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Beloved Classical Instruments Under Your Fingertips.
Th e Romantic Past is Reborn with Roland Technology.
Although classical acoustic instruments are admired for their beautiful, delicate tones, they are
also fragile to maintain and transport, and are out of reach fi nancially for many musicians. Roland
Classic Series instruments puts a polish on the allure of these instruments and brings them back
to life in the modern age with state-of-the-art digital technology that's eff ortless to maintain,
easy to transport, and cost eff ective. Th eir excellent sound quality and playability, and discerning
design give musicians the satisfaction of owning the instrument of their dreams.
A treasured collection of coveted classical sounds.
In the past, a great deal of preparation was needed before a classical instrument
could be played. You had to carefully determine its placement and fi ne-tune its
tone. With the Roland Classic Series instruments, all you have to do is simply plug
the instrument in to enjoy high-quality
sounds instantly. Each Roland Classic
Series instrument is outfi tted with a coveted
collection of authentic, high-quality sounds.
Best of all, you can switch from sound to
sound with simple button presses.
No tuning needed. Play with perfect sound, anytime, anywhere.
Acoustic classical instruments are delicate instruments that typically require careful
tuning and maintenance. Th e Roland Classic Series instruments are based on
digital technology that requires no tuning. Enjoy exquisite
tones, authentic touch, and perfect tuning anytime. Since
there's no concern for detuning caused by temperature,
humidity, or transportation, you can use these instruments
on damp or rainy days, in open spaces without air
conditioning, or on hot, brightly lit stages.
No knowledge of classical instruments required. Easy to play,
even if you are a digital-instrument novice.
All models are easy to use. You can begin playing instantly, even if you are not
familiar with classical or digital instruments. Select sounds and adjust tone and
tuning quickly and easily.
From the "European Keyboard Instruments" section of the "Illustrated Catalog of Musical Instruments" courtesy of the Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments. Harpsichord and fortepiano photos courtesy of the Hamamatsu City Museum of Musical Instruments.
Temperaments
Over the centuries, a variety of temperaments have been developed for musical instruments. As a result, the beautiful harmony in pieces of music written
in different historical time frames can be played faithfully to the vision of their composers. With the Roland Classic Series instruments, you can easily
switch between five temperaments that are often used in classical instruments such as pipe organs and acoustic harpsichord.
Equal temperament: This temperament equally divides each octave into 12 notes, just as in present-day pianos. This allows the notes to retain the same
harmonic relationship even when transposed.
Werckmeister: This well-balanced temperament allows distinct harmonic relationships between notes. Somewhat similar to equal temperament, Werckmeister is
relatively easy to use, and was widely used during Bach's time.
Kirnberger: While similar to Werckmeister, the harmonic relationships between notes are more distinct from each other. Transposition is somewhat difficult in this
temperament. This temperament was used after Bach's time.
Vallotti: Similar to Werckmeister, this temperament is also close to equal temperament, with few restrictions on transposition.
Meantone: This temperament is often used for pipe organs. While it produces beautiful major thirds, only a limited number of key signatures can be played in this
temperament. Consequently, transposition is quite restricted.
Ensuring high quality while protecting the environment: Roland is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified
At Roland, several group companies have obtained ISO9001 certification. In addition, in January 1999, Roland also received ISO14001 international environmental management system certification.
We're actively seeking ways to maintain harmony with the environment.
They provide different categories of certification: ISO9001 Series certification is a product quality certification for products that undergo a certain level of quality control from the design stage to the after service
stage; ISO14001 Series certification is for environment-related standards. Each member of the Roland Group is striving to obtain certification.)
Switch classical instrument pitches and temperaments with a
touch of a button.
All models support classical pitches, such as the Baroque pitch (415 Hz) and
Versailles pitch (392 Hz), as well as classical temperaments such as Werckmeister
and Kirnberger. Switch tunings with a touch of a button to play pieces in the
correct tunings used during the periods the pieces were written. Tuning function
can also correspond to the pitch, such as 420 Hz or 465 Hz.
Lightweight and compact, with a beautiful, timeless look.
Th ese instruments look and sound wonderful wherever they are placed. Th eir space-
saving footprints make it easy to place in rooms large and small. Play in a wide variety
of locations — from living rooms and lesson studios to
cathedrals. Th e warm, wood fi nishes are exquisitely detailed,
adding a sense of elegance to any room. Signifi cantly lighter
than acoustic instruments, Roland Classic Series instruments
are convenient to transport. Th ey are ideal for concerts,
recitals, or any performances large or small.
Complete volume control and support for headphones.
Adjust the volume to suit any environment. Instantly increase
the output to match other instruments. Th e possibilities are
endless. Plug in headphones and practice in complete privacy.
Th e sound quality remains perfect whether you adjust the
volume up or down, or play through headphones.
(ISO=International Standardization Organization: an organization for the promotion of standardization of international units and terms.
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