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Digital Piano from Roland belonging to the RD series

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  • MGR/DaveMGR/Dave

    Roland RD 700

    Roland RD-700Published on 12/06/03 at 15:00
    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 al…
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    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.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • mica.mica.

    Roland RD-700Published on 02/18/04 at 09:34
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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…
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    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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  • phi phiphi phi

    Roland RD-700Published on 05/18/04 at 03:28
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 i…
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    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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  • Adrien BAdrien B

    Excellent keyboard, sturdy, well-balanced and credible sounds

    Roland RD-700Published on 02/08/11 at 17:57
    USE

    The keyboard is one of the RD 700's strengths. It features true hammer action (which was something pretty new for stage keyboards back then) and it's sturdy (having used it for years, I have never had a mechanical problem and the response of the keys has always been the same, due to the hammer action).
    The manual is clear enough: The INC and DEC system to increase or decrease the parameters (which is typical of Roland) is a bit confusing at first... The use of more buttons would've been easier, wouldn't it?
    The overall configuration is easy enough, keyboard adjustment is quite precise and fine.

    SOUND

    The acoustic pianos were very good back in the day but they ha…
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    USE

    The keyboard is one of the RD 700's strengths. It features true hammer action (which was something pretty new for stage keyboards back then) and it's sturdy (having used it for years, I have never had a mechanical problem and the response of the keys has always been the same, due to the hammer action).
    The manual is clear enough: The INC and DEC system to increase or decrease the parameters (which is typical of Roland) is a bit confusing at first... The use of more buttons would've been easier, wouldn't it?
    The overall configuration is easy enough, keyboard adjustment is quite precise and fine.

    SOUND

    The acoustic pianos were very good back in the day but they have gotten a bit old. Especially regarding the sustain because it's really awful compared to a modern digital piano: Sounds don't last long enough... You usually expect notes of a piano sound to last longer, not to be attenuated so fast! That said, one of its main strengths is that the attack, the "biting," of the piano sounds is incredibly real, so fast jazz solos sound very realistic, which makes the delight of the pianist. It comes perfectly through in a mix, the sounds are balanced, round and detailed.
    The expression is rather good, it's a wonderful piano to play live. The dynamic response is excellent. Rhodes sounds are also noteworthy, very well-achieved, with a good tremolo. The strings and pads are just as good and the effects are credible, even if a bit obsolete nowadays.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using it for live gigs several times a month for 8 years and it's always a pleasure! I have tested other models and back then it outclassed the Yamaha P200 and the P80, as well as the Kurzweils of the day... It was very popular until recently, when the RD 700 GX arrived, with its new keyboard and sounds, which actually bring about new things. The Nords are also better now.
    Today, I'll keep it as a master keyboard and invest on a nice virtual piano to control with the RD 700 (I can't make up my mind between the Ivory II and the Garritan Steinway).
    I would buy it again without hesitation because it will become a very good master keyboard for years to come!
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