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Roland RD-700NX

Digital Piano from Roland belonging to the RD series

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«  Breathtaking »

Published on 03/21/13 at 19:37
On paper, the specs are impressive on paper: I was looking for an instrument for the stage appearance live, I'm spoiled! the live-set programmable
are a real treat and the editing interface is clear and effective: It allows me to prepare configurations, including my improvisations leaving the settings once the field open to creativity.

I could see in the reviews before I purchase some felt the connection as the weak point: for my part, I feel no technical limitation at the moment so I'm fine.
The only downside: weight, at this level it is not easily transportable compared to my old keyboard I walked under the arm :-)

UTILIZATION

I'm not trained pianist, but the quality of touch has always been weighted problem is affecting the playability is the velocity of execution.
Here we feel the limitation of this type of keyboard, but for the first time, I felt more at ease!
Regarding the configuration and editing of live-set the number of settings is staggering. I have not exploited all: the interface is easy to learn, even without the manual, it is more useful to understand some features or parameters: RAS for me from this point of view.
In addition, knobs and sliders easy alterations and adjustments
rather well thought out!

SOUNDS

Soundfounts at the size of the range is impressive, and a good deal of good quality leaves a field of impressive possibilities: we begin to see some videos on youtube showing owners how can the beast!
My favorite sounds: the piano are generally very good, are
guitars, or synths, some woods are excellent when control
the joint. The strings are for me the most disappointing attacks too soft, I have not found good approaches to exploit
except staccatos ...
The drum machine has no interest in this instrument!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it daily since early January so after three months, I began to see what he can do with this keyboard.
I love the touch, it was immediately a thunderbolt historically having had only instruments yamaha, initially I was looking at Yamaha CP5 or another. I have a special affection for the Yamaha grand piano. But I did not find anything comfortable Yamaha: perhaps p-155 which is not too bad headphones, by amplification against disastrous ... When I tried the RD-700 NX immediately a good feeling to play, despite soundfonts Roland: I made an effort to adapt and despite some flaws, I do not regret it for the moment!
Weakness: sound problem: I have not found anything satisfactory: I'm still looking :-)