Roland RD-700 user reviews ( 9/10) - 8 user reviews

• 10/20/11

  yoTrakkz's review "decent board"

  Characteristics

  I have loved the RD-700 since the SX series several years back, and Rolands has always outdone themselves. The Touch and Feel of the Third Gen - Progressive Hammer Action (PHA3) keys is the BEST in the business, and the synthetic Ivory keys are amazingly effective when out gigging and you get those sweaty hands. Now, in comparison to other stage pianos, the RD-700GX and NX are some of the heaviest stage pianos in the business because of the PHA3..... so if weight is a concern too you, I would look into the RD-300GX. But, I have had many Pianists sit and play my RD-700GX and comment on how shocked they are at the quality of sound and realism of the Action. But I also wish I had a 300gx sometimes as well, Cause the RD-700NX/GX weighs over 55 pounds

  Utilization

  It's a good stage box, very versatile with the four layers, foot controller, and a good assortment of factory patches. I've tweaked the patches considerably, and am mostly pleased with the product. It has a great feel too it, not like a real grand piano or anything but compared to some other boards similar to this, this one just feels better.

  Sounds

  Amazing 3 grand pianos 3 electric pianos ivory pha3 keys easy to use nice sound & touch response the best rd series congratulations to Roland job well done very recommended gear to all whose looking for digital pianos.

  Overall Opinion

  The 2 downsides for me are, the acoustic pianos don’t sound like they should or like they do on other boards. I think they could have a more rich sound to them. The acoustics are very mid heavy and plain. Almost like a boxy type of sounds, you will have to spend a lot of time on the eq to get them they way they should sound. Very happy with this board overall though.
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• 12/06/03

  MGR/Dave's review "Roland RD 700"

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  Overall Opinion

  Guitar Center. About $1900.00 over a year ago.
  
  
  
  It is the closet keyboard to a piano thus far in the evolution of the things. It is the first and only as far as I know which can be used to practice on much like a real piano. The action is the best of breed. It has plenty of sounds and the usual keyboard fare but I only use a few. I guess what I mean is it is piano like. It is the only keyboard I would reccomend for those of you who are pianists and need a board to practice on when the real thing is not available. Or to play out.
  
  And I think the action is such that it is not as harmful to your hands and wrists and other keyboards are.
  
  
  
  I don\'t know midi and can never seem to learn all the complications of the thing. I can use some basic features but I know it will do so much more. Even just at the level I use it I think it is great.
  
  It is somewhat heavy. Get a case with wheels! Stairs are tough.
  
  
  
  Construction and quality are very very good. I\'ve had mine a long time and it has been all kinds of places. I play in two bands and musicals and the thing gets around and has never acted up or given me any trouble.
  
  
  
  This is the best stage piano in my mind. I would not replace it with anything else out there. I hope it lasts a long time.
  
  
  
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• 01/06/03

  MGR/B Donaldson's review "Roland RD 700"

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  For my 50th birthday my wife surprised me with a Roland RD 700.
  
  
  
  I had been looking at all of the various electric stage pianos and thought this one looked pretty interesting as it seemed to deliver everything I wanted at the best price.
  
  
  
  Thus, The keyboard was bought to provide an electric stage piano with variety of piano, electric piano, and organ voices. It had to be light enough to take when playing out and would otherwise be kept in our music room with drum set, amps, PA etc.
  
  
  
  The Roland RD 700 was bought to replace an older, Alisus (sp?) Q77 keyboard that has unweighted keys, only 77 keys, is difficult to move from voice to voice since the LED display is damaged and has not been what I have enjoyed playing given a choice.
  
  
  
  My wife bought The Roland RD 700 via an internet purchase at Z Zounds for $1,989, including shipping.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  1. great weighted feel on the keys
  
  2. excellent voices
  
  3. ease of moving from voice to voice
  
  4. In comparison to other similar stage pianos this seemed to deliver the most bang for the buck.
  
  5. There is a sense of the piano having something powerful about it that is difficult to describe but thrilling to play.
  
  
  
  1. have yet to find a matching gig bag or hard case
  
  
  
  2. It going to be a beast to move around as it's pretty heavy
  
  
  
  3. There are better B-3 Leslie voices out there
  
  
  
  seems very sturdy; so far so good
  
  
  
  The Roland RD 700, though a big expense for our budget, seemed to offer the most value in the category and seems to be exactly what I thought it would be. I did not expect to have such difficulty finding a gig bag or hard shell to fit it but further exploration may solve that problem.
  
  
  
  Only having it for the last two months I am pleased thus far.
  
  
  
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• 02/08/11

  Adrien B's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Excellent touch, sturdy, sound very balanced and credible"

  Characteristics

  see below!

  Utilization

  Touch is one of the strengths of the RD 700. With a real hammer mechanics graduate (quite innovative in époquesur keyboards scene), it is robust (with dates chained for years, never a single mechanical problem and always the same "return" button (the the mechanical hammer).
  
  The manual is quite clear, to clarify: the system and DEC INC (increment or decrement) to mount to the + or - settings (suitable for Roland) is a bit confusing at first ... Use + and 6 would have been simpler not?
  
  The general setup is fairly simple, fairly precise control of touch and fine.

  Sounds

  Sounds: acoustic pianos, very good at the time have aged a little ... Especially on Sutaine, which is quite catastrophic with respect to a digital piano today: the sounds do not last ... Expected of a piano sound a note length long, not a mitigation so fast! That said, this is one of strengths, attack, "stung" piano sounds are incredibly realistic, so a quick solo jazz is very realistic, and the piano will give much pleasure to those who 'Run ... In a mix, he is doing very well, sound is balanced, round and detailed.
  
  The term is pretty good on stage is a keyboard that takes pleasure in attacking. Dynamic rendering is excellent. Rhodes sounds are also mentioned, very successful, with a good tremolo. Also nice string sounds, layers, effects and believable even if now somewhat obsolete.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it in concert several times a month for almost 8 years, and each time it's a pleasure! I tried other models, and this time he literally crushed the Yamaha P200 and the P80, Kurzweil and others of the time ... Until recently, it was still very popular until the arrival of the RD 700 GX and nouveaéu keyboard, new sounds that bring sth new, really. The North, too, are now before.
  
  Today, I intend to keep master keyboard, and invest in a beautiful piano virtual command DR 700 (I still hesitate between Ivory II and the Garritan Steinway).
  
  I would do without hesitation that choice, since it will remain for me a very good master keyboard for many more years!
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• 12/06/09

  vshitikov's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  cf making

  Utilization

  The keyboard is good oldschool (yes already) impresionante with quality buttons.
  
  Usage is very simple and intuitive.
  
  I am a pianist with 20 years of experience soon and I can tell you that you can easily switch to DR and to a real piano.

  Sounds

  I bought in 2002, that time it was very good, I compared with yamaha s90 (which was more expensive) and I found it good.
  
  This now I'm going to VST instruments. Steinberg large B4ll, elektrik piano and I use it only as a master keyboard.
  
  Piano sound - OK, decay is very fast. The note disappears very quickly
  
  Rhodes Exellent
  
  Hammond (OK) lack amp simulation and other effct hammond
  
  
  
  it is OK to do a concert without taking the head with PC connections. I bought a card for tooling improving SRX11 piano sounds.
  
  It is quite heavy but well done

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• 12/29/04

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See below. Complete connectivity to note the lack of audio input as the fp2 or vk8m. No USB dumps to computer, which is indicative of the "obsolescence" of this keyboard (yes already!)

  Utilization

  One of the best touch I've played. The config and ergonomics are really great. Large buttons. As a master keyboard is fine too, thanks to the function tx and a backlit display. Manual fine.

  Sounds

  Sounds, there is the real problem. Generation (method) of sample is old and it means: decay of the envelope unrealistic ... Note no "reason" not in some ways like a real piano. The electric pianos are ok, just ok. the bass is ok ... The rhythms are very well (with some features of arrangement fill-in etc). But not enough.
  
  
  
  The organs are from the series VK7 (see my review on this product)

  Overall Opinion

  I used it for a few months then I sold it. This is a good keyboard (especially a very good master keyboard) but the lack of sustain piano was unacceptable to me. I tried many other models and since I now have a fp2 I am delighted.
  
  
  
  What I liked most was the touch and feel really great (backlit). The least: the sounds of piano and weight (25 kg).
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• 05/18/04

  phi phi's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  88-key hammer
  
  Comprehensive range of sounds. Everything is partamétrable via an LCD screen very comfortable to use
  
  The connection is suitable. Damper, midi out / in, audio out / in.

  Utilization

  The touch of piano is really great. I have lots of keyboards and an upright piano, and I find the feel extremely close. The sensations are very nice.
  
  This allows for a very realistic game dynamics (which is sorely lacking in many keyboard). We are getting closer (to give you an idea) of a good Fatar, only better!
  
  Setup is easy: buttons with names on it !!!!! and the LCD is very handy for low-light;)
  
  I think I only opened the manual for shortcuts.

  Sounds

  Rd 700 for me is perfect. I use it to make the piano bar or jazz. The sound is very balanced in the mix.
  
  I love the electric keyboards and strings.
  
  And especially the "layer" very practical. For example I hold down "E.piano" and while holding down this key I press "Strings" or "pad", and presto! These are my sounds bunk! and everything like that.
  
  There are four controller to manage the level of each party in real time.

  Overall Opinion

  The piano is my livelihood!
  
  I do not know what I'll do without him. Everything is in it: the bass, the drum machine, pianos fabulous tablecloths.
  
  I use it for 2 years and I am very happy.
  
  The only downside: I wish I could program the drums and more brass sounds.
  
  But hey, I do not take a single keyboard stroke. !
  
  And then I carried my CP 80 then ...
  
  I buy it eyes closed!
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• 02/18/04

  mica.'s review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action)
  
  128-voice polyphony
  
  sounds: 468, set up: 100
  
  65 effects types (the XV3080)
  
  4 reverbs
  
  2 chorus
  
  3-band digital equalizer
  
  Powerful arpeggiator (45 styles)
  
  many sliders to play tps rel
  
  pitch bend lever
  
  Connectivity: noon (in, out through) and a 3pedales 2output phone "really the minimum!"

  Utilization

  The touch keyboard is a very large qualitrglable, play on relement is enjoyable whether it be a piano or other
  
  the manual is very explicit use of the 700 rd is very intuitive, very simple (screen large enough)
  
  an expander control with RD is very easy with a touch "midi tx"
  
  it takes a nose can put in the manual to work its sounds, its set up but just very quickly ca

  Sounds

  The sounds are simply gniaux!
  
  the piano ralistes are hyper, very good nap rhodes the terrible, good bass (sounds hot)
  
  simulated organ sounds phonic wheel (VK7 style) edition with graphic drawbars!
  
  résumé for the sounds are very ralistes and high quality
  
  Thirsty for more sound you have to know that there are two bays for SRX, but really there is already enough to make!
  
  the effects are customizable and good qualitbr /> a little "jazz cat" very nice although not really usable!
  
  small catch: brass, I do not find very convincing

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for over a year, and I love it!
  
  Keyboard great scene, great look
  
  I have a ream Fatar 1100, a p80, fp3 before buying the 700 rd: it is something else!
  
  do it again if I should not hesitate one second, despite its price a little elevbr /> is really a very good digital piano ...
  
  
  
  a 9 connector just for a little light for its price and a little bit high but they forget quickly when you find yourself sitting in front!
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