| Feature | norCTrack XP-80 Reloaded | Roland Cloud JV-1080 | Generic Sample Packs | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | One-time fee (Full Version) | Subscription (monthly/yearly) | One-time fee | | Kontakt Integration | Yes (Drag & drop, midi learn) | No (VST/AU only) | Varies | | Original XP-80 Weighted Velocity | Yes (Exact curves) | Approximated | No | | Effects Engine | Modern + Vintage | Vintage only | Minimal | | Internal Expansion Boards | 4 included | Sold separately or subscription tier | Rarely |
Libraries like Spitfire Audio and Orchestral Tools handle realism. But when you need "tech-corporate" background music, or the sound of a 90s high school drama, the XP-80’s synthetic strings and mall-sax are irreplaceable.
Because this is the of Kontakt, you can drag your own samples into the engine, filter them through the XP-80’s modeled envelopes, and create hybrid instruments. norCTrack - Roland XP-80 KONTAKT RELOADED full version
There are other ways to get XP-80 sounds. Roland sells the subscription (JV-1080 plugin), and there is the Legendary JV series. Why choose NorCTrack?
However, the "Reloaded" moniker indicates that norCTrack went further than simple sampling. They remastered the source output, removed the noise floor of the 90s DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) while retaining the character, and added modern scripting. | Feature | norCTrack XP-80 Reloaded | Roland
The XP-80’s internal ROM contains classics that defined the 90s:
A custom, user-friendly interface allows for real-time sound shaping, mimicking the tactile controls of the hardware. There are other ways to get XP-80 sounds
Before we analyze the "Reloaded" version, let’s clarify what this product is. The is a software sample library designed for Native Instruments Kontakt (Full version 5.8.1 or higher, or Kontakt 6/7). It meticulously captures every preset, waveform, and expansion board from the original hardware.