The Roland E-X Keyboards are all Medeli Keyboards and the Company Fame too build exactly the same keyboards. For Exampel: I have the Fame G400 Keyboard, it`s the same as the Roland E-X20, the only difference, the Fame has 10 less Styles, the rest is exactly the same. The Fame and Medeli Versions cost much less as the Roland Versions. So if you are interest in one of the Roland E-X Keyboards, you can get them much cheaper by Medeli or Fame.
I'm glad I got my Yamaha PSR-E473. Thank you for your honest opinion. It seems that some great keyboard companies take a lot away in an effort to put an instrument into a certain budget catagory. I think the opposite works better...take some amazing attributes from an expensive model and make people feel that they have a treasure at a price they can afford. When a person grows out of that entry level model, they would most likely choose the same manufacturer because their experience was so positive. Yamaha and Casio do that. Another great video.
@@kingmena1 I only have the Yamaha PSR-E473 so I can't give you a personal side by side comparison. That's why I love video reviews. You can hear the difference and compare the capabilities. I also like to visit the local music stores for trying an instrument hands-on.
I got my Yamaha e473 yesterday. When I was in the music store, I was shown both x50 and e473. The x50 sounds better (except for guitar sounds) than e473, but so many functions are missing. I finally chose the e473 because I value functionality more than sound quality.
@maged shenouda Despite being a long time diehard Roland fan, who has spent thousands of dollars over several years, I like Yamaha and Casio keyboards, too. And especially since this Roland is actually a rebadged Chinese Medelli, I eould say go with the Yamaha PSR-E473, or even better, pay a little more for the 76 key PSR-EW425 with all its upgrades over the PSR-E473. I may get one later, along with the Reface CP/YC. But my ultimate keyboards should I get to the level of playing proficiency to warrant it, I would get a Roland V-Combo VR-09B, Fantom-06/07 and or an RD-88.
@shelly0624 So true, it cool to have great reviews, but almost a necessity to be able to try certain keyboards hands on, in person, especially if you are not personally familiar with a similar model, and ultimately when shopping for a weighted 88 key digital piano or keyboard/workstation, etc. The more advanced you are, the more important it is to try the keyboard action and hear the sound directly from the speakers, if any, and a similar amplifier/speaker setup to what you are, or will be using, as well as headphones.
Well, I'm not really disappointed cause I suspected that considering other entry level Roland's models ... I'm happy 😃 I bought recently PSR-EW425 I'm impatient to have it on my hands. Thank you Jeremy
I was just about to buy this to replace my Casio wk6600 after a few keys stopped working, but I turned it on and started playing it in the store and changed my mind. I bought the Roland FP 10 instead. Disappoited, no line outs. So I put the Roland on the floor in my office and put the WK6600 back on the piano stand. I'll live with the lost keys for noww.
I had opportunity, to buy a bk3 and noticed, that it has professional features. I sold it, because my PSR S970 and PA 900 covered everything I needed, the Roland couldn't add something unique.
I thought this was going to sound like the Roland E-09 from 2008 which I think is still a good keyboard today as the E-09 is based on Roland Sound Canvas and Roland JV sounds. I have quite a few Roland sound modules and drum machines from the 90s including an SC-88 Pro Sound Canvas, JV-1080, U-220, MC-505 groovebox and a R-8 drum machine. I still use those sound modules in modern productions so I think Roland should have used their own sound engine based on either the SC-88 Pro or SC-8820 rather than it being a rebaged Medeli. I personally like Roland for their 90s digitized PCM sounds and I would certainly recommend an SC-88 Pro or SC-8820 to anyone who is interested in midi sequencing. I think Yamaha sounds should be left to Yamaha.
@@DJIncendration This Roland keyboard is just a rebaged Medeli but Madeli's sounds were licensed from Yamaha to use in Medeli products so Medeli keyboards are basically a generic keyboard with a Yamaha rom chip. I don't think Roland even made this keyboard.
I always thought of Roland as a synth company, not so much for arrangers. For example I think they absolutely nailed it with the Fantoms. For an arranger though I would probably look something else. Edit: Oh dear it's a Medeli :)
Actually Roland was indeed a big name in arrangers in the 1990's. The G70, the E80, those were monsters and still are. Their downfall started with the BK-models which were a joke. I don't understand why they haven't given up on arrangers. That market is dead.
@@Leo-fw7ep it has a dim display, Yamaha is not really trying to resolve it. I don't think it's a display issue, because replaced displays do the same thing. I think it's a logic circuit or power supply issue from the motherboard.
For some of us, 256 polyphony makes huge difference (prior keyboard dropping)- also mic input in this price range with a Good Grand Piano. UPDATE: So, I played for a week, the key action better than my prior Yamaha Piaggero, and Yamaha v80 (I think it was). Of course, to me- JS is right as need press harder and get used to that. Volume much greater than those both, but those were different category both with no MIC input UPDATE, 2 WK: keys action (used to it), vol & mic input good. Dunno other boards, much better for me, than prior ones.
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Para quem já teve vários teclados da Roland como eu. Roland E-50, Roland Juno D, Roland E-16 e já trabalhei com outros modelos como o Prelude este EX-50 claramente não carrega o DNA da Roland como o Jeremy explanou no fim do vídeo. A Roland depois que acabou com sua divisão Italiana só ladeira abaixo com os arranjadores. O último suspiro que podemos citar foi o EA-7. Roland e Korg não se dão bem com modelos simples para iniciantes pois o seu verdadeiro DNA não estará lá, são teclados Caça Níqueis. O Trono ainda fica com a Casio nesta categoria!
I don't think the translation of your comment does well, but I believe I know what you are saying. Roland's forte, or best efforts are not for entry level keyboards My Go:Keys is a prime example. A great overall keyboard for the price, in the $300-350 range. An entry level Juno DS. But though Casio, Yamaha, Nord have expensive top tier keyboards, ultimately I would choose Roland, specifically the RD-88, Fantom-06/07, and V-Combo VR-09B.
@@nealrobertson9115Yea and some sound in synths section have some glitches sounds, i think roland should fix this, and would be awesome if they add some good sound for every bk series. I own the cheaper bk3 model. Cheers BK users.
At 3:50 that organ preset sounded like it was actually three different organs depending on which key you played. B was more mellow than the E and the high D was more aggressive.
Medeli? Really? Wow, wat a cheap trick. A good friend of mine bought this keyboard, and I've got it on loan from him. But we were both questioning why this Roland e-x50 did not sound better then my own Roland bk-3 from 10 years ago. Which we would expect, since this is a lot newer. But you explained very well why that is. Still love my bk-3. 👍 That still sounds amazing.
So, this model's soundset seems even more of a very primitive rompler than I initially doubted? Real pity considering some other aspects that aren't bad. Medeli isn't the one to blame, of course - they can make AKX, and I've seen Medeli name in service schematics for some good keyboards from another famous brand
Hey Jeremy! If you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you do with the keyboards you've bought for videos? Return them? Sell them further? Keep them? Or use for your classes?
I think he has them crushed in a trash compactor or smashes them with a sledgehammer as part of his exercise regimen... Seriously, I think he keeps most, or many of them for reference and comparison videos, and maybe sells some of them. If they are demos that are on loan, they are most likely returned, unless hecrealkybloves thrm and hugs them tight are repeatedly says, "Mine, mine, mine!"
This vs psr-a350 from Yamaha? We want to be able to play oriental sound on it. Which one should I choose or do you have a better one within the price range?
I know it is not a fair competition because the JV 1080 is a piece of professional kit and a synthesizer module. Not exactly a keyboard, but it is from 1994, and I think even it sounds are much more usable.
It's begging to sell for less than $400 and here at the guitar center 🎸 I tried it and the keys are very hard to press, I prefer so much my Yamaha PSR s970 well worth the price
Sir your videos help me a lot! I also think that roland ex50 is a good keyboard but still it is a little overbudget for me. I saw your videos and bought the YAMAHA PSR E373 and it is one of THE BEST KEYBOARDS i have ever played! LOVE FROM INDIA SIR!
Thank You for another Beautiful Review.... Another Frankenstein Keyboard made by Medeli.... I have nothing against Medeli, they can make good Keyboards as in the AKX10... But this Roland branded "thing" is really bad... Thank You Jeremy for Sharing this!
Can you please review Roland Ex 10, new entrant in the market. Also, if you could suggest between buying Yamaha psr 373 and Casio ct 3500 and Roland. Thanks❤
I already have Roland E09 IN keyboard and i want another keyboard for my another room. I just want to use Piano Sounds only. So should i go for EX 50 or Yamaha P45?
It is not exactly correct to say 16:35 it cannot be powered by a battery, but if you use a standard cigarette lighter 12v power cord sold at auto parts stores, for inside car or RV playing, or take a 12v portable battery such as a AVAPOW 6000A or better, you can power the keyboard while on the beach, although I wouldn't recommend getting sand in the keyboard 🎹
I've been waiting for this review. I bought the Yamaha PSR E - 473 and send it back to order the Roland. I needed something with a mic input for a beginner. I ended up sending the Roland back because I didn't like the sound plus it was so confusing for me and so heavy. I am happy to say I ordered another Yamaha PSR E 473. There's not much out there with a mic input in this price range, so I feel like I got the best for me. I love Jeremy's videos, he's the best! Thank's
Ooh yeah Jeremy, about that 'redeeming quality' rhytm section: Don't know which keyboard was wrong, but I think I trust my Roland BK3 more then this thing. When I let them play together both on lets say 120 beats per minute, they start drifting away from eachother immediately. I'll take the wild guess that this thing does not run exactly on what is displayed. One of these days I'll check if my BK3 runs at the right speed with a metronome or click from my daw. Greeting from Jeroen. 🙂Peace! ✌
I wouldn't mind if Roland make a Medeli based version of the AKX10 with at least 1.5gb of user sample memory but even more importantly the roland cover tools such as make up tools and roland rhythms editing features. As an Arab I would also require it to have an Arabic scale 🎹
Many thanks for the video, Jeremy. I downloaded the manual of the E-X50 and it's the spitting image of that of the Kurzweil KP-110. That instrument doesn't feature the Fingered on Bass function. What about the E-X50? Could you check it, please?
Hello Sir, Could you please let me know whether any professional arranger keyboard is coming up from Roland in NAMM 2024 or not? Your reply means a lot sir. Thank you
As a long term Roland Fan (Synthesizers and Workstation) somehow I doubt that there is actual Roland Inside when I hear the crappy Sounds. Its like Roland "has to be present" in this market, but no interest to develop such instruments, so they just gave their Name and some "must-have" signature Sounds like the Sax you´ve played as a License Deal to some C-List vendor. And never checked the result....
Jeremy, would you please explain me what is going on? Is this Roland keyboard or Medeli keyboard? Or it’s just a Medeli keyboard with Roland badge and if yes, it’s huge what you discovered! But still I’m not sure what are you telling us exactly.
@@mancar15 its a roland sonic-cell soundboard/chip used to build this cheap shit by medeli it will come as a medeli,roland,korg,startone and thomann budget keyboards
I just wonder why theres too many compare ex50 with psr e473? Is that becouse both is same category? Otherwise..my situation now is, i have to choose one of them.ex50 or e473.some advice please....😅
Jeremy,, I'm a bit confused. You did a video recently blasting Yamaha for their display issues on the e473 but you're still linking to that keyboard under your notes. Did they fix the issue, do you still recommend the keyboard despite the issue or did you forgetvto remove the link?
I had one and sent it back and regretted it because I didn't have that problem but I didn't want to take a chance. I ended up ordering another 473, so we'll see. I love Jeremy's reviews, the best!
Hi how are things? That good video :) I have a question about this Roland E-X50 keyboard to a Yamaha psr e473, which one do you recommend the most and why? I'm between buying one or the other😅
Jeremy, I just came back to view this video, and you describe this keyboard well, with your familiarity and expertise in many of the features such as auto accompaniment and all the programming and setting functions. This keyboard, is apparently more popular around the world more than the US and such, is a mixed bag of good, bad, and in between. It looks great with the red trim on black, albeit not ideal visibility of control panel functions. The glossy surface keys long used is now replaced with textured keys on most decent entry level and above keyboards. My expensive Roland Fantom X6 I had, along with most all keyboard synths/and workstations, including that then flagship model all had glossy keys, except for maybe some of the 88 key versions. My Yamaha PSS-A50 and my Roland JD-Xi has glossy keys, but the latter is a synth. My Go:Keys and CT-S1 both have nice, textured keys and action that suits me, though the weighted keys of the Roland keyboards do feel nice to me. As far as the sounds, they are medium/fair, with the General MIDI sound effects cheesy, but amusing. I've had them on even my old Roland XP-10 from the mid 1990s, a good entry level keyboard at the time, more cheaply made than the upper models in the series, but still more expensive than all the much better keyboards I have now, which are all great for their respective price range. The General MIDI keyboard tones on my Go:Keys still sound good, along with all of the rest, have a good amount of the voice tones most people would need and want, to compliment the stellar acoustic and electric piano tones and speaker/surround sound of the CT-S1, though the Go:Keys has much more variations of tones. My JD-Xi can cover all the other digital and analog sounds with so much effect variables and features, and the PSS-A50 sounds great for the price and playing, especially for its compact, portable format. Being actually a rebadged Medelli, it is seriously lacking in sound by comparison to my keyboards and though the auto accompaniment and related features have their perks and shortcomings compared to less expensive Yamaha and Casio keyboard, particularly the recent PSR series Yamaha models and Casio CT series. The Go:Keys unique phrase loop feature has much more variations than its auto accompliment functions on other keyboards, and sound much more realistic, as opposed to that auto accompliment genre audio fingerprint, i.e. cheesy. For the most part, the E-X50 is not as easily found in the US, where I live, as opposed to the good supply of the decently affordable auto arranger keyboards from Casio, Yamaha and other brands. Despite its redeeming features, including the solid build and 256 note polyphony, it would still be a popular and viable good choice for many international performing/gigging musicians, especially solo entertainment artists, the much more affordable Casio CT-S500/S100v, Yamaha PSR-473 and slightly less expensive PSR-EW425 isca much better choice, especially with battery power capability and portability. But for a non auto accompaniment battery power bread and butter keyboard, at $200 USD, the Casio CT-S1 is hard to beat.
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Jeremy, do you know where this exact piano sound could be found in a more expensive Roland keyboard? I’d like it with a better keybed than this has if possible. Cheers.
Hi, I just cancelled my order and am grateful for your review. The product as described was too good to be true, it has been on sale recently and I'm wondering if a newer version is coming, however your detective work about where it is from is telling. I already have a Novation Launchkey which I find very frustrating because of non user friendly design, coupled with the Ableton software which is again non user friendly and crippled, they want you to pay big bucks for the full version. I have made music with this set up but don't use it frequently enough and have literally forgotten how to use it. The instructional videos are very poor, not enough emphasis on now to use the basic controls. I think I would have been disappointed with this Roland product, I wanted to input my compositions and layer extra tracks.
hey Jeremy! I would like to ask you a question! If i am looking to learn piano and so, and i want a piano that really sounds normal and doesn't have bad quality sound, and i am really scared to buy something that turns out to be cheap quality of a sound, especially for chords and so, like i want to buy a good piano at a low budget, but sounds good and normal, what do you suggest? i don't know if i understand MIDI correctly, but is midi like an external keyboard for the computer or like an external hardware to play the virtual pianos and so? and thank you for your hard work!
The Kawai ES110 has some very good quality piano sounds . I like the action of it because it’s weighted, but not too hard to play, like the more expensive Kawai stage pianos. They recently raised the price of the 110, from $729.** to up to a hundred dollars more. The only reason why I didn’t keep it, that although it has one of the nicest piano sounds, and feels good to play, they cut corners on the way certain adjustments can be made, and they have a chart that shows that you need to press one or two actual piano keys, to adjust certain things like transposing to another key. However, for a beginner who really needs to just focus on learning the basics of music and learning piano technique, such as correct hand position and finger exercises, this is a good keyboard for those who are just starting to learn piano. Kawai recognized the need to have a few more control buttons built in on their entry level priced models, and recently came out with the ES 120, which I haven’t tried, but It should have the same easy to play keybed, and maybe a couple more sounds. It’s a pretty sure bet that they designed it with more control buttons than the 110 has, and if you can spend the $899.** for it, I would say that it is well worth trying. I have tried almost every brand weighted key-stage piano in the under $2,000.**, and I prefer the way the lower priced Kawai feels better than the one that costs double. It’s because Kawai’s “weighted 3” keybed in their higher priced models is so heavy to play, it just takes too much effort to play a single note. Their “weighted 2” action in the 110 model feels more like a an old upright piano, and it’s easy to play the keys. Rolands keybed in their keyboards for under $1,500.** are pretty good, and not too difficult to play. Like I said, I have tried a lot, more than I would have liked, because even Yamaha, which I expected to have a good feel, hasn’t always used decent keybeds, even in their CP 40, which I bought, and got stuck with for four years. One thing that shows that Kawai makes good keybeds, is that Nord uses a Kawai keybed in one of their stage pianos that costs three, to four thousand dollars. Hope you find something that you like.
If Piano sounds in a budget is your main priority, I would go with Casio CT-S1. If you are looking not only for Piano sounds, but also piano weighted action, then you need to look for digital pianos and not keyboards, as the one mentioned in previous comment (Kawai ES series), Yamaha P121/P125, Roland FP10/FP30, ...
@@rccasgar Very well said. The CT-S1 is great for the price with nice key action for non piano full weighted keyboard. All of Roland's FP series keyboards have great action, sounds and features that gets better up the ladder, but you will have to pay the price, if you can find one, since there are in such high demand. Also recommended is the Casio Stage piano thstvis much more affordable, but great. You get what you pay for, but you can get decent sounds and features for the price co pared to several years ago, but if you are asking fir top tier tones, fully weighted action with 88 keys, you will have to pay much more. If you don't require that for traditional piano playing, training and exam certification, and not going to play full range 88 key music, that Casio CT-S1 is the number one choice for a keyboard for the price. I just wish they came out with a CT-S2 with metal speaker grilles, headphone jacks at the front left, msybe the pitch bend wheel, but mostly the ¼" stereo line outs and maybe a few more pro oriented features for $100 more.
hi Jeremy See how about comparasion roland ex50 with YAMAHA PSR-E473 about full size and tuts . also sound which better? sound simmiliar with grand piano thanks a lot also have any recommend budget similiar price with both keyboard
Sir though my question is not related to the video but I wanted to ask you so i searched your latest video in a hope that I’ll get your reply by asking here. My query is, I am a serious beginner and currently enrolled in online course. I have compared many keyboards and finally decided to buy Yamaha EW310 as I think to be good pianist we need at least 76 keys. I would have thought about EW425 but that’s not really available in India. So sir my question is should I go for Yamaha PSR E 310? Please reply.
Hi Jeremy, love from India...💙First of all you're doing a great work by reviewing various keyboards/pianos and helping people like me...My question is recently you uploaded a video about psr-e473 LCD screen issue, so is the issue has been resolved? I wanted to buy one but I delayed my purchase after watching that video....Please reply 🙏
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The Roland E-X Keyboards are all Medeli Keyboards and the Company Fame too build exactly the same keyboards. For Exampel: I have the Fame G400 Keyboard, it`s the same as the Roland E-X20, the only difference, the Fame has 10 less Styles, the rest is exactly the same. The Fame and Medeli Versions cost much less as the Roland Versions. So if you are interest in one of the Roland E-X Keyboards, you can get them much cheaper by Medeli or Fame.
Does the Medeli Keyboard have Indian styles?
@@kamalatmajaI doubt
I'm glad I got my Yamaha PSR-E473. Thank you for your honest opinion. It seems that some great keyboard companies take a lot away in an effort to put an instrument into a certain budget catagory. I think the opposite works better...take some amazing attributes from an expensive model and make people feel that they have a treasure at a price they can afford. When a person grows out of that entry level model, they would most likely choose the same manufacturer because their experience was so positive. Yamaha and Casio do that. Another great video.
So do you think the E473 is more superior to this Ex50? .. I’m indecisive between the two
@@kingmena1 I only have the Yamaha PSR-E473 so I can't give you a personal side by side comparison. That's why I love video reviews. You can hear the difference and compare the capabilities. I also like to visit the local music stores for trying an instrument hands-on.
I got my Yamaha e473 yesterday. When I was in the music store, I was shown both x50 and e473. The x50 sounds better (except for guitar sounds) than e473, but so many functions are missing. I finally chose the e473 because I value functionality more than sound quality.
@maged shenouda Despite being a long time diehard Roland fan, who has spent thousands of dollars over several years, I like Yamaha and Casio keyboards, too. And especially since this Roland is actually a rebadged Chinese Medelli, I eould say go with the Yamaha PSR-E473, or even better, pay a little more for the 76 key PSR-EW425 with all its upgrades over the PSR-E473.
I may get one later, along with the Reface CP/YC.
But my ultimate keyboards should I get to the level of playing proficiency to warrant it, I would get a Roland V-Combo VR-09B, Fantom-06/07 and or an RD-88.
@shelly0624 So true, it cool to have great reviews, but almost a necessity to be able to try certain keyboards hands on, in person, especially if you are not personally familiar with a similar model, and ultimately when shopping for a weighted 88 key digital piano or keyboard/workstation, etc. The more advanced you are, the more important it is to try the keyboard action and hear the sound directly from the speakers, if any, and a similar amplifier/speaker setup to what you are, or will be using, as well as headphones.
4:43 that saxophone sound is beautiful. Almost realistic.
Yeah...I noticed that too and compared it with my Fantom....its the almost famous Roland Tenor..
Well, I'm not really disappointed cause I suspected that considering other entry level Roland's models ... I'm happy 😃 I bought recently PSR-EW425 I'm impatient to have it on my hands. Thank you Jeremy
I was just about to buy this to replace my Casio wk6600 after a few keys stopped working, but I turned it on and started playing it in the store and changed my mind.
I bought the Roland FP 10 instead. Disappoited, no line outs. So I put the Roland on the floor in my office and put the WK6600 back on the piano stand. I'll live with the lost keys for noww.
I had opportunity, to buy a bk3 and noticed, that it has professional features. I sold it, because my PSR S970 and PA 900 covered everything I needed, the Roland couldn't add something unique.
Roland has wonderful sharp, lively, crispy and punchy voices no other brands of keyboard could produce.
I thought this was going to sound like the Roland E-09 from 2008 which I think is still a good keyboard
today as the E-09 is based on Roland Sound Canvas and Roland JV sounds. I have quite a few Roland
sound modules and drum machines from the 90s including an SC-88 Pro Sound Canvas, JV-1080, U-220,
MC-505 groovebox and a R-8 drum machine. I still use those sound modules in modern productions so I
think Roland should have used their own sound engine based on either the SC-88 Pro or SC-8820 rather
than it being a rebaged Medeli. I personally like Roland for their 90s digitized PCM sounds and I would
certainly recommend an SC-88 Pro or SC-8820 to anyone who is interested in midi sequencing. I think
Yamaha sounds should be left to Yamaha.
Yamaha sounds are left to Yamaha.
@@DJIncendration This Roland keyboard is just a rebaged Medeli but Madeli's sounds were licensed
from Yamaha to use in Medeli products so Medeli keyboards are basically a generic keyboard with
a Yamaha rom chip. I don't think Roland even made this keyboard.
I was not expecting a Christmas song in August. Nice work anyway!
I always thought of Roland as a synth company, not so much for arrangers. For example I think they absolutely nailed it with the Fantoms. For an arranger though I would probably look something else. Edit: Oh dear it's a Medeli :)
Actually Roland was indeed a big name in arrangers in the 1990's. The G70, the E80, those were monsters and still are. Their downfall started with the BK-models which were a joke. I don't understand why they haven't given up on arrangers. That market is dead.
Any news on fixes for the display issues with Yamaha 473?
What happened to 473?
@@Leo-fw7ep it has a dim display, Yamaha is not really trying to resolve it. I don't think it's a display issue, because replaced displays do the same thing. I think it's a logic circuit or power supply issue from the motherboard.
@ Leo it could be so.
Nice video Jeremy. That's funny, I have 30 years old Roland E-70 and it sounds almost the same.😊😊
For some of us, 256 polyphony makes huge difference (prior keyboard dropping)- also mic input in this price range with a Good Grand Piano. UPDATE: So, I played for a week, the key action better than my prior Yamaha Piaggero, and Yamaha v80 (I think it was). Of course, to me- JS is right as need press harder and get used to that. Volume much greater than those both, but those were different category both with no MIC input UPDATE, 2 WK: keys action (used to it), vol & mic input good. Dunno other boards, much better for me, than prior ones.
Para quem já teve vários teclados da Roland como eu. Roland E-50, Roland Juno D, Roland E-16 e já trabalhei com outros modelos como o Prelude este EX-50 claramente não carrega o DNA da Roland como o Jeremy explanou no fim do vídeo.
A Roland depois que acabou com sua divisão Italiana só ladeira abaixo com os arranjadores. O último suspiro que podemos citar foi o EA-7.
Roland e Korg não se dão bem com modelos simples para iniciantes pois o seu verdadeiro DNA não estará lá, são teclados Caça Níqueis.
O Trono ainda fica com a Casio nesta categoria!
I don't think the translation of your comment does well, but I believe I know what you are saying.
Roland's forte, or best efforts are not for entry level keyboards
My Go:Keys is a prime example. A great overall keyboard for the price, in the $300-350 range. An entry level Juno DS.
But though Casio, Yamaha, Nord have expensive top tier keyboards, ultimately I would choose Roland, specifically the RD-88, Fantom-06/07, and V-Combo VR-09B.
guys, bk3 vs ex50 witch better ?
These Roland guys have gone nuts!! Can they at least update the BK series for good???
Yes! I was hoping for an update or improvement on my BK5 which does an excellent job for me as a one man band.
@@nealrobertson9115Yea and some sound in synths section have some glitches sounds, i think roland should fix this, and would be awesome if they add some good sound for every bk series. I own the cheaper bk3 model. Cheers BK users.
At 3:50 that organ preset sounded like it was actually three different organs depending on which key you played. B was more mellow than the E and the high D was more aggressive.
Medeli? Really? Wow, wat a cheap trick. A good friend of mine bought this keyboard, and I've got it on loan from him. But we were both questioning why this Roland e-x50 did not sound better then my own Roland bk-3 from 10 years ago. Which we would expect, since this is a lot newer. But you explained very well why that is. Still love my bk-3. 👍 That still sounds amazing.
Identical to the Kurzweil keys. Pay for the brand and be happy.
Hi Jeremy, just wondering if we can make our own rhythm styles like in Yamaha SX700, S900. Please let me know. Many thanks
Sorry to jump in , you can create your new style or add somethings on an existing style
So, this model's soundset seems even more of a very primitive rompler than I initially doubted? Real pity considering some other aspects that aren't bad. Medeli isn't the one to blame, of course - they can make AKX, and I've seen Medeli name in service schematics for some good keyboards from another famous brand
Hey Jeremy!
If you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you do with the keyboards you've bought for videos? Return them? Sell them further? Keep them? Or use for your classes?
I think he has them crushed in a trash compactor or smashes them with a sledgehammer as part of his exercise regimen...
Seriously, I think he keeps most, or many of them for reference and comparison videos, and maybe sells some of them. If they are demos that are on loan, they are most likely returned, unless hecrealkybloves thrm and hugs them tight are repeatedly says, "Mine, mine, mine!"
You play a different keyboard in like every video. You should do a video on your keyboard/digital piano collection.
Does it have after touch midi. I’m looking for a midi keyboard with after touch .
i have an old yamaha PSS-51 keyboard wich have the same FX but spread over all the keys
There's NOTHING on the Alesis Harmony 61 v. THREE. Can you explain why or would you do a video? Thanks.
This vs psr-a350 from Yamaha?
We want to be able to play oriental sound on it. Which one should I choose or do you have a better one within the price range?
Welcome back sir!
Well, at least the T-shirts look like a genuine Roland. 👕
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It'sbeasy to copy other people's 'material', but not so much hardware and software...
I know it is not a fair competition because the JV 1080 is a piece of professional kit and a synthesizer module. Not exactly a keyboard, but it is from 1994, and I think even it sounds are much more usable.
Can I use my USB thumb drive saved MIDI files on the keyboard?
which one would you suggest lorgEk 50 / EX 50 ROLAND OR YAMAHA E473 ????
It's begging to sell for less than $400 and here at the guitar center 🎸 I tried it and the keys are very hard to press, I prefer so much my Yamaha PSR s970 well worth the price
Sir your videos help me a lot! I also think that roland ex50 is a good keyboard but still it is a little overbudget for me. I saw your videos and bought the YAMAHA PSR E373 and it is one of THE BEST KEYBOARDS i have ever played! LOVE FROM INDIA SIR!
How does this make Medeli feel? 😁
Thank You for another Beautiful Review.... Another Frankenstein Keyboard made by Medeli.... I have nothing against Medeli, they can make good Keyboards as in the AKX10... But this Roland branded "thing" is really bad... Thank You Jeremy for Sharing this!
does it have a rock guitar sound?
Can you please review Roland Ex 10, new entrant in the market. Also, if you could suggest between buying Yamaha psr 373 and Casio ct 3500 and Roland. Thanks❤
it is just based on the roland sonic-cell soundchip/mainboard from 2008 the rest is a medeli soft/hardware make-over
What is your e473s current condition?
Roland E-X50 produces lively beats and natural voices other brands hardly can
I already have Roland E09 IN keyboard and i want another keyboard for my another room. I just want to use Piano Sounds only. So should i go for EX 50 or Yamaha P45?
Which one is better psrE473?
It is not exactly correct to say 16:35 it cannot be powered by a battery, but if you use a standard cigarette lighter 12v power cord sold at auto parts stores, for inside car or RV playing, or take a 12v portable battery such as a AVAPOW 6000A or better, you can power the keyboard while on the beach, although I wouldn't recommend getting sand in the keyboard 🎹
What is the price of this keyboard?
che ritmo stai suonando a questo punto grazie per la risposta
I like your Merry Little Christmas arrangement!.
Going to learn your version for this year. Thank you
Hi, is this Chinese made also?
I have ex 20. But my friend have ex 30. Awesome keyboards... Tq for reviewing...
Do styles from other Roland models match?
Are keys weighted?
That piano sound is worth the price of the keyboard.
Infatti non mi entusiasma granché.
i brought yamaha psr e473
just after researching and going deep into your videos ...for recommended keyboards..
which was perfect for me..
thank you☺
I'm going to buy that too one of this days, I don't choose Roland cos no good shape.
Does it have LCD Issue?
I've been waiting for this review.
I bought the Yamaha PSR E - 473 and send it back to order the Roland. I needed something with a mic input for a beginner. I ended up sending the Roland back because I didn't like the sound plus it was so confusing for me and so heavy. I am happy to say I ordered another Yamaha PSR E 473.
There's not much out there with a mic input in this price range, so I feel like I got the best for me. I love Jeremy's videos, he's the best! Thank's
How to connect sound jeck ,,,
Ooh yeah Jeremy, about that 'redeeming quality' rhytm section: Don't know which keyboard was wrong, but I think I trust my Roland BK3 more then this thing. When I let them play together both on lets say 120 beats per minute, they start drifting away from eachother immediately. I'll take the wild guess that this thing does not run exactly on what is displayed. One of these days I'll check if my BK3 runs at the right speed with a metronome or click from my daw. Greeting from Jeroen. 🙂Peace! ✌
Where is conch shell sound, tell about that no.?
I wouldn't mind if Roland make a Medeli based version of the AKX10 with at least 1.5gb of user sample memory but even more importantly the roland cover tools such as make up tools and roland rhythms editing features. As an Arab I would also require it to have an Arabic scale 🎹
Me recomiendas el Casio ctx 3000 para empezar a aprender ??
Sir is this keyboard helpful for trinity music ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD till grade 8. Thank you
Hallo .Do styles from older models work?
Ea7 vs ex50 which better
Many thanks for the video, Jeremy. I downloaded the manual of the E-X50 and it's the spitting image of that of the Kurzweil KP-110. That instrument doesn't feature the Fingered on Bass function. What about the E-X50? Could you check it, please?
How do u set itende
Hello Sir, Could you please let me know whether any professional arranger keyboard is coming up from Roland in NAMM 2024 or not? Your reply means a lot sir. Thank you
Does this keyboard have style creator feature?
Dude, you gotta talk about the RECORDING FEATURES on these ARRANGER KEYBOARDS! That's THE main feature of an ARRANGER KEYBOARD is the ARRANGING.
Speaking of the Fantom, I would love your opinion on the Fantom-08 vs something like the DS-88 or other affordable alternatives. Thanks!
As a long term Roland Fan (Synthesizers and Workstation) somehow I doubt that there is actual Roland Inside when I hear the crappy Sounds. Its like Roland "has to be present" in this market, but no interest to develop such instruments, so they just gave their Name and some "must-have" signature Sounds like the Sax you´ve played as a License Deal to some C-List vendor. And never checked the result....
so..I am on a right track? ;-)
Hi Jeremy 😊 are you working for Roland as your wearing their T shirt 👕.
Have you watched the whole video? 🤭
@@JeremySee yes !!!
Jeremy, would you please explain me what is going on? Is this Roland keyboard or Medeli keyboard? Or it’s just a Medeli keyboard with Roland badge and if yes, it’s huge what you discovered! But still I’m not sure what are you telling us exactly.
Medeli disguised as Roland 🙈
@@mancar15 its a roland sonic-cell soundboard/chip used to build this cheap shit by medeli it will come as a medeli,roland,korg,startone and thomann budget keyboards
Thank you for your honest review! I got a Yamaha PSR-E473 instead!
Hi everyone. I am looking for keyboard with speakers and few midi assignable knobs. Any ideas?
hello, one question is the pearl river v03 digital piano a good option for students?
Great video Dude!
Im in need of help, should i get the Williams legato 3 digital piano ?
Which keyboard is better in terms of sound quality among Roland E-X50, Roland E-09 IN & YAMAHA PSR -E473?
yamaha e473 delicious sound
Go for Yamaha in that list .. also if you are still researching, consider Casio CTX models - a real value for money too ..
I just wonder why theres too many compare ex50 with psr e473?
Is that becouse both is same category?
Otherwise..my situation now is, i have to choose one of them.ex50 or e473.some advice please....😅
Jeremy, please consider a review of Korg's 88-key PA5-X 88. Thanks!
Jeremy,, I'm a bit confused. You did a video recently blasting Yamaha for their display issues on the e473 but you're still linking to that keyboard under your notes. Did they fix the issue, do you still recommend the keyboard despite the issue or did you forgetvto remove the link?
Affects random batches worldwide. With warranty, get a replacement set if affected.
@@JeremySee Why not just keep the keyboard you get? If I had an E473 with the display thing, I'd keep it because I am blind and can't see it anyway.
I had one and sent it back and regretted it because I didn't have that problem but I didn't want to take a chance. I ended up ordering another 473, so we'll see. I love Jeremy's reviews, the best!
@@pamelak3800 It seems the issue is from fabric, so inmediately you turn it on the problem on display should appears (if you are unlucky)
Request do a video on Roland E-09 IN Keyboard
Hi how are things?
That good video :)
I have a question about this Roland E-X50 keyboard to a Yamaha psr e473, which one do you recommend the most and why?
I'm between buying one or the other😅
no one can ans this questn ?😢 coz i have questin sme lke this
psr e473 is the easiest choice@@dickyfirman2843
@@dickyfirman2843me too 😅
Hello sir. Roland Ex50 or Casio 9000IN which will be better?
Roland ex 50 will be better
Anybody notice the IndoMix4 inside?
Jeremy, I just came back to view this video, and you describe this keyboard well, with your familiarity and expertise in many of the features such as auto accompaniment and all the programming and setting functions.
This keyboard, is apparently more popular around the world more than the US and such, is a mixed bag of good, bad, and in between. It looks great with the red trim on black, albeit not ideal visibility of control panel functions.
The glossy surface keys long used is now replaced with textured keys on most decent entry level and above keyboards. My expensive Roland Fantom X6 I had, along with most all keyboard synths/and workstations, including that then flagship model all had glossy keys, except for maybe some of the 88 key versions. My Yamaha PSS-A50 and my Roland JD-Xi has glossy keys, but the latter is a synth.
My Go:Keys and CT-S1 both have nice, textured keys and action that suits me, though the weighted keys of the Roland keyboards do feel nice to me.
As far as the sounds, they are medium/fair, with the General MIDI sound effects cheesy, but amusing. I've had them on even my old Roland XP-10 from the mid 1990s, a good entry level keyboard at the time, more cheaply made than the upper models in the series, but still more expensive than all the much better keyboards I have now, which are all great for their respective price range.
The General MIDI keyboard tones on my Go:Keys still sound good, along with all of the rest, have a good amount of the voice tones most people would need and want, to compliment the stellar acoustic and electric piano tones and speaker/surround sound of the CT-S1, though the Go:Keys has much more variations of tones.
My JD-Xi can cover all the other digital and analog sounds with so much effect variables and features, and the PSS-A50 sounds great for the price and playing, especially for its compact, portable format.
Being actually a rebadged Medelli, it is seriously lacking in sound by comparison to my keyboards and though the auto accompaniment and related features have their perks and shortcomings compared to less expensive Yamaha and Casio keyboard, particularly the recent PSR series Yamaha models and Casio CT series.
The Go:Keys unique phrase loop feature has much more variations than its auto accompliment functions on other keyboards, and sound much more realistic, as opposed to that auto accompliment genre audio fingerprint, i.e. cheesy.
For the most part, the E-X50 is not as easily found in the US, where I live, as opposed to the good supply of the decently affordable auto arranger keyboards from Casio, Yamaha and other brands.
Despite its redeeming features, including the solid build and 256 note polyphony, it would still be a popular and viable good choice for many international performing/gigging musicians, especially solo entertainment artists, the much more affordable Casio CT-S500/S100v, Yamaha PSR-473 and slightly less expensive PSR-EW425 isca much better choice, especially with battery power capability and portability.
But for a non auto accompaniment battery power bread and butter keyboard, at $200 USD, the Casio CT-S1 is hard to beat.
Goood lord man youre long winded
I am from India. Most of here using Yamaha. Can I go with this one for my kid.
kegunaan pad itu apa ya
Bonjours à toi mes pourrais tu m'aidé pour des machine comme fontôme 7 ou Kurzweil K2700 ou Yamaha Montage 7 merci de ta part si tu peut naturel
I would buy a Jupiter 50 or 80 and add a Ketron SD 40 module.
What is this HINI50 cabinet? Looks like you store camera lenses in it? Why?
because I live in the tropics with very high humidity all year round. Camera lenses gets mold on it within days. This is an active dry cabinet for many of my expensive lenses and cameras.
@@JeremySee oooohh, i see
Jeremy, do you know where this exact piano sound could be found in a more expensive Roland keyboard? I’d like it with a better keybed than this has if possible. Cheers.
17:35 this isn't or this is a roland keyboard?
Isn't.
@@JeremySee So basically a RINO. Roland In Name Only? 🤣🤣🤣 This is sad, because I was a Roland fan girl back in the day. 😣
@@wishcloudstudios Roland still puts out some pretty awesome keyboards. This just isn't one of them. :D
Hi, I just cancelled my order and am grateful for your review. The product as described was too good to be true, it has been on sale recently and I'm wondering if a newer version is coming, however your detective work about where it is from is telling. I already have a Novation Launchkey which I find very frustrating because of non user friendly design, coupled with the Ableton software which is again non user friendly and crippled, they want you to pay big bucks for the full version. I have made music with this set up but don't use it frequently enough and have literally forgotten how to use it. The instructional videos are very poor, not enough emphasis on now to use the basic controls. I think I would have been disappointed with this Roland product, I wanted to input my compositions and layer extra tracks.
hey Jeremy!
I would like to ask you a question!
If i am looking to learn piano and so, and i want a piano that really sounds normal and doesn't have bad quality sound, and i am really scared to buy something that turns out to be cheap quality of a sound, especially for chords and so, like i want to buy a good piano at a low budget, but sounds good and normal, what do you suggest? i don't know if i understand MIDI correctly, but is midi like an external keyboard for the computer or like an external hardware to play the virtual pianos and so? and thank you for your hard work!
The Kawai ES110 has some very good quality piano sounds . I like the action of it because it’s weighted, but not too hard to play, like the more expensive Kawai stage pianos. They recently raised the price of the 110, from $729.** to up to a hundred dollars more. The only reason why I didn’t keep it, that although it has one of the nicest piano sounds, and feels good to play, they cut corners on the way certain adjustments can be made, and they have a chart that shows that you need to press one or two actual piano keys, to adjust certain things like transposing to another key. However, for a beginner who really needs to just focus on learning the basics of music and learning piano technique, such as correct hand position and finger exercises, this is a good keyboard for those who are just starting to learn piano.
Kawai recognized the need to have a few more control buttons built in on their entry level priced models, and recently came out with the ES 120, which I haven’t tried, but It should have the same easy to play keybed, and maybe a couple more sounds. It’s a pretty sure bet that they designed it with more control buttons than the 110 has, and if you can spend the $899.** for it, I would say that it is well worth trying. I have tried almost every brand weighted key-stage piano in the under $2,000.**, and I prefer the way the lower priced Kawai feels better than the one that costs double. It’s because Kawai’s “weighted 3” keybed in their higher priced models is so heavy to play, it just takes too much effort to play a single note. Their “weighted 2” action in the 110 model feels more like a an old upright piano, and it’s easy to play the keys. Rolands keybed in their keyboards for under $1,500.** are pretty good, and not too difficult to play. Like I said, I have tried a lot, more than I would have liked, because even Yamaha, which I expected to have a good feel, hasn’t always used decent keybeds, even in their CP 40, which I bought, and got stuck with for four years. One thing that shows that Kawai makes good keybeds, is that Nord uses a Kawai keybed in one of their stage pianos that costs three, to four thousand dollars. Hope you find something that you like.
If Piano sounds in a budget is your main priority, I would go with Casio CT-S1. If you are looking not only for Piano sounds, but also piano weighted action, then you need to look for digital pianos and not keyboards, as the one mentioned in previous comment (Kawai ES series), Yamaha P121/P125, Roland FP10/FP30, ...
@@rccasgar Very well said. The CT-S1 is great for the price with nice key action for non piano full weighted keyboard. All of Roland's FP series keyboards have great action, sounds and features that gets better up the ladder, but you will have to pay the price, if you can find one, since there are in such high demand. Also recommended is the Casio Stage piano thstvis much more affordable, but great. You get what you pay for, but you can get decent sounds and features for the price co pared to several years ago, but if you are asking fir top tier tones, fully weighted action with 88 keys, you will have to pay much more.
If you don't require that for traditional piano playing, training and exam certification, and not going to play full range 88 key music, that Casio CT-S1 is the number one choice for a keyboard for the price. I just wish they came out with a CT-S2 with metal speaker grilles, headphone jacks at the front left, msybe the pitch bend wheel, but mostly the ¼" stereo line outs and maybe a few more pro oriented features for $100 more.
@@jjacob25101 they did, ct-s500
hi Jeremy See how about comparasion roland ex50 with YAMAHA PSR-E473
about full size and tuts . also sound which better?
sound simmiliar with grand piano
thanks a lot
also have any recommend budget similiar price with both keyboard
This is The Best Review 👌
Sir though my question is not related to the video but I wanted to ask you so i searched your latest video in a hope that I’ll get your reply by asking here. My query is, I am a serious beginner and currently enrolled in online course. I have compared many keyboards and finally decided to buy Yamaha EW310 as I think to be good pianist we need at least 76 keys. I would have thought about EW425 but that’s not really available in India. So sir my question is should I go for Yamaha PSR E 310? Please reply.
Hi Jeremy, love from India...💙First of all you're doing a great work by reviewing various keyboards/pianos and helping people like me...My question is recently you uploaded a video about psr-e473 LCD screen issue, so is the issue has been resolved? I wanted to buy one but I delayed my purchase after watching that video....Please reply 🙏
Jeremy is often busy, so I often reply to some comments until he has time to reply if he so desires.
If you are not aware, many companies of tech products, such as smart phones, computers, electronic musical instruments, etc., may have people on staff that design the product to have other companies contracted to build them. In third world regions. Those models may not have been well assembled, or may have defective or substandard in
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Hey Jeremy!
The Yamaha PSR E473 would be a better choice for this price??
Thank you!!
Brother this one or Casio ctx9000in ?
so if I want a Medeli, I should get the AkX10 correct, otherwise... the other brands
Or this from Roland.