Roland -50 Catalog

RS-70/-50
Just Play.
Roland's new RS-70 and RS-50 Synthesizers are designed so musicians can forget about MIDI and
focus on playing. Both models sport an all-new collection of CD-quality sounds, cool performance
features and simple Direct Access buttons for selecting Patches—all at an entry-level price. The
flagship RS-70 even includes a Loop Sequencer that takes the mystery out of multi-track recording.
■ Affordable 61-note synthesizers with easy
access to Roland's latest sounds
■ Hundreds of all-new Patches based on
CD-quality waveforms
■ Direct Access Buttons permit easy sound
selection by category
■
New Loop Sequencer simplifies recording—
just choose a sound and go! (RS-70)
■ Phrase/Arpeggio Generator (programmable
on RS-70) and Multi Chord Memory
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Synthesizers
*Product pictured are prototype models. Actual product appearance may be subject to change.
■ Rhythm Guide metronome with preset
patterns and several variations (RS-50)
■ D Beam Controller for realtime control using
an infrared beam of light
■ Built-in 3.5" floppy drive for direct SMF playback
from disk (RS-70)
■
V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video
equipment (RS-70)
■ Includes editor software for Mac and PC
■
Onboard USB-MIDI interface (RS-70)
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Outstanding New Sounds
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Make no mistake. The RS-70 and -50 are full of new sounds.
And not just new Patches, but an entirely new set of waveforms
sampled at 44.1kHz. Put simply, these keyboards sound
amazing. From the delicate nuances of the acoustic piano
and Rhodes Patches to the rich tones of the strings and
new synthesizer sounds,
you'll immediately hear
the difference. Bundled
editor software makes it
easy to dive in and program
your own sounds.
■
RS Editor:
Performance Mixer Window
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Easy Instrument-Based Sequencing
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Instead of using complicated concepts like MIDI channels and
tracks, the RS-70's Loop Sequencer is based on sounds. To create
a sequence, simply choose a sound and record. As the recording
loops, additional sounds can be selected and overdubbed
until all parts are entered. Realtime and step recording are
both supported, along with Microscope editing.
RS-70/-50 Specifications
Keyboard Maximum Polyphony
■ 61 keys (with velocity) ■ 64 voices
■ Multitimbral Parts 16 parts ■ Wave Memory (16-bit linear equivalent) RS-70:
64MB, RS-50: 32MB ■ Preset Memory Patches: RS-70: 768 (RS-70 Original: 512,
GM2: 256), RS-50: 512 (RS-50 Original: 256, GM2: 256), Rhythm Sets: RS-70: 30
(RS-70 Original: 21, GM2: 9), RS-50: 20 (RS-50 Original: 11, GM2: 9) ■ User Memory
Patches: 128, Rhythm Sets: 16 ■ Effects Multi-effects: 47 types, Reverb: 8 types,
Chorus: 8 types ■ Multi Chord Memory Preset Chord: 16 sets x 12 chord forms,
User Chord: 8 sets x 12 chord forms ■ Phrase/Arpeggio Phrase Template: over 200,
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Made for Performance
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With the new Multi Chord Memory function, musicians can
play a variety of complex chords using a single note. Or trigger
phrases at the touch of a key using the Phrase/Arpeggio
Generator, which on the RS-70, can be fully programmed and
even recorded to the sequencer. The RS-50 also features a
Rhythm Guide metronome with preset rhythm patterns in a
variety of styles.
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Loaded with Extras
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Both the RS-70 and RS-50 feature Roland's popular D Beam
Controller for controlling functions like pitch or filter cutoff
using an infrared beam of light. The D Beam can also be used
to control Roland's unique Active Expression feature, which
makes it easy to fade in a second sound or change the volume
and timbre. The RS-70 also includes a built-in floppy drive for
directly playing GM/GM-2-compatible Standard MIDI Files—
plus Roland's exclusive V-LINK technology for triggering
video clips*.
*V-LINK requires the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation (sold separately) with software
version 1.50 or higher.
Storage (RS-70 only)
User Style (RS-70 only): 8, User Arpeggio: 8 ■ 3.5 inch floppy
disk (2HD/2DD) ■ Display 20 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD) ■ Controllers
Bend / Modulation Lever, 1, D Beam Controller: 1, Control Knobs: 5 ■ Connectors
Output Jack: L (MONO), R, Phones Jack: 1, Hold Pedal Jack: 1, Control Pedal Jack: 1,
MIDI Connector: IN, OUT, USB Connector: 1 (USB-MIDI, RS-70 only)
Supply DC 9V (AC adaptor) ■ Current Draw RS-70: 2,000 mA, RS-50: 1,000 mA
■ Dimensions 1,033 (W) x 294 (D) x 103 (H) mm, 40-1/16 (W) x 11/9/16 (D) x
4-1/16 (H) inches ■ Weight RS-70: 5.8 kg, 12 lbs. 13 oz., RS-50: 5.5 kg, 12 lbs. 2 oz.
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pitch
■ Power
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