Roland - ZENOLOGY | Software Synthesizer

One instrument.
A universe of sound.

Explore thousands of genre-defining Roland sounds in one powerful instrument. From vintage synth tones to modern hybrid sounds, ZENOLOGY puts it all at your fingertips.

+ Standard Features

ZEN-Core Synthesis System plug-in for Mac and Windows
Over 4000 tones and 200 drum kits, easily expandable to over 10,000 total selections
Compatible with Sound Packs and Wave Expansions available on Roland Cloud
Advanced tone browser to explore sounds, tag favorites, and create custom banks
Powerful synth architecture with up to four partials per tone, each with flexible oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and equalizer
Layer multiple synthesis types, including advanced virtual analog and modern PCM
Four oscillators with nine virtual analog waveforms, Supersaw, noise, PCM, and PCM SYNC
Includes 1840 PCM waveforms, easily expandable to over 7000
Ten filter types, including JUPITER and other iconic models
Eleven LFO shapes, including tempo-synced Step LFOs with 37 curves per step
Over 90 lush Roland effects, including pristine reverbs, JUNO-106 and CE-1 choruses, SDD-320 Dimension D, and DJ-FX Looper
Modern resizable user interface for smooth workflow in any production environment
Edit and share sounds between ZENOLOGY and ZEN-Core hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, JUNO-X, RD-88, MC-101, MC-707, and others
Upgrade to ZENOLOGY Pro or use ZENOLOGY Lite for free with a Roland Account

The power of ZEN.

For decades, Roland sounds have had a massive influence on music. Our legendary instruments have defined genres like techno, house, rap, trap, and hip hop, and deeply influenced pop, rock, and film music. This long legacy has culminated in the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. It's the most advanced sound engine we've ever made, powering our professional synthesizers like JUPITER-X and FANTOM, used on stages and in studios around the world.

Classic analog. Vintage digital. Modern hybrid.

ZENOLOGY is an expandable plug-in version of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. ZEN-Core is based on discrete synth voices—each containing a flexible oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and effects. It mixes multiple synthesis types, combining vintage Roland oscillators and filters with PCM waves capable of sync and cross modulation. Layer up to four voices in a single tone for rich, complex sounds, both classic and modern.

Highly effective.

Roland effects processors are as revered as their legendary instrument counterparts. Spacious reverbs and delays, sweeping JUNO-106 and CE-1 choruses, and unique effects like the SDD-320 Dimension D and DJ-FX Looper are just some of ZENOLOGY's over 90 effects that can shape and color your sound.

Sound that knows no bounds.

ZENOLOGY comes with thousands of patches, hundreds of drum kits, and access to an ever-expanding, always-evolving universe of creative options on Roland Cloud. Driven by the powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System, a steady stream of new sounds and expansions focus on specific genres and instrument types or feature custom collections from leading artists.

Find your way.

ZENOLOGY's friendly and informative browser helps you find exactly what you're looking for. Filter and organize your sounds, rate favorites, and even create custom banks. No matter how you work, your sounds are never far away.

Model perfect.

From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, our growing collection of Model Expansions can instantly transform ZENOLOGY into entirely different instruments, like the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101, JX-8P, and JD-800. Using advanced modeling techniques to capture the essence of our legendary instruments, every Model Expansion has its own sonic personality, features, and preset tones. And they're optimized for high polyphony with interfaces inspired by the original hardware—but reimagined for your DAW.

Explore ZENOLOGY Model Expansions

Zenology Version 2.0 | Design your sound

Design your sound with ZENOLOGY Pro.

Ready to dive into the world of custom sound design? Upgrade to ZENOLOGY Pro to harness the vast power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System on your computer with an expansive interface and multiple editing views to tweak existing sounds or craft all-new sounds that inspire your music.

ZENOLOGY PRO

Hardware and software in harmony.

ZENOLOGY works seamlessly with compatible Roland hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, JUNO-X, and the RD-88. Use the same sounds in your DAW and hardware instruments, create custom banks, share with friends and collaborators, and tap into fresh inspiration with sounds from top artists and professional sound designers. You can even share Model Expansion sounds between ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

Explore ZEN-Core

Experience the power of ZENOLOGY today.

ZENOLOGY comes in multiple versions to suit your musical needs. Get started using ZENOLOGY Lite for free with just a Roland Account. Or get the standard version of ZENOLOGY plus thousands of extra sounds included with Roland Cloud Core membership. And when you're ready, you can upgrade to the full power of ZENOLOGY Pro with Roland Cloud Pro and Ultimate memberships that also include all Model Expansions, Wave Expansions, and Sound Packs. Or own ZENOLOGY Pro forever with a Lifetime Key purchase.

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Specifications
Part: 1 part
Tone Memory Type: 2 Types (Tone/Drum Kit)
Effects: Multi Effects: 93
Reverb: 8
Tones (ZENOLOGY Pro / ZENOLOGY): 4,106 Tones
109 Drum kits
Tones (ZENOLOGY Lite*): 240 Tones
10 Drum kits
*ZENOLOGY Lite cannot save or write user data
*ZENOLOGY Lite cannot Import or Export User Tone/Drum Kit data
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Tones per bank*: 2,048 tones or less
*User can make new user banks.
Plug-In Formats: VSTi 3.7 (64 bits)
AU
AAX
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MAC OS
Minimum Operating System: macOS 11
Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.7 compatible
Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
AAX Compatible
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better
Apple Silicon
RAM: 2 GB or greater
Storage Space: 1 GB 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 instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.7 compatible
AAX compatible
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better
RAM: 2 GB or greater
Storage Space: 1 GB 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 Software Synthesizer, Roland cannot guarantee that a given computer can be used satisfactorily with the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer 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.

ZEN-Core Model ExpansionsSynthesizer Roland Otentik. Jika Anda Sudah Siap.

Model Expansions merubah ZENOLOGY dan hardware berbasis ZEN-Core menjadi instrument yang benar-benar berbeda dengan identitas sonic unik mereka, fitur, dan tone preset. Mulai dari synth klasik langka yang diidamkan sampai design masa depan, Model Expansions memberikan akses yang belum pernah ada sebelumnya menuju dunia synthesizer Roland yang bersejarah dan selalu berkembang.Read more…

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