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.

[@normandy2501]

​@Kevin12321 To an extent. You have to live life in order to create a certain kind of sound. A lot of good works (not just in music) come from simple life experience.

[@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!

[@Mattchudon]

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

[@MatthewWright001]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍😊.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@otisyoung7061]

Mellow concert is beautiful

[@GeorgekwessiDavis]

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

[@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?

[@TheGrelots]

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

[@kellym1135]

The way you explain the feature of this keyboard was way more informative than other videos o watched where the guys is talking all day long. Can you please do a review on the Roland Juno 88

[@dananthony6258]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@carlosnagy]

Very good instrument, great sound. Excelent pianist.

[@JoeLinux2000]

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

[@GraceDeJohn]

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

[@benvonhunerbein1865]

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

[@copernicus99]

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

[@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.

[@WuKitChun]

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

[@jakobpirzk1674]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏿

[@aviromuziek]

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

[@Jacob_Shouse1984]

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

[@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

[@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]

[@abdullahnaquib9649]

Should I get this or the Roland fp30?

[@ppdlive]

73 key version?

[@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!

[@narason9940]

Finally real demo video!!! Thanks :)

[@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 ?

[@richardjanes976]

How, does this keyboard compare to the RD 2000?

[@andryhidupbahagia8318]

the bright piano sound was amazing

[@MarquitoF.392]

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

[@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!

[@bydaniel-971]

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.

[@georgessemaganda4420]

I've loved your demo of this great keyboard

[@danslick3602]

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

[@KIsaac-wp5dq]

Can we use like an midi controller ?

[@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]

[@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?

[@SupportAZ]

With the split function can you select from ANY one of the sounds for each side? Or are you limited to 'bass' sounds for the left hand?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Steve! Thanks for your interest. You can choose any of the RD-88’s sounds for both sides of the split - you’re not limited to “bass” sounds for the left hand. I hope this helps - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@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]

[@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]

[@Daring2Win]

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

[@cresshead]

Q. is the usb midi port class compliant ( requires no drivers) to hook up to a ipad via camera connection kit or an akai mpcs for example ( not a pc )

[@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.

[@hoinaluwan]

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

[@mruble2397]

Can this be hooked up to a PA system? Does it have a transpose function ?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, M RUBLE! The RD-88 has two ¼” outputs that can be used to feed an amplifier or PA system. And yes, it does have transpose. You’ll find that button just under the reverb knob. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@bgnfty]

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

[@Jacob_Shouse1984]

RD-88

[@SteveBlechman]

Do you have any recommendations for a lightweight yet powerful amp to use with this keyboard? I'm playing in big band and combo settings.

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Steve! Any of our Roland keyboard options would be where I would first look. Depending on the size of the room you’re playing in, they have plenty of different options (all of them at fairly light weights). Otherwise, you may want to look into a DI box to bring along to your gigs. As long as there’s a PA system at the venue, you can just run a line directly to the mixer. Something like this Rupert Neve DI would work great! www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RNDIS--rupert-neve-designs-rndi-s-stereo-active-transformer-direct-box Feel free to reach out with any further questions. Nick Pasquino, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3230, [e-mail]

[@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

[@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?

[@naokookadahill5639]

Do you have to connect with mixer and Power speakers?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! The speakers are along the top of the keyboard, inside of the little 5x3 square vents to the left and right of the button layout. The internal speakers are loud enough to practice at a volume comfortable in a quiet room, but you can also plug this into a keyboard amplifier or PA system if you need to perform in front of people. 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]

[@Iceland874]

Great demo- thanks!

[@KM1980Music]

Can you do a split (bass on left hand) and a layer (piano and strings) at the same time?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, KM1980. You can absolutely do this. The RD-88 has three total zones - two upper zones and one lower zone. You can set the split points, range, and tones for each of these individually. They can also be layered. So in essence, you could have strings and pianos layered over the same range and bass on an independent zone in a different range. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1766, [e-mail]

[@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.

[@EdDiazKeys]

Great job Jacob! You sound amazing!!!

[@bustanorms2028]

Which better roland rd300nx or Rd88

[@miguelesteves9740]

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 that needs it's "thick" Master Controller. Fully Hammer-Action, acoustic piano like keybed is what I need. Do you think this would be a good upgrade for the casio?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Miguel! Hope your 2021 is off to a great start. That's a great question. In my opinion, the weighted key action on the RD-88 and the PX-5S is pretty similar in terms of quality, but the instruments definitely do feel different. Roland has a bit of a heavier weighting in general compared to Casio or Yamaha. The RD-88 also features escapement on the keybed, which can be important if you're a pianist. If you want to try something different from the Casio you've been using, I'd say it's worth a shot to go for the Roland! Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks for your interest! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@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

[@onrode]

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

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Are the sounds coming from the loudspeakers?

[@shanequarrie23]

Is this ivory Feel? how is this keybed comparing to the Roland FP7F

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Shane! Thanks for your interest. Yes, the RD-88 features synthetic ivory keytops. The keybed is Roland’s PHA-4, which is the latest incarnation of the same PHA design found on the older FP-7F model (it’s now discontinued, but its keybed was the PHA-3). So the feel is similar, but the newer keybed is considered to be an upgrade that better emulates the feel of an acoustic piano. I hope this helps - feel free to contact me directly with further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@ianhellens]

Do you think the decay on the grand piano is too short? Can it be adjusted?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Ian. Great question! There are a couple dozen piano patches on the RD-88 with varying levels of decay. There is no way to adjust the decay but you can use some of the effects such as the compressor to change the sound to your preferences. Feel free to reach out with any other questions. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1281, [e-mail]

[@PianoManChuck]

Nice!

[@a2roland]

Thank You Sweetwater!!!

[@naokookadahill5639]

Where is the speakers ? In the keyboard?

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@KennyVert]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mmonettess_16]

Hi, can you record audio with vocals directly to the usb flash drive? Thanks!

[@sweetwater]

Hi, thanks for your interest! The RD-88 cannot record audio to the flash drive. It's there to allow you to play existing backing tracks through the digital piano. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@naomiigashima9443]

Would you please make a comparison between Roland RD-88 and Casio Privia PX-S3000? I plan to buy one of these two.

[@alicaramba7680]

Roland RD88 is more professional instrument. PXS3000 is more for hobbyists. RD88 costs 25 % more. RD88 has physical controls, PXS3000 has a few on hard to reach far right side. If you care about piano playing (keyboard quality), RD88 is a clear winner here. If you plan to use/keep instrument for a long time (10 years) again RD88 is a better value here. Rolands are better build quality and RD88 design will not age that fast. PXS3000 looks fancier if it is a selling point for you. Also, PXS3000 has onboard 3 part midi recorder and Auto Accompaniment function, RD-88 doesn't. Besides, if you care about piano sound and keyboard only, you probably should check cheaper Kawai ES 110 or Yamaha P-125.

[@naomiigashima9443]

@@alicaramba7680 Wow, thanks a lot for your clear explanation and definition on each of them. I think I will go for an RD-88 then : )

[@alicaramba7680]

​@@naomiigashima9443 Keep in mind, both keyboards are pretty different when you delve deeper in specs. For example, RD88 can not receive midi messages. Of course, I don't know if you even know what I'm talking about, how deep you know keyboards, are you a beginner, are you performer or a home user, maybe you buying a keyboard for children, who knows? But for some people I know some minor looking missing features could be a deal breaker. Of course, if you just want to play patches (layered, split) both keyboards will do. Good luck with your next keyboard.

[@ORafaMusic]

midi 2.0 will only be able to be transmitted in usb C or usb 3.0 can also transmit? my computer only has usb 3.0 available because the usb c input is already being used by the audio interface

[@Jason75913]

USB 3 ports should be able to transmit, USB C is USB 3.1, just a USB 3 with different connector, for the most part.

[@ChernobieffPiano]

On the presets, how many layers?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, great question! You can have a total of 3 sound layers. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1281, [e-mail]

[@1Cor13.4-7]

Does the RD88 have hammer action keys?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Sandra! Thanks so much for the interest in the RD-88. It does have Roland's PHA-4 weighted hammer action, which has adjustable touch sensitivity, as well. Let us know if you have additional questions! Codie Priester, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3025, [e-mail]

[@Probinussangriang0708]

Is there any accompaniment

[@Mnkmnkmnk]

There are rhythms but just beats, no chords accompaniment.

[@seasharpdeflat]

Can you input a midi file song and just use this piano for its synth?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, thanks for your interest! The RD-88 doesn’t have a MIDI player built in, nor does it have a MIDI DIN input. However, you could connect a host device such as a computer or tablet over USB and use the USB-MIDI functionality to play MIDI files through the RD-88’s sound generator. I hope this helps - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@Rsonixtunes]

You can use this to control an external synth via MIDI din or usb - it works well w my vintage synths too 😎

[@richardjanes976]

I am saving for a roland rd88.

[@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.

[@johnnyparker2128]

You probably don’t have the answer to this but how do you access expansions after they have been installed? Most Roland keyboards have an EXP button but the RD-88 doesn’t.

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Roland does allow you to save and export sounds from their keyboards onto a USB thumb drive, and there's a rectangular USB A port on the back of this RD-88 for that purpose. That being said, I don't know of many keyboards with an "expansion" button - if you're seeing an EXP jack on the back of a keyboard, that's typically meant for an expression footpedal. 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]

[@maxthecat1235]

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

[@martinfido2161]

Does it support custom temperaments (micro tuning)? The manual doesn't appear to be available yet.

[@Theurbanmajor]

Manual is available!

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Unfortunately the RD-88 will only support equal temperament, it cannot do micro tunings. Its big brother, the RD-2000, does support a variety of temperaments, however. 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]

[@gilchristdrums]

Does it have harp patch?

[@0cireeric0]

what is the best Roland stage piano?