getting comfortable. I recommend all new owners to get the manual ($29 from Roland). It will save you much frustration. My xp-50 came with the 60's and 70's keyboard expansion card. There are some great hammond organ sounds on the card. I also like the Piano/Strings on PR A-12.

xp-30

Hi eveeryone
How come I do not see a lot of JV-2080 mentioned?

Am I the only one that has it?

When you guys want to make the bass and the drum sound do you play them your self. what the best way to make the bass for a hip hop beat on a xp 30

what i do is play the bass on my own then have the midi sequence plopped down in cubase. then i just clean everything up on the piano roll

Can you explane in better wordslike how you do it?

I'm Ken with an XP-80 who has bought the Roland training video on how to use it and can't even find time to watch it!

But I will, soon, honestly!

I just hope music-life begins at 40!