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Roland RD64 - an SV1 replacement???

 
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ShaunKorg
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:45 am    Post subject: Roland RD64 - an SV1 replacement??? Reply with quote

Seen this yet? http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.php?p=rd-64

Lightweight, good sounds (I think), simple to use. $1000. The only reason I don't like 61 keys is I miss the low Bb, but this has that.

Don't really like the looks but... I may have to get one.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 8:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree. It's not what I was expecting to like, but...
I can probably live with 64 keys, it sounds good in the demos, and the small size and light weight are REALLY tempting features.
Will definitely try one out when (and if) it reaches my local Roland store.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not finding anything about splitting or layering. If that's missing I'd probably pass. But it's good to know that manufacturers are getting the message. People want good vintage sounds in a lightweight giging board.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can imagine that to some gigging artists, the RD-64 is more suitable than the SV-1; its basic design, the 64 keys, just a couple of core sounds... I can see how this could work out perfectly.

But I personally prefer the way the SV-1 allows you to sculpt and mold your sounds through the effects. And there's a lot of sounds to choose from. But indeed, if you don't need those sounds, then the RD-64 is more useful to you than the SV-1.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, even the new Casio excites me. Have to hear it in person but so far I like what I see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T2_nOEDh8w
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, that new Casio sounds like it could be a great all-in-one board, plus it seems to have some pretty powerful Master Keyboard functionality packed in too.

However, he did cheat in that demo. Any piano sounds good if you play Keith Emerson licks on it! Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i could see wanting both.

yep, good to know the RD-64 is out there, but i can think of other gear i want more atm: watching to see if minitaur prices drop if everyone buys sub phatty Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hope Casio does an all black one though.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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watching to see if minitaur prices drop if everyone buys sub phatty


To be honest, I'm kinda surprised by the low prices overall. The MS-20 mini will "only" cost 600 USD, the Moog Sub Phatty can already be bought here for 990 euros, KingKorg 1299... I would've expected prices more like the DSI Tempest (1800 euros still, even though it's from 2011), not to mention the DSI Prophet 12 (roughly 3000 USD). When I bought my SV-1, it was a tad expensive, and I would've expected all of the above instruments to at least come near that price a bit closer.


Not that I'm complaining about it though Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive had a lot of Korg gear (and still own the Volca series, along with a hybrid MKXL & MS-1 combo I hacked together). Was really hoping the SV1 would be the end-all for my vintage sound needs.. Its just too heavy and the acoustic piano sounds really fail in my opinion.

Sold my SV1 for a $400 loss and bought the RD-64 as a replacement.

Was looking for more of a solid MIDI controller and surprised it has onboard sounds that seem to be just what Im looking for....

Ill leave a response after Ive played with it for a couple days Smile
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