Stage Piano

The Roland RD-88 EX is an 88-key stage piano designed to deliver a professional playing experience and expanded sounds. It stands out for its PHA-4 mechanics with escapement and ivory touch, as well as its ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL sound generators. This model also includes the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 expansion and offers a USB audio/MIDI interface, a built-in stereo speaker system, and a compact design for optimal portability. Succeeding the RD-88, it allows you to combine internal sounds and virtual instruments for varied and expressive performances.

ARTICLE N° 96408
  • Roland RD-88 EX
  • Stage piano
  • 88-key keyboard
  • PHA-4 mechanics with escapement and ivory touch
  • Sound generator: zen-core, supernatural piano, supernatural e.piano
  • Parts: 3 parts
  • Sounds:
  • Scene: 400
  • Tone: more than 3000
  • Effects :
  • Area multi-effects: 3x 90 types
  • Zone EQ: 3
  • Zone Tone Color: 3
  • Multi-scene effects (ifx): 90
  • Sympathetic Resonance, Chorus / Delay, Reverb, Compressor
  • Controls: 2x assignable dials, 8x assignable control buttons, Volume Master
  • Display: 128 x 64 point LCD screen
  • External storage device: USB key
  • Speakers: 2x ∅120 mm
  • Tweeter: 2x ∅20 mm
  • Power: 2x 6 W
  • Connections:
  • Headphone output: TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Output (l/mono, r): 2x Jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Mic input: Jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Line input: TRS mini-Jack ∅3.5 mm
  • Pedal (damper, fc1, fc2): Jack ∅6.35 mm
  • MIDI Out: 5-pin DIN
  • USB: USB-A + USB-B
  • Power supply: 12 V DC mains adapter supplied
  • Power consumption: 1,500 ma
  • Dimensions: 1284 x 258 x 159 mm
  • Weight: 13.5 kg
The RD-88 EX from Roland is a professional stage piano aimed at demanding musicians looking for a versatile and high-performance instrument.
Thanks to its PHA-4 keyboard with escapement and ivory touch, it offers an authentic playing feeling and precise tactile response, comparable to that of a grand piano.

The ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL sound generators provide a wide sound palette including acoustic and electric pianos, as well as more than 3,000 organ, synth, string, brass and other sounds.
The SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion included with the RD-88 EX adds 15 distinctive tones and 20 scenes, delivering unrivaled sonic richness for any playing situation, from group performances to solo sonic explorations.

This stage piano also stands out with its built-in stereo speaker system that fills the room with rich sound, eliminating the need for external speakers for home preparation sessions or rehearsals.

In addition to its sound qualities, the RD-88 EX includes a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it easier to connect with music production software and virtual instruments. The intuitive control panel layout allows you to quickly recall sound categories, save scene configurations, and easily control volume levels and other parameters.
Velocity-sensitive
 Yes
Master keyboard function
 Yes
Number of keys
 88
Splitable keyboard
 Yes
Headphone output
 1
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Ivory Feel keyboard
 Yes
Built-in metronome
 Yes
Multi-layer
 Yes
Pitch Bend / Modulation
 Yes
Screen
 Yes
Control pedal input
 Sustain, Yes, Damper, Expression
Effects
 Yes, Equalizer, Delay, Reverb, compression
Line output
 2
MIDI port
 Yes
Number of polyphony notes
 256
Number of sounds
 ≤ 3000
USB port
 Yes
Line input
 1
Touch
 Weighted Keys
Type of mechanical keyboard
 PHA-4 Progressive Hammer Action
Speaker
 Yes
Weight
 13,5 kg
Accessories included
 Sustain pedal
The Roland RD-88 EX represents a significant evolution over the RD-88, incorporating notable improvements to the keyboard, sound generators, included expansions, speaker system, and user interface.
These improvements make the RD-88 EX an even more versatile and capable instrument, meeting the needs of demanding musicians in terms of playing feel, sound quality and portability.

The RD-88 EX Expansion available through Roland Cloud allows owners of the original RD-88 model to access the specifications of the RD-88 EX, including the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion, thereby expanding the capabilities of their instrument.

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