Roland RD800 Owner’s Manual
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Stage Piano
The Evolution of a Classic
For over 25 years, Roland’s highly respected RD-series
stage pianos have been the instruments of choice for
the world’s leading performing artists. Rocketing the RD
legacy into its next generation, the new RD-800 oers a
sleek, updated look and many improvements in sound,
feel, and versatility. The selection of world-class acoustic
pianos has been expanded and enhanced, while the
88-note keyboard features our latest agship
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hammer-action design for a premium weighted touch.
A variety of authentic vintage electric pianos are also
on board, plus organs, synths, and many other pro
sounds for augmenting your live performances. Onstage
operation is eortless with the ultra-intuitive interface,
which includes a color display, a generous array of
dedicated controls, and the new Tone Color function for
dramatic sound manipulation from a single knob. Filled
with Roland’s best piano features and much more, the
RD-800 delivers top performance and maximum stage
versatility in one impressive instrument.
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Professional stage piano with the acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano engine plus many other top Roland sounds and features
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Choose from a wide selection of acoustic pianos voiced for live playing, including a new Concert Grand tone derived from
the V-Piano Grand, upright tones, and more
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Newly enhanced SuperNATURAL-based electric pianos and clavs with authentic vintage sound and feel
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Over 1100 additional sounds for versatility on stage, including Virtual Tone Wheel organs, vintage keys, modern synths, and
many others
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Roland’s top-of-the-line PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, equipped with the latest
touch-detection technology
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Intuitive interface designed for easy operation while performing, with fast access to essential functions such as tone
layering, keyboard split point, and more
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Manipulate sounds quickly on stage via dedicated controls for Live Set selection, part levels, Modulation FX, Tremolo, Amp
Simulator, and more
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Tone Color knob provides complex tonal manipulation in real time with a single control
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Color LCD and panel knobs with LED indicators provide easy visibility on dark stages
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WAV recording/song playback and user memory backup with optional USB ash memory
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Master MIDI keyboard controller features; four external pedal connections (Damper, FC1, FC2, and EXT)
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1/4-inch and balanced XLR stereo output jacks; convenient 1/8-inch stereo input for connecting a music player or other
device
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Sleek, durable design with reduced weight for easier transport
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Stage Piano
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The Ultimate Stage Piano, Built for Live Performance
The RD-800 was designed from the ground up for fast, eortless operation while playing on stage. Live Sets allow
you to store your prepared setups, including tone layers, keyboard split point, eects, and much more for quick recall
via dedicated buttons while performing. For those times when you need to call up and modify sounds on the spot,
it’s a breeze to dial things in quickly. The panel features a very logical layout and many dedicated controls, and
it’s extremely simple to accomplish essential tasks such as selecting and layering tones, setting split points, adjusting
eects, and more. The color LCD provides an inviting graphical interface for manipulating various parameters in any
lighting condition, and all the panel knobs have LED indicators that make it easy to see their current settings on the
darkest stages.
Authentic Grand Piano Sounds Designed for the Stage
The RD-800 features a large selection of grand piano sounds to suit any style, from solo performing to ensemble
playing. There are 5 acoustic piano types and 34 variations to choose from, including a new Concert Grand tone
derived from Roland’s agship V-Piano Grand which features enhanced presence for cutting through in live situations.
A newly developed upright piano is also provided, oering the unique short decay and up-close sound of a traditional
upright instrument. Powered by Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano engine, the RD-800 delivers a truly authentic
acoustic piano experience with seamless tonal color changes, natural note decay, and authentic key range behavior.
Customize Piano Sounds to Suit a Performance Venue or Your Personal
Style
With the RD-800, you have an incredible amount of control to shape any piano sound to your liking. The onboard
Piano Designer lets you easily adjust overall tonal elements with familiar piano-oriented parameters such as string
resonance, key-o resonance, hammer noise, and many others. Even deeper control is available with Individual Note
Voicing, which allows you to adjust the pitch, level, and tonal character independently for all 88 notes. In addition to
personal tone shaping, this unique voicing option is also useful for balancing the overall piano sound to perfectly suit
the venue you’re performing in. When a SuperNATURAL Piano tone is selected, the Tone Color knob is automatically
assigned to control the sound width, allowing you to easily adjust the output from full stereo to mono to suit any
situation. Of course, all your custom settings can be stored as Live Sets for instant recall during your performances.
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