Roland has announced its latest line of performance keyboard instruments with the introduction of the V-STAGE in 88 and 76 key models, designed for live performance and connectivity, with plenty of extraordinary sounds, effects and features on board.
Claiming it as the “ultimate player’s instrument”, it elevates the all-in-one gigging keyboard to another dimension of creative control.
So what does that mean?
First up, musicians can choose the size and keyed which suits their playing styles best. The 88 key V-STAGE has weighted hammer action keys, while the 76 key version has semi-weighted, organ-style waterfall keys.
Inside either V-STAGE model comes four independent sound engines powered by Roland’s most advanced modelling and sound tech. The Acoustic Piano features V-Piano technology and includes two concert grands, an upright, felt piano, and piano designer tools for deep customisation.
The Electric Piano engine has the latest SuperNATURAL advances and includes tine, reed, digital and clavinet types with customisable sound parameters, adjustable key touch and dedicated EP effects.
The Organ Engine has a 3-part console model driven by Virtual Tone Wheel technology, with two vintage transistor types, a pipe organ type, and new overdrive and rotary speaker effects.
The ZEN-Core synth engine has over 400 onboard sounds and support for SDZ sound packs and model expansions, offering sounds from the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P and SH-101 as free downloads.
Other features include:
- Intuitive panel layout with discrete sections and hands-on controls for the sound engines and effects
- Store and recall complete keyboard setups with 512 Scenes
- Easily manage complex setlists with 128 Scene Chains
- Eight special EX Scenes with auto-save for building setups in the moment
- Total Effects section with independent delay and reverb plus legendary Roland multi-effects
- Master section with compressor and EQ for shaping the sound output for different venues
- Comprehensive audio connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4-inch main stereo outputs and two balanced sub outputs
- XLR microphone input with panel volume control
- Stereo line inputs for external sources
- Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for working with music software on computers and mobile devices
- USB memory port for data import and backup
- Two USB device ports for connecting MIDI controllers such as the Roland A-49 or A-PRO series
- MIDI I/O and four jacks for hold/damper pedals, footswitches, and expression pedals
Specifications
KEYBOARD
88 keys with Escapement and Ivory Feel or 76 keys with Waterfall semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch
SPECIFICATIONS
Scenes: 512 (including pre-loaded registrations)
Scene Chains:128
Effects
Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 93 types
Chorus: 9 types
Reverb: 7 types
External memory
USB flash drive (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash memory: Sold separately)
Controllers
Assignable Wheel x 2
Assignable Switch x 2
Display
Graphic LCD 4.3 inch
Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MAIN OUT (L, R) connectors: XLR type
MAIN OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
SUB OUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
LINE INPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type jacks
MIC INPUT connector: XLR type
PEDAL (HOLD,CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) connectors
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio/MIDI Class Compliant)
USB MEMORY port: USB A
2 x External Device Port(USB A):Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected. * Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected.
AC IN jack
Power consumption
30 W
Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.3 W
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
Power cord
Options (sold separately)
Keyboard stand: KS-G8B, KS-13, KS-11Z
Piano pedal: RPU-3
Damper pedal: DP-10
Pedal switch: DP-2
Expression pedal: EV-5
USB flash drive (*)
* Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width: 1,331 mm / 52-7/16 inches
Depth: *353 mm / 13-15/16 inches
Height: 143 mm / 5-11/16 inches
Weight: 21.8 kg / 48 lbs 13 oz
Pricing and availability to be confirmed
