Harness the vast power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System with the Roland ZENOLOGY Pro Lifetime Key Advanced Software Synthesizer, an expandable plug-in for your DAW. 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. And with the expansive interface and vast array of parameters, you can tweak existing sounds or craft all-new sounds that inspire your music.
The plug-in comes with a Roland Cloud Lifetime Key, which is managed online and provides 24-hour access to all updates and enhancement at no additional charge. A free Roland Account is required to access Roland Cloud Manager.
Key Features
- ZEN-Core Synthesis System plug-in for Mac and Windows
- Over 4100 tones and 109 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 Pro and ZEN-Core hardware instruments like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, JUNO-X, RD-88, MC-101, MC707, and others
Designer Drums
- ZENOLOGY Pro offers a huge selection of drum sounds and hundreds of ready-to-go kits, including famous Roland rhythm machines, natural acoustic kits, authentic electronic sounds, and exotic hybrid kits that use layers and combinations.
- Use them in your tracks as is, or mix and match to build dreamy custom kits.
- You get multiple edit views for precise control over each drum instrument, plus six dedicated drum compressors for maximum punch and impact.
Add Movement to Your Sounds
- Low-frequency oscillators add movement to static sounds. ZENOLOGY Pro has two LFOs per partial with 11 different LFO shapes.
- With four partials per tone, that's eight simultaneous LFOs in a patch.
- The Step LFOs have 16 steps of beat-synced automation with 37 curve choices per step, perfect for creating evolving passages, modular-style animated textures, and sounds with deeply intricate motion.
Classic Roland Effects
- 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 Pro's over 90 effects that can shape and color your sound.
Explore ZENOLOGY Model Expansions
- Model Expansions transform ZENOLOGY Pro and 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, including the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101, JX-8P, and JD-800.
Find Your Sounds with Informative Browser
- ZENOLOGY Pro's friendly and informative browser helps you find exactly what you want.
- Filter and organize your sounds, rate favorites, and even create custom banks. No matter how you work, your sounds are never far away.
Hardware and Software in Harmony
- ZENOLOGY Pro 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 Pro and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.
What is a Lifetime Key and How Does it Work?
- The Lifetime Key system provides an evolving service that includes free lifetime updates and cloud-based mobility with installation for up to five devices, plus get access to current Test Drive promotions of instruments and patch collections.
- A Lifetime Key is a cloud-based authorization for Roland Cloud instruments. Roland Cloud Membership and Lifetime Keys are managed through an online ID called a Roland Account.
- A free Roland Account is required to access Roland Cloud Manager and will periodically connect to the internet to authorize your Membership and/or Lifetime Keys.
- Lifetime Key is active as long as your Roland account is active—even if you’re not a paying member.