Roland RD-2000 EX
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Roland
RD-2000 EX
Product Info
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The RD-2000 EX is a serious contender for any working pianist or keyboardist. Roland’s nailed the feel with the PHA-50 action, and the dual engine system really lets you build some incredible sounds. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a professional stage piano experience with immense versatility and a fantastic sound palette.
Product Description
- Roland RD-2000 EX
- Stage Piano
- 88 Keys
- PHA-50 keyboard made of wood and plastic with Ebony /Ivory Feel
- Two independent sound generators and modern controller features
- V-Piano sound generation offers authentic
- detailed sound with full polyphony
- Second SuperNATURAL-based polyphonic sound generation with 128 voices
- SuperNATURAL Piano
- SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
- Virtual Tone Wheel Organ and PCM Sound Generator
- 8 Buttons with LED status indicators and 9 sliders allow control over sounds and effects in real time
- 8 Freely assignable zones for combining internal sounds with external sources (incl. software instruments)
- More than 1100 presets
- including organs
- strings
- brass
- synthesiser and more
- Contains electric piano classics such as Roland RD-1000 and MKS-20
- Two Wave Expansion slots for loading additional sounds from the Roland Axial website
- Effects section with modulation effects
- amp simulation
- reverb
- delay
- compressor and equaliser
- Reproduction of analogue vintage effects such as BOSS CE-1 Chorus
- Roland Dimension D and others
- 100 Scene memory locations for saving and recalling setups
- Player / recorder for audio files (16 bit / 44.1 kHz)
- Pitch/modulation lever and two assignable modulation wheels
- 24 Bit / 192kHz USB audio/MIDI interface
- Stereo main output: 2 x XLR and 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo sub-output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- 4 Pedal inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN
- USB-B port for computer connection and USB-A port for storage media
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1412 x 367 x 140 mm
- Weight: 21.7 kg
- Includes operating instructions
- mains cable
- sustain pedal
PROS
- • PHA-50 action provides exceptional dynamic range and realistic feel.
- • Dual sound engines offer incredible tonal flexibility and layering possibilities.
- • Comprehensive effects suite allows for nuanced sound shaping and performance control.
- • Extensive preset library covers a vast spectrum of sounds, from vintage to modern.
CONS
- • The weight makes it less than ideal for frequent gigging or travel.
- • The user interface, while improved, can still feel complex for beginners.
- • Limited physical controls compared to some larger stage pianos.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
PHA-50 (wood & plastic hybrid, Ebony/Ivory feel)
Sounds
SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL Electric Piano, Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM sounds, RD-1000/MKS-20 emulations
Polyphony
256 voices (SuperNATURAL), 128 voices (PCM)
Effects
Reverb, Chorus, Delay, EQ, Amp simulations, Compressor, more
Connections
USB, MIDI In/Out, XLR/TRS Outputs, 1/4" Inputs, Headphones
Weight
54.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PHA-50 is a significant upgrade – the hybrid wood/plastic construction provides more consistent key weighting and a more responsive, nuanced feel than the PHA-4.
Absolutely, the RD-2000 EX has robust USB MIDI and audio capabilities for seamless integration with your DAW and VST instruments.
While the layout is improved over previous models, it does take some time to master all the features. The assignable buttons and sliders help, but a dedicated practice session is recommended.
