Roland S-50 Digital Sampling Keyboard (12-Bit Vintage Sampler) — AS-IS / Projects & Repairs

Up for sale is a classic piece of late-80s sampling history: the Roland S-50 Digital Sampling Keyboard. Known for its gritty, warm 12-bit sound and legendary character, this is a prime candidate for a synth tech, vintage gear enthusiast, or DIY repair project.

Please read the full description below regarding its functional status and accessories. This unit is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts or repair.

Functional Condition

• Power: Unit powers on successfully (requires a standard IEC power cable, not included).
• Booting: Successfully boots up using the included S-50 System Floppy Disk.
• Controls: All front-panel buttons are tactile and responsive.
• The Issue: No sound is produced from any of the outputs. While the brain of the sampler boots up and responds to menu navigation, there is complete silence from the audio outputs.

Cosmetic Condition

• Overall: Good vintage condition.
• Wear: The exterior surfaces show a fair amount of wear, scuffs, and scratches consistent with its age and use (please thoroughly review all listing photos to assess the cosmetic details).
• The keybed and chassis are structurally solid.

What’s Included

• Roland S-50 Digital Sampling Keyboard
• S-50 System Floppy Disk (required for boot-up)
• Note: Power cable is NOT included.

⚠️ Please Note (Sold AS-IS)

Because this unit does not output audio and does not include a power cable, it is being sold strictly AS-IS with no returns, refunds, or exchanges. It is a perfect fixer-upper project for someone with electronics/synth repair experience, or a valuable source of hard-to-find spare parts for another S-50.

Fast shipping. The keyboard will be packed with professional care and plenty of padding to ensure it arrives safely.