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The Soul of a Piano The Spirit of a Synthesizer Powerful Arpeggiator and Multi-Effects Get the Performance Edge

How do you capture the soul of a piano in a digital More than just a piano, the RD-700 can also serve as a With 45 different styles, the RD-700’s onboard When performing on stage, keyboard players need instrument? It starts with uncompromising stereo powerful MIDI keyboard loaded with some of Roland’s arpeggiator might be more aptly named a rhythmic to get around their instrument as quickly and Why take a digital piano and synthesizer to samples of some of the finest pianos in the world: most sought-after sounds. Lush strings and pads, “pattern generator.” Just select a style such as easily as possible. So instead of a front panel full a gig when you can have it all with the beautiful solo pianos, “edgy” stage pianos designed to acoustic and electric bass, synthesizer leads and more. guitar strumming, hold down a few notes and let of clutter, the RD-700 sports a clean layout based cut through the mix—even Fender Rhodes. And with It’s all here in the RD-700. There’s even new organ the magic begin. And with 85 onboard rhythm around a large, graphic display and intuitive RD-700 Expandable Keyboard? This 88-note 128 voices of polyphony, note drop-out is a thing of sounds with harmonic bar patterns, you can play along with some of the most buttons, sliders and knobs, the past. editing and rotary effects taken realistic drums around. making it easy to adjust EQ instrument combines Roland’s finest from the legendary VK-Series or individual effects and But that’s only half the equation. Because playing a Three independent effects processors add the final Combo Organs. ■ Harmonic Bar Setting Display tone levels. ■ Patch Selection Display stereo-sampled piano sounds and keyboard keyboard should feel no different than playing an polish to the RD-700’s sounds. These include four acoustic piano. That’s where Roland’s new Progressive The RD-700’s generous 64MB-equivalent wave types of reverb—perfect for adding ambience to Of course, the RD-700 also makes a great controller action with a great mix of acoustic and Hammer-Action Keyboard comes in. These progressively memory can also be expanded with up to two of piano sounds—plus two kinds of silky-smooth keyboard. With its MIDI TX button, you can take weighted keys produce a heavier touch in the lower Roland’s high-quality SRX-Series Wave Expansion chorus and 65 multi-effects. This impressive list advantage of Roland’s superb electronic instrument sounds. And with two range and a lighter touch in the upper range for more Boards—the same expansions used in the flagship of multi-effects includes everything from RSS Progressive Hammer Action slots for SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards, natural and expressive playing. XV-Series synthesizers. For example, by adding SRX-03 three-dimensional effects to delay, EQ, distortion when playing all your other “Studio SRX”, you’ll be ready for and more. modules and MIDI gear. Heavier touch Lighter touch you can customize the RD-700 with the just about anything, thanks to Dedicated function buttons its vast collection of make it easy to transpose sounds you need most. pop-oriented sounds. the keyboard or set up Key splits and layers. ■ MIDI TX Setting Display

Hammer Switch for Key ● SRX-01 Dynamic Drum Kits ■ Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard ● SRX-02 Concert Piano ● SRX-03 Studio SRX

Hammer-action keys make the RD-700 feel great.

Effects adjustment is as simple as twisting a knob.

Optional SRX expansions offer additional high-quality sounds.