ROLAND MKS-50 HOMEPAGE

(also featuring Alpha JUNO-1 and Alpha JUNO-2)

Patches - Tones - SysEx Data

mks50syx.zip - Tones & Patches For MKS-50 Synthesizer (In SysEx Format *.syx)
  • Tone Bank 1: Synth - Space Age - Sound FX [ source: K.MEIERE ] List Of Sounds
  • Tone Bank 2: Synth - Space Age - Sound FX [ source: K.MEIERE ] List Of Sounds
  • Tone Bank 3: Synth - Space Age - Sound FX [ source: K.MEIERE ] List Of Sounds
  • Tone Bank 4: New sounds [ source: ROLAND ]
  • Tone Bank 5: New sounds [ source: ROLAND ]
  • Tone Bank 6: New sounds [ source: JUNO2LIB Collection, K.HOUSER ]
  • Tone Bank 7: New sounds [ source: JUNO2LIB Collection, K.HOUSER ]
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 1: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 2: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 3: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 4: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 5: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 6: (For MKS-50 only)
  • Patch Data (names, parameters) For Tone Bank 7: (For MKS-50 only)

    All 7 tone banks & patch data are saved in SysEx format. You can load these files into a computer using a generic SysEx loader program. Many SysEx loaders are available on the Web. Tone Banks 1 thru 7 should work on all three types of synthesizers: MKS-50, Alpha Juno-1 & Alpha Juno-2.

    MKS-50/Juno-1/Juno-2 Tone & Patch Editor (Atari ST)

    mks_50.zip - MKS-50 Editor, Patch & Tone Creation Utility For Atari ST w/color monitor
  • Point, click, & drag envelope settings w/sound testing on same screen
  • Tone editor and sound testing on same screen
  • Patch editor for all MIDI functions and sound testing on same screen
  • Randomize tones with selectable mask settings
  • Sound Testing of entire MKS-50 key range from C0 to C8 w/velocities
  • Tone or patch parameter listing to printer
  • Works with all three: MKS-50, Alpha Juno-1 & Alpha Juno-2 synthesizers
  • Freeware!
    MKS50RIG.ZIP - Original Factory Presets For MKS-50 Synthesizer

    MKS-50 Information

    To Check RAM - Press and hold the Patch A-B and Data Transfer buttons while powering up.
    To Initialize All Internal Sounds - BACK UP ALL YOUR PATCH DATA AND BACKUP ALL YOUR TONE DATA BEFORE USING THE NEXT PROCEDURE!
    CAUTION! The next procedure will erase all Bank A Tone data and Bank A Patch data!
    *Poly Mode - Power on holding NUMBER BUTTONS 4 & 8
    *Mono Mode - Power on holding NUMBER BUTTONS 3 & 7
    In both cases the following will be transferred from ROM to RAM: Tune/MIDI Function, 16 chord memories, 64 tones for the A group, and 128 patches for the A/B groups. Also, the TONE NAMES in group A will be copied to the group A PATCH NAMES

    MKS-50 & ALPHA JUNO LINKS

    ThE aLpHa-DiAl - Software, patches and information about Alpha Juno synthesizers
    Rogue Music - Source for synthesizer manuals
    SynthZone - Synth patches, software & support
    Synthesizer Links - Synth patches, software & support
    Roland Corporation USA - Roland Corporation USA. Factory presets for many synths
    Synthesizer Search Engine - Enter keyword(s) for search engine at hyperreal.com


    Used Gear Price List - Point & click list of current used gear prices - Very Cool Site!

    Manuals For Super JX-10 & MKS-70 Synths - To purchase Service or Owners Manuals direct from Roland in the USA call (213) 685-5141 or FAX their service department at (213) 721-4875.
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