Recreational Keyboard
ANIME ca n also be overlaid
with slid eshow ima ges.
Recommended
Applications
2
3
Is it a piano or an instrument for entertainment? It's up to you.
VIMA RK-300 offers new styles of musical entertainment and enjoyment
with rich musical content and visual materials.
This is the debut of a new-concept digital keyboard that incorporates the highest quality digital
piano with music and visual enhancement. Let's connect the VIMA RK-300 with the big-screen TV
in your living room. Experience a new world of enjoyment with the fusion of music and visuals as
you sing and play. VIMA's entertainment world can include external data and devices, such as
audio CDs, digital cameras, or other electronic musical instruments.
VIMA piano sound — based on Roland’s decades
of world-leading research in acoustic-piano
analysis and digital-piano technology
The RK-300 incorporates Roland’s finest 88-note stereo sampled
grand piano sound, offering incredible realism from powerful
low-range notes to brilliant highs. Due to meticulous sampling of
all 88 notes of a world-famous acoustic grand piano, the RK-300
reproduces every sound and resonant characteristic with clarity,
detail, and authenticity. With the Piano Designer function, you can
adjust delicate sound characters such as the open / close degree
of the piano lid, string resonance, etc. Up to 128 voices can play
simultaneously, ensuring the natural resonance of strings when
using the damper pedal extensively.
The continuous pedals react your pedaling
techniques and emotional expressions
The RK-300’s damper and soft pedals can detect the slightest and
most delicate pedaling work. Piano-pedaling techniques such as
positional depth are authentically reproduced with the RK-300.
Natural-feeling key touch with
expressive control
The RK-300 is outfitted with Roland’s acclaimed PHAII keyboard,
which realizes the natural touch of a grand piano exclusively with
the weight of hammers (no springs are used). The keys sink
quietly and smoothly when pressed
lightly, and provide slight resistance
when pressed more forcefully. Even
the grand-piano keyboard's unique
“let off” feeling is faithfully
reproduced.
A variety of lesson-oriented
features are also onboard
RK-300's convenient lesson-assist features (metronome, recorder,
Twin Piano, etc…) can help students master the piano.
RK-300 wi th optional KSC- 48 Keyboa rd Stand
PLAY ALONG
RK-300 wi th optional KSC- 48 Keyboa rd Stand
Let's play your favorite songs
backed by MP3 or audio CD
The RK-300 comes with a popular and widely varied song library on the
bundled CD-ROM (stored as music data). With music data, you can
change key and tempo, and you can mute or solo each part separately
(right hand, left hand, backing) for play-along practice. The RK-300 can
also play audio data such as MP3 files*1 from USB Flash Memory
and other media; audio CDs can be played via USB CD drive. With
audio data, you can change key and tempo,
while the Center Cancel feature lets you
minimize the melody part so you can play
along. You can be a soloist with your favorite
CD, for example.
* WAV files, MP3 f iles, audio CD
The current playback section of the
interna l songs / bundled C D-ROM
songs can be displayed as music
notatio n on the built-in LCD mon itor
or to a large T V screen.
Piano Roll lets you visualize the music
Piano Roll plays in sync with the music data.
Two types of Piano Roll displays are provided
(Classic type: early 20th Century
player-piano-like design; Modern type:
futuristic music score).
Classi c type
ANIME function combines sound
and visual images
Onboard ANIME effects can appear onscreen along with your
performances or music-data playback. Eight types are provided,
including Petal, Musical Notes, Note Names,
Snow Crystals, etc. It’s an exciting new
performance experience, as if you are playing
notes and graphics simultaneously. You can
change ANIME parameters (type, color, etc.).
You can also control the ANIME effects using
the D Beam*. You can layer ANIME with visual
images from external DVD player (sold
separately), VIMA TUNES etc. to create
unique visual effects.
* D Beam( Page5)
4
5
Enjoy karaoke at home!
With RK-300's bundled songs, VIMA TUNES songs, and Standard
MIDI Files with lyrics, you can enjoy a complete karaoke
experience at home. Remote controller
(included) allows you to start / stop / change
key, etc. from across the room. Your own
digital-camera photos can be utilized as
background images of the karaoke-lyric display.
Add background harmony to your singing
RK-300 allows you to add nice harmonies to your singing without
any complex operation. While performing with the RK-300's
onboard songs / VIMA TUNES*
1
you can automatically add
harmonies onto your voice. You can turn vocal harmonies on/off
with a footswitch, freely adding background singing whenever you
want it. You can choose the most suitable harmony styles among
three types of presets: Duo, Trio and Quartet. In case a singer is
singing along with audio data playback on RK-300, his/her voice
can be harmonized as well, according to the real-time keyboard
performance on RK-300*
2
.
*1 The song data of RK-3 00's Internal Songs / bundled CD-ROM and VIMA TUNES specially contain
the dedicated chord information which enables RK-300 to harmonize your voice automatically.
*2 Keyboard player needs to play chord backing in order to let RK-300 recognize the chords.
Your favorite music library can
be transformed for karaoke
Thanks to the RK-300’s Center Cancel feature,
your personal music library can become backing
tracks for karaoke. Your CD, DVD*
1
, or downloaded audio files (via
portable audio player such as iPod *
2
) can be transformed into karaoke
songs. Create a karaoke-party environment by connecting the RK-300 to
a large TV monitor and loading visual content such as DVD video*
1,2
, etc.
*1 Commercial DVD p layer is required.
*2 Conne ction with RK-300 is made via RK-300's Audio/ Video port.
Why not create your own custom-made
VIMA TUNES library?
You can easily create your own VIMA TUNES titles for the RK-300 with
Cakewalk’s SONAR Digital Audio Workstation software and the VIMA TUNES
Image Tool plug-in. Standard MIDI Files and your digital-photo libraries can be
incorporated with the VIMA TUNES library. Experience a new, personalized style
of karaoke that consists of your favorite songs and photos.
*1 Followin g Cakewalk SONAR products are compatible with VIMA TUNES Image Tool:
SONAR 6 Producer/Studio, SONAR 6 LE, SONAR Home Studi o 6/6 XL, SONAR 7
Producer/Studio, SONAR 8 Pr oducer/Studio
*2 VIMA TU NES Image Tool is free downloada ble at:
http://www.roland.com/products/en/ VIMA_RK-300/index.html
Recommended
Applications
JAM ALONGSING ALONG
RK-300 wi th optional KSC- 48 Keyboa rd Stand
RK-300 wi th optional KS-G8 keyboard Stand
Let's enjoy ensemble sessions with VIMA,
guitar, drums, and vocals
Plug a microphone and a variety of electronic musical instruments
into the RK-300. Thanks to its powerful speakers, onboard vocal
effects (echo, etc.), and built-in guitar-amp models, the VIMA
RK-300 is a dream machine for the whole band. Plug in V-Drums, a
vocal mic, and an electric guitar and your rock band is ready to jam
through the RK-300. With its ability to combine realtime
instrumental performance with music-data playback and visual
imagery, the VIMA RK-300 is in a league of its own. When playing
the internal song titles or VIMA TUNES data, the RK-300 can
display DigiScore notation with chord names on a TV monitor.
Control the visual and sound by moving
your hand over the D Beam
The built-in D Beam is a unique live
performance tool that makes your
keyboard performances magical.
Your hand movement over the
invisible beam can control ANIME
effects or the sounds of RK-300,
including sound effects such as
applause.
The beam i n the photo has been co lored to show
the path of th e D BEAM; the actual b eam is invisible.
Record your RK-300 performances and karaoke
parties, and burn CDs immediately afterward
As you perform on the VIMA’s keyboard, it can save and record
everything you do. It can even record any vocal microphone, electric
guitar, V-Drums, or other instruments that are connected too. CDs are a
great way to archive your jam sessions, songwriting ideas,
performances, parties, etc. The
RK-300 can burn CDs instantly with its
onboard CD drive. CDs of karaoke
sessions make nice souvenirs for the
party guests. Jam sessions can be
recorded and distributed to
bandmembers for song evaluation and
learning.
It’s easy to create an original CD with the RK-300
Record your
performance
Selec t a song
Burn it to d isc with
the buil t-in CD dri ve
Just fol low the in structions
on the LCD sc reen.
Recommended
Applications
6
7
Integrate a variety of music and images to create the ultimate entertainment experience!
Photo data iPod Audio data
Music data
Vocal
E. Guitar
V-Drums
Lite
WAV, MP3, Audio CD
Internal Song
Bundled CD-ROM
VIMA TUNES , SMF
Slide Show ANIME
Piano Roll
Center Cancel,
Tempo Change,
Key Control
Auto Harmony
DigiScore Guitar Effects CD Burner
Play Along
Sing Along Jam Along
RK-300
Its modern, elegant two-tone design fits beautifully in any environment, from home to hotel, studio to stage. Choose a classic wooden
keyboard stand with three pedals (KSC-48) or a metallic, futuristic keyboard stand (KS-G8) with a single pedal.
Navigating the RK-300 is simple with the onboard color LCD touch-screen. The friendly screen layout makes it easy to select songs, ANIME
patterns, etc. It is also serves as an excellent monitor for external video devices, such as connected DVD players or digital cameras. The
VIMA RK-300 is well equipped with inputs for a wide variety of video and audio gear, which vastly enhances the entertainment experience.
Modern design, complete connectivity
RK-300 at home
When used with the KSC-48, the RK-300
provides an impressive combination of
four speakers with 90W of rated power
output. The power ful sound is perfect for
home par ties and performances. The
KSC-48’s pedal unit (three pedals built in)
lets players tackle serious piano songs
without restriction.
Keyboard Stand
KSC-4 8
RK-300 wi th optional KSC- 48
RK-300 on stage
Together with the unique and stylish
KS-G8 keyboard stand, the RK-300
stands out on stage. Although the KS-G8
is slim and lightweight, it provides solid
suppor t even during the most intensive
stage performances. The stand is foldable
and portable, and offers three height
adjustments.
Keyboard Stand
KS-G8
RK-300 wi th optional KS-G8
Arabesque 1
An der schönen, blauen Donau
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges
Mazurka No.5
Gymnopédie 1
Étude, op. 25-1
Clair de Lune
Étude, op.10-5
Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum
Grande Valse Brillante
La prière d'une Vierge
Course en Troïka
To The Spring
Valse, op.64-2
...and many more
Sonate No.15
Liebesträume 3
Étude, op.10-3
Je te veux
Valse, op.64-1
Golliwog's Cakewalk
Fantaisie-Impromptu
Rock Around The Clock
Save The Best For Last
From A Distance
Up Where We Belong
If Ever You're In My Arms Again
Endless Love
Copacabana
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
Killing Me Softly With His Song
Top Of The World
American Pie
Joy To The World
Your Song
The Dock Of The Bay
...and many more
Irreplaceable
Bad Day
Don't Know Why
Tears In Heaven
Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Let It Be
The Girl From Ipanema
Internal Songs
Bundled CD-ROM
"Roland Music Files Best Selection"
*The listed titles of the internal songs and in the bundled CD-ROM are subject to change without prior notice.
VIMA TUNES CD-ROM Library
Build your dream audio/visual collection
With the VIMA RK-300 as your entertainment centerpiece, you can
assemble your own personal library of timeless songs and images with
VIMA TUNES CD-ROM discs. These discs are packed with amazing
music, still images, and scroll-along lyrics — ready to load and play
right out of the box!
What is VIMA TUNES?
VIMA TUNES is a Roland
stan dard that enables
still-image and lyric
display during music
playba ck. You c an e njoy
slideshows and lyrics for
karaoke on external displays, such as large-screen TVs, when you
play back VIMA TUNES on VIMA keyboards, Music Atelier, or
compatible Roland products.
Specifications
Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II wi th escap ement)
Sound Generator
Metronome Metronome
Recorder(SMF)
Recorder (Audio)
User Mem ory
Exter nal Memo ry
Touch Sensitivity
Keyboard M ode
Sound Generator
Max. Polyphony 128 voices
Tones 330 tone s (incl. 8 d rum sets, 1 S FX set)
Temperament
Stretched Tuning On/Off
Master Tuning 415.3 to 466.2 Hz (adj ustabl e in incre ments of 0.1 Hz)
Transpose
Effect
Recording Method
Control Song Sel ect, Res et, Play/St op, Rec, Bwd , Fwd
Tracks 1 Track
Songs 1 Song
Note Stor age Approx. 3 0,000 n otes
Tem po Qua rter not e = 10 - 500
Resolution 120 ticks per q uarte r note
Others
Recording Method
Recording Format WAV 44.1kHz / 16bit Linear Form at
Control Song Sel ect, Res et, Play/St op, Rec, Bwd , Fwd
Tempo (Audio) -75 - +125%
Others Center Cancel
Exter nal Stora ge U SB Flash M emory, CD -ROM, C D-R
Playable S oftwar e
Save Data
Exter nal Stora ge U SB Flash M emory, USB C D Drive
Playable S oftwar e
Touch: 100 levels /Fixed Touch (l evel adju stable),
Hammer R espons e: Off, 1 to 10
Whole, L ayer (volume b alance ad justa ble), Split (spl it point a djusta ble),
Manual D rums/S FX, Twin Piano
88 keys stere o multi- sampl ed piano s ound,
Conform s to GM2 / GS / XG Lit e
8 types (Eq ual, Jus t (Major) , Ju st (Minor) , A rabic, K irnber ger, Meanto ne,
Pytha gorean, We rkmeis ter) , sele ctable t onic
Key Transpose: - 6 to +5 (in sem itones),
Playback Trans pose: - 6 to +5 (in semi tones)
Reverb (10 levels), Dyna mics (3 t ypes), Tone effec ts Only fo r Piano Tones:
Open/c lose lid ( 7 levels), Hamm er Noise (5 le vels), Damper N oise (10 levels),
Duplex Sc ale (10 levels), Damp er Resona nce (10 levels), Stri ng Reson ance
(10 levels), Key Off Reso nance (10 level s)
Tempo: Quart er note = 10 to 500, B eat: 2/2 , 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5 /4, 6/4, 7/4,
3/8, 6/8, 9 /8, 12/8, Volu me: 0 -- 10 levels, M etrono me Patter n: 11 patterns,
Metron ome Soun d: 8 types
Realtime
Melody ( Mute, Gui de), Count-in , Countd own, 16 part Mu te,
Tempo Mute, All S ong Play, Volume B alance,
Realtime
Standa rd MIDI Fil es (Format 0 /1), Roland Orig inal Form at (i-For mat), Audio Fi le
(WAV 44.1kHz /16bit Linear Fo rmat), MP3 Fil e, Audio CDs (C D-DA)
Standa rd MIDI Fil es (Format 0), Au dio File ( WAV 44.1kHz /
16bit Line ar Format), Ma x. 99 User Pr ogram Se ts
Standa rd MIDI Fil es (Format 0 /1), Roland Orig inal Form at (i-For mat),
Audio Fil e (WAV44.1kHz / 16bit Linear For mat), MP3 File, Au dio CDs (CD -DA)
* In the inter est of product imp rovement, the spec ifications and /or appea rance of this unit ar e subject to change w ithout prior noti ce.
System requirements for USB (MIDI)
Windows Operat ing Syst em: Micr osoft Wi ndows® XP Home Edi tion Ser vice Pac k 2 or later/ XP Prof ession al
Edition S ervic e Pack 2 or later Computer: Windows-com patible p ersona l compute r equipp ed with a USB p ort
CPU/Clock: Pentium proce ssor 400 M Hz or high er Memor y (RAM ): 256 MB or mo re
Save Data
Internal S ongs
Display Display G raphic al Color LC D 800 x 48 0 dot (with ba cklit)
Other Functions
Connectors USB Conne ctors
Others
Size and Weig ht
Macintosh Operati ng Syste m: Mac OS X v10.2 o r later
Computer: USB ready Ap ple® Macinto sh® CPU/Clock: PowerPC G3 233 MHz o r higher M emor y (RAM) :
256 MB or mor e* Mac OS X: The d igital p iano will n ot operate i n the Mac OS X Cl assic en vironme nt.
Internal S ongs 75 song s + 3 demo son gs
Notation
Lyri cs Yes (built-in d isplay / ex ternal d isplay)
Language
User Progr am 8 User Pro grams, M ax. 99 Us er Progra m Sets
Others
Audio CD Bu rning
Exter nal Disp lay Conne ctors
Other Connectors
Rated Power O utput
Speakers
Control
Vocal Effect Auto H armony (3 t ypes), Transform er (9 type s), Vocal Echo (2 ty pes)
Guitar Ef fect Effe ct (5 type s), Chorus (10 levels), Rever b (10 levels)
Pedal
D Beam Pitch, Fil ter, Volume, Sna re Roll, Ap plause, W ind Chim e
Power Supp ly AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Cons umptio n
Dimension
Dimension(with KSC-48)
Weight 33.0 kg / 72 lbs 13 oz
Weight (wit h KSC-4 8)
Accessories: RK-300
Accessories: KSC-48
Options
Standa rd MIDI Fil es (Format 0), Au dio File ( WAV 44.1kHz /
16bit Line ar Format), Ma x, 99 User Pr ogram Se ts
Grand st aff / G clef s taff / F cl ef staff, w ith note na me / lyric s / chords/ finge ring
English / J apanes e / German / Fre nch / Spa nish
(these lan guages o nly app ly to some me ssages i n the scre en)
Panel Loc k, V-LINK , Piano Des igner, Dem o, Recomm ended Tone
Slide Sh ow, Piano Rol l, ANIME
Max. re cordin g capac ity: 650 MB (approx . 74min), 700MB:(appr ox. 80mi n), Up to 99son gs
USB MIDI Co nnecto rs, USB Ex t Drive Connecto r,
User Mem ory Con nector, Ex t. Memory Conn ector
Exter nal Disp lay conne ctor (15-pi n D-Sub t ype)
Audio Ou tput Jac ks (L/M ono, R), Outpu t Jacks ( Video, L, R), DVD In put Jack s (Vide o, L, R)
Audio/ Video Port Jack s (Video, L , R), Phones Ja ck (Stereo) x 2, Mi c1/Guitar Jac k, Mic2 J ack,
MIDI Conn ector s (IN, OUT), Pia no Pedal J ack, Con trol Peda l Jack, AC In, AC O ut(for KSC- 48)
15 W x 2 (without KSC -48), 15 W x 2 + 30 W x 2 (with KS C-48)
8cm x 12cm x 2 wit h Speaker B ox (RK-300), 16c m x 2 with Spe aker Box (KSC -48)
Volume, Bal ance, Mi c1/Guitar volu me, Mic2 vo lume,
DVD Input vol ume, Audi o/Vid eo Port vo lume
Withou t KSC-48: Damper Ped al (half- pedal recogni tion), With KSC -48: Da mper Peda l,
Soft Ped al (half- pedal re cogni tion, fun ction a ssigna ble), Sosten uto Pedal (fu nctio n assign able)
140W
1,368(W ) x 476(D) x 340.4(H) mm /53-7/8 (W) x 18-3/4 (D) x 13-7/16 (H) inches,
1,368(W ) x 446.1(D) x 159.9(H) mm/53 -7/8 (W) x 17-9/16 (D) x 6-5/16 (H) inc hes
(without M usic Res t)
1368 (W) x 476 (D) x 967 ( H) mm/53 -7/8 (W) x 18-3/4 (D) x 38 -1/8 (H) inches,
1368 (W) x 4 46.1 (D) x 787 (H) mm/53 -7/8 (W) x 17-9/16 (D) x 31 (H) inches
(without M usic Res t)
62.9 kg / 138 lbs 11 oz
Quick S tart, O wner’s Man ual, Rol and 60 Cla ssical P iano Mas terpie ces, CD -ROM
(Roland M usic Fil es Best Se lectio n), Power cord, H eadpho ne Hook, M usic Re st,
2 screws for t he Musi c Rest, Rem ote Contr oller, Dr y-cell B atteri es, Anti -thef t Lock
Damper Pe dal: DP-10 x 1 (available H alf-d amper), Con sole Cover, Dr um Key-Map L abel
USB Flash M emor y, CD Stand (wit h 2 screws, S pacer), USB CD D rive:CD- 01A
Piano Peda l (availabl e Half-d amper)
Dedic ated Stan d:KSC-4 8, Stand : KS-G8, E xpres sion Peda ls: EV-7, EV-5
Options
Camera St and
BST-RK500
Expres sion Peda l
EV-5
The digita l still camera
shown in the ph oto is sold
separately.
Ensuring high quality while protecting the environment: Roland is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified
At Roland, several group companies have obtaine d ISO90 01 cert ification. In add ition, in January 1999, Rola nd also received ISO14001 internati onal environment al
manage ment system cer tific ation. We’re a ctivel y seeki ng ways to mai ntain harmony with the environm ent.
(ISO= Interna tional S tandar dizati on Organ izatio n: an organ ization f or the pro motion of s tanda rdizati on of inter nation al units a nd terms. T hey provi de dif ferent cat egorie s of
certi ficati on: ISO9 001 Serie s certi ficat ion is a pro duct qu ality c ertif icatio n for prod ucts th at underg o a cert ain level of q ualit y contro l from the d esign s tage to th e after ser vice
stage; ISO14001 S eries ce rtifi catio n is for envir onment -relate d stand ards. Eac h membe r of the Rol and Grou p is striv ing to obt ain cer tifica tion.)
Expres sion Peda l
EV-7
Dedica ted Stand
KSC-4 8
USB Flash M emory
M- UF1G
Stand
KS-G8
Visit us o nline at w ww.Rola nd.com All spec ifica tions an d appear ances ar e subjec t to chan ge witho ut notic e.
Diverse functions in a compact form.
No need to worry about space when you want to enjoy music and movies.
• Weighin g in at 9.2 kg (20 lbs 5 o z), the RK-100's lightwei ght body i s easy to move .
• The larg e, easy-to- read dis play navi gation a nd butto ns are int uitive ly arra nged on th e control p anel fo r ease of us e.
• Keyboar d LCD shows so ng title s and kar aoke song l yrics i n large, re adabl e charac ters.
All trad emarks u sed in thi s catalo g are the pr opert y of their r espec tive com panies .
iPod is a tra demark o f Apple, In c.
Printed i n Japan De c. '08 RA M-4 406 BHA -2 GR-UPR -P
*Photograph shows
the VIM A mounte d on
an opti onal stand
(K S-RK1 00).
ISO9 001 ISO14 001
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