Roland RD 300GX

Description

The Roland RD300GX is discontinued. Check out the new model RD300NX

 

 

Features

Amazing piano sound and EPs onboard, plus audio-play and master control features. The RD-300GX is powered by Roland’s latest sound engine for incredible sound quality.

Stunning 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sounds

~ 88-key weighted keyboards: PHA alpha II
~ Audio playback of .WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files via USB memory; easy onstage control with Audio Key feature
~ Multiple zones for master-control functionality

Perfect Piano

The RD-300GX features two sets of 88-key pianos sounds from the popular RD-700SX. In addition to its super-expressive onboard piano sound-sets, other essential instruments are built into this new piano, including EPs. You can even customize and save your sounds for instant recall.

Perfect Touch

Your fingers will love the RD-300GX’s PHA II alpha II weighted keyboard.

USB Audio Enhancement

Play audio through the RD-300GX directly from a USB memory key. Flexible file compatibility enables playback of Standard MIDI Files, .WAV, AIFF and MP3s. The “Audio Key” feature lets you use the bottom 15 keys for controlling start song, song length, etc. In addition, you can connect directly to a PC via USB and tap into Cakewalk SONAR LE software, included in Roland’s RD300GX package.

Custom Shop

For those who like to get inside an instrument and customize its sounds, the RD300GX’s Piano Designer feature is your key to unlocking and personalizing the sound-set, down to the smallest details such as Hammer Noise, Damper Resonance, Duplex Scale and more.

Master Control

Take your music to the stage. The RD-300GX makes great master controllers, thanks to multi-zone functionality.

Specifications:

Keyboard 88 keys (PHA alpha II Keyboard)
Sound Generator Conforms to General MIDI 2 System
88-key Stereo Multi-sampled Piano Sound

Part
16 Maximum Polyphony
128 voices
Wave Memory
128 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Tones
Normal Tones: 110
General MIDI 2 Tones: 256
Rhythm Sets: 5
General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets: 9

Setups
32 Effects
Multi-Effects: 78 types
Reverb: 6 types

Sound Control
2-band Digital Equalizer
SMF/Audio File Player File Format
Standard MIDI File: format-0/1, Audio File: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear), MP3
*Audio File can be played with Audio Key Function.

Connectors Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type, DAMPER Pedal, Control Pedal, MIDI (IN, OUT), USB (MIDI, Memory), Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, DC IN Jack

Others Rhythm Pattern
200 patterns

Display
16 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD)

Controllers
Zone Level slider x 3 (Assignable), Equalizer knobs, Pitch Bend/Modulation lever, Assignable Switches (S1, S2)

Internal Memory
1M bytes

Power Supply
DC 9V (AC adaptor)

Power Consumption
11 W

Accessories
Owner’s Manual, Audio Key Utility 2 Quick Guide, CD-ROM (Audio Key Utility 2, SONAR LE), Damper Pedal, AC Adaptor, Power Cord

Size and Weight Width
1,444 mm
56-7/8 inches

Depth
336 mm
13-1/4 inches

Height
134 mm
5-5/16 inches

Weight
16.4 kg
36 lbs. 3 oz.

 

Reviews

I ended up buying a Roland RD300SX from eBay for a good price at £550, which was the main reason I went for that model.

I did a lot of research looking into different Digital Pianos and the Roland seemed to fit the bill for what I was looking for.  If I had the money, I would have bought the RD700GX, but thats for another time and upgrade!

But, I am extremely happy with my RD300-SX purchase.  It was a bit of a punt as I hadn’t actually looked up that model but due to time pressure on eBay I went for it.

It combines just what I was looking for in terms of a real subsitute for an Acoustic Piano in a compact size.  The Piano sounds when using the Headphones are fantastic.  Having all the different options to edit the sound with more Bass/Treble and different room acoustics give it depth and versitility to fit the mood of the piece I’m playing.  Also, I was really surprised by the action of the keyboard.  You can really put some emotion into a piece as the keyboard responds to strengh of pressure.  I’ve played a few Yamaha Keyboards in a Music shop in Cambridge and I don’t think they give the level feel of the Roland.   I’ve always had Yamaha Synths but I am now a Roland convert.

I’ve had an old Yamaha CS-2X Synth to practice on but without a full sized keyboard it really limits what I can play.  I got to grade 7 when I was younger and now can finally start to practice my technique again and play a lot of my old classical pieces as if on a real Piano.  I’m even thinking of looking at Grade 8.

Suffice to say, its the best impulse purchase I’ve made and has opened my playing experience again.  When I get the cash the RD700GX will be my next upgrade.

Your comments on Roland did put me in the direction of Roland so thanks for the advice.

James Manton