Roland HS 5 Session Mixer

Model

Hs5

Brand

Roland

Only used in a classroom setting. The Roland HS‑5 Session Mixer is a compact digital mixer designed for rehearsals, jamming, and portable recording setups. Here's a deep dive into its features, pros, and suitability: What It Is & Who It’s For A 5-channel digital mixer allowing up to four instruments (guitar, bass, keys) and one vocal input, with individual headphone mixes for up to five performers . Built with guitar/bass COSM amp modeling, vocal compression, and reverb—great for live gigs and silent sessions . Ideal for bands, recording educators, and mobile performers needing easy headphone control and direct USB recording. Key Features 1. Individual Personal Mixes Each musician gets their own mix using “My Mix” knobs and Mix A–D routing, with ambient effects control . LED ring meters offer visual feedback—clear and intuitive . 2. Built-in Effects & Amp Modeling Four channels include COSM modeling for guitar/bass and vocal compression, plus shared reverb across all channels . 3. Recording Capability Stereo recording to USB stick for easy capture. Multitrack recording via USB to a DAW—each channel can be captured separately . 4. Productivity Tools Built-in metronome with Tap/Click tempo function for tight rehearsals . Snapshot recall saves individual channel and mix settings to USB for fast session setup . 5. I/O and Construction Inputs: 4× ¼″ instrument jacks, 1× XLR mic (channel E); Outputs: stereo main out, headphone jacks. Compact and portable (about 1.1 kg / 2.4 lb), desktop format . Simple, live-ready mixer for ensembles with independent monitoring. Amp modeling and vocal effects add sonic flexibility. Direct USB recording is convenient and DAW-friendly. --- 💬 Real-World Feedback > “The HS‑5 allowed up to 5 musicians to connect ... each person in the band could decide exactly what mix they wanted to hear in their own headphones … and make a stereo recording of the performance onto a USB flash drive” Consider the HS‑5 if you: Need a compact band mixer with per-player monitoring. Want a plug-and-play solution for silent rehearsals and direct recording. Prefer simple, physical controls over software-heavy setups.