Roland RD-2000 88-Key Weighted Stage Piano and Advanced Controller with Premium Action

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STAGE REVOLUTION

Equipped with two independent sound engines, premium action, and advanced controller features, the Roland RD-2000 delivers unmatched performance on stage and in the studio. Blending evolved piano technologies with extensive modern control, this next-generation instrument takes the industry-standard stage piano series to new levels of inspiration and creativity.

 

 

Features:

• Next-generation RD stage piano with two independent sound engines and modern controller features
• Expandable V-Piano sound engine with advanced Roland modeling technology provides authentic, richly detailed tone with full polyphony
• SuperNATURAL sound engine with 128-voice polyphony for electric pianos and additional sounds (compatible with RD-800 Live Sets)
• Eight knobs with LED status indicators and nine sliders for real-time control of sounds and effects
• Eight fully assignable zones for combining internal sounds and external sources (including software instruments)
• PHA-50 keyboard features hybrid wood and molded construction for premium touch and lasting durability
• Classic electric pianos on board, including Roland’s legendary RD-1000 and MKS-20
• Recreations of vintage analog effects, including the BOSS CE-1 Chorus, Roland Dimension D, and more
• Over 1100 non-piano sounds, including organs, strings, brass, synths, and many others 100 Scene memories for saving and recalling setups with one touch
• Pitch/mod lever and two assignable wheel controllers
• 24-bit/192 kHz USB audio/MIDI interface V-Piano Expansion 01 German Concert* available for purchase on Roland Cloud
• Two wave expansion slots for loading additional sounds from Roland’s Axial website, including sounds from previous RD-series pianos

 

 

 

Deep editing features unlock one-off custom sounds

As keys man and musical director for R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire, Myron McKinley has a finely tuned ear for piano performance. In this video, Myron plays a jazz piece to demonstrate the stunning quality of the Roland RD-2000’s acoustic sounds, which have been customized to suit his taste.

 

 

Flexible sound-sculpting features adapt to any musical scenario

From the McKinley Martin Sydnor trio to the mighty Earth, Wind & Fire, Myron McKinley’s career has run the gamut of musical scenarios. But as the keys man reveals in this video interview, the Roland RD-2000 has the flexibility to adapt to every gig, offering authentic models of vintage acoustic/electric pianos, deep editing options that let him program custom sounds – and quickfire operation that means he can pull them up fast onstage.

 

 

Speedy real-time operation allows ambitious blends of acoustic piano and pad sound

For acclaimed London-based songwriter Berenice Scott, the Roland RD-2000’s capability for acoustic piano sounds and onboard ensemble sounds is a great way to bring depth and expression to her material. In this performance video, Berenice demonstrates how this latest stage keyboard excels at pure acoustic tones, then shows how easy it is to add depth to the sound at the touch of a slider.

 

 

Intuitive operation and flexible features keep inspiration flowing onstage

With 100 Scene memories allowing one-touch setup recall, plus nine sliders for real-time control, the Roland RD-2000 is the ideal gigging partner for acclaimed songwriter and session musician Berenice Scott. In this video interview, Berenice reveals how the lightning-fast operation of Roland’s latest stage piano keeps her at the heart of the live mix, and walks through the PHA-50 keyboard and dual sound engines that keep her inspired in the studio.

 

 

Classic electric piano sounds driven by Roland’s groundbreaking SA technology

Top sessioner Kola Bello needs acoustic and electric piano tones for his gig with Ellie Goulding – and thanks to twin sound engines, the Roland RD-2000 gives him the best of both worlds. In this playing example, Kola trials his favourite setting from the RD-2000’s library of iconic electric piano models, and demonstrates how this new stage piano’s milestone SA technology offers a dynamic and responsive tone to suit any performance.

 

 

Close control over parameters lets players sculpt the perfect sound

By his own admission, Kola Bello is picky about sound design in the studio. As the keys man for Ellie Goulding, Kola needs fast access to a wide palette of sounds, so for him, the editing capabilities of the Roland RD-2000 are paramount. In this video interview, he discusses why this highly customizable stage piano runs with the baton of Roland’s previous offerings, and has become an invaluable part of his stage setup.

 

 

Acoustic piano sound engine gets closer than ever to acoustic performance

Powered by amazingly lifelike V-Piano technology, the Roland RD-2000 truly captures the essence of an acoustic piano. As a session veteran and self-confessed “piano snob”, Peter Gordeno is well-qualified to put the new model through its paces, and in this video example, he demonstrates just how close the RD-2000 gets to a traditional instrument, both in its vibrant sounds and the response of the PHA-50 progressive hammer-action keyboard.

 

 

The controller keyboard that puts players in charge of their rig

In his long-standing role as keys man for Depeche Mode, Peter Gordeno needs a failsafe way to communicate with his synths and plug-ins while playing the world’s biggest stages. In this video interview, the legendary session man explains why he’s come to rely on the Roland RD-2000 as a controller keyboard, and why this latest stage piano fires him up with its natural sound, open-ended features and advanced polyphony.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

KEYBOARD SECTION

• Keyboard
• PHA-50 Keyboard: Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel (88 keys)

 

SOUND GENERATOR SECTION

• Sound Generator
• 2x Independent Sound Engines
  Sound Engine1: V-Piano Technology
  Sound Engine2: SuperNATURAL
  SuperNATURAL Piano
  SuperNATURAL (E.Piano, Clav)
  Virtual Tone Wheel Organ
  PCM Sound Generator
• Max. Polyphony
• V-Piano Technology Sound Engine: Full Polyphony
  SuperNATURAL Sound Engine: 128 voices
• Parts
• 16 parts (Max 8 parts are used in the PROGRAM)
• Tones
• 1,100 tones Over
• Program
• 300
• Scene
• 100
• Effects
• Modulation FX: 4 systems, 62 types
  Tremolo/Amp Simulator: 4 systems, 6 types
  Reverb: 6 types
  Delay: 5 types
  Sympathetic Resonance (Only for SuperNATURAL Piano)
  3-band Compressor
  5-band Digital Equalizer

 

AUDIO FILE PLAYER

• File Format
• Audio Files (WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)

 

RECORDER SECTION

• File Format
• Audio Files (WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)
• External Storage Device
• USB flash drive (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash memory)

 

OTHER

• Rhythm Pattern
• 200 patterns
• Controllers
• Slider x 9 (with illumination)
  Knobs x 8 (with illumination)
  Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
  Modulation Wheel x 2
• Display
• Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots
• Connectors
• MAIN OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  MAIN OUT (L, R) jacks: XLR type
  SUB OUT (L, R) jacks:1/4-inch phone type
  NPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  Pedal (DAMPER, FC1, FC2, EXT) jacks: TRS phone type
  MIDI (IN, OUT1, THRU/OUT2) connectors
  USB (COMPUTER) port: USB type B
  USB (MEMORY) port: USB type A
  PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
  AC In jack
• Number of USB Audio Record/Playback Channels
• Signal Processing: 24-bit
  Sampling Rate: 192 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
  Record: 2 channels
  Playback: 2 channels
• Power Consumption
• 23 W
• Accessories
• Owner’s manual
  Power cord
  Damper pedal (capable of continuous detection)
• Options
• Keyboard stand: KS-G8B
  Piano pedal: RPU-3
  Damper pedal: DP-10
  Pedal switch: DP-2
  Expression pedal: EV-5
  USB Flash Memory

 

Size and Weight:

• Width
• 1,412 mm | 55-5/8 inches
• Depth
• 367 mm | 14-1/2 inches
• Height
• 140 mm | 5-9/16 inches
• Weight
• 21.7 kg | 47 lbs 14 oz
  * Actual weight can vary slightly from that indicated due to the fact that wooden parts are involved.

Model:	RD2000
Manufacturer:	Roland