Roland RD-88 Ex
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Essential Information About Roland's "RD-88 EX" Stage Piano
Essential Information About Roland's "RD-88 EX" Stage Piano
- 88-note PHA-4 keyboard with hammer action and escapement, Ivory Feel surface for a natural grand piano touch.
- SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core engines combining over 3,000 sounds and 400 scenes ready for stage and studio use.
- Built-in stereo amplification 2x6 W (12 cm woofers + 2 cm tweeters) for rehearsing and playing in small spaces without external amplification.
- 24-bit/48 kHz USB audio/MIDI interface, 3 split/layer zones, dedicated MainStage mode, and WAV/MP3 playback via USB.
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A Modern Heir to the RD Lineage
Iconic on stages since 1986, the RD series has shaped the standard for stage pianos. The "RD-88 EX" condenses this heritage into a portable format while expanding the sonic palette thanks to the SuperNATURAL/ZEN-Core duo, recallable scenes, and integrated speakers. For RD-88 owners, an "RD-88 EX Upgrade" is available via Roland Cloud to align their instrument with this edition.Keyboard Design
The "RD-88 EX" features a PHA-4 Standard 88-key hammer action keyboard with escapement and Ivory Feel, offering high-resolution velocity sensitivity. The touch combines precise attack and fine control of dynamics, from pianissimo to fortissimo, while maintaining a manageable weight for transport and stage setup.Sound Quality
The dual sound architecture blends SuperNATURAL (expressive acoustic and electric pianos) and ZEN-Core (organs, strings, brass, synths, and more, totaling over 3,000 timbres). The 400 scenes allow chaining complete configurations for live performance. The 128-voice polyphony ensures dense textures without note dropouts, while the 2x6 W system (12 cm + 2 cm) delivers clear and full sound for daily practice and small venues.Built-in Effects
- Multi-effects per zone (3 systems, 90 types), zone EQ, "Tone Color" control
- Stage IFX (90 types), sympathetic resonance
- Chorus/Delay (8 types), Reverb (6 types)
- Master Compressor and Master EQ, plus dedicated Reverb/EQ for inputs
Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Multi-effects, EQ, Compressor, Chorus | Touch | Heavy |
| Arpeggiator | No | Split & layer | layer, split |
| Bluetooth | No | Max polyphony | 128 |
| Controller | Pitchbend | USB to Host port | Yes |
| Speaker diameter | 4,7", 0,8" | Inputs | Sustain pedal, Stereo mini jack, Line in |
| Number of speakers | 4 | Outputs | USB Type B, Mono & stereo audio, 6.5 mm headphone |
| Velocity sensitive | Yes | Color | Black |
| MIDI DIN I/O | No | Finishing | Matt |
| Number of keys | 88 | ||
| Keyboard | 88 PHA-4 Standard keys with escapement and Ivory Feel | Control functions | Apple MainStage control mode, MIDI master/DAW Control function |
| Action | hammer action, high-resolution velocity sensitivity | Audio outputs | L/MONO, R (1/4-inch jack) |
| Piano engines | SuperNATURAL Piano + SuperNATURAL E. Piano | Headphone output | stereo (1/4-inch jack) |
| Non-piano engine | ZEN-Core (more than 3,000 non-piano sounds) | Line input | stereo (3.5 mm mini-jack) |
| User scenes | 400 | Microphone input | 1/4-inch jack |
| Multi-effects per zone | 3 systems, 90 types ; zone EQ ; Tone Color | Pedals | Damper, FC1, FC2 (1/4-inch TRS) |
| Scene IFX | 90 types ; sympathetic resonance | MIDI output | MIDI OUT |
| Chorus/Delay | 8 types ; Reverb: 6 types | USB ports | USB COMPUTER (24-bit/48 kHz audio/MIDI), USB MEMORY |
| Global and input effects | Master Compressor, Master EQ, Input Reverb, Input EQ | USB flash drive functions | WAV/MP3 audio playback and backups |
| Built-in speakers | 2x 12 cm woofers + 2x 2 cm tweeters | Power supply | 12 V DC adapter, power consumption approx. 23 W, current 1,500 mA |
| Power | 2x 6 W | Width | 1,284 mm ; Depth: 258 mm ; Height: 159 mm |
| Accompaniment functions | metronome, rhythm patterns, Song Player (WAV/MP3 playback via USB) | Weight | 13.5 kg (excluding adapter) |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Roland RD-88 EX have a weighted keyboard?
The 88-key PHA-4 Standard keyboard uses hammer action with escapement and an Ivory Feel coating. High-resolution velocity allows control of dynamics from pianissimo to fortissimo.
What sounds are built into the RD-88 EX?
SuperNATURAL technology covers acoustic and electric pianos, while the ZEN-Core engine provides access to over 3,000 tones, including organs, strings, brass, and synths. Maximum polyphony is 128 voices.
Can the piano be used without external speakers?
Four built-in speakers, including two 12 cm woofers and two 2 cm tweeters, are powered by 2 x 6 W amplifiers.
What connectivity is available for a computer and pedals?
USB Type B supports 24-bit/48 kHz audio/MIDI functions and integration with a DAW or Apple MainStage. Three 6.35 mm TRS jacks are provided for Damper, FC1, and FC2 pedals. A 6.35 mm headphone output and mono/stereo audio outputs are also included.
How many live settings can be stored?
This instrument stores 400 user scenes to recall complete configurations. The three zones can be arranged as split or layer, with internal and external controls.
