Roland E-A7 Arranger Keyboard

Loaded with a huge library of backing styles and over 1500 sounds, the easy-to-use Roland E-A7 arranger keyboard lets you play music from all over the world.

Overview

The Roland E-A7 is a versatile arranger keyboard for musicians needing professional sounds and authentic backing styles from all over the world. Using the E-A7 is fast and intuitive thanks to its logical dual-screen layout--styles on the left and sounds on the right, with most options having dedicated, quick-access buttons. You can import WAV files to create your own instruments, or even sample directly from the keyboard. And with the powerful E-A7 Tone Manager software, you can use your computer to edit and organize user tones and drum kits, work with samples, and more. Singers will appreciate the microphone input with dedicated vocal effects, while the whole keyboard is easy to gig with, weighing in at just 8 kg/18 lbs. Wherever you're going with your music, the E-A7 will help you get there.

Extensive Backing Styles, Including Authentic Arrangements from All Over the World:

While the E-A7 excels at Western music, it's equally strong for music from other parts of the world, with a generous array of global backing styles crafted by skilled musicians from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America. It doesn't matter where in the world you play it--the E-A7 will fit right in.

An Entire World of Sound at Your Fingertips:

The E-A7 offers over 1,500 essential sounds including grand piano, electric piano, organ, strings, brass, and many more. There are instruments from all over the world too, including authentic sounds from the vibrant musical cultures of the Middle… read more East, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, and Eastern Europe. Every sound has been developed in collaboration with accomplished musicians--each one an expert in their local music scene--for the utmost realism and quality. And since the sounds are categorized by region, you can find the perfect sound for your music quickly and easily.

Expand the Onboard Sounds with WAV Sample Import:

The 1,500 built-in tones of the E-A7 are just the beginning. Most gigging musicians have collected a library of tried-and-tested samples over the years, and you can use them in the E-A7 thanks to the WAV import option. In addition, the E-A7 is equipped with an onboard sampling function for creating your own custom sounds, such as drum beats or even backing vocals. Everything you need to polish the sound, including applying effects, is already on board. You can arrive at the gig, try out ideas at the sound check, and quickly perfect your sound before the show starts.

Fast, Logical Layout with Backing Styles on the Left, Tones on the Right:

Some arranger keyboards include a lot of functions, but this can make them complicated and difficult to use--not ideal when you're in front of a crowd of people expecting a great night out. The E-A7 is logically laid out, showing backing styles on the left and sounds on the right, and each side has its own LCD screen showing the essential information. And with 156 buttons for fast access to the functions you use most, you'll spend more time playing and less time panicking about finding the right button.

Features:

- Over 1,500 versatile tones from all over the world
- WAV file import and onboard sampling function
- Huge library of backing styles from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America
- Powerful arranger engine with direct control buttons and versatile, one-touch performance options
- 156 dedicated buttons for fast access to commonly used functions
- Logical dual-screen layout, with backing styles on the left and sounds on the right
- Microphone input with dedicated vocal effects
- Easy to carry and transport, weighing just 8 kg/18 lbs.
- E-A7 Tone Manager (Windows/Mac) for creating user tones and drum kits, importing and editing samples, and organizing E-A7 setups
- Version 2.00 update provides additional styles and operation enhancements based on user feedback

Specs

- Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity)
- Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
- Parts: 4 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR) + 16 song parts
- Tones:
- Preset Tone: Over 1,500 Tones
- Preset Drum Kit: Over 100 Drum Kits
- User Tone: 256 Tones
- User Drum Kit: 128 Drum Kits
- Favorite: 50 favorite tones can be registered
- Melody Intelligent: Yes
- Styles:
- Preset Style: Over 600 Styles
- User Style: Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive)
- Style Controls: Intro x 4, Main x 4, Fill x 4, Break, Ending x 4
- One Touch Memories: 4 programmable registrations per style
- Style Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
- Style Composer: Yes
- Realtime Player: SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, MP3, WAV, MP3+CDG
- Tempo Change:
- 20-250 BPM for SMF (and Style)
- 75-125% for MP3 and WAV files
- Part Mute:
- Track Mute: SMF (and Style)
- Center Cancel: MP3 and WAV
- Song Chord Extractor: Automatic chord detection for SMF files
- Lyrics Display: SMF, KAR, MP3
- SMF Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
- SMF Mark & Jump: Yes (4 storable locations)
- Song (Audio) Recording: Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV
- Demo Song: Yes
- Reverb: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- MFX: 84 types for keyboard parts (selectable via Keyboard Part MFX), A & B for Style and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Master EQ: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
- Master Compressor: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
- Input Effect: Reverb 6 types, Delay 2 types
- User Programs:
- Preset (Music Assistant + Preloaded data): Over 500 User Programs
- User: Up to 100 User Programs are included per User Program Set
- User Program Sets: Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive)
- Sampling/Sample Import Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV
- Wave Expansion Memory: 128 MB for Sampling/Sample Import
- Number of Samples: 512
- Multisample Function: Yes. Samples and multisamples can be exported to USB Flash Memory as User Tone or User Drum Kit. Samples and multisamples can be used as wave data for the sound engine.
- Scale Tunings Memory Buttons: 3 user scale Memories and Equal temperament
- User Scale Buttons:
- Instant quarter-tone tuning of each note of a scale (C-B)
- Adjustable tuning range (-64-+63 cent) for each button
- Tunings can also be saved to User Program memories.
- Pads: 6 pads for triggering phrases and tones and Stop Pad. Phrases are tempo-synchronized with Styles or SMF, and support for chord detection
- Style/Song Finder: Yes
- Controllers:
- Assignable Lever
- Assignable Switch x 7
- Assignable Control Pedal
- Part Level Slider x 6
- Multifunction Pads
- Display: Dual Graphic LCD (160 x 160 dots x 2, with backlit)
Phones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Output Jacks: (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
EXT IN Jack: Stereo miniature phone type
Input Jacks: (L/MONO or MIC, R): 1/4-inch phone type
Pedal Jacks: (HOLD, EXPRESSION, CONTROL)
MIDI Connectors: (IN, OUT)
USB Memory: Port
USB Computer: Port (USB MIDI)
DC In: Jack
- Speakers: 2 x 10 cm
- Rated Power Output: 2 x 12 W
- Power Supply: AC Adaptor
- Current Draw: 1,500 mA
- Accessories: Owner's Manual, Music Rest, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor)
- Width: 1,045 mm (41-3/16 inches)
- Depth: 318 mm (12-9/16 inches)
- Height: 136 mm (5-3/8 inches)
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor and music rest): 7.9 kg (17 lbs. 7 oz.)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
EA7: Shipping Weight: 25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 17 x 10 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): E-A7