Roland RD-700 owner manual Main Features, Convention Used in This Manual

Main Features

Progressive Hammer Action

The RD-700 features a “progressive hammer action,” a new and even more advanced form of Roland's popular keyboard hammer action that realistically reproduces the comfortable, natural touch of a grand piano. Basic percussive and damper functions are also improved, recreating the subtle changes in touch occurring between registers as you move across the keyboard.

In addition, the progressive hammer action keyboard has been designed with consideration given to the environment, and the hammer section is completely lead-free.

New Piano Tones

The RD-700's authentic piano Tones feature wide dynamic range and rich expressive power. It is also furnished with a wealth of electronic piano, organ, string, synth pad, and other Tones that allow you to use the instrument as a stage piano. Once you try it onstage, you'll come to fully understand its capabilities.

Also included is a “Piano Edit” function that allows you to make subtle changes to the piano Tones, allowing you to create Tones for all kinds of performance situations (p. 66).

A Full 128 Voices

The RD-700 features 128-voice polyphony, with all sounds available in every performance mode. Enjoy natural performances even when layering multiple sounds.

Simple Push-Button Operation

You can access Split and Layer modes and carry out other main operations simply by pressing a single button (p. 41).

Furthermore, pressing the ONE TOUCH [PIANO] button lets you immediately switch to the settings most suited for piano performances, regardless of the mode or settings currently in effect (p. 35).

Full-Graphic LCD Screen

The panel includes a high-visibility fully graphic liquid crystal display. This allows you to carry out operations smoothly while viewing Tone names and other information in the easy-to-read LCD screen.

High-Quality Effects

In addition to favorite Roland synthesizer and XV Series multi-effects, the RD-700 also features a sympathetic resonance effect that reproduces the resonance of an acoustic piano. You can also get realistic tone changes by pressing the damper pedal (p. 76). And the digital equalizer lets you make an even wider range of Tone adjustments (p. 73).

Equipped With Organ Tone Wheel Sound Generator

For organ Tones, the RD-700 comes equipped with an organ Tone wheel sound generator used in the Roland Combo Organ VK-7. This sound generator lets you recreate organ sounds, changing the level of each footage (p. 75).

Rhythm and Arpeggiator Functions

You can play back Rhythm patterns and perform arpeggios with the press of a single button.

Enjoy a variety of performance techniques, with backing using realistic drum sounds for a real session feel, arpeggios and cutting you get just by playing the chords, and more (p. 49, p. 51).

Fast MIDI Control

You can also control various functions, such as adjusting volume levels and selecting Tones, simply and easily from an external MIDI device. This provides fast and intuitive control when using the keyboard on stage (p. 59).

Expandability

You can install up to two SRX Series Wave Expansion Boards, a favorite for use with Roland's XV Series. Starting with the “SRX-02 Concert Grand” Tone, you can enjoy performing with the most up-to-date Tones available as they are continually released (p. 15).

Sophisticated Design

The great-looking titanium-colored instrument body makes for a top-class onstage image. With simple rear cable connections, the design also shows that due consideration has been given to operability.

GM/GM2 Compatible

The RD-700 is compatible with both General MIDI and General MIDI 2 standards. When working with music files that conforms to General MIDI and/or General MIDI 2 (GM scores), you can combine the RD-700 with a sequencer, and use the RD-700 to play back the data.

Convention Used in This Manual

•Words enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicate panel buttons.

Example: [SPLIT] indicates the SPLIT button.

•(p. **) indicates a reference page

•The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

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