Roland - ZENOLOGY FX | Software Effects

Sweeten your sound.

Roland has delivered memorable, genre-defining sounds for more than half a century. And a big part of that sonic footprint is our unique approach to effects processing. The swirling JUNO chorus, feedback-drenched tape echo, and other sounds have left their mark on countless tracks over the decades—and with ZENOLOGY FX, you can now add that flavor to any keyboard sound or instrument track right inside your DAW.

+ Standard Features

Includes over 90 authentic Roland effect types
Bring keyboard and synthesizer sounds to life
Create sparkling arps, spacious keyboard riffs, monster leads, and more
Effect presets optimized for keyboard, rhythm instruments, synth bass, and performance
Browse, search, and rate thousands of presets derived from ZEN-Core tones, including Roland Cloud Sound Packs and expansions
Performance controls for realtime effect manipulation
VST3, AU, and AAX support for popular DAWs

Desired effects.

With over 90 processors to choose from, there's a wealth of ways to make your synth sounds come alive. Add delays to arps, larger-than-life modulation effects to chord progressions, and twist and distort basses and lead tones that leap from the speakers.

Legendary inspiration.

Many of the effects found in ZENOLOGY FX are inspired by those found in some truly legendary Roland products. The swirling JUNO chorus, CE-1 stompbox, and the JD-800's complex multi-effects section are just a few.

Modern design.

While many of the processors in ZENOLOGY FX have vintage inspiration, what you can do with them, and how you work with them is thoroughly modern. Based on ZENOLOGY, these effects have a contemporary interface and simple controls for free-flowing creativity.

Master of modulation.

Modulation effects include choruses, phasers, flangers, and more—and they work wonders on synths and other keyboard instruments. This is how you add movement to synth parts and enhance sounds so they seem to exist outside the bounds of your speakers.

Gratifying delays.

Delays add space without taking away presence and immediacy. And Roland delays are known for adding some serious drama to the recipe with feedback and modulation controls to really spice things up.

Exotic sonics.

ZENOLOGY FX includes a menagerie of unique Roland effects to propel your tracks into uncharted sonic territory. Explore the DJFX Looper and lo-fi effects from the SP-404, or the layered multi-effects of the famed JD-800 synthesizer. Or color your sounds with slicers, filters, overdrives, and other selections from the vast Roland effects legacy.

Thousands of presets.

ZENOLOGY FX gives you access to thousands of custom effect presets optimized for synth and keyboard sounds—so you'll never run out of fresh tones and new inspiration. Dive into the curated selection, or explore a wealth of presets from the growing collection of over 100 Sounds Packs and expansions available with Roland Cloud.

Search party.

The deep browser in ZENOLOGY FX makes it easy to find the perfect sound. Filter by instrument or effect type, search by genre or any other keyword, and rate your favorite sounds for quick access in the heat of a creative moment. Presets load and switch instantly, so you can quickly find just the vibe you're looking for.

Specification
Effects: 93 Type
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Plug-In Formats: VST 3.6 (64 bit)
AU
AAX
System Requirements Mac OS
Minimum Operating System: macOS 11
Host Application: VST version: VST 3.6 compatible
Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
AAX compatible
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
Apple M1 Chip
RAM: 2 GB or greater
Storage Space: 200 MB or greater
Display Resolution and Colors: 1,280 x 900 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or greater
Other: You’ll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software.
System Requirements Windows
Minimum Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit)*

*This does not work with Windows® RT.
*This does not work with Windows® Phone.
*This does not work on virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC, or Boot Camp..
Host Application: VST version: VST 3.6 compatible
AAX compatible
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better
RAM: 2 GB or greater
Storage Space: 200 MB or greater
Display resolution and Colors: 1,280 x 900 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or greater
Other: You’ll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software.
Although Roland has tested numerous configurations, and has determined that on average, a computer system similar to that described above will permit normal operation of the ZENOLOGY FX Software Effects, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the ZENOLOGY FX Software Effects based solely on the fact that it meets the above requirements. This is because there are too many other variables that may influence the processing environment, including differences in motherboard design and the particular combination of other devices involved. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. VST is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Video Library

Introducing ZENOLOGY FX

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Downloads

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact the Roland Product Support team directly via Roland Backstage.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals

[English] ZENOLOGY FX Owner’s Manual [PDF]