Edirol HyperCanvas is a that delivers a staggering 256 GM2-compatible sounds and 9 drum kits . It was designed as a high-quality virtual instrument capable of handling up to 128 simultaneous voices (depending on your CPU power), making it suitable for everything from simple MIDI playback to complex orchestral arrangements.

Since the Edirol Hyper Canvas is now , you won't find it on an official manufacturer's storefront. This has led many to search for free downloads online. A Word of Caution:

High-quality PCM waveforms from Roland's library. Resolution: 24-bit/96kHz internal processing. Effects: Built-in high-quality Reverb and Chorus. Sound Library and Architecture

Roland and Edirol discontinued the Hyper Canvas many years ago. It is no longer officially sold, updated, or supported. Because it occupies a legal gray area known as "abandonware," no official website offers a safe, licensed free download. 2. Security Risks of Third-Party Sites

Excellent optimization, squeezing highly expressive sounds into a tiny memory footprint. The Appeal of Legacy GM Synthesizers