ROLAND RD 2000 VS KORG GrandStage

[@hewehawi]

I like the sound of the Korg better, but I like the functionality of the Roland. A good problem to have because they are both excellent.

[@TylerLore]

I've owned both of these. The Korg Grandstage's sounds have much better depth and expression. The RD2000 is definitely meant to be used with external sounds. For me the Korg made more since when I play live.

[@silverbirch9502]

Both stunning pianos, love the compactness of the Korg. I have a Korg PA4X so bought the Roland RD2000 (best of both worlds).

[@jimmymacfarland3724]

Silver Birch You have the best. Enjoy!

[@denniswroblewski988]

Love both....The feel on both are great.. I like the diversity of the RD2000, and love the simplicity of the Grand stage.. You can not go wrong with either one... I would have to say for gigging I would go with RD2000...Being able to have 8 sounds at your finger tips at once is awesome... The lighter the weight the better.... being older I don't like heavy things... including conversations ...lol..jk... -Den

[@xp50player]

Having played both of these, I think the GrandStage wins overall on sounds and compactness, and the RD-2000 wins on editing, # of layers, control surface and master controller functions.

[@steveprusik]

Korg sounds much better on sound, but Roland's action is hard to beat! Sound takes priority for me however.

[@randszzob8590]

Thank you for a useful and wonderfully musical comparison. More please!! Dziękuję bardzo!

[@kram21]

Like the both;Acoustic pianos sound"richer" on the korg; all around ;RD is probably best for a performing musician ,strictly for AP, would choose GS

[@brianpetersen3429]

Great playing in this comparison, very helpful.

[@VeronicaMcCarrison]

They are both good keyboards I would like to own both of them.

[@stevec.1802]

Both sound great on acoustic piano, they’re just eq’d differently. In some registers on the GS it’s reminiscent of model D 9’. I can hear more definition in note to note separation on the GS.

[@flamwork06]

Roland for keybed quality and the editing options. Sounds are able to be yours

[@geoffk777]

Except for the Wha/Phased EP (where the Roland was subtler and better) the two were very close--almost indistinguishable. I have a Kronos 2 88 and an RD-2000, and I much prefer the keybed and piano sounds on the Roland. Some of the other sounds, especially organ, are better on the Korg, but the Roland is a better stage piano IMHO. It:s also a better MIDI controller, and is very convenient for mixing internal and external sound sources. And the action is great. Either one would be a good choice. Try them both, and whichever one that you pick, you'll probably be happy with it.

[@nealgrover9030]

I own the Roland. I heard nothing here to make me want the Korg, but it's sounds are certainly as good. The RD 2000 is a BEAST to tote to gigs. I was using a Studiologic SL88studio and MainStage, So lightweight but not enough sliders/buttons to quickly access my sounds. RD has controls for everything right on deck and if the computer won't boot, just play without it!

[@nxcholas.h]

Amy Lee from EVANESCENCE uses the RD-2000 in her home studio. Amazing keyboard hands down but, if I were to be biased, I'd go with the Korg anyday.🤟

[@leiruagetro]

I went between both of them for many weeks and chose the RD2000. It was just better for me, better feel. And I prefer to use Keyscape and omnisphere so it’s just a fancy controller

[@ItsThatJahncke2]

Uriel Ortega Well then that's one expensive controller you bought there lol

[@RinaldoJonathan]

if only I can be as rich as you ...

[@TheFlamingPiano]

I ended up using it for Pianoteq too. RD2000's acoustic piano sounds aren't as nice but it does have great touch. And I guess the rest of the RD2000's sounds are decent at least

[@montazownianr1]

@@RinaldoJonathan Yeah, I don't know how he got money for all of his toys...

[@miguelrejas5034]

@@TheFlamingPiano IT IS a flag ship on the RDseries, at least, take ur time to grab and dig it properly before emit a judge dude.

[@pctshooter]

I would prefer the Roland because of the pitch bend lever vs the roller. I'm surprised the Korg only has rollers. I'm a synthesist so, I really use the pitch bend and modulation.

[@ep73rhodes83]

I have looked at many videos on the Roland RD 2000. I intend to purchase one as a controller with sounds.

[@SIDINHOLEAL]

I prefer the RD2000, Ac Piano, Phaser Piano, Ep Piano.

[@johnalfieri1613]

Played both and own a CP4 but ended up buying the Korg grandstage last week and am amazed with the piano.Total upgrade over the CP4 soundwise. The action so much better than I expected and would have been a deal-breaker if not good. I am very comfortable with it and the piano could not be more user-friendly. Our first gig with me pkaying it will be this week would be glad to update. And don't get me wrong Yamaha cp4 is a phenomenal keyboard I have loved it for five years but it's a little outdated now and Korg has really stepped up with this Piano. Once you get into it and tweak the pianos with all of the availability that it has to tweak it sounds amazing

[@mariohernandezhernandez6424]

Que tal los bajos eléctricos?

[@musikone1780]

The other day I was in a music store to pick up KEYSCAPE and saw the GrandStage. I was taken back by how plasticy the keybed felt. I felt the RD 2000 next to it and it was like night and day. if I closed my eyes and just went by touch, the RD 2000 wins by miles. It feel much more like a Grand Piano. This is a great demo because in the music store it was too noisy to here both for a fare comparison. To me both pianos sound almost the same, which is quite good. I think most other sounds on the RD 2000 sound better as the sounds on the GrandStage sound slightly thinner. The one nice thing about the GrandStage is the size. OVERALL RD 2000 WINS!!!

[@rubennunez3433]

Korg Grandstage 😍

[@TorBruheim]

Is it possible to transer sounds (GSX-2 sounds) back and forth between GS and Kronos 2?

[@revelationsoundstudio]

Roland improved the sound resonance with the newer RD-88.

[@paulmapp8306]

Having played both - a lot, the Roland is hands down better across pretty much everything. Not sure why people think the Korg sounds better for pianos... Maybe its youtube/compression, maybe its the patches used. In the flesh the Roland knocks spots off the Korg.

[@pinocarella_00]

Roland RD2000 !!! wow... amazing sound!

[@djmclencio]

PLEASE LISTEN AGAIN !!!! KORG WINS BY FAR

[@dyonight]

Roland sound softer overall while the Korg is harder sounding, it may help to cut in a mix but will add harshness in the balance as well. I prefer the Roland but both are up there so I think neither is a bad choice. The controller aspect of the Roland make it very interesting. Great video thanks!

[@RichardJWZ]

Do you know if you edit the sound on the roland, would it be able to sound the same as the korg?

[@dyonight]

@@RichardJWZ I was commenting on the sound in the video. I know what an Eq can do and I know that each key on the Roland V-Piano models can be adjusted to be brighter or mellower. Overall I still think the Korg is more harsh and the Roland more warm. ... but these are tiny differences both are amazing don't get me wrong!

[@kram21]

i watched again--still like Korg acoustic pianos -roland wins on all non ap sounds' if buying for ap sounds would go with korg

[@dougdixonhull]

I have and use both Roland and Korg keyboards. I use roland in the studio and Korg for live. The Korg seem to have more bite and work better in a live band environment as the sound cuts better. The rolands are excellent for recording as the have more subtle nuances that you can't hear live. Both amazing instruments.

[@garywatsonjr.2060]

Though I prefer the Grandstage over the 2000, it's clearly obvious which one is the better sounding digital piano; the Roland RD 2000!

[@SteelPastor]

Looking to upgrade a stage piano. We have an RD700 and RD900 (I think)? They both have serious miles and heavy duty usage. My single biggest concern is how rugged it is... very heavy handed piano player. People have recommended the GS88? We have been happy with the sound playability of the RD's... but one or the other seems to be needing repair. Any help appreciated.

[@dabimael]

please do the comparison of roland rd 88 and korg grandstage

[@tsengzion4366]

Korg powerful sounds

[@SmokinBuddha]

I'm debating on whether to get the Roland RD-2000 or Nord Piano 4

[@Pianopianoplay]

Which one did you choose?

[@neuron05]

Korg Grandstage or Nord Piano 4 should be your concern. Roland is ok but they haven't kept up sound wise and the RD-2000 has a very heavy keybed.

[@mickandrews9458]

Anyone know how the feel of this keyboard (also after touch) compare to the old (very heavy) Roland A80? Considering upgrading and of course, the RD2000 has sound as well!!!

[@dezire2073]

Korg! more harmonious...

[@SHOWWHITE]

Grandstage with more organic piano sound

[@chooocoooleeezhang1251]

Roland sounds like a real Grand Piano . Korg sounds ok :)

[@davedeighton4198]

Prefer the RD as it has a warmer sound than korg,plus the mks20 sounds that it has on board and the flexibility of creating zones for splits and able to transpose the zones

[@revelationsoundstudio]

They both sound good but in a home studio, I would use Ivory II Piano software and use the Yamaha to trigger the sounds. With both of these keyboard, their both good with piano but the sampled Ivory II I can't tell the difference between a real piano and the Ivory II.

[@marvinkmooneyoz]

in what way do you like ivory 2 better then pianoteq, or other competitors?

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

What’s the difficulty level on these boards? Curious cause I’m not much of a techie.

[@perfektpitch]

What I heard with this Korg Grand was the very same thing I heard with the Kronos pianos, noticeable inconsistencies in the samples throughout the keyboard. The samples in the middle section of the keyboard had a noticeable difference in the tonal quality than in other sections of the keyboard. And I found this to be the case with all 3 pianos that the Kronos comes with. The decay on some notes sound shorter than on other notes. When I heard that with the Korg Grand in this video it immediately reminded me of the Kronos piano. Don't get me wrong, the Kronos is a phenomenal keyboard. I personally don't think the pianos live up to the hype. I notice no inconsistencies at all with the RD 2000. It's all subjective.

[@alicaramba7680]

Just buy real acoustic piano and problems gone:).

[@hervestandaert2985]

Quel est le meilleur touché. .?.

[@spaziojobim]

First 2 El. Pianos: Korg. Last El. Piano: Roland.

[@pgtips4240]

I just can't tell the difference, maybe cos I'm listening on my phone. I do believe Roland are the masters of sound modelling though and the v-piano on the RD2000 is not sampled but totally modelled and has unlimited polyphony. Also in ANY comparison I have seen the RD2000 seems to invariably get better comments on the keyboard feel and action. I think on top of that the fact this keyboard is set up so user friendly to work with external sources is a real bonus too. Here is the thing though, the RD2000 has little to nothing by way of accompaniments, I know it's not a sequencing keyboard nor workstation as such but a dedicated stage piano optimised for live performance, having said that, it wouldn't have done any harm to put some sequencing and song programming capabilities inside. Instead one must have a mac or pc to add these capabilities. One reason why I am seriously weighing up buying a korg kronos.

[@Armz316]

PG Tips that's my dream board right there! Korg Kronos 2 88 keys!

[@musikone1780]

I have a RD 2000 and love it. And yes, my next board will be a KRONOS. Do you get the same functionality on the 61 key KRONOS as the 88 key? Or is it a stripped down KRONOS?

[@alexroghi5390]

Rispetto al grande capolavoro di Roland RD2000 , Korg G.S. sul piano timbrico puro , è di gran lunga superiore per suoni che ne escono fuori, sono nettamente ma in maniera nitida e assoluta più naturali presenti energici e brillanti. Non che la rd 2000 non suoni bene , anche qui siamo all eccellenza , il fatto è che rispetto al grand stage è proprio differente sul piano acustico e le vibrazioni , la presenza e l enfasi di ogni suono , la rotondità e l espressione di ogni timbro non riesce a tirarli fuori come il Korg se pur perfetti e raffinati

[@supahmauro]

I'm listening from crappy TV speakers, and Korg is definitely more resonant.

[@mrsoulpoint]

How do you get this ''Wow'' sound at 03:30 ?

[@rudramohapatramusic]

Which one have better Keybed ?

[@InTheMixReviews]

What about the key action/ Keybed?

[@mackiesmith6527]

In The Mix Roland RD2000

[@tomassomuzak3687]

Korg ...

[@Bibekkunwar7]

what is the name of the first music.....

[@555ontario]

For whatever reason, I always seem to go towards Roland but I have to say, the Korg sounds every bit as good as the Roland if not better.

[@BreannaMae]

the Korg GrandStage sounds better in my opinion. Rolands are great, but in this comparison Korg wins.

[@jymcaputo]

My impression too. Listen to the very first acoustic piano comparisons.....the decay time was very fast and abrupt on the RD but the harmonic overtones rang on for days with the GS. On the Rhodes comparison that followed, the RD seemed darker (and maybe bigger?) but it had less attack where you could sense the mechanical hammers.

[@jymcaputo]

I like the Acoustic and electric pianos better on the GS. HOWEVER, the GS has somewhat cheesy functionality when it comes to the split function. It is limited to 2 voices which means a split CANNOT also contain a layered sound.....ie, bass in the left hand and piano and pad in right hand. The RD allows for 4 separate parts. Additionally, the split point on the GS is fixed and not adjustable up or down.

[@veganchris2923]

@@jymcaputo the split point on the GS IS adjustable. you just hold the split key and hit the key you want the split to be at. I think the GS has much better sounds, but Roland definitely kills it in regards to being multi-timbral and customization.

[@supersomadonaiband6096]

Os dois são tops

[@user-sy1og5lw4q]

迷ってたので嬉しいです

[@lavoicebrandon27]

I like the Roland

[@dazoimartinez8193]

KORG Grandstage ♥♥♥

[@brazilmusicstore6528]

Korg é o melhor. Korg the best. Korg è il migliore in acustic piano and digi piano.

[@EshginAghayevMusic]

Korg

[@inaldaconceicao7022]

Korg amazing

[@glenncernak2059]

Thanks

[@EvilMaestro7]

Finally played them both side by side at a guitar center. As a key snob and piano sound snob the Korg won hands down. The main piano sound on the Roland lacked the depth and the richness found on the Korg. The Korg is also way easier to navigate. I’ll be buying the Korg without any regret.

[@LuisGaraySessionPiano]

Roland RD-2000 the best

[@pyannaguy4361]

I guess I'm old, but once you establish that you have amazing piano simulation, doesn't anybody value the awesome-ness of having something that approximates a few nice growly jazz & soulful B3-ish ORGAN sounds??

[@ferdiannugraha3624]

why camera different

[@wondercorriere6584]

Roland!! Roland!! Roland!!

[@jt9944]

Korg is aggressive and sharp. I prefer Roland.

[@matzel2001]

Roland. Sounds more realistic and detailed.

[@duque5582]

creo que suena más nítido el RD 2000

[@jfjusa1]

Roland RD-2000

[@ernestorodriguez9735]

Korg sounds very nice

[@alinoe3604]

Roland - chłodniejszy, stonowany vs Korg - bardziej realny, naturalny dźwięk. Wybieram RD 2000.

[@glennallen4634]

I really need your expertise to decide what digital piano would be best for me. Here are my choices and priorities: All are 88 key. Kawai ES920 or CA59 Korg Grandstage or Korg svs, sv2sp. Other information that will help: * I am at a beginner level * I am 67 years old * I am limited to 30-40 minutes practice daily * $ is not an issue My priorities: * Ease of learning how to play the instrument * Sounds, Use Piano & Electric Piano 95% of the time * Probably only play in bedroom because I am handicapped * Keyboard action * Flash Drive, Ability to connect IPad to Apps, if possible have Bluetooth midi and audio. PLUS ANY OTHER MODEL THAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE FOR ME. I DO NOT WANT TO BE SELFISH WITH YOUR TIME, BUT I AM HANDICAPPED TO THE EXTENTI CANNOT LEAVE MY HOME. I SPEND 90% OF MY TIME IN BED. I DESPERATELY NEED AN ACTIVITY TO KEEP MIND ALERT. Thank you, Glenn Allen PS if any readers have an opinion, please don’t hesitate to send them to: Text to 480-254-6838 Email to [e-mail]

[@jalofanclub]

What did you end up with?I would say Grandstage is simple and easy to use and sounds great.

[@masarukemono6251]

The sound of Grandstage is brighter and clearer than RD-2000. But I prefer the fake wooden keybed of RD-2000. KORG RH3 keybed is too heavy for me.

[@Nightworkband]

Velocity curve makes a huge difference in the feel. Try it on the Korg.

[@Lumios_UA]

Not much of a difference, really. Grandstage costs less though.

[@luisguzman3425]

in terms of sound korg absolutely greater.

[@WangLei-0]

I like korg

[@denishsjoseph5619]

grandstage is great

[@musikone1780]

Ok, I read the comments below and without having a standard it is truly a matter of opinion. So to make things much easier and less subjective, the standard will be my ears. RD 2000 WINS!!!

[@g.g.6850]

Roland!

[@JamesDory]

RD2000 has got more acoustic sounds like world sounds and it's better.

[@rodrigodemico6269]

Korg é korg muito bom top

[@aldopatrick5396]

Roland RD 2000 👍👍👍

[@OldschoolVlad]

KORG !!!

[@musicaldracula2017]

Piano sound Korg, overall sound Roland.

[@yayanRian-z5i]

I like roland

[@diskonekted4475]

Roland 2000 rules!

[@rogerjamesmusic]

Korg sounds are more affected, Roland samples richer.

[@joselitopalero2706]

Korg& roland.mz.yaaah.

[@luiszelayach.2590]

KORG KORG KORG

[@jpwillm5252]

Korg !

[@Tony35509]

This cat is using NONE of the Roland boards true horsepower...does he not realize we can see his settings?!

[@hrvojesindik8101]

Roland

[@fabiogutierrez5197]

🤗🎹🤗

[@pianonhatbao4509]

Roland RD better than Korg Grandstage

[@NuanDaa]

Same shit. Choice what design you like😂

[@MrBuckoP]

Korg for piano but Roland for wurli sounds. Korg sounds a little plastic. Roland piano not as full but not by much.

[@djcharlybeatTV]

Ambos son buenos, yo me quedo con Roland

[@spaziojobim]

I don't like the piano sound of both.

[@rodrigodemico6269]

Korg é korg muito bom .