Roland RS9 64-Voice 88-Key Weighted Action Synth

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6 knobs (4 assignable). XV-88 arpeggiator.

Overview

The Roland RS Series 64-Voice Synthesizers redefine value in performance synths. The 88-note RS-9 and 61-note RS-5 not only have a brushed aluminum finish and some of the best sounds on the planet — including waveforms derived from the XV Series — but they're also affordable and easy-to-use.

Features
Affordable performance synthesizers with 88-note weighted keyboard (RS-9) or 61-note keyboard (RS-5)

32MB* wave memory includes waveforms derived from XV Series synths and SR-JV80-Series Wave Expansion Boards, plus all-new waveforms

6 knobs (4 assignable) for real-time control over cutoff, envelopes, etc.

Favorite Performance Bank buttons for instant recall of Performances

Category Search function locates sounds by type (e.g. Piano, Synth, Bass)

Phrase Preview for auditioning Tones in a musical context

Piano button turns RS-9 into a dedicated 88-note digital piano

Advanced XV-88 arpeggiator with 45 types including guitar strumming

Attractive brushed aluminum panel and compact, lightweight design

*When converted to 16-bit linear format.

Specs

Keyboard: RS-5 61 keys, velocity sensitive RS-9 88 keys, velocity sensitive

Parts: 16-part

Max. Polyphony: 64-voice

Wave Memory: 32MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Preset Memory: Tones:512 (256 GM2, 256 original), Performances:128, Rhythm Sets:20 (9 GM2, 11 original)

User Memory: Tones:128, Performances:128, Rhythm Sets:2

Effects: Multi Effects 42 types, Reverb 8 types, Chorus types

Arpeggiator: 45 styles

Display: 20 characters 2 lines Backlit LCD, 3 digits 7 segments LED

Connectors: Output Jacks (L(MONO), R), Headphone Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU), Hold pedal jack, Control pedal jack

Power Supply: AC adapter

Current Draw: 600 mA

Dimensions (W x D x H):
RS-9: 1395 x 294 x 108 mm (54-15/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/4 in.)
RS-5: 1033 x 294 x 103 mm (40-11/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/16 in.)

Weight (excluding AC adapter):
RS-9: 10.8 kg (23 lbs., 13 oz.)
RS-5: 6.0 kg (13 lbs., 4 oz.)

Accessories: Owner's manual, AC adapter, Music Stand with 2 screws (RS-9)

Note: The specifications are subject to change.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviews

(86 ratings)

Submitted October 29, 2003 by a customer from inet.hr

"Great keyboard for it"

Overall:

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Sound

Sound quality is very good, very warm, very expressive. Some sounds are better then the others, but its allways like that. You can make sound better with dual tones, I use it to get that Hammond organ sound nearest I can. And I can say that you can get about 60-70% of that fat Hammond sound, but Hammond is still Hammond. And if you are a Hammond fan, and when you hear the real Hammond and then your RS-9, you would be sad and dissapointed and you will cry all day long.:))) But you

Features

Wih expression pedal and hold pedal it works great.

Quality

I use it "on the road" and I can say that product is made well, and it is very reliable. You can depend on it. But it needs suitcase, there would be lots of troubles without it!

Value

This product is worth its typical selling price compared to other items.

The Wow Factor

Just look at the pictures...