Roland E-A7 Expandable Arranger Keyboard

Full Description

Huge Sound and Backing Track Library

The Roland E-A7 incorporates a massive 1,500 sounds ranging from piano to organ, from strings to brass and many more. The E-A7 is perfect for every genre, playing style and performance environment and includes authentic sounds from across the globe. The huge selection of styles available on board expands on the collection available in the BK-Series keyboards, and this is further expandable from the large library of historic Roland arranger patterns.

Sample Importing

Not only does the E-A7 feature a huge library of sounds but it also has the ability to import all your favourite sounds and samples via the WAV import option. Simply connect the E-A7 to your computer and transfer across your favourite sounds or use the onboard sampling function to create your own custom sounds, drum beats and even backing vocals. Everything you need to polish the sound, including applying effects, is already on board.

Logical and Ergonomic Layout

Designed to optimize your performance the E-A7 features a logical layout and design with two LCD screens providing real time feedback. The default screen layout shows backing styles to the left whilst the right screen shows which sound is currently selected. By separating this information and providing 156 fast access buttons it is simpler to select and switch sounds and allows you to focus on your live performance instead of tweaking overly complicated controls.

Advanced Control at your Fingertips

When you're at a gig, you just need things to work, so the E-A7 gives direct access to the most common functions needed when you play. Six phrase pads are available to trigger one-shot audio samples or MIDI phrases just where you need them. You can define and switch to alternate musical scales at the touch of a button. There are also six sliders that can adjust the volume of the various parts, such as drums, bass and the accompaniment. Finally, there are seven user-assignable buttons above the pitch bend lever for your own custom requirements.

Microphone Connectivity

If vocals are an important part of your repertoire, the E-A7 has a microphone input along with dedicated volume controls on the front panel; just turn the knob to instantly adjust the vocal level, with no menus in sight. You also get an array of pro-grade vocal effects to add polish to your performance, with a versatile selection of editable reverbs and delays on board.

Features

• Over 1,500 versatile tones from all over the world
• WAV file import and on board sampling function
• Huge library of backing styles from the UK, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America
• Powerful arranger engine with direct control buttons and versatile, one-touch performance options
• 156 dedicated buttons for fast access to commonly-used functions
• Logical dual-screen layout
• Microphone input with dedicated vocal effects
• Lightweight and robust design for simple transportation

Specifications

• Keys: 61 Keys
• Key Action: Synth Weighted
• Polyphony (Max): 128 Voices (Varies According to the Sound Generator Load)
• Parts: 4 Keyboard Parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR) + 16 Song Parts
• Preset Tones: Over 1,500
• Preset Drum Kits: Over 100
• User Tones: 256
• User Drum Kits: 128
• Favourite Slots: 50
• Inputs: 2 x 1/4" Jack (Line In), 1 x 1/8" Jack (EXT IN)
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" Jack (Headphones), 2 x 1/4" Jack (Master Out)
• Additional Connections: 3 x 1/4" Jack (Expression Pedal), MIDI (In/Out), 2 x USB (Memory/Computer)
• Display: Dual Graphic LCD (160 x 160 Dots x 2 - With Backlit)
• Speakers: 2 x 100 mm
• Rated Power Output: 2 x 12 Watts
• Melody Intelligent: Yes
• Styles: Over 600 (Preset), Unlimited (User)
• Style Controls: 4 x Intro, 4 x Main, 4 x Fill, 4 x Break, 4 x Ending
• One Touch Memories: 4 Programmable Registrations Per Style
• Style Makeup Tools: Instrument Oriented Editing
• Realtime Player: SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, MP3, WAV, MP3+CDG
• Tempo Change: 20 - 250 BPM (SMF), 75 - 125 (MP3/WAV)
• Part Mute: Track Mute (SMF / Style), Centre Cancel (MP3 / WAV)
• Song Chord Extractor: Automatic Chord Detection (SMF Files)
• Lyrics Display: SMF, KAR, MP3
• SMF Makeup Tools: Instrument-Oriented Editing
• SMF Mark & Jump: Yes (4 Storable Locations)
• Song (Audio) Recording: 16-Bit Linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV
• Reverbs: 8
• Chorus: 8
• MFX: 84 Types for Keyboard Parts
• Master EQ: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
• Master Compressor: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
• Input Effect: 6 x Reverb, 2 x Delay
• Sampling Format: 16 Bit (Linear), 44.1 kHz, WAV
• Wave Expansion Memory: 128 MB for Sampling/Sample Import
• Number of Samples: 512
• Pads: 6
• Controls: Lever, 7 x Switch, Control Pedal, 6 x Faders, Multifunction Pads
• Height: 5.375" / 136 mm
• Width: 41.1875" / 1,045 mm
• Depth: 12.5625" / 318 mm
• Weight: 7.9 Kg..