Roland RS-09 - deep demonstration and sound programming

The RS-09 is an analog string and organ synthesizer. The organ and string sections can be played simultaneously or individually. There are some nice features like vibrato ore envelope settings. Both sounds include an individual ensemble/chorus effect and an external sound input to use the RS-09 as an effect. You also can trigger external monosynths, like from the SH family through a gate output.

In this video I go through all functions and sound design capabilities of the RS-09. Finally I demonstrate the further features, like using the SH-9 ensemble effect for external gear and audio. You will be surprised listening, that the ensemble effect of the RS-9 sounds better than the legendary chorus. Only this feature is worth to get a RS-09. I really love this small synth. I was used from Simple Minds, The Cure, Duran Duran and many others.
Its a very underrated keyboard in my opinion. You can get it still for about 300 to 400 USD or EUR.

Thanks for watching this video again. I hope, it was helpful.

[CheshireMoonBand]

I've owned one for years now. It's an absolute gem.

[paulfabian]

I will never tire of that lovely string chorus sound! And adding the organ sound with the extended attack and release puts me into space! Thanks for sharing.

[nyguezz]

Hello, nice demonstration, I can recognise Madonna - Into The Groove at 07:20 👍🏻

[chriswareham]

I've never tried to use the gate output on my RS-09 to trigger another synth, but I'm definitely going to have to try it now that I've watched your video!

[DestroyER]

Very underrated and kinda usefull for anyone who want that touch of 70's vintage sound. Especially that ensemble effect is amazing. I wasnt really fan of that strings sound (I own Logan String Melody II which really beats it hard) but that organ sound through ensemble effect is really lush sounding. Also to mention, its reliable and pretty well made.

[MrMissingReel]

I have the 1979 Version of the RS-09 in mint condition....I love this beautiful piece of gear !

[cuchillxs]

Talk Talk used it on their first album "The Party's Over" from 1982, sounds great!

[XPJV]

Amazing chorus effect of RS-09!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[nofretzDW]

First time I’ve seen one of these. Cool video! Thanks for sharing! Cheers.

[seanchristophersynthesizer]

Really awesome piece! in your intro- definitely right up my alley! :) Great video!

[RikMaxSpeed]

Lovely demo & performance - super sounds, thanks for taking the time to film & share this!
(but please don't tell me you clean your synths with a Kärcher!)

[ptathholroyd]

this is a great demo, i really like the epic playing starting aroun minute 11, ,,is there a name for that style of playing

[franciscazal]

Great video and opening song for a very underrated synth, true that! But please upload your full song somewhere. Would have loved to enjoy it for more than 1 minute. ;)

[hanaogra]

コーラスをかけると、めっちゃキレイな音出るよね！


中古相場は安いけど、隠れた名機だと思ってる。

ちゃんと個性のある音だよねー

[jbarnes]

Synth at the beginning of Mr. Crowley?
Flash & The Pan??

[estral]

I hope I can find one of these for a reasonable price someday.

[damondrobinson]

Your intro is stunning, wonderfully rich harmonics ! I'm now looking for a nice example to buy. Do you know if the first black faced version sounds the same ?

[urrrccckostan]

Would have fit well on the Closer album by Joy Division (ARP Omni 2)

[HowlingUlf]

at the start: beeeep ...
at the end: BOOM!!! SWOOSH!
Heeey, that's not a bad sound. If I run into one of those at a pawnshop or something I should ask for the price. Nobody knows what it sounds like, so ... :D

[sphynx]

How are you connecting the Juno w/ the RS-09?