Roland C-30 Brochure & Specs page 3

C - 30
Digital Harpsichord
Experience the Elegance of Baroque Music —
the Harpsichord Reborn as a Modern Instrument.
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Simple and beautiful design is a perfect match
for the modern home interior.
Th e C-30 was modeled after a square-type of harpsichord called a virginal, and
takes up little space. In addition to its simple, elegant, and traditional form, its
beautiful wooden cabinet with simulated mahogany matches a wide variety
of home interiors, from classic to simple
modern. Turn any space — your home,
a hall, or restaurant — into an exquisite
environment fi lled with music. Th e pattern
(mosaic) on the inside of the keyboard lid
and the simulated stained-glass panels on
both stands are standard. Th e panels can be
easily replaced with separately sold alternative
picture boards and decoration panels to suit
your interior furnishings.
Th e C-30's subtle keyboard touch is a result of Roland's
painstaking pursuit of authenticity.
Th e C-30 is equipped with a new keyboard developed specially for the harpsichord,
which reproduces subtle feeling of a plectrum (pick) plucking the string. Just as in
an acoustic harpsichord, the C-30's keyboard off ers a very light touch and some
"play" in its keystroke before the plectrum plucks the string. Th e distance to the
keys' fulcrums are longer, giving a relative uniform touch regardless of where on the
key the player presses. Th is dramatically improves playability. Th e front ends and
fl at tops of the black keys have been designed to mimic that of a harpsichord. With
a matte fi nish, they are also pleasant to the touch. Every detail has been captured
— the sense of depth when the keys are pressed down, the soft feel when they are
fully pressed down, and the harpsichord's characteristic after-tones when the keys are
released. With a keyboard that was designed with meticulous attention to detail, you
can enjoy the true feel, response, and sound of the harpsichord.
Experience the beautiful sound of musical antiquity.
Th e C-30 comes with two types of classic harpsichord tones: French and Flemish.
You can switch between these with the touch of a button. Four buttons, 8' I (back),
8' II (front), 4' (an octave higher), and lute (buff muted), are available for each
tone. Th ese tones can be played independently or together. Th e C-30 also features
with tones from two types of positive organs and an early version of a fortepiano.
By playing Baroque pieces by composers such as Bach and Handel in harpsichord
or organ tones, for example, or romantic pieces by composers such as Mozart and
C-30 shown with
the optional BNC-29.
Beethoven in a fortepiano tone, you can experience the musical magic of those
specifi c periods. Th e C-30 also comes equipped with a beautiful celesta tone.
Explore new musical horizons with the harpsichord.
Th e C-30 features a "dynamic harpsichord" tone that allows players to
perform in ways that were previously unthinkable, such as playing soft
or loud, controlling the resonance with a damper pedal, and legato, all
without compromising the delicate tonal characteristic of the instrument.
Th is feature, made possible by digital technology, will surely motivate
many players to broaden the scope of the harpsichord in modern music.
Easily switch between pitches and classical temperaments
that are characteristic of classical instruments.
Th e C-30 supports pitches that are characteristic of classical
instruments, including Baroque and Versailles pitches. It also
supports fi ve instruments,
including classical temperaments
such as Werckmeister and
Kirnberger. Since you can switch
temperaments with the touch of a
button, you can instantly change
the instrument to suit the piece
you're playing.
Adjustable volume lets you blend well with ensembles
and modern instruments.
Fitted with separately sold decoration panels.
With its dedicated volume control, the C-30 lets you instantly adjust the volume
to suit each environment. Even at full volume, the sound quality is crisp and
clear. Th e built-in speaker can fi ll a medium-sized hall with beautiful sound.
Th e main unit and stand detach for easy portability.
Th e C-30 is lightweight. Th e main unit weighs 25 kg (5 lbs 9 oz) and
the stand weighs 13 kg (2 lbs 14 oz). Th e stand is detachable, making
the C-30 easy to carry from venue to venue.
Adjust the sound to your personal preference.
Add beautiful reverberations like you would hear in a church or salon,
change the brightness of tone, and adjust the resonance. By switching
between two sets of tones with the pedal, you can change the combination
of strings — just as you would on a harpsichord with stepped keyboards.
You can also combine tones from two diff erent instruments.
Customize your C-30 / C-230 with a picture board or decorative panel.
In addition to the picture board included with the C-30 and decorative panel included with the C-30
and C-230, optional picture boards and decorative panels are available. Customize the look of your
C-230 or C-30 to suit your aesthetic taste and the ambience of your room.
Picture board OP-C30PB series
(for C-30 only) This is attached to the inside of
the keyboard lid.
OP-C30PB01 (Angel)
OP-C30PB02 (Latin)
Options
Bench for C-30/C-230
BNC-29
Decorative panel OP-C30DP series
(for C-230 and C-30) This is attached to both sides
of the stand.
OP-C30DP01 OP-C30DP02
(Grape) (Line and circle)
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