Roland RD-2000 Digital Stage Piano
Roland's best RD yet gives you SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos and classic EPs, vintage effects like the Boss CE-1 Chorus, and hybrid wooden hammer-action keys.
Roland RD700 88-Key Expandable Keyboard
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64MB internal wave memory. Large graphic LCD.
Overview
The RD-700 Expandable Keyboard is loaded with 64MB* of stereo-sampled piano and instrument sounds — expandable using quality-intensive SRX Series Wave Expansion Boards — plus an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard for the ultimate musical expression. And with its new graphic LCD, intuitive knob- and slider-based editing, and powerful arpeggiator, the RD-700 is everything an expandable keyboard should be.
Features
Flagship expandable keyboard with 128-voice/16-part multitimbral sound engine and 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
Massive 64MB* internal wave memory includes stereo-sampled piano sounds and a collection of Roland1s best instrument sounds
Large graphic LCD for easy operation; dedicated knobs and sliders for quick sound shaping and direct volume control over parts
Expandable via 2 SRX-Series 64MB* Wave Expansion Boards
Onboard effects include Sympathetic Resonance and 63 algorithms identical to the XV-3080
One-touch Piano button instantly switches RD-700 for piano performance
Realistic tonewheel organ sounds with graphical drawbar editing
Powerful arpeggiator with 45 styles including guitar strumming; 50 onboard rhythm patterns for practice and composing
MIDI Tx button for easy control over external MIDI devices and sound modules
*When converted to 16-bit linear format.
Features
Flagship expandable keyboard with 128-voice/16-part multitimbral sound engine and 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
Massive 64MB* internal wave memory includes stereo-sampled piano sounds and a collection of Roland1s best instrument sounds
Large graphic LCD for easy operation; dedicated knobs and sliders for quick sound shaping and direct volume control over parts
Expandable via 2 SRX-Series 64MB* Wave Expansion Boards
Onboard effects include Sympathetic Resonance and 63 algorithms identical to the XV-3080
One-touch Piano button instantly switches RD-700 for piano performance
Realistic tonewheel organ sounds with graphical drawbar editing
Powerful arpeggiator with 45 styles including guitar strumming; 50 onboard rhythm patterns for practice and composing
MIDI Tx button for easy control over external MIDI devices and sound modules
*When converted to 16-bit linear format.
Specs
Weight: 53 lbs., 3 oz.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 55-11/16 x 14-3/4 x 5-11/16 in.
Includes DP6 Sustain Pedal
Dimensions (W x D x H): 55-11/16 x 14-3/4 x 5-11/16 in.
Includes DP6 Sustain Pedal
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(156 ratings)
Submitted July 15, 2003 by a customer from sympatico.ca
"Outstanding!"
The best bang for the buck out there if you don't need a sampler or sequencer.
Sound
Excellent bread-and-butter sounds. Even better with the SRX expansion boards, but they're a bit too pricey. Certainly not the best sounds on the market; but, for my money, the best balance of sounds and action I could find. I prefer the Roland piano sounds to those of Yamaha and Korg. Kurzweil has some fantastic piano sounds ... but also has some incredible horror stories aobut support. GEM is also really nice. Yamaha's Motif has some nice articulations on some of their sound set that the Roland is sadly lacking (double-tonguing flutes, slaps and slides on acoustic bass, etc).
Features
This is a stage piano and part-time synth. No more, no less. The rhythm kits are nice, but some other Roland and Yamaha keyboards have better accompaniment features for those that like to jam along with their keyboard. No sequencer ... didn't want one. No sampler ... didn't want one. Extra independent outputs would be a great addition.
Quality
Good. My power cord seems to fit a bit loosely, but it's never fallen out. That said, my keyboard never moves ... The bottom of the keyboard is particle board. Not a problem for me, but it's pretty heavy and I would expect it to be a bit more sensitive to humidity changes.
Value
I bought mine about a year ago. I haven't seen much volatility… read more in the price. (Actually, it's gone up by a few dollars). This is still a great value for the money.
Manufacturer Support
Not the best ... not the worst. Your mileage may vary.
The Wow Factor
One of the more gorgeous keyboards out there, IMO.
Musical Style:
Jazz read less
Sound
Excellent bread-and-butter sounds. Even better with the SRX expansion boards, but they're a bit too pricey. Certainly not the best sounds on the market; but, for my money, the best balance of sounds and action I could find. I prefer the Roland piano sounds to those of Yamaha and Korg. Kurzweil has some fantastic piano sounds ... but also has some incredible horror stories aobut support. GEM is also really nice. Yamaha's Motif has some nice articulations on some of their sound set that the Roland is sadly lacking (double-tonguing flutes, slaps and slides on acoustic bass, etc).
Features
This is a stage piano and part-time synth. No more, no less. The rhythm kits are nice, but some other Roland and Yamaha keyboards have better accompaniment features for those that like to jam along with their keyboard. No sequencer ... didn't want one. No sampler ... didn't want one. Extra independent outputs would be a great addition.
Quality
Good. My power cord seems to fit a bit loosely, but it's never fallen out. That said, my keyboard never moves ... The bottom of the keyboard is particle board. Not a problem for me, but it's pretty heavy and I would expect it to be a bit more sensitive to humidity changes.
Value
I bought mine about a year ago. I haven't seen much volatility… read more in the price. (Actually, it's gone up by a few dollars). This is still a great value for the money.
Manufacturer Support
Not the best ... not the worst. Your mileage may vary.
The Wow Factor
One of the more gorgeous keyboards out there, IMO.
Musical Style:
Jazz read less
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