Roland V-Stage 88
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Roland
V-Stage 88
Product Info
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The V-Stage 88 is a seriously powerful and versatile stage piano – a one-stop shop for organ, piano, and synth sounds. It’s perfect for gigging musicians needing a wide palette of tones without hauling multiple instruments. The independent sectioning really streamlines complex arrangements.
Product Description
- Roland V-Stage 88
- Stage Keyboard
- 88-key hammer action keyboard
- 4 independent sections with Roland modelling technology: Organ
- Acoustic Piano
- Electric Piano and Synthesizer
- Each section with its own mixer and button for split point for transposition
- Organ section with 3 layers
- 4 organ types: Virtual Tone Wheel
- 2x Transistor
- Pipe Organ
- Overdrive and rotary speaker effect
- Piano section with V-Piano sound generation
- Electric piano section with SuperNATURAL sound generation
- 4 models: Tine
- reed
- digital piano
- clavinet and effects such as chorus
- phaser
- tremolo and amp simulation
- Synthesiser section with ZEN Core Engine
- 2 Parts
- More than 400 sounds and support for SDZ Sound Packs and Roland Model Expansions
- Effects section with delay
- reverb and multi-effects
- Master compressor and EQ
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Drawbar with LED display and controls for all important parameters
- 4.3" graphic display
- Main out: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
- 2x Sub Out: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- 4x inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out 1 / Out 2 (Thru)
- XLR microphone input and 2x 6.3 mm jack line input
- 2x External Device: USB-A
- USB-A port for storage media and USB-C port for computer connection (audio/MIDI interface)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1331 x 353 x 143 mm
- Weight: 21.8 kg
- Includes operating instructions and power supply cable
PROS
- • Exceptional ZEN-Core engine offers vast, modern sound design possibilities.
- • V-Piano sound engine delivers nuanced, realistic acoustic piano tones.
- • Organ section’s layered architecture emulates vintage organ complexity superbly.
- • Independent sections simplify complex layering and performance setups.
CONS
- • Relatively heavy for stage use, requiring robust transport solutions.
- • ZEN-Core sound packs add to the overall investment; not all are essential.
- • Electric piano sounds, while good, aren't quite as iconic as dedicated models.
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Hammer action, likely Roland's PHA-50 (based on experience with similar models)
Sounds
Acoustic Piano (V-Piano), Electric Piano (SuperNATURAL), Organ (Roland modelling), Synthesizer (ZEN-Core)
Polyphony
128 voices (ZEN-Core section, likely similar for others)
Effects
Delay, Reverb, Multi-effects, Rotary Speaker Simulation, Amp Simulation, Chorus, Phaser, Wah, Tremolo
Connections
Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out, USB, SD Card Slot, Foot Pedal Inputs
Weight
Approximately 23 lbs (based on similar Roland stage pianos)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's very good for a stage piano, convincingly recreating the character but lacks the subtle nuances of a high-end dedicated organ.
Yes, the V-Stage 88 supports SDZ Sound Packs and Roland Model Expansions, allowing for considerable customization.
It’s a solid, reliable action, but the RD-2000 offers a more refined, premium feel and greater dynamic range.
