Roland RD700GX 88-Key Stage Piano

zZounds' Take on Roland RD700GX Stage Piano

As the flagship in the RD-line of stage pianos, the Roland RD700GX provides the serious, working keyboardist with more than just a sophisticated live solution. The RD700GX is a performance instrument sure to inspire even the most jaded of pro pianists. Utilizing the revolutionary SuperNATURAL sound engine for uncannily realistic acoustic and electric pianos, and the PHA II "Ivory Feel" 88-key keyboard, the Roland RD700GX will make you fall in love with digital stage pianos all over again.

Sounds So Good, It's Spooky
The RD700GX incorporates Roland's state-of-the-art SuperNATURAL sound engine, a significant step up form the typical multi-sample stage piano sound. Even on a piano with many MB of memory dedicated to samples, the patchwork nature of multi-sample synthesis makes gaps between dynamics layers on each note inevitable. SuperNATURAL instruments eliminate these gaps by organically morphing between samples, resulting in a piano sound that's every bit as expressive as the real thing. The same sound morphing engine also contributes to the most organic note decay Roland has ever achieved in a digital piano. The deep editing functions of the RD700GX and its sound engine also let you customize your piano sounds from the mechanical level-parameters like damper and hammer noise as well as up to eight channels of post-model multi-effects.

Great Grands, Expressive EPs
Unlike many performance keyboards, this cutting edge sound reproduction engine isn't relegated to the acoustic piano sounds alone. The RD700GX has amazing acoustic piano patches, yes, but it also packs in some of the most realistic Electric Piano sounds around. Wurlitzers and Rhodes' use complex mechanisms to produce their signature tones, making them at least as timbrally dynamic as an acoustic piano. The SuperNATURAL engine makes the Roland versions of these classic electric pianos just as expressive as their real-world counterparts, and more customizable. Add even more sonic firepower by installing up to two Roland SRX expansion boards like the Big Brass Ensemble for spot-on horns, or the Dynamic Drums expansion to bring a professional groove to your compositions.

Inspirational Sound Meets Inspirational Playability
Having a sound engine that goes above and beyond to recreate the organic sound of acoustic and electronic pianos doesn't mean much without the playability to match. That's why the RD700GX boasts Roland's PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard, with 88-keys that accurately mimic not only the mechanical action and resistance of a piano but also the tactile surface texture. If you're tired of playing plastic keys that feel like they belong on a toy, the PHA II was made for you. This premium playability complements the SuperNATURAL engine to make the Roland RD700GX a truly inspirational stage instrument.

Advanced Stage And Studio Integration
The PHA II is so nice, you'll wish every keyboard in your stage rig had one. Thanks to the RD700GX's full MIDI I/O and advanced zoning options, it makes a superior controller keyboard, so you'll never have to deign to touch less-than-stellar plastic or unweighted keys again. The RD700GX also features smart USB integration for stage and studio use. On stage, the keyboard can read WAV or MP3 audio off a USB thumb drive for instant backing tracks, and in the studio it serves as both keyboard controller and session command center, offering transport and basic track controls. The RD700GX even ships with Cubase LE so you can start making the most of your studio controller right out of the box.

Serious musicians can't afford to compromise on sound quality or playability. If you're ready to upgrade your stage rig from the outsized toy you're playing now, the Roland RD700GX is waiting.

Manufacturer's Description for Roland RD700GX 88-Key Stage Piano

Step onstage and step up to the world's most impressive stage pianos, with amazing pianos and EPs onboard, plus audio-play and master control features. The RD700GX is powered by Roland's latest sound engine for incredible sound quality. The flagship RD700GX leads the market with its SuperNATURAL instruments and a PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard with Escapement.

Features

Stunning 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sounds

88-key weighted keyboards: PHA II "Ivory Feel" with Escapement

SuperNATURAL electric pianos for unprecedented realism

Audio playback of .WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files via USB memory; easy onstage control with Audio Key feature

Piano Designer function for creating the perfect custom instruments, plus eight multi-effects processors

Three MIDI outputs, multiple zones for master-control functionality

Perfect Piano
The RD700GX is anchored by Roland's finest 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano engine, including a brand-new expressive piano sound, with every note captured using a generous amount of wave capacity. In addition to its super-expressive onboard piano sound-sets, other essential instruments are built into this new piano, including EPs. You can even customize and save your sounds for instant recall.

Perfect Touch
Your fingers will love the RD700GX's top-of-the-line PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard with Escapement. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. The keys are designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel, even in the hottest stage environments where sweaty hands can spell disaster.

SuperNATURAL EP
Another distinguishing feature of the RD700GX is its electric-piano sound bank derived from Roland's unique SuperNATURAL technology. Enjoy realism, expression, and control like never before with this special selection of EPs that provide amazingly authentic and organic tonal response.

USB Audio Enhancement
Play audio through the RD-GX directly from a USB memory key. Flexible file compatibility enables playback of Standard MIDI Files, .WAV, AIFF and MP3s. The "Audio Key" feature lets you use the bottom 15 keys for controlling start song, song length, etc. In addition, you can connect directly to a PC via USB and tap into Cakewalk SONAR LE software, included in every RD-GX package.

Custom Shop
For those who like to get inside an instrument and customize its sounds, the RD-GX's Piano Designer feature is your key to unlocking and personalizing the sound-set, down to the smallest details such as Hammer Noise, Damper Resonance, Duplex Scale and more. In the RD700GX, sounds can be further customized with the eight channels of powerful onboard multi-effects.

Sound Expansion, Master Control
Expand and personalize the internal sound-set by adding up to two optional Roland SRX expansion boards, then take your music to the stage. The RD-GX series make great master controllers, thanks to multi-zone functionality and multiple MIDI outputs (three MIDI outputs). zZounds is an authorized dealer of Roland products.

Keyboard
88 keys PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement

Sound Generator: Conforms to General MIDI 2 System, 88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound

Part: 16
Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices

Wave Memory: 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Tones:
- Normal Tones: 242
- SuperNATURAL E.Piano: 10
- Tonewheel Organ: 10
- General MIDI 2 Tones: 256
- Rhythm Sets: 5
- General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9

Setups: 100

Effects:
- Multi-Effects: 2 x 4 systems, 124 types,
- Reverb: 6 types,
- Chorus: 3 types,
- Sound Control: 3-band Compressor
- 4-band Digital Equalizer

SMF/Audio File Player
File Format: Standard MIDI File: format-0/1, Audio File: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear), MP3

*Audio File can be played with Audio Key Function.

Connectors
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Output Jacks (L, R): XLR type,
DAMPER Pedal, FC1 Pedal, FC2 Pedal, MIDI (IN, OUT1, OUT2, THRU/OUT3), USB (MIDI, Memory), Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, AC Inlet

Others
Arpeggiator: 150 styles

Rhythm Pattern: 200 patterns

Display: 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD with backlit

Controllers: Zone Level slider x 4 (Assignable), Equalizer knobs, Reverb knob, Chorus knob, Multi-Effects Control knob x 2 (Assignable), Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, Assignable Switches (S1, S2)

Expansion Slots: SRX expansion board: 2 slots

Internal Memory: 4 MB

Power Supply: AC 117/230/240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz)

Power Consumption: 12 W

Accessories Included: Owner's Manual, Audio Key Utility 2 Quick Guide, CD-ROM (Audio Key Utility 2, SONAR LE), Damper Pedal, Power Cord

Size and Weight
Dimensions (WxDxH): (1,444 mm, 56 7/8 in.) x (375 mm, 14 13/16 in.) x (148 mm, 5 7/8 in.)

Weight: 25.0 kg, 55 lbs. 2 oz.

Power Supply: AC Power Cord (Included)