ZENOLOGY PRO

Roland's new expandable Software Synthesizer

Find your sound

Synthesizers are in just about every style of modern music, so you need something versatile, authentic, and forward-thinking. ZENOLOGY embodies over 50 years of synthesizer research and development. Its roots go back to the dawn of synthesis. Its future will reshape your relationship with sound.

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.

Harness the vast power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System and dive deep into the world of Roland synthesizers with ZENOLOGY Pro. You get the amazing sound quality and efficiency of ZENOLOGY, plus an expansive interface to find or craft sounds that inspire your music.

Classic analog. Vintage digital. Modern hybrid.

ZENOLOGY Pro 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 Pro's over 90 effects that can shape and color your sound.

Find your way.

ZENOLOGY Pro'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.

Design your sound.

Ready to dive into the world of custom sound design? ZENOLOGY Pro lets you harness the full power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System on your computer. With the expansive interface and vast array of parameters, you can tweak existing sounds or craft all-new sounds that inspire your music.

Go deep

ZEN-Core is ultra-flexible and based on discrete synth voices called partials—each containing an oscillator, filter, amplifier, and dual Step LFOs. You can use up to four partials simultaneously, choosing from thousands of waveforms, 10 modeled filter types, and 11 LFO shapes. Combining multiple synthesis types, lush effects, and deep modulation capabilities, you will always find stunning sounds that spark new ideas.

Get moving

Low-frequency oscillators add movement to static sounds—and more LFOs mean more modulation possibilities. 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! And the Step LFOs have 16 steps of beat-synced automation with 37 curve choices per step, perfect for creating long, evolving passages, modular-style animated textures, and sounds with deeply intricate motion.

Designer drums

ZENOLOGY Pro has a huge selection of ready-to-go drum sounds, 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 them to build dreamy custom kits. You get multiple edit views for precise control over each kit piece, plus six dedicated drum compressors for maximum punch and impact.

Model perfect

With support for our growing collection of Model Expansions, you can instantly transform ZENOLOGY Pro into an entirely different instrument with its own sonic personality, 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. Such as the JX-8P, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8 and SH-101. 

Hardware and software in harmony

ZENOLOGY Pro works seamlessly with compatible Roland hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and the RD-88. Use ZENOLOGY Pro to craft custom ZEN-Core tones, and use the same sounds in your DAW and hardware instruments. You can even share Model Expansion sounds between ZENOLOGY Pro and the JUPITER-X/Xm.

Take control

The ZEN-Core Synthesis System features an array of detailed parameters to tweak or develop big, complex sounds with animated movement. With its clear, resizable interface and multiple edit views, ZENOLOGY Pro provides full access to every aspect of ZEN-Core, letting you discover sounds you've only imagined.

Highly effective

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

A universe of sound

With ZENOLOGY Pro, you have thousands of patches to inspire you and all the tools you need to tweak or create nearly any sound from scratch. But you can also access the ever-growing collection of Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, and Model Expansions on Roland Cloud, which provide an expansive palette of starting points to craft entirely new tones and textures.

Find your way

With thousands of sounds available, ZENOLOGY Pro'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—so no matter how you work, your sounds are never far away.

Features

• ZEN-Core Synthesis System with full editing capabilities
• Single ZEN-Core patch format compatible across mobile, desktop and Zen-Core compatibleRoland hardware
• Over 3500 patches and drum kits, easily expandable to over 7000
• A growing collection of Model Expansions that merge modern design with iconic analog circuitry
• Powerful ZEN-Core synth architecture with up to four partials per tone
• 4 oscillators with 9 virtual analog waveforms, Supersaw, noise, PCM, and PCM SYNC
• 1840 PCM waveforms, easily expandable to over 7000
• 10 filter types, including JUPITER and other iconic models
• 11 LFO shapes, including tempo-synced Step LFOs with 37 curves per step
• 90 effects, including vintage Roland processors like the JUNO-106 chorus
• Edit in software and export to ZEN-Core hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and more