NAMM 2014: Roland announces RD-800 stage piano

NAMM 2014: Roland has announced the RD-800, which it's claiming is its finest stage piano yet.

Providing not only acoustic piano sounds but also electric piano, organ, synth and other tones, the RD-800 has a weighted hammer-action keyboard, a colour display, plenty of control and a Tone Color function that enables you to tweak a sound with one knob.

The RD-800 weighs in at 22kg and will cost £2115. Specs below.

Roland RD-800 features

• Professional stage piano with the acclaimed SuperNATURAL Piano engine plus many other top Roland sounds and features
• 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
• Newly enhanced SuperNATURAL-based electric pianos and clavs with authentic vintage sound and feel
• Over 1100 additional sounds for versatility on stage, including Virtual Tone Wheel organs, vintage keys, modern synths, and many others
• Roland's top-of-the-line PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, equipped with the latest touch-detection technology
• Intuitive interface designed for easy operation while performing, with fast access to essential functions such as tone layering, keyboard split point, and more
• Manipulate sounds quickly on stage via dedicated controls for Live Set selection, part levels, Modulation FX, Tremolo, Amp Simulator, and more
• Tone Colour knob provides complex tonal manipulation in real time with a single control
• Colour LCD and panel knobs with LED indicators provide easy visibility on dark stages
• WAV recording/song playback and user memory backup with optional USB flash memory
• Master MIDI keyboard controller features; four external pedal connections (Damper, FC1, FC2, and EXT)
• 1/4-inch and balanced XLR stereo output jacks; convenient 1/8-inch stereo input for connecting a music player or other device
• Sleek, durable design with reduced weight for easier transport