RD-700SX: The Arrival of A New Gold Standard
RD-700SX: The Arrival of A New Gold Standard
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Stunning Sounds Onboard Effects
The Arrival of a New Gold Standard ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With Roland’s most powerful processing engine at its core, the
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Transform your sound with the RD-700SX’s powerful twin multi-effects
RD-700SX provides two complete 88-note world-class concert engines onboard. Among the many high-quality effects types are
Equipped with the most authentic and expressive multisampled grands to ever adorn a stage piano, the grand pianos, each with individual multisamples for every key, and reverb, chorus, Sound Control (3-band compressor), and dedicated
RD-700SX represents the pinnacle of digital stage-piano design and performance. Driven by Roland’s recorded at a variety of velocity levels. 3-band parametric EQ with adjustable frequency, Q, and gain for
The RD-700SX also contains authentic achieving the perfect custom-tailored sound. Dedicated knobs,
most powerful sound engine, the RD-700SX enables the ultimate in sound and performance with two
electric piano and virtual tonewheel buttons, and the large
world-class grand piano waveforms at its core, and featuring 128-voice polyphonic performance, a organ instruments, as well as an entire graphical display allow
Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard, and an expanded soundset (which includes brilliant electric pianos, GM2-compatible sound set. Load and intuitive sound control.
authentic virtual tonewheel organs, and more). The RD-700SX is an unrivaled new breed of stage piano. Play Standard MIDI files with the built-in
MIDI File player. Onboard Rhythm and
Arpeggiator functions are provided as
well.
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The RD-700SX is equipped with Roland’s top-of-the-line ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard, which provides heavy-to-light The RD-700SX is fully equipped for the gigging professional. Both
response as you climb from low to high octaves, just like a real piano. 1/4" and XLR outputs provide compatibility with all popular types of
Combined with a true hammer-action mixers and amplification systems. And for the utmost in performance
mechanism, the keyboard offers an expression, the RD-700SX offers inputs for damper pedals and
incredibly natural response that feels two-function assignable foot pedals. Use the tandem MIDI outs and
and plays like a true grand. USB I/O for MIDI control and data backup/exchange. The RD-700SX’s
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for other MIDI instruments. And for audio/visual-minded musicians
Instant Access who want to “play” graphics (via Edirol video equipment), the
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With its front-panel sliders, large buttons, and backlit LCD, the RD-700SX is V-LINK compatible.
RD-700SX is a fast and friendly instrument to pilot, especially for ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
live performers who need instant, fumble-free access to sounds. Sound Expansion
The one-touch PIANO and E.PIANO buttons let you recall your favorite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
instrument sounds and edits — such as changes to the piano's The RD-700SX offers an impressive 474 internal tones and 14
String Resonance and Key Touch, or the E.Piano's Amp type. You rhythm types, which can be expanded by adding two optional
can also switch entire groups of settings during a performance by Roland SRX boards. Choose from an impressive lineup of SRX
selecting a Setup that you've edited and stored in advance; up to titles, including Complete Orchestra, Big Brass Ensemble, World
100 Setups can be stored and instantly recalled. Collection, Platinum Trax, and more.
*Product pictured is a prototype model. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
● Two great new grand piano sample-sets, each with ● XLR Outputs for professional use
88-key multisamples
● Master Keyboard functions with two individual MIDI
● Roland's most expressive Progressive out for controlling external MIDI modules
Hammer-Action Keyboard
● Built-in SMF player with USB connection for
● 128-voice polyphony PC/Mac
RD-700SX Specifications
● 3-band parametric EQ with graphical user interface ● 2 SRX Expansion slots for adding great new
■ Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) ■ Part 16 Parts ■ Maximum Polyphony 128 Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Output Jacks
and COSM effects for easy tone shaping sounds voices ■ Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) ■ Expansion Slots Wave Expansion Board (L, R): XLR type, Pedal Jacks (DAMPER, FC1, FC2): 1/4 inch TRS phone type, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT1,
SRX Series: 2 slots ■ Tones Normal Tones: 208, Tonewheel Organ: 10, General MIDI 2 Tones: 256, Rhythm OUT2, THRU), USB Connector (supports file transfer and MIDI), AC Inlet ■ Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V
● Realistic tonewheel organ sounds with graphic ● Complete GM2-compatible sound engine onboard Sets: 5, General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9 ■ Setups 100 ■ Flash Memory Approx. 1 M Bytes (1000 K bytes)
■ Effects Multi-Effects: 2 systems, 125 types, Reverb: 6 types, Chorus: 3 types, Sound Control (3-band
or AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz) ■ Power Consumption 12 W ■ Dimensions 1,414 (W) x 374 (D)
x 143 (H) mm, 55-11/16 (W) x 14-3/4 (D) x 5-11/16 (H) inches ■ Weight 24.5 kg / 54 lbs 1 oz ■ Accessories
drawbar editing Compressor), 3-band Digital Equalizer ■ Arpeggiator 128 styles ■ Rhythm Pattern 185 patterns Owner’s Manual, CD-ROM (RD USB Driver), Damper Pedal (DP-8), Power Cord ■ Options Wave Expansion
■ Controllers Zone Level slider x 4 (Assignable), Equalizer knobs, Reverb knob, Chorus knob, Multi-Effects Board: SRX Series, Pedal Switch: DP-2, Damper Pedal: DP-8, DP-10, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6 (TRS
Control knob, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever ■ Display 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD (with backlit) ■ Connectors phone jacks cannot be used.), Expression Pedal: EV-5, EV-7
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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