All user reviews for the Roland VR-760

NEW 2003! The VR-760 is the perfect tool for musicians who want to finally vritable All in One Competitor of the Nord Electro II keyboard, possde what we finally see esprait appear on a new version of the VK -7 / VK-8. Vintages organs, management of three MIDI channels for the use of a master keyboard in the registry and Low Pdalier noon, a powerful internal sound module (Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, etc. ..) and especially the sound PIANO (new sample) intgres the FP-5, Please, all delivered with 76 ratings, Respect!

Technical specifications:
Keyboard: 76 keys waterfall (with VLOC and aftertouch)
Gnrateur its:
Organ: Virtual Tone Wheel
Piano / Synth / Rhythm: PCM
Parts: Organ, Piano, Synth, Rhythm
Maximum Polyphony:
Organ: polyphony intgrale
Piano, Synth, Rhythm: 128 votes
Shape memory donde: 96 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
Organ Section:
Drawbars: 16 ', 5-1/3', 8 ', 4', 2-2/3 ', 2', 1-3/5 ', 1-1/3', 1 '
Tonewheel: VINTAGE 1, VINTAGE 2, CLEAN
Vibrato and Chorus: V-1, V-2 V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3
Percussion: SECOND, THIRD, SOFT, SLOW
Amplifier: TYPE 1, TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4, OVERDRIVE
Rotary: SLOW / FAST BRAKE
Section piano:
Tones: 9 (3 variations for each CATEGORY A. PIANO, E. PIANO, OTHERS)
Mic / Amp: type 1, type 2, DISTANCE / EQ, Piano MFX Chorus, Tremolo, Wah, Phaser, DEPTH, RATE
Section synth:
Tones: 18 (3 variations for each CATEGORY STRINGS, CHOIR / SCAT, BRASS, SYNTH LEAD SYNTH PAD, BASS) SRX EXPANSION
Changing tones: Attack, Release, CUTOFF, RESO
Synth MFX: ON / OFF CONTROL
Active Expression: FADE, STAMP
Rhythm section: Patterns: 20
Internal memory: Registration: 64
D Beam:
ORGAN: ROTARY SLOW / FAST
PIANO: OCTAVE
SYNTH: GLIDE
Reverb: ROOM, HALL, CHURCH, DEPTH
Master EQ LOW, MIDDLE (FREQ, LEVEL), HIGH
Bay dextension: sries Cards SRX: 2 connectors
External memory: Compact Flash
Other Features: V-LINK, ONE TOUCH, SPLIT, H-BAR MANUAL
Screen: 2 lines of 16 characters (LCD rtroclair) + 2 7-segment LED characters
Connectors: Output jacks (L / MONO, R), XLR outputs, headphone connector, dexpression pedals, pedals connector retention, connector of CONTRL pedals, MIDI (IN, OUT, THROUGH ), power connector
Power supply: 117 V, 230 V, 240 V AC
Consumption: 20 W
Dimensions: 1291 (L) x 400 (D) x 121 (H) mm
Weight: 17 kg
Accessories: partitions, Operating Instructions, cable cord.

UTILIZATION

The VR-760 is an instrument to cover all your needs Contents of keyboard sounds - including tonewheel organ sounds of virtual sries VK those of the new pianos of numriques sries FP and RD modlisation COSM and even those of his thanks synthtiseurs Roland SRX expansion bays. Its 76 keys keyboard organ type waterfall comes with many additional features: D Beam, Active Expression and V-LINK for synchronizing video.

First instrument of this type involving organ sounds high-end piano sounds and keyboard sounds like a lightweight keyboard organ waterfall
Organ sounds intgrale in polyphony, piano sounds and synths polyphonic 128 voices
Section showing organ technology phonic wheel with virtual sries VK modlisation amp and speakers COSM
Section of the thundering piano equips new electric piano sounds modlisation COSM
This section contains the same legendary Stereo samples of acoustic piano sries FP and RD modlisation with micro COSM
Synth section consisting of 6 catgories Tones with 3 variations each, and a SERIES of rotary fates intuitive one edition
Extension possible by intermdiaire two expansion bays for maps SERIES SRX
CONTRL tmoin D Beam with multi-color LED for expressive CONTRL in real time
Active Expression feature for joint modules from a trs pedals optional EV-7
V-LINK function for synchronizing video clips in the show time rel

SOUNDS

Sounds from the XV gnration sound, pianos come from the sound library of Roland FP-5 (new 2003)

OVERALL OPINION

Really, really, an excellent instrument.

Dr. Frog (Practitioner High-Tech)

Roland VR-760
See notes CHARACTERISTICS my classmates previous ones (!)

UTILIZATION

Good configuration, esthtisme perfect, intuitive
User Manual aspet despite the relatively complete "copy" on the wrong machine!

SOUNDS

Indeed, 100% agree on the quality of organ sounds
on the other hand, as the person Previous, pianos are worse than prvus or even bad for this type of premium.

Too bad also for the poverty of the synthso apprci we would have at least one "copper" nice.

OVERALL OPINION

Bought two months ago and used almost every day (you are passionate or not!) And every week in the studio (a group), I am satisfied even if only for the part organ.

One last dtail: Losqu'en group (or one) you need to split the keyboard, know that we can not put two organ sounds DIFFERENT, and in addition, you can not add a bass on both sides (the left in general) if the dj is select.

This, said to have shopped and compared it one of the only keyboard scne as complete on the market. A bit expensive ^ ^ may be ...

I would not stay on this point.
But only 64 sounds good, it even limits qd for a keyboard of the touch prix.Mzid is quite enjoyable.

UTILIZATION

Simple, easy to use. the only thing I added a 07 SRX: dfile to do the sounds one by one each time ...

SOUNDS

Then, I dcu t extremely. It is true that the entire section with the drawbar organ: excellent.
To imitate John Lord (Deep Purple) ca's great.
PAr against everything else, the sounds of piano, I have found suffocated. The synth sounds are not bad.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a long time as I wanted: I exchanged the same day. I'm really disappointed. I think it's a great keyboard for the 2nd stage only for the part or organ solo synth. I had yet tried but good, finally, I "come back in a good workstation

For CHARACTERISTICS, see the opinion of Frog is full rev.
In fact, I had a lot hsit between the Roland VR-760 and NordElectro, the equivalent of at keyboard. It's a bit on this THEME I build that opinion:

CHARACTERISTICS: the harmonic bars, COSM amp modlisation, big yellow buttons such as "organ", 4 synths indpendants (organ, piano, synth rhythm box) in one. What are the advantages over the keyboard.

Weight, price and size are ral problem does not take the lgre. You can not dplacer this monster only over long distances. Therefore a car into rptitions, and a large car. On the contrary, the keyboard is smaller and more lightweight.

UTILIZATION

The use is very simple: if you know how a tone wheel organ, no need to open the manual! All parameters are accessible IMMEDIATE important on the dashboard. Only a few rglages purposes (leslie speed, volume of the "click", volume of "leakage") must go through the menu.

For use, and Roland keyboards are identical, with thanks to Roland preferences for real drawbars.

SOUNDS

The organ sounds are amazing. Clavia those are good too, but most of Roland is the modlisation amp. If you rock, it is indispensable: the saturations are hot, there may be sound trs aggressive ...

I find the piano trs good, Rhodes as well. In fact, I find them much better than a keyboard. But it is true that, oddly, they go wrong when playing with a group on an amp. Try to play on and on qualiseur SETTING THE modlisation the micro cosm out a clear and not too pteux. Whereas in the headphone, was going well ... trs

The synth part is trsdcevante. The strings are drinking, but that's all. There is a funny lead (lead vintage). You can add expansion cards, but it is expensive and trs on this machine, I can not see the Intrets given the impossibility to combine postage and make changes shoots.
The factory presets are not great, but it does not matter, with as many buttons, you can do all rglages almost instantly. I do not use it so never the "memory"

OVERALL OPINION

I use a lot the last two years. The part of the organ has never. The pianos are fun, excellent keyboard. I do not regret my choice.

Sometimes when you have to dplacer, I'm wondering: should I not to take the VK-8 (the equivalent to the organ)? Or even the keyboard, more lightweight?

However, I think that's what REALLY is the best. If you are jazz or electro, take plutt keyboard, more lightweight, less expensive. The VR-760, however, is more versatile, with better quality sound and a good keyboard trs.

I would do my choice, if necessary. We can, however hsiter with other organs of Roland lighter: the VK-8 or even the rack version, even buy an expander ct for synth sounds and a keyboard controlled the. However, you see that finally, in terms of price / size, has returned to the same!

See the chart for details. Essentially, this is to remember the V-Combo (name for short).

First, the general appearance: it looks great! In three words: vintage at will! Everything is there: simplicity (fuselage charcoal brushed aluminum), style (color wenge wood paneling on the sides), charisma (wide panel on two levels with knobs and drawbars old style analog synthesizer), aesthetic (keyboard keys ivory ). No, not a fighter, but rather one of the best keyboards I have ever seen.

Then, touch the famous "waterfall" simply magnificent! Also in three words: a real treat! In addition to aesthetics, we can retain the flexibility and incredible sensitivity. It is both soft, dynamic, fast and incredibly accurate. I am a pianist who, despite all the keypads to touch heavier than I have tried, no one can find touch and the sensitivity of a real piano. However, although the V-Combo does not claim this (as it has a light touch, not heavy), it is much more sensitive than most other keypads on which I played. Attention, his touch "waterfall" is dangerously addictive and enjoyable. Once you have laid his hands on it, you can not stop you.

Finally, by far the most important sound: simply great! Again and again in three words: a real killer! How to describe the sounds of incredible purity? Some would argue that there is not enough, but Roland has focused on quality over quantity. And it shows! All that is looking for a keyboardist is inside. Sounds of acoustic piano sounds of organ tone wheel, to the sounds of electric piano (Rhodes, Wurlitzer, clavinet) and other various and varied sounds, everything is there! Even a rhythm section accompaniment. And if you do not have enough, it's not a problem: two expansion slots for SRX cards allow you to access any sound imaginable.

In short, a real feast for the eyes, fingers and ears. Not to mention its many options (built-in equalizer, full of sound editing, memory register, midi interface and video ...) that make it an ideal master keyboard.

UTILIZATION

On its use, a single word is needed: intuitive!

Indeed, with the V-Combo, no need to look for hours in the menus and submenus to change or edit sound. Everything is easily accessible and super intuitive, for the simple reason that everything is in front.

Thus, with its many knobs, it is possible to modulate the sound, add, remove and edit effects, play with the EQ, assemble several sounds together or move from one sound to another as you see fit, d a simple snap of a finger. And that, in real time! Very useful in concert.

SOUNDS

As mentioned above, it is a real killer! A concentrate of pure tones, "vintage" and perfectly authentic.

Of course, the original, it has only a fairly limited number of sounds: a pipe organ, three acoustic pianos, electric pianos and 18 six other sounds, from bass to lead synth, to brass, or violin sounds and keyboards. A total of 28 sounds. That said, we should not see this as a default, but rather as the will of Roland to propose here what is best in simulator tone wheel organ modeling and sounds among the most requested by a keyboardist.

For my part, as a pianist, I do not care to have 36 piano sounds. I prefer to have one, but it's perfect. This is the spirit of the V-Combo.

Thus, you will find three outstanding piano sound (the rounder the brightest), six essential sounds of electric pianos (including two Rhodes, a Wurlitzer and clavinet), some really nice sounds (especially bass, synths and tablecloths lead, the violins are poor and brass are shit), and finally the best for last, an organ sound with breathtaking worthy of a real Hammond B3. Taking advantage of the same simulator as the famous VK88, this is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best organ sound is digital, all brands.

Add to that the drawbars, Leslie simulator, all variations of his own at B3 (vibrato, chorus, amp, distortion, percussion), and you get ... a real Hammond B3 organ, and less congestion. Not forgetting also the amp simulators electric pianos and all modulation options to its own synths, customizable as you like and modified in real time.

Therefore, despite its 28 sounds, you have not finished having fun. And for those who always want more, you can still add up to two of the many existing SRX expansion boards, each containing hundreds of sounds of all kinds. Once installed, the cards will be part of the machine and the sounds they contain may also be modified and configured just like the original sounds. In other words, the possibilities of the V-Combo are endless (almost).


OVERALL OPINION

For over four years that I use regularly and I do not part with for anything. At home or in concert again, it's a real treat.

In a rare elegance, the V-Combo is a dynamic instrument and super versatile. As would Michlef is a Swiss Army knife.

Featuring some of the best existing Roland sounds (including its various acoustic and electric pianos, and especially his famous simulator tonewheel organ of unquestionable purity), able to adapt to any style music with the addition of two expansion cards, with an exceptional feel and a midi interface and video, not to mention its use hyper intuitive, that makes him the ultimate stage piano!

Well, a little hard to answer because I am not an intuitive technician, owner of a Hammond tone wheel with the 1965 A 102 2 Leslie.

For details, see the description Rloand VR-760 (Fanzine Thank, thank you Google)

The 760, there is a big internal memory plus a slot for compact flash cards (the ones from my camera: great!) Plus an additive for Roland SRX ... The new 700 no longer has them!


The keyboard?? GENIAL! Even touch the old Hamm 'and 76 keys which is rare!

UTILIZATION

Installation / Implementation / Use:
With the manual I get there and yet I am "plug and play" guitar and keyboards.

The manual is very complete even if you are an engineer (not me), especially for MIDI and numerous connectivity options.

Using only vintage equipment, this keyboard is an exception that allows me to have the sounds of the B3 without the weight. For Hammonds, found everything in its place and even better: it's more adjustable than the old Hammond!


They say you can edit with a compact flash drive on the PC but not my cup of tea.

This keyboard has not aged a bit, he even received a firmware update (downloaded from the site)

SOUNDS

SOUND? Ooups! This issue is a crime of lese majesty.
One of the best clones Hammond ever made by far the cheapest.
Because of its presets it has the advantage of not only directed towards a particular style, such as: strings + Hammond ... have fun and want a bit of Norah Jones Rhodes? oh no, the Wurlitzer for you.

The ITS also depends on the amplification: two keyboard-Roland amps (cheap) it is already awesome 2 x CM-30x at home, 2 x KC 150 or more on stage, there are others, but I tried with them.
Then I have a leslie 100 Elka adjustable speed (foot) my last two real Leslies U.S. (147 and 145) not even worth talking about ...

The rest: it would be unfair (for a Swiss Army knife) not to mention his other blade: good for jazz piano and the Rhodes! good strings, human voices amazing (try the Hallelujah Handel!), a synth fun and simple, good rhythm. I almost forgot: the 3-band EQ is very effective, adjustable midrange.

Although the piano is not worth 10 (but 8) I put 10 for versatility

OVERALL OPINION

Overall opinion
Before him I had a Korg BX3 2 keyboards, B3 look with feet. Very good, too heavy, less versatile. The simulated Leslie: zero!

Roland VR-760 for an owner of Hammond, I repeat it is the Swiss Army knife! It has better saturation, leslie and the "noise" on the right!
The harmonic drawbars are realistic, as the percussionist. I have not found the trick to cancel levied on the left hand when it splits the keyboard and we would like to keep to the right, if anyone knows?
Two other weak points: the weight and width but ... it's serious.
The new VR-700 and much less has one strong point on it: two storage of drawbars, nice if we add a lower keyboard, but ... much to the VK-88 typed more or less heavy primarily the VR-700 (like the Clavia Nord etc ...) does NOT commands Hammond!

Value of VR-760: TOP level

If I recommend it? Ben ... I am in no position right now because it is one that is for sale! Quit exits and my Hammond console with Leslies cost me dear. (10 times)

The VR-760 is well worth (for 2008-09) the price of nine VR-700, or 1500 to 1700 euros. Given the weight box on wheels is highly recommended but it's more than 200 eur.de.

But hey, honestly, once sold, I strongly advise still and you can leave the evaluation without shame!