Roland RD 700NX 88 Key Stage Piano

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Here’s a detailed review of the Roland RD-700NX Stage Piano. You get 30 of Roland’s world-famous SuperNATURAL pianos and hundreds of more sounds on this 88-key gigging keyboard. Layering and switching between the various instrument sounds is easy. The keyboard itself is easy to use. The patches are spectacular, almost concert quality.

• PROS: Amazing sound, Robust Build
• CONS: Heavy, Longer learning curve

Review

A high-end stage piano, the RD-700NX boasts an advanced SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, deluxe PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement, a unique Sound Focus feature, and a newly improved user interface with a large, high-resolution LCD. Doesn’t matter if your performance requires piano or world sounds, the RD-700NX is a dream instrument for the stage.

Who Is It For?
This can be used for:

• Concerts
• Live Performances
• Playing With Band/Accompaniment
• MIDI / Recording

Amazing Sounds
The RD-700NX employs Roland’s SuperNATURAL sound technology which makes use of mathematical models to create incredibly detailed sounds, with surprisingly no drawbacks (usually associated with sample-based technology).

The Virtual Tone Wheel
This stage piano uses virtual tone wheel organ technology for accurate representation of classic organs, along with virtual drawbars and a PCM (sample based) sound engine, which covers just about any instrument you could want.

Powerful Effects Processor
An extensive effects processor is included with over 80 effect types. Sounds can be recorded and saved in Live sets, which allow multiple sounds to be layered with sound parameters and effects setting, making it easy to switch between settings, especially useful when playing live.

MIDI File Player
A great feature for the solo gigger or for practicing alone, the RD-700 contains a MIDI file player or audio file player so you can play along by simply connecting a USB memory device.

Great Digital Piano
The Roland RD-700NX uses PHA III Ivory feel keyboard for that authetic grand piano experience. With balanced XLR outputs, and a robust build, its a must have for any gigging pianist.

Specs

Here are the key features:

1. SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine (3 grand-piano types, 30 variations), EP based on SuperNATURAL technology (10 EP types, 15 variations)
2. Hundreds of built-in sounds at your disposal: 242 normal tones, 10 Tone Wheel organs, 256 GM2 tones, 5 rhythm sets, and 9 GM2 rhythm sets
3. Storage for 100 Live Sets (combinations of layers, zones, effects, and various tone parameters). Useful when performing live.
4. Deluxe PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement, for that REAL piano feel
5. Innovative Sound Focus feature ensures that every note (even subtle pianissimo passages) will be heard in the mix, without compressing or coloring the sound
6. Extensive multi-effects processing options to further enhance the sound
7. Instant access to standard piano and EP sounds via One Touch Piano buttons
8. Master MIDI control features plus four MIDI ports (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT x 2, MIDI OUT/THRU)
9. Balanced XLR outputs; USB ports for data storage and audio-play functionality

Video Review

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Overall Ratings

If you’re a gigging pianist, I’m sure this one would be there on your wish list. Robust and incorporating cutting edge technologies, the Roland RD700NX 88-key piano is everything that a keyboard player could want.

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