Roland's new RS-70 Synthesizer is designed so musicians can forget about MIDI and focus on playing. This model sports an all-new collection of CD-quality sounds, cool performance features and simple Direct Access buttons for selecting Patches -- all at an entry-level price. The RS-70 even includes a Loop Sequencer that takes the mystery out of multi-track recording.

Features:
Affordable 61-note synthesizers with easy access to Roland's latest sounds

Hundreds of all-new Patches based on CD-quality waveforms

Direct Access Buttons make selecting sounds simple via categories

New Loop Sequencer simplifies recording -- just choose a sound and go!

Programmable Phrase/Arpeggio Generator and Multi Chord Memory

D Beam Controller for realtime control using an infrared beam of light

Onboard USB-MIDI interface and 3.5 in. floppy drive

V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment

Includes editor software for Mac and PC

Outstanding New Sounds
Make no mistake. The RS-70 is full of new sounds. And not just new Patches, but an entirely new set of CD-quality waveforms. Put simply, this keyboard sounds amazing. From the delicate nuances of the acoustic piano to the rich tones of the strings and new synthesizer sounds, you'll immediately hear the difference. Bundled editor software makes it easy to dive in and program your own sounds.

Easy Instrument-Based Sequencing
Instead of using complicated concepts like MIDI channels and tracks, the RS-70's Loop Sequencer… read more is based on sounds. To create a sequence, simply choose a sound and record. As the recording loops, additional sounds can be selected and overdubbed until all parts are entered. Realtime and step recording are both supported, along with Microscope editing.

Made for Performance
With the new Multi Chord Memory function, musicians can play a variety of complex chords using a single note. Or trigger phrases at the touch of a key using the Phrase/Arpeggio Generator, which can be fully programmed and even recorded to the sequencer.

Loaded with Extras
The RS-70 features Roland's popular D Beam Controller for controlling functions like pitch or filter cutoff using an infrared beam of light. The D Beam can also be used to control Roland's unique Active Expression feature, which makes it easy to fade in a second sound or change the volume and timbre. The RS-70 also includes a built-in floppy drive for loading GM/GM-2-compatible Standard MIDI Files -- plus Roland's exclusive V-LINK technology for triggering video clips*.

*V-LINK requires the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately) with software version 1.50 or higher. read less