READ THE OFFICIAL OWNER'S MANUAL HERE. (sourced from the late Kevin Lightner's website titled, "Synthfool.")

A description of the Roland PG-200 currently available for sale through The Midium® Vintage Collection.

THE MIDIUM® CURATOR'S NOTE: Vintage Synthesizer Controller

WRITTEN BY CAMI: This Roland PG-200 arrived at The Midium® via an acquisition from the third quarter of 2025.  We met with the previous owner at his Los Angeles-based working studio and tested it in person on the studio's Roland JX-3P.  The original intent was to purchase them together, but the studio's JX-3P was in a state we thought required extensive repairs to its keybed to get it fully operational, and so we opted to purchase the PG-200 on its own.

When we brought the Roland PG-200 back to our reconditioning lab, we saw that it required only minimal attention for it to be ready for our collection.  We performed a thorough cleaning, checked solder joints, and tested this PG-200 with our own Roland JX-3P, and it works exactly as it should.  The paint is chipped on the leading edge, as seen in the photos, and there are a few minor scratches throughout, which is to be expected from a controller of 1980s vintage.  Some knobs also have scratches, yet the silver paint remains intact.  Also, please examine the photos closely, as you can see that the paint on the surface around each knob is shinier than parts of the Roland PG-200 not usually exposed to friction or motion.  By taking a closer look, you will find that some of the potentiometers stand at a slight angle rather than perfectly perpendicular to the main panel's surface.  All of the photos after the picture of the interface cable are intended to show you what we mean.  Although hardly noticeable, it is still important to point it out.  While checking solder joints and each knob and switch's performance, we found that each knob and switch is fully functional and unaffected by this cosmetic variance.  All in all, this Roland PG-200 is one of the finest we have encountered thus far.  It is being sold as-is.  

In terms of use, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the Roland PG-200 is not needed to play a Roland JX-3P––and it certainly isn't––though it makes parameters more easy to access and presents a more immediate programming and live playing experience.  Our own JX-3P at The Midium® was first brought in without a PG-200 and we played it just fine.  Once we decided to add a Roland PG-200 to it, in my opinion, it felt more like the synthesizers of the time, which were laden with potentiometers and controls, thus adding to its playability and value.  Sometimes, I alternate between programming with and without the Roland PG-200, since both workflows often yield different results.

Photos cited in this listing are copyright of The Midium® and are of the actual Roland PG-200 up for sale.  All rights are reserved.  

The Roland PG-200 comes with the special cable (aftermarket) needed to connect it with a Roland JX-3P and any other instrument it was designed to control.  Please note that the PG-200 will only work with specific Roland synthesizers and is not a generic MIDI controller.  Please contact us via telephone, email, the contact form, or via DM with any questions, anytime.  We would be glad to hear from you!   

THE ROLAND PG-200.

THE STATE OF THE CONTROLLER.

WORKING CONDITION: Excellent (works as expected for a controller of 1980s vintage).

This Roland PG-200 works exactly as it should, and has from the moment we tested it at the studio which was selling it.  All knobs and switches, as well as the connector on the rear panel, are fully functional.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Very Good

The bottom side of the interior of the Roland PG-200 was inspected, which is when we reviewed the condition of the lower solder joints, with everything proving to be satisfactory.  All other notes regarding physical condition have been noted above.  We have done everything possible, within reason, to show any imperfections in the photos.  Please take your time  reviewing each image while looking for all details.  Please contact us if you need more photos to see more details.

INTRO.*

• "The PG-200 Programmer is designed for use with [the Roland] JX-3P, MKS-30, and GR-700."
  

*source: Roland.com, date accessed 25 August 2025.

SPECS.^

• DCO 1
  • • Range (4',8', 16')
    • Waveform (Saw, Pulse, Square)
    • Frequency Modulation (LFO, ENV)
• DCO 2
  • • Range (4'. 8', 16')
    • Waveform (Saw, Pulse, Square, Noise)
    • Tune (Approx.± 1200 cent)
    • Fine Tune (± 50 cent)
    • Frequency Modulation (LFO, ENV)
    • Cross Modulation (Sync, Metal)
    • Modulation Sens (LFO. ENV)
• VCF
  • • Source Mix
    • HPF: Cutoff Frequency
  •  LPH (sic.): Cutoff Frequency
    • Resonance 
      ENV Modulation Polarity 
      LFO Modulation Pitch Follow  
• VCA
  • • Mode (ENV, Gate}
    • Level
• ENV
  • • Attack Time
    • Decay Time
    • Sustain Level
    • Release Time
• LFO
  • Waveform (Sine, Pulse, Random) 
  • • Delay Time
    • Rate
• CHORUS
  • • Chorus switch (ON/OFF)
• FUNCTION BUTTONS
  • • Manual button & indicator
    • Write button & indicator
• DIN JACK
  • (DIN6P)
• DIMENSIONS
  • 244(W} x 172(D} x 45(H) mm
    9- 5/8(W) x 6-3/4(D) x 1-3/4(H} in.
• WEIGHT
  • 1 .4 kg / 3 lb. 1 oz.  
• ACCESSORIES
  • DIN cord (DIN6P}

^source: Roland PG-200 manual, 1983, p. 4.