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The GW8 is the next generation of Roland's unique GW-Series workstations with intelligent backing-track functionality. With its fresh, contemporary sound-set and expressive interactive musical styles from pop to rock, plus authentic ethnic styles and a multi-format USB Memory Player feature, the GW8 will bring a world of music to your fingertips. It's especially well-suited for "one-man-band" performance. Learn More...
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Roland GW7 Interactive Music Workstation Keyboard
61-key velocity sensitive keyboard. Over 850 tones. 39 drum kits. 128 performances.
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The GW-7 carves a unique path in the arranger-workstation market with its pop-focused sound set, clean and easy user interface, and ultra-affordable price. The workstation is well stocked with mainstream sounds and accompaniment styles for covering a wide range of contemporary pop genres. If you want to add additional styles and Standard MIDI files, the GW-7's USB port allows for quick and easy file transfer.
Features
Affordable, friendly workstation with international-pop sounds and arrangements
61-key velocity sensitive keyboard, 64-note polyphony
Over 850 tones (GM2), 39 drum kits (GM2), 128 performances
47 types of multi-FX, 8 types of reverb, 8 types of chorus
USB for transferring styles and SMF songs
16-track sequencer with punch-in/out
D Beam for expressive real-time performance
Bonus newly sampled ethnic instruments and authentic styles
Easy operation
Whether you love or loathe technology, you'll find the GW-7 to be simple, straightforward, and inviting to use. No extensive knowledge of synthesis or sequencing is required to use this intuitive instrument. It's the perfect first-time workstation for standard pop, jazz, and world-music styles, but its sound quality and styles are rich and expressive enough to attract professionals as well.
Customizable styles
The GW-7 comes equipped with a wide variety of pre-programmed Styles, which can be customized. In all, there are 101 Styles onboard, with 99 User memory locations. Choose from a trio of band types: Drum & Bass, Combo, and Full Band. You can also create your own compositions from scratch with the internal 16-track sequencer. 99 song locations are provided for storing your compositions and arrangements.
USB I/O
Connect the GW-7 to a computer or USB-equipped external device with one simple USB cable, and transfer data back and forth quickly and easily. Keep your GW-7 well stocked with fresh songs and Styles by loading new Styles and Standard MIDI Files. Save your compositions and arrangements via USB.
Expressive performance features
The GW-7 is made to be played. And not just on its keyboard, this workstation offers an invisible, front-panel D Beam (wave your hands over the beam to color your sound), plus a pitch-bend/modulation lever, and a pair of control knobs. Performers will appreciate the GW-7's large backlit LCD, especially on dark stages and dimly lit studio environments.
World Music bonus
Ethnic instruments are plentiful in the GW-7. Many instruments have been newly sampled, and boast exceptional sound quality. Call up these expressive sounds and arrangements -- programmed by top musicians -- and instantly spice up your music!
61 keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony: 64 voices
Parts: 16 parts + keyboard part
Wave memory: 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
Preset memory:
-- Tones: 576 + 256
-- Drum sets: 37 + 9 (GM2)
-- Performances: 101
User Memory:
-- Tones: 128
-- Drum Sets: 16
-- Performances: 32
Effects:
-- Multi-FX: 47 types
-- Reverb: 8 types
-- Chorus: 8 types
Transpose: -12 to +12
Backing Track
Tempo: 20 to 250
Tracks: 16
16-track recorder mode: 4 easy modes (ALL, Keyboard, Single, Punch In/Out)
Preset memory: 101 styles
User memory: 99 styles
Songs: 99
Band Type:
-- 3 levels: Drum & Bass, Combo, Full Band
USB (Data transfer)
Operating System:
-- Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0.4 or later, Mac OS X 10.0 or later
-- Windows: Windows 2000/Me/XP
Controllers
D Beam Controller: 1
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever: 1
Control Knobs: 2
Display
Large backlit custom LCD
Connectors
Output jacks (L/MONO, R), headphones jack, MIDI connectors (IN, OUT), hold pedal jack, control pedal jack, USB connector
Power supply
DC 9 V (AC adapter), Current Draw 1,000 mA
Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H): 41 3/16 x 12 5/8 x 3 7/16 in.
Weight: 11 lbs 1 oz (excluding AC adapter)
Accessories: owner's manual, AC adapter (ACI Series or PSB-1U)
Options: Pedal Switch: DP-2, DP-8, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5
Features
Affordable, friendly workstation with international-pop sounds and arrangements
61-key velocity sensitive keyboard, 64-note polyphony
Over 850 tones (GM2), 39 drum kits (GM2), 128 performances
47 types of multi-FX, 8 types of reverb, 8 types of chorus
USB for transferring styles and SMF songs
16-track sequencer with punch-in/out
D Beam for expressive real-time performance
Bonus newly sampled ethnic instruments and authentic styles
Easy operation
Whether you love or loathe technology, you'll find the GW-7 to be simple, straightforward, and inviting to use. No extensive knowledge of synthesis or sequencing is required to use this intuitive instrument. It's the perfect first-time workstation for standard pop, jazz, and world-music styles, but its sound quality and styles are rich and expressive enough to attract professionals as well.
Customizable styles
The GW-7 comes equipped with a wide variety of pre-programmed Styles, which can be customized. In all, there are 101 Styles onboard, with 99 User memory locations. Choose from a trio of band types: Drum & Bass, Combo, and Full Band. You can also create your own compositions from scratch with the internal 16-track sequencer. 99 song locations are provided for storing your compositions and arrangements.
USB I/O
Connect the GW-7 to a computer or USB-equipped external device with one simple USB cable, and transfer data back and forth quickly and easily. Keep your GW-7 well stocked with fresh songs and Styles by loading new Styles and Standard MIDI Files. Save your compositions and arrangements via USB.
Expressive performance features
The GW-7 is made to be played. And not just on its keyboard, this workstation offers an invisible, front-panel D Beam (wave your hands over the beam to color your sound), plus a pitch-bend/modulation lever, and a pair of control knobs. Performers will appreciate the GW-7's large backlit LCD, especially on dark stages and dimly lit studio environments.
World Music bonus
Ethnic instruments are plentiful in the GW-7. Many instruments have been newly sampled, and boast exceptional sound quality. Call up these expressive sounds and arrangements -- programmed by top musicians -- and instantly spice up your music!
Technical Info
Keyboard61 keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony: 64 voices
Parts: 16 parts + keyboard part
Wave memory: 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
Preset memory:
-- Tones: 576 + 256
-- Drum sets: 37 + 9 (GM2)
-- Performances: 101
User Memory:
-- Tones: 128
-- Drum Sets: 16
-- Performances: 32
Effects:
-- Multi-FX: 47 types
-- Reverb: 8 types
-- Chorus: 8 types
Transpose: -12 to +12
Backing Track
Tempo: 20 to 250
Tracks: 16
16-track recorder mode: 4 easy modes (ALL, Keyboard, Single, Punch In/Out)
Preset memory: 101 styles
User memory: 99 styles
Songs: 99
Band Type:
-- 3 levels: Drum & Bass, Combo, Full Band
USB (Data transfer)
Operating System:
-- Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0.4 or later, Mac OS X 10.0 or later
-- Windows: Windows 2000/Me/XP
Controllers
D Beam Controller: 1
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever: 1
Control Knobs: 2
Display
Large backlit custom LCD
Connectors
Output jacks (L/MONO, R), headphones jack, MIDI connectors (IN, OUT), hold pedal jack, control pedal jack, USB connector
Power supply
DC 9 V (AC adapter), Current Draw 1,000 mA
Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H): 41 3/16 x 12 5/8 x 3 7/16 in.
Weight: 11 lbs 1 oz (excluding AC adapter)
Accessories: owner's manual, AC adapter (ACI Series or PSB-1U)
Options: Pedal Switch: DP-2, DP-8, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5
Arranger-workstation with the pop sounds you're looking for an a price that can't be beat! Over 850 international pop sounds, 39 drum kits, plus 128 performances. Over 45 types of effects, plus reverb and chorus. Sixteen-track sequencer; USB for file transfer. D Beam expression controller; 61 keys.
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Roland GW7 Interactive Music Workstation Keyboard Reviews
9 out of 10
"Great Quality/Great Price!"
Feature:
D-beam - cool. Save 10 fav patches for 1-button recall - great. Real-time sound tweaking ability - outstanding. USB storage - useful. Fly wheel - bad; hard to find specific patches. Sequencer - very bad; can be mastered but you must be patient. Previous sequencer experience will not help you. Display does not give you sequencer info and it initially record tracks where it wants to and you sort of have to find which track was used or guess.
Quality:
This board looks cool and stands out with its compact profile. I especially like the mirror finish around the display panel; it doesn't do anything but look cool. I take it to rehearsals twice a week and perform on Sat and Sun. It's way tougher than it looks.
Value:
Definitely worth the price paid!
Desirability:
Very smart product to get outstanding sounds and live versatility for a small price.
Sound:
The sounds on this board are unbelievable and was a major factor in my purchasing it. They are great overall but the XP brass patches are so real that its scary; if you close your eyes you can almost forget its a keyboard! I play mostly live Urban Contemporary Gospel/Worship & Praise and this board's sounds are a perfect fit. Any tweaking can be done real-time from the of the board, sweet!
Ease of Use:
Switching patches live is almost impossible unless you've saved your 10 favs tot he recall buttons. Analog modifying is the easiest I've seen since the Karma and, except for the sequencer, is easy to use and incorporate into band/live/studio setting.
Support:
No issues yet that required cuastomer support( knock on wood, or formica as it were)!
Overall:
I have fallen in love with this board and would replace it instantly if it was lost or stolen. If I worked in a studio or heavily depended on a sequencer I'd think differently. But I gig live every weekend and often am asked for songs that I'd done one or two years ago. The GW-7's layers, splits, and tweakability make it seems as if we'd planned to play that tune all along. If versatility is key, this is the answer.
D-beam - cool. Save 10 fav patches for 1-button recall - great. Real-time sound tweaking ability - outstanding. USB storage - useful. Fly wheel - bad; hard to find specific patches. Sequencer - very bad; can be mastered but you must be patient. Previous sequencer experience will not help you. Display does not give you sequencer info and it initially record tracks where it wants to and you sort of have to find which track was used or guess.
Quality:
This board looks cool and stands out with its compact profile. I especially like the mirror finish around the display panel; it doesn't do anything but look cool. I take it to rehearsals twice a week and perform on Sat and Sun. It's way tougher than it looks.
Value:
Definitely worth the price paid!
Desirability:
Very smart product to get outstanding sounds and live versatility for a small price.
Sound:
The sounds on this board are unbelievable and was a major factor in my purchasing it. They are great overall but the XP brass patches are so real that its scary; if you close your eyes you can almost forget its a keyboard! I play mostly live Urban Contemporary Gospel/Worship & Praise and this board's sounds are a perfect fit. Any tweaking can be done real-time from the of the board, sweet!
Ease of Use:
Switching patches live is almost impossible unless you've saved your 10 favs tot he recall buttons. Analog modifying is the easiest I've seen since the Karma and, except for the sequencer, is easy to use and incorporate into band/live/studio setting.
Support:
No issues yet that required cuastomer support( knock on wood, or formica as it were)!
Overall:
I have fallen in love with this board and would replace it instantly if it was lost or stolen. If I worked in a studio or heavily depended on a sequencer I'd think differently. But I gig live every weekend and often am asked for songs that I'd done one or two years ago. The GW-7's layers, splits, and tweakability make it seems as if we'd planned to play that tune all along. If versatility is key, this is the answer.
Submitted: 10/10/2006
Style of Music: Urban Contemporary Gospel, Praise&Worship, R&B
10 out of 10
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"if you want to move up and out of toyland, this will be a great move"
Quality:
very solid. virtually no lateral key mobement. nicely constructed for a serious amature to feel like he bought the best for a real working musician
Value:
the bomb Great sound and a good feel
Desirability:
seeing is believing. Looks, feels and sounds like you spent much more.
Sound:
A realistic, authentic sounding product. Serious bang for the buck!!
Support:
not necessary
Overall:
If it holds up like a roland is notorious for, it's going to be my best friend for a long long time
very solid. virtually no lateral key mobement. nicely constructed for a serious amature to feel like he bought the best for a real working musician
Value:
the bomb Great sound and a good feel
Desirability:
seeing is believing. Looks, feels and sounds like you spent much more.
Sound:
A realistic, authentic sounding product. Serious bang for the buck!!
Support:
not necessary
Overall:
If it holds up like a roland is notorious for, it's going to be my best friend for a long long time
Submitted: 11/28/2008
Style of Music: Rock, Christian and classic smoothies
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