Roland Keys Month 2019 -Top five picks to look out for…
Whether you’re learning to play or a professional Pianist, Roland Keys Month 2019 has some awesome deals to check out.
From synthesisers to digital pianos, Roland has always had a ton of options for all keyboard players, if you’ve been looking at learning to play Piano or upgrading your current gig rig – now is the time. June is Roland Keys Month 2019, and there are some great deals on Roland’s range of keyboards and accessories. Here’s our top five picks to look out for, for Roland Keys Month 2019.
Roland RD-2000
What is it:
The Roland RD-2000 is their flagship Stage Piano – equipped with two independent sound engines, premium action keyboard and more, it delivers for both stage and studio use. The RD-2000 features a dedicated piano sound engine alongside the in-depth synth engine based on Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology.
Best feature(s):
- Eight knobs and nine linear faders with LED feedback for real-time control
- Eight assignable keyboard zones
- Over 1100 non-piano sound presets included – from brass to strings
- 100 Scene memories to instantly recall during performances
- Compatible with sounds built in any previous RD Series keyboard
- Hammer action keyboard crafted from wood and molded materials for authentic feel
- Flexible audio input and output routing
Price:
Standard Retail Price: R64,995
Roland Keys Month Promotion: R59,795
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Roland FA-06
What is it:
The Roland FA-06 is their advanced music workstation, it comes packed with a massive sound collection derived from Roland’s flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module. The FA-06 brings together a ton of sounds suitable for various genres, a variety of studio-quality effects and ample real-time controls.
Best feature(s):
- Internal looping/sampling capabilities based on Roland’s SP-404SX
- Built-in USB Audio/MIDI interface for incorporating into a studio
- Comes with over 2000 sounds from the INTEGRA-7 module
- Compact and incredibly versatile, great for touring and studio use
- D-Beam controller, Rhythm generator, Arpeggiator and Chord Memory functions make for versatile performance features
Price:
Standard Retail Price: R28,995
Roland Keys Month Promotion: R26,995
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Roland JUNO-DS61
What is it:
The Roland JUNO-DS-61 is the latest in Roland’s legendary JUNO series, it incorporates a ton of modern features into the classic well-known synth – from a ton of internal effects and sampling to built-in USB Audio and MIDI interface.
Best feature(s):
- Compact and lightweight – perfect for gigging musicians
- Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di with updated acoustic and electric pianos and more
- Sample import function allows you to load backtracks and other samples into the internal memory
- Eight pads for triggering samples or backtracks that you’ve imported
- Hands-on control of various parameters to shape your sounds
- Microphone input with built-in Reverb, Vocoder and Auto-pitch effects
- Internal USB Audio/MIDI interface for integrating into a studio
Price:
Standard Retail Price: R18,995
Roland Keys Month Promotion: R15,995
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Roland FP-10
What is it:
The Roland FP-10 is an incredibly affordable and compact digital Piano, it features everything you need to practice and learn Piano, with various features for Piano teachers. It’s compatible with Bluetooth and USB MIDI, making it a great controller for music scoring and other traditional Piano players.
Best feature(s):
- Incredibly compact 88-key hammer action keyboard with authentic Piano feel
- The FP-10 utilizes Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine derived from their flagship Stage Pianos
- Internal speaker with mute when headphones are plugged in for quiet practicing
- Bluetooth MIDI and USB MIDI compatible
- Compatible with Roland Piano Partner 2 app for control over the Piano’s internal sounds, metronome and more from your mobile device
- Twin Piano mode allows you to split the keyboard allowing for two players to play in the same octave range, a great feature for teachers
Price:
Standard Retail Price: R13,495
Roland Keys Month Promotion: R11,995
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Roland XPS-10
What is it:
The Roland XPS-10 is an incredibly affordable, fully-features synth workstation, featuring over 1500 sounds derived from Roland’s higher-end and classic models such as the JUNO-Di, D-50 and XP series. The XPS-10 is easy to carry, easy to use and comes filled with a ton of sounds to use. It’s perfect for live performers, beginners and keyboard hobbyists.
Best feature(s):
- Roland XPS-10 comes with a variety of built-in sounds, but you can also import your own custom sounds via USB
- Pads for triggering samples or backtracks
- Built-in effects, three MFX(Multi-FX) and a global Reverb and Chorus
- Intuitive interface designed for live performance
- USB MIDI compatibility
Price:
Standard Retail Price: R11,795
Roland Keys Month Promotion: R10,495
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There’s more…
There are various other synthesisers, keyboards and accessories on special for Roland Keys Month 2019, to see the full list of promotions check out the Roland South Africa website here.
Here’s a list of all the official Roland dealers in South Africa, to find your nearest stockist check out the list here.