Roland RD-88 88-key Stage Piano Demo

[@sweetwater]

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[@s0spr1ng3r]

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[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@s0spr1ng3r They didn't even fill in the boilerplate artist link.

[@kA-gk8ub]

Thank YOU

[@Am71919]

Way overpriced, this is a $1500-$1800 piano all day long......

[@fotografjindra6442]

Is it possible to send MIDI IN somehow? I see only MIDI OUT, however I need to send MIDI from sequencer or perf. controller into them :D

[@neodym1337]

This guy's playing inspires me to buy everything he demos

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

But can you play like him?

[@asustf1g781]

@@dirkkeersmaekers4343 Ha ha ha yesss

[@neodym1337]

@@dirkkeersmaekers4343 No that's my problem ;)

[@gustavopaulette3496]

You must have never heard a good pianist.

[@meaningofreason]

@@gustavopaulette3496 ?

[@mac128k3]

If I could play like this, I’d never leave the house.

[@jaquesteddyruxpin932]

Then you'd never make any money off of your talent

[@nathanaelvalville9191]

Don't leave the house and you'll get to that level

[@Manyfests]

@@nathanaelvalville9191 quarantine vibes

[@Kevin12321]

You have to sacrifice leaving the house to get to play like this. One does not come without the other. Your choice.

[@ChazSeamus28]

yes! a pitch and mod wheel on a stage piano. thank you Roland!

[@tuneunleashed]

ChazSeamus28 I mean they’ve been recently doing that

[@Awesome-si5oz]

And it’s just 1299

[@tinklanjscek2700]

I could not find any other keys that have all of the following: graded hammer action ivory feel, speakers, and pitch bend (need it for rotary on organ). The most I could get was two out of three :)

[@hsin-jochangvivas5356]

Makes me feel like I'm watching a modern and a more complex Yamaha dx7

[@madness8556]

The pitch bend and modulation wheels are the reason why I sold my Casio PSX3000 that only had a pitch bend wheel. The Casio soft case for the PXS pianos fits the RD88 perfectly!

[@madness8556]

I've just ordered an RD88 after doing a lot of research into portable, compact, lightweight and easy to use stage pianos. This instrument is the best featured and best value for money in this regard and I'm really looking forward to getting well acquainted with it when it arrives in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your excellent demo and great playing!

[@akashsom8357]

It has been 10 months. Now how's the keyboard??

[@madness8556]

@@akashsom8357 it's a great keyboard for the price that it's worth. I paid AUD$1800 for it including a Roland DP10 sustain pedal. I'm really happy with the quality of the sound and action, not to mention it's compact size and that it fits snuggly into my Casio keyboard bag that I used with my now sold PSX3000. I've not gotten into programming the instrument but I haven't really had to. I love that there's so many classic Roland JV and XV sounds built in and that it's got both pitch bend and modulation wheels. I'm very happy with it!

[@akashsom8357]

@@madness8556 Thanks for taking the time to reply. It really helped me ❤️

[@ubiraneisouza8762]

​@@madness8556it pxs3000 weighs more than the rd88?????

[@BartendingAndBaseball]

Ugh that mellow grand had me in the feels

[@FedeRhodes]

Yep the sound I was looking for in a keyboard finally

[@Noveleffect]

I literally just got this keyboard today...so excited to checkout all its features

[@arjunsajeev]

How do you like the keyboard? I am considering getting one.

[@MatthewWright001]

Absolutely FANTASTIC piano. The key feel is outstanding. The build in speakers sound GREAT.

[@selftrue670]

I own this board and absolutely love it. The Concert Jazz patch is among my favorites--cuts through the mix quite well. The action is great--and robust enough to take a pounding hour after hour. The MarkII also voices well, IMO.

[@selftrue670]

@@davidedmunds I can relate. I returned to playing with bands and gigs at age of 64. I highly recommend the Roland RD-88 if you can swing it. The Roland FP series boards are a little less expensive but comparatively lacking in features. I'm a Roland guy--I just think the build quality is superior

[@abiyahstephens2419]

Is it better than the mx88?

[@BalakeHart-nh4xh]

​@selftrue670 so no keybed issues live..my yamaha keybed sucks modx8 plays random notes in any kind of humidity

[@selftrue670]

@@BalakeHart-nh4xh No, never an issue with the keybed (3+years) Very dependable.

[@carlbowles1808]

RD-88 does everything I want from a digital piano with beautiful realistic sounds. This is the one for me 😂 thanks for the excellent demo 👍😊.

[@adrielljones4087]

This man is a very good player..no doubt that hes a professional..he just inspired me to keep on playing and to also buy that keyboard soon

[@Mattchudon]

There's something so cathartic about listening to a product demo. Thank you for this.

[@TheGrelots]

13:31 My man is about to improvise a whole soundtrack for the next final fantasy

[@otisyoung7061]

Mellow concert is beautiful

[@gregoryuselman4074]

I had the RD-800. What a back breaking beast it was. I think I see an RD-88 in my future.. No more hernias, just great sounds.

[@selftrue670]

Im in the same situation. I love my RD800 but I'm always afraid I will drop it while trying to go mobile.

[@Dadee3]

@@selftrue670 *U could drop that thing from a 100 story building and it still wouldn't break lol.*

[@selftrue670]

I actually did buy an RD-88 and I really love it as a gigging piano!

[@jetjock64]

Yep. A surfboard with keys. Wish they’d include a music rest on these. I loved mine.

[@sacredxgeometry]

I still have the Roland D-70. Yep, it’s called just the D-70, not even from when they had R and D in the name together. Gargantuan 60lb keybed and not even 88 keys haha.

[@Gearsandco]

i love Roland best digital piano industry of all time

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Nick Awad Specifically, do you think Roland's grand piano is better than Yamaha's sample of the CFX 9' grand?

[@Jacob_Shouse1984]

For us piano players layering is way more important than splitting!!

[@GeorgekwessiDavis]

This is fantastic bed. The pianos are superb. Roland never disappoints.

[@carlosnagy]

Very good instrument, great sound. Excelent pianist.

[@johnnyparker2128]

I think this keyboard is the best option for me because the menu screen is simple enough so that I don't get distracted. The deeper integration is done via ZEN-Core which ironically was not shown in this video.

[@petara45]

Do you care to explain a littlebit about the zen-core and how the deeper integration works?

[@dananthony6258]

Wow those songs are so short and you named them all. Very creative mind.

[@JoeLinux2000]

What is selling me on the RD-88 is the beautiful strings. Good sounding synth strings are hard to come by.

[@slimbeaux]

Pretty cool stuff Jacob. Not much of a piano player but love to hear you play. Got any place where I can just listen to more of your playing. Soundcloud or something like that. Any ways keep it up Brother.

[@logikriver]

He demonstrates that you don’t need a 2000$ or 3000$ piano to be efficient 🔥

[@Khordmaster]

Big FAX

[@lpon9757]

Skills 80%, instrument 20%

[@logikriver]

@@lpon9757 absolutely 🙏🏿

[@jakobpirzk1674]

A review featuring key action, mainstage implementation, zen-core etc. would be really cool!

[@j3r0uk]

Thanks for a great run through - I've been eagerly waiting for a thorough run through of sounds and features as I'm planning on buying this when it hits the stores in the UK! Just what I needed.

[@andryhidupbahagia8318]

the bright piano sound was amazing

[@benvonhunerbein1865]

Thanks for the great showcase. Really helped me and my jazz enthusiast roomate make a choice for our shared piano. All the best!

[@WuKitChun]

real thing about this RD-88 is the price vs what it does... perfect for a gig-based 88 keys

[@Stratman1920]

I just ordered mine, but it won't deliver another 5 weeks, but I will wait patiently.

[@sprayarm]

How you like it?

[@Stratman1920]

@@sprayarm Its awesome

[@isaiahshelley]

How’s the action? I use an Old RD-1000 and I’ve never found an action I like better. It came out in 1986, so things have changed since then! It’s weighted but light and super fast. My biggest concern is the weight of the action. I hate a heavy action. The Yamaha P-155 and its successors were terribly heavy. And I never cared for them. The only thing keeping me from buying the RD-88 is this concern. Could you shed some light? It would be greatly appreciated!

[@dimitargadzhev3800]

Thank you for the nice and professional video!!! Synths keyboards are my passion so ,one day my first Roland will be this model its really good one!

[@madness8556]

Fantastic demo and playing. I'm really interested in this keyboard as it's got everything that my now sold Casio PSX3000 didn't have such as a modulation wheel, great organ sounds and a user friendly interface. I'm holding out for NAMM 2022 to see if Roland might be releasing a new model to this keyboard as it's already been out for a few years.

[@madduey6155]

Yeah same here. I was just about to pull the trigger on it and thought if I can hold out a few more months I'll know if its the right one for me. 👍

[@abiyahstephens2419]

Is it better than the yamaha mx88

[@aviromuziek]

next wish!! a 76 key (zen-core) stage-combo and Zencore arranger! (software app?)

[@Daring2Win]

I love the RD88. It sounds like the Korg SG Pro X, which I still use as my primary piano

[@richardjanes976]

I am saving for a roland rd88.

[@georgessemaganda4420]

I've loved your demo of this great keyboard

[@narason9940]

Finally real demo video!!! Thanks :)

[@onrode]

After a long time of research and comparison I went with this, I hope it suits me well.

[@Iceland874]

Great demo- thanks!

[@hoinaluwan]

This is very thorough. Helps me a great deal. Thanks!

[@tonton0929]

I bought one just right now

[@Rsonixtunes]

Hope you love it - it’s one of my favorites

[@PianoManChuck]

Nice!

[@davidgrason161]

You demoed one rotary organ sound but showed no way to switch from fast Leslie to slow back to fast again. This is one feature I would not be able to live without.

[@Aleredes]

Roland Privia :)

[@miguelesteves9740]

Ahah nice touch! I am just trying to upgrade from a Privia PX-5s that is starting to fail me. I do study classic/jazz but also have quite a synth den. Do you think this would be a good upgrade for the casio?

[@esongsore]

@@miguelesteves9740 I just sold my privia after a little over a year. Had lots of technical issues.

[@miguelesteves9740]

@@esongsore Just upgraded to a MP11SE!

[@markforrest3040]

@@miguelesteves9740 Im thinking about getting a px-5s myself and I want to know how reliable it is.

[@KennyVert]

Thanks for the vid! You are very talented!! Blessings, -Ken

[@copernicus99]

Great review and beautiful playing. If you had to choose between RD-88 and RD-2000?

[@okay1904]

With the exception of the Acoustic Pianos, which have a bit of a short decay as my only complaint, and are ok, but many of the sounds are a bit whimpy, acceptable but not stand out... will do the job if you have nothing better, or cannot afford to spend more... I think it will sell in loads, its a Roland, it will be reliable, and for the most part, for those playing live, there are already many challenges to face, such as the room, and quality of monitors and all the other issues that come along with every event, that it could just be the ticker for those who cannot afford an RD2000. In a live setting, for a gigging musician starting out, the whimpiness of the majority of sounds will not be too glaring, and on a positive note, compared with the Yamaha CP88, this one has lots of sounds....enough variety to find something that will be useful, most of these are probably rehash of Rolands pedigree - remastered, reprogrammed... Will do the job, sound wise not spectacular in general, like a decent General MIDI keyboard......... My comments may seem a bit harsh, cos I comparing it to the best that is available such as sampled instruments on a computer, or Nord Piano or the Roland RD2000. Obviously to bring it down to a price point, corners have been cut, and any attempt to step into the market segment of the RD2000, its bigger brother, have been avoided. I detect a certain brevity in the samples, very little natural modulation or variety or velocities, in the original samples, lots of looping, to fit in within a memory size...... The only other competition IMHO is Rioland's FP90 which is about the same price(give or take $200 more ) ...would be interesting to compare them side by side in a store..../demo room....

[@MaxThompsonMusic]

Okay1 Agree. I’ve not played the FP90, but even the FP30 has a slightly better piano sound than this to my ears. This one is really kind of brittle, kind of like the Yamaha pianos from the mid ‘90s.

[@giladshapira9]

You're absolutely right, very short decay for the piano sounds. I have a 13 years old Roland FP4 with much longer decay.

[@Mnkmnkmnk]

@@MaxThompsonMusic Both FP30 and the Roland RD 88 say they have "Supernatural" Technology, but sound so different. Roland muddies the "Supernatural" term too much. It has been around since 2011 now and sounds different to me on different pianos.

[@Dewabarasunderan]

Hey Okay1, what would you recommend as the best bang for buck hammerweighted 88-keys MIDI-keyboard for keyscape? Played some of the Roland Upright Pianos and admired their pedals, all the other pedals didn’t feel anything like the real deal to me

[@EdDiazKeys]

Great job Jacob! You sound amazing!!!

[@nickdestruct]

Turned Wild Thang into Mild Thing. 🤣 awesome playing though. If I could play like that I’d be scoring movies.

[@neovirtuality]

Are the piano sounds of the RD-88 as realistic as those of the FP-30/60 ?

[@ppdlive]

73 key version?

[@danslick3602]

Hey Jacob Very good demo of sounds. Question, what do the horns sound like. You only used one brass voice in the video

[@a2roland]

Thank You Sweetwater!!!

[@georgessemaganda4420]

You're a brilliant player too

[@user-ey7xq1lw3v]

Great demo! does this have a recording function? lets say I play a few chords could I record that and play something over it?

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for the kind words, N! The RD-88 does not have recording functionality built into it, but you could do this with an external looper pedal such as the Boss RC1. With the appropriate cable, you could bring the output of the looper back into the RD-88 via its auxiliary input so you can hear your loop through the RD-88’s built in speakers. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@cafer-aydin-muzik-atolyesi]

Very nice 👍 It's a very good work. we expect the continuation of successful videos. Thank you very much for sharing this work with us. and subscribed to the youtube channel to support 👍

[@kidam2448]

Merci! Quel pianiste!!!😱🤗

[@erictham7]

Super nice! Thanks for this amazing demo! Quick question - in DUAL mode, can you adjust the mix (level) of each patch? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@sweetwater]

Hello, great question! Yes, you can adjust the volume level for the individual zones in dual mode. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1281, [e-mail]

[@cymonalex]

Nice review... Well done !

[@monopolos]

I just got this piano. I hope it’s good lol

[@samwelelieskianyika3013]

What is your name. I like how you play... I'm inspired...

[@abdullahnaquib9649]

Should I get this or the Roland fp30?

[@GraceDeJohn]

how do you change the feel of the keys? where is the setting for soft, medium, hard and extra hard key play?

[@danielleoneil7989]

When is this being released? First i heard March, then April...

[@isaacfanai2006]

Will you guys be going over the whole mainstage integration they have been advertising about?

[@Dolores5000]

Pianos sound very great then other sounds started to sound like GM circa’93 :( Cool tho

[@richardjanes976]

How, does this keyboard compare to the RD 2000?

[@lindapoulton2982]

Nice sound. Is the sound we're hearing from it's own internal speakers or external ones? If so, what sort of speaker/s are you using? Thanks

[@johnnyparker2128]

Internal. Two small ones on top and two large ones hidden underneath.

[@ThePainWhisperer]

Linda, he stated at the end of the video that he was MONITORING with the speakers, but the signal was coming from the line outputs.

[@sfomann]

I was about to buy the fp30 or or may be the fp60 for home, mostly piano playing. Is this a good alternative that I should consider? Does it have the same keyboard action?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! The FP30 and FP60 are both excellent home pianos. The FP60 does have a deeper variety of sounds, and the internal speakers are a bit more powerful and substantial than the FP30. They share the same PHA4 88 key weighted piano keybed. The RD-88 on the other hand is a different style instrument - it is more of a stage piano than a home piano. It has the same PHA4 keybed as the two above, but a more intentional integration with Mainstage for live playing, plus control of multiple zones for different simultaneous sounds. If you're playing in a band, the RD-88 is right for you. But if you're looking to practice piano at home, you'd be more inclined towards the FP series. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@sfomann]

@@sweetwater Thank you for a detailed reply. I do not play in bands and this would mainly be for home use. The RD88 has analogue knobs and direct buttons for most functions and that is what attracted me to it! plus it looks cool. I am still debating but will contact you when I am ready.

[@JavierHernandez-bi1hy]

@@sfomann Me too @sfomann. Finally I think that I will buy RD88 . Wich was you buy

[@KIsaac-wp5dq]

Can we use like an midi controller ?

[@cornerstonecommunitychurch4396]

thanks. Great demo

[@fulcrumguan3319]

Great demo~

[@jeffz4911]

I hesitate between an arranger keyboard and a digital piano. the roland rd88 seems a good alternative. Lots of good sounds. Wheels good quality ? internal speakers are they good enough for a room of 15m2 ?

[@SRHJR22]

how do you use the transpose button for this keyboard. Really enjoyed the presentation.

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Roger! Thanks for your interest. To transpose this keyboard, you hold down the "transpose" button and press the key to which you'd like to shift Middle C. Additional details can be found in Roland's user manual at this link: www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/rd-88/owners_manuals/e4d3b282-713f-4825-af02-85d18ead053b/ Feel free to contact me directly if you have further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@bgnfty]

Rd 88 vs the fp60. Which is the better buy?

[@Jacob_Shouse1984]

RD-88

[@Zoco101]

Looks great. Impressive playing too. Are there at least three independant zones, or is it just split plus layer on the right?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! The RD-88 is indeed an impressive instrument! It has three independent zones: Lower, Upper1, and Upper2, each with their own independent tone and volume controls - check out p12 of the manual for details: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/RD-88_eng01_W.pdf Stay safe and healthy out there, Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@Zoco101]

@@sweetwater Thanks. I've never owned an RD, but I've played trumpet in several bands where the pianist really held his own on an RD. We can compare sounds and actions in isolation, but a good instrument is much more than the sum of its virtues (Hmmm, could I be the first to coin that phrase?) and the bottom line is that RDs work brilliantly in bands. Now that there's an RD I can actually carry, it is a bit tempting.

[@dannychung9468]

Hi, thank you for all the info. I am having a hard time deciding between the Roland RD88 and Juno DS88. Can you share your thoughts on which you would personally choose? It is primarily for home use.

[@marvoinfo]

Did you buy one?

[@Jason75913]

RD88, unless you want to make your own grooves on the instrument, then the Juno-DS88 instead. I would recommend FP60X or FP90X over RD-88, they are digital pianos meant for home use, RD-88 isn't. The Juno will need separate speakers, too, as it has none.

[@c01799999]

does it have multi-layers function? and does it take batteries for power?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Yes, this is a three zone keyboard, so you can split or layer up to three sounds between the internal samples of the keyboard or a laptop running Apple's MainStage and softsynths. This keyboard is not battery powered, but the AC power cable is included in the box. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@vincenzobattaglia2275]

Bellissima rd 88

[@metasaxo]

Trop beau !

[@TheFreedidi]

Thank you! Now there is out the RD 08. Without presets etc. You could download them for an additional price. But the rd88 is all in all cheaper. So are there any reasons to go with the new rd08? Thanks a lot!

[@waynedavis6221]

Can you do separate volume for your strings and say piano at the same time in other words I like to fade in and fade out strings separate

[@bullridermusic2054]

Hi if anybody in the comments or from the channel itself could explain to me what the main differences between the Roland RD 700 NX and the rd88 I would really appreciate it....

[@Wulfcry]

Turn caption on :).

[@sreekanthnair]

"I can change it to any other tone..." then goes 'tik-ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik-ki-tik'... why Roland ? Give us a better way to navigate and select !!

[@bydesign868]

How do you use the Leslie rotary effect, gradual slow to fast, vice versa? That's as important as a solid, acoustic piano for me. If I missed in the video, my apologies.

[@SpacePatrollerLaser]

Don't any of these keykboards do Vox/Farfisa sounds?

[@rickhunter6185]

I feel that the keys are too hard, after practicing for some time my fingers hurt, could it be because the bottom of the keys is very hard? I have one unit almost a year with me, the sound is very good, the only issue is the keys.

[@MarquitoF.392]

Una pregunta, el lo grabé son más pesadas las teclas, en lo medio menos pesadas , en lo agudo muy suavecitas????

[@bustanorms2028]

Which better roland rd300nx or Rd88

[@maxthecat1235]

i have regular digital piano looking, but look for something to play van halen journey, does the have those type of sounds

[@TerryValhalla]

Greate job ! Thanks

[@PinkLipSync]

How many synth options are there please? And does it have a headphone option for silent practice? Thanks for the really extensive demo!

[@sweetwater]

Hello! The sound list, linked below, shows you the full list of sounds built into the RD-88, including the synth section: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/RD-88_SoundList_multi02_W.pdf You can absolutely plug in headphones for silent practice. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1660, [e-mail]

[@PinkLipSync]

@@sweetwater Thanks so much for getting back to me.

[@naokookadahill5639]

Where is the speakers ? In the keyboard?

[@robertobettini1470]

Does this piano reproduce other instrument like sax,guitar,etc. ?thank you Roberto from Rome

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Roberto! Thanks for your interest. Yes, the RD-88 has over 3,000 sounds built in, including a good selection of brass and strings. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Are the sounds coming from the loudspeakers?

[@grahamsavage2270]

Does the RD88 have the facility to record directly to USB?

[@LuisFletes]

I can't playback Mp3 or Wav files from the USB flash drive. I formatted it on the keyboard, I put the songs in the songs file. The files show up on the screen but when I press play on any song it tells me the file is not playable. Is anybody else having the same problem?

[@hankgalt]

Hey y’all, I’m a guitar player looking to add something like this to my studio to play piano/key parts of my favorite classic rock songs and have around for my young boys to begin learning music on. I know very little about these things, and have also found the korg krome ex88. What are the differences between that and this that would sway things one way or the other? Thanks for any help 🤘🏻🎸

[@chriswalton720]

For basic home and educational use, don’t rule out the less expensive FP series pianos, which have the exact same keybed as this instrument and excellent basic piano and ep sounds, but cost a lot less and are designed to be played primarily through the built in speakers. The downside is that they have far fewer sounds and a much more limited feature set. The Krome is a workstation, meaning it is designed to play full arrangements by itself, but you have to dive deep into programming the instrument to take full advantage of this capability. A stage piano like the RD is designed to make sounds accessible quickly; it’s designed to be played, not programmed. Workstations generally aren’t as intuitive to use as a stage piano and can be intimidating to an inexperienced or impatient user.

[@hankgalt]

Chris Walton thanks, good info. I’ll take a look at the FP. And while I like features and options and such, I have quite the time suck in the guitar world, so probably don’t need to add more to that equation.

[@hankgalt]

Chris Walton so I looked into the FP, looks cool. Still, more expensive than the krome. Does it make sense to get the krome and just use it for the same features I’d use the FP piano for, but then have the rest on board to mess with if I get interested in it?

[@lenardwei9455]

Joe Sanders there are different models to the fp-series. Fp90 is their flagship and a bit pricey. If you take the fp30 you have a more basic model probably sufficient for the needs you described. That should be cheaper than a Korg Krome (at least in Europe it is).

[@Jason75913]

@@lenardwei9455 this RD is pricey as well, FP60 is likely a better alternative if this thing doesn't have features that FP60 lacks for a particular musician

[@0cireeric0]

what is the best Roland stage piano?