RS-70/-50Synthesizers
Just Play.
Roland’s new RS-70 and RS-50 Synthesizers are designed so musicians can forget about MIDI and focus on playing. Both models sport an all-new collection of CD-quality sounds, cool performance features and simple Direct Access buttons for selecting Patches—all at an entry-level price. The flagship RS-70 even includes a Loop Sequencer that takes the mystery out of multi-track recording.
*Product pictured are prototype models. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
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Outstanding New Sounds
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Make no mistake. The RS-70 and -50 are full of new sounds. And not just new Patches, but an entirely new set of waveforms sampled at 44.1kHz. Put simply, these keyboards sound amazing. From the delicate nuances of the acoustic piano and Rhodes Patches to the rich tones of the strings and new synthesizer sounds,
you’ll immediately hear the difference. Bundled editor software makes it easy to dive in and program your own sounds.
■RS Editor:
Performance Mixer Window
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Easy Instrument-Based Sequencing
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Instead of using complicated concepts like MIDI channels and tracks, the RS-70’s Loop Sequencer is based on sounds. To create a sequence, simply choose a sound and record. As the recording loops, additional sounds can be selected and overdubbed until all parts are entered. Realtime and step recording are both supported, along with Microscope editing.
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Made for Performance
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With the new Multi Chord Memory function, musicians can play a variety of complex chords using a single note. Or trigger phrases at the touch of a key using the Phrase/Arpeggio Generator, which on the RS-70, can be fully programmed and even recorded to the sequencer. The RS-50 also features a Rhythm Guide metronome with preset rhythm patterns in a variety of styles.
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Loaded with Extras
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Both the RS-70 and RS-50 feature Roland's popular D Beam Controller for controlling functions like pitch or filter cutoff using an infrared beam of light. The D Beam can also be used to control Roland's unique Active Expression feature, which makes it easy to fade in a second sound or change the volume and timbre. The RS-70 also includes a built-in floppy drive for directly playing GM/GM-2-compatible Standard MIDI Files— plus Roland's exclusive V-LINK technology for triggering video clips*.
*V-LINK requires the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately) with software version 1.50 or higher.
■Affordable 61-note synthesizers with easy access to Roland’s latest sounds
■Hundreds of all-new Patches based on CD-quality waveforms
■Direct Access Buttons permit easy sound selection by category
■New Loop Sequencer simplifies recording— just choose a sound and go! (RS-70)
■Phrase/Arpeggio Generator (programmable on RS-70) and Multi Chord Memory
■Rhythm Guide metronome with preset patterns and several variations (RS-50)
■D Beam Controller for realtime control using an infrared beam of light
■Built-in 3.5” floppy drive for direct SMF playback from disk (RS-70)
■V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment (RS-70)
■Includes editor software for Mac and PC
■Onboard USB-MIDI interface (RS-70)
RS-70/-50 Specifications
■ Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) ■ Maximum Polyphony 64 voices | User Style (RS-70 only): 8, User Arpeggio: 8 ■ Storage (RS-70 only) 3.5 inch floppy |
■ Multitimbral Parts 16 parts ■ Wave Memory (16-bit linear equivalent) RS-70: | disk (2HD/2DD) ■ Display 20 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD) ■ Controllers Pitch |
64MB, RS-50: 32MB ■ Preset Memory Patches: RS-70: 768 (RS-70 Original: 512, | Bend / Modulation Lever, 1, D Beam Controller: 1, Control Knobs: 5 ■ Connectors |
GM2: 256), RS-50: 512 (RS-50 Original: 256, GM2: 256), Rhythm Sets: RS-70: 30 | Output Jack: L (MONO), R, Phones Jack: 1, Hold Pedal Jack: 1, Control Pedal Jack: 1, |
(RS-70 Original: 21, GM2: 9), RS-50: 20 (RS-50 Original: 11, GM2: 9) ■ User Memory | MIDI Connector: IN, OUT, USB Connector: 1 (USB-MIDI, RS-70 only) ■ Power |
Patches: 128, Rhythm Sets: 16 ■ Effects Multi-effects: 47 types, Reverb: 8 types, | Supply DC 9V (AC adaptor) ■ Current Draw RS-70: 2,000 mA, RS-50: 1,000 mA |
Chorus: 8 types ■ Multi Chord Memory Preset Chord: 16 sets x 12 chord forms, | ■ Dimensions 1,033 (W) x 294 (D) x 103 (H) mm, 40-1/16 (W) x 11/9/16 (D) x |
User Chord: 8 sets x 12 chord forms ■ Phrase/Arpeggio Phrase Template: over 200, | 4-1/16 (H) inches ■ Weight RS-70: 5.8 kg, 12 lbs. 13 oz., RS-50: 5.5 kg, 12 lbs. 2 oz. |
| * The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
