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Roland JV-1080 Vs. JV-2080

AUDIO TEST comparison : can you hear the differences?

audio comparison test

A geek test!

Let's make a comparison between 2 similar Roland modules:

- JV-1080 (1994)  | DAC 63200GS-E2
- JV-2080 (1997)  | DAC PCM 69AU

People pretend there's a LOT of difference and 1080 seems to be more grungy? is it THAT true? we did various sounds to make a comparison.

IMPORTANT! Before we start! 

test



 A/B COMPARISON INFO:
Both machines have been recorded:
- MONO ANALOG OUT (LEFT CHANNEL)
- All EFFECTS OFF
- sampled at 16 bits 44 kHz with a RME sound card.
- volume gains are matched
- No compression: WAV pure original sounds. 

TEST n.1 - LEAD - 

test wave1

Wave A/B

spectral view

Spectral A/B

JV1080
JV2080

TEST n.2 - Monosynth - 

test wave1

Wave A/B

spectral view

Spectral A/B

1080
2080

TEST n.3 - Guitar - 

test wave1

Wave A/B

spectral view

Spectral A/B

1080
2080

TEST n.4 - Metal Bells - 

test wave1

Wave A/B

spectral view

Spectral A/B

1080
2080

TEST n.5 - Resonance - 

test wave1

Wave A/B

spectral view

Spectral A/B

1080
2080

So what do you think? is 1080 better than 2080? let us know in the comment field below:

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