ZEN-Core Model Expansions

Authentic Roland Synthesizers. Ready When You Are.

Model Expansions transform ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware into entirely different instruments with their own sonic personalities, features, and preset tones. From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, Model Expansions give you unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers.

Model Expansions are available exclusively through Roland Cloud Manager for:

  • ZENOLOGY and ZENOLOGY Pro
  • JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm
  • FANTOM EX and FANTOM-0
  • V-STAGE
  • JUNO-X
  • GAIA 2

Learn more about instrument compatibility and how to install Model Expansions.

Legendary Sounds at
Your Fingertips

Our vintage-inspired Model Expansions capture the essence of legendary Roland instruments with astonishing realism and authenticity. With expanded polyphony and boldly modern interfaces, they deliver the unique sound and experience of the original hardware—without the expense and maintenance.

The Past Is Just the Beginning

For future Model Expansions, the possibilities go far beyond vintage. The power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System enables exciting, never-before-heard Roland synthesizers that may—or may not—be inspired by existing hardware.

Built for Speed

Model Expansions are designed for speed and performance in modern production. When hosted in ZENOLOGY, they take full advantage of the plug-in’s intuitive interface, efficient CPU usage, touch-friendly controls, and easy resizing. And you can swap Model Expansions and load sounds instantly, with no disruption to your creative flow.

Software. Hardware. Anywhere.

Model Expansions work in your DAW via ZENOLOGY—and also enhance compatible Roland ZEN-Core hardware like the JUPITER-X and FANTOM. You can design sounds in software to use in your standalone hardware, or use your go-to hardware sounds in your DAW projects. So whether you’re in the studio, on stage, or on the go, your favorite sounds are ready when you are.

JX-8P

Launched in 1985, the innovative JX-8P took analog a step further with capabilities that could generate tones associated with digital synthesizers. This made it highly versatile, especially with the hands-on editing functions of the PG-800 programmer, which are thoughtfully integrated into the JX-8P Model Expansion.

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SH-101

Since its release in 1982, the small but mighty SH-101 has been a key ingredient in shaping electronic music. Originally marketed to beginners, it soon found favor with serious players thanks to its free-flowing interface and head-turning sounds. With the SH-101 Model Expansion, the monophonic SH-101 is reborn as a polysynth, bringing new and exciting possibilities.

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JUNO-106

Introduced in 1984 as an affordable polysynth for the masses, the JUNO-106 has risen from humble beginnings to become a favorite of synth lovers everywhere. It delivers gutpunching basses, delicate plucked sounds, and shimmering pads that sit perfectly in a mix. And its built-in chorus is the stuff of legend.

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JUPITER-8

Released in 1981, the JUPITER-8 is one of the most revered polysynths of all time. Its lush, complex sound is on more hit songs than you can count, and its massive analog voice is simply unmatched when it comes to warm pads, strings, and lead tones.

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JD-800

By the early ’90s, preset-driven digital synths with limited hands-on controls dominated the landscape. The JD-800 changed all that in 1991, bringing the synthesizer world back to its roots with a massive control-laden panel and an aggressively electronic sound palette.

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Vocal Designer

The most expressive instrument in the world is the one inside us all—the human voice. With Vocal Designer, you can add the warmth and expression of your voice to synthesized sounds, with deep customization to craft unique and memorable tones. Roland has a long history in vocal synthesis, including the famous VP and V-Synth keyboards. The Vocal Designer Model Expansion brings the pinnacle of this technology to compatible ZEN-Core instruments.

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n/zyme

n/zyme is a thoroughly modern instrument with an all-new synth engine from Roland. Combining wavetable oscillator layers, phase and shape modulation, resonant filters, and two insanely powerful step LFOs, n/zyme is a highly interactive music tool that sparks endless creative explorations with FANTOM.

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