I purchase the Roland RD88 it’s everything he said it is , the touch of the keys are so smooth it makes you want to practice, and the sounds are phenomenal! God Bless!
Looks a good unit, but bear in mind the key action will leave a lot to be desired if you're buying this primarily as a pianist. It's their mid-range action (the RD-2000 has a much better action, but costs much more). Also, the main grand piano sounds really quite synthetic vs. the Yamaha offerings.
Nice demo I always follows your demo of pianos. I have a one question, can this has any resonance setting because some how I felt resonance of piano sound is very less specially in middle to higher octaves. I felt as compared to RD2000 piano sound is not that level. Otherwise this instrument is really awesome, very nicely designed & good facilities they gives. Thank you!
Thinking the same thing. Looks like Roland may have it optimized for Apple but can be used with other Soft-Synth products. (This comment entered using a Windows OS laptop, btw). I haven't put my fingers on one yet but I think I want the keyboard for portability sake. I have an RD-700 at the moment.
I agree that the so called "Grand" sound is similar to Casio. Perhaps it's the recording. Even the electric piano sounds horrible. Sounds better here: ua-cam.com/video/ZzO4idRNHUA/v-deo.html
Brilliant review! I would want to know if the Roland RD88 can play 16 tracks midi files. I would like play with some accompaniments. I don't need a lot of capabilities for recording and sequencing, I can do that using a computer. The only I need is the keyboard be capable of playing these backing tracks. Can this keyboard do that? I was reading the specifications and I couldn't find nothing about this matter.
Please answer me an important question about this instrument, I have seen every site I go under the keyboard specs that this piano comes with 3000 sounds/patches onboard, is it for real? I mean this sounds are factory installed on this piano or is it something to be downloaded via computer, or a kind of Roland's software and so. This is hard to find a correct answer , even on Roland's website, and I've seen a lot of "guessings" on the net Any comments will help me to decide to go for this piano or not Thanks
As an RD-88 owner. I confirmed you that there are about 3700 sounds inside this board as factory default patches, mostly synth, lead, and pad voices which derived from the new Fantom under Zen Core Technology. RD-88 is also able to further download and install more sounds from Roland Cloud, if the patches/voices are compatible/supported with the Zen Core.
How does the PHA4 standard key action compare with Kawai's RHIII on (for example) the ES8? I'm a little frustrated that apparently the ES8 only has 2 pedal inputs. Also, for the sake of measurement, how high above the table/stand are the white keys?
Hey Babak, They both have the same action in them, the PHA-4. The RD-88 has better sound engines in it, but the feel on both will be identical. Cheers - Murdoch
@@babakmahbaei I'm pretty sure you're right that it is different. The Ivory Feel-G in the Juno isn't the same action as the PHA-4. I've played the PHA-4 (on the Roland FP-30) alongside the DS-88, and they feel considerably different to me; I found the Juno to feel ponderous, heavy on downstrokes with a kinda sluggish key return. But if you're looking for a "preview" of the RD-88 at least with regard to keybed feel, the FP-30 and a couple of other models would be worth a play just to see if you get along with them, at least 'til the RD-88 hits the stores.
@@babakmahbaei I prefer the PHA-4. To me, it just feels more natural than the DS-88. I like the sound set in the DS, but from what I gather, the sounds in the RD will have more depth and variety anyway. Would still suggest trying both, though, since they do feel different, and what feels wonky to me might be perfect for you, and vice versa.
Yes, when you install the driver on your Mac the RD-88 becomes a sound card (USB Audio) with USB MIDI. You can set your Mac audio output to the RD-88 and everything (e.g. UA-cam) can be heard through the keyboard (on-board speakers or headphones.)
I can't playback Mp3 or Wav files from the USB flash drive. I formatted it on the keyboard, I put the songs in the songs file. The files show up on the screen but when I press play on any song it tells me the file is not playable. Is anybody else having the same problem?
I always come to the same conclusion when listening to a Roland keyboard. It sounds like an electric piano, desperately trying to sound like an acoustic!
I purchase the Roland RD88 it’s everything he said it is , the touch of the keys are so smooth it makes you want to practice, and the sounds are phenomenal! God Bless!
Have you had to use it as a MIDI controller with DAW? Are there any problems with transmission of velocity sensitivity?
Great review! I really enjoyed watching. You explained things with real excitement, not sales. Thanks! 🎼🎹🎛
thanks to your video I will now take my final decision and go for it! Very cool the feature with Apple's Main-Stage. Thank you so much!
Wow, that was beautiful. I'm just learning piano but I feel I need to buy this!
Its a dope keyboard. The only thing that is lacking is 4 part layers with faders. Roland always seems to forget that on these smaller stage pianos.
That's what the RD2000 is for...
@@JuzzyQld they could have added at least 4 faders on this keyboard and it would have been perfect
Nicely done Johnathan!! That keyboard looks like a winner. Brian
Where is Rudi? Hope he is fine.
i think it has the same PHA-4 standard key action as my Roland FP-10 but it's still better than any action then other piano in this price range
Looks a good unit, but bear in mind the key action will leave a lot to be desired if you're buying this primarily as a pianist. It's their mid-range action (the RD-2000 has a much better action, but costs much more). Also, the main grand piano sounds really quite synthetic vs. the Yamaha offerings.
A simple stage piano that can be expanded. Sign me up.
Please, is the acoustic piano moduling same or superior to RD2000 and FP90 ?
Rudi is missing. But at least, we still have Rudi's MacBook Pro! :-)
Thanks, very helpful. Nice bit of Steely Dan too!
Is the action graded? Different feel on the lower side from the upper on?
Great demo!!!
Nice Chopin in the beginning!
Nice demo I always follows your demo of pianos. I have a one question, can this has any resonance setting because some how I felt resonance of piano sound is very less specially in middle to higher octaves. I felt as compared to RD2000 piano sound is not that level. Otherwise this instrument is really awesome, very nicely designed & good facilities they gives. Thank you!
Thanks Better Music 👏👏👏👍
will it work the same way on gig performer? what about us windows people?
Solid review. Sweet playing. What music are you playing at 1:44?
Chopin
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 (Chopin), also known as "Raindrop" prelude
Only mainstage? What about the Windows users?
Thinking the same thing. Looks like Roland may have it optimized for Apple but can be used with other Soft-Synth products. (This comment entered using a Windows OS laptop, btw). I haven't put my fingers on one yet but I think I want the keyboard for portability sake. I have an RD-700 at the moment.
i was wondering if there was a rd 3000 but i think you meant the rd 2000 😂
i think the piano sound sounds really synthetic
I agree that the so called "Grand" sound is similar to Casio. Perhaps it's the recording. Even the electric piano sounds horrible. Sounds better here: ua-cam.com/video/ZzO4idRNHUA/v-deo.html
Is there a sequencer for creating drum rhythms?
Brilliant review! I would want to know if the Roland RD88 can play 16 tracks midi files. I would like play with some accompaniments. I don't need a lot of capabilities for recording and sequencing, I can do that using a computer. The only I need is the keyboard be capable of playing these backing tracks. Can this keyboard do that? I was reading the specifications and I couldn't find nothing about this matter.
Can this keyboard generate other instrument like Guitar. Flute etc??thank you
Hi Jonathan This might be a stupid question, but can the sounds that the piano comes with be used in a DAW like Ableton Lite ?
Thank you
Yah it’s a remarkably dumb question alright
Please answer me an important question about this instrument, I have seen every site I go under the keyboard specs that this piano comes with 3000 sounds/patches onboard, is it for real? I mean this sounds are factory installed on this piano or is it something to be downloaded via computer, or a kind of Roland's software and so. This is hard to find a correct answer , even on Roland's website, and I've seen a lot of "guessings" on the net
Any comments will help me to decide to go for this piano or not
Thanks
As an RD-88 owner. I confirmed you that there are about 3700 sounds inside this board as factory default patches, mostly synth, lead, and pad voices which derived from the new Fantom under Zen Core Technology. RD-88 is also able to further download and install more sounds from Roland Cloud, if the patches/voices are compatible/supported with the Zen Core.
Amazing!
How does the PHA4 standard key action compare with Kawai's RHIII on (for example) the ES8? I'm a little frustrated that apparently the ES8 only has 2 pedal inputs. Also, for the sake of measurement, how high above the table/stand are the white keys?
Thank you, great video. Which one has a closer action to the piano? Rd88 or DS Juno88
Hey Babak,
They both have the same action in them, the PHA-4. The RD-88 has better sound engines in it, but the feel on both will be identical.
Cheers - Murdoch
@@bettermusic Thank you so much. I thought Juno DS that has a Feel-G Graded Hammer action is different than PHA-4 action
@@babakmahbaei I'm pretty sure you're right that it is different. The Ivory Feel-G in the Juno isn't the same action as the PHA-4. I've played the PHA-4 (on the Roland FP-30) alongside the DS-88, and they feel considerably different to me; I found the Juno to feel ponderous, heavy on downstrokes with a kinda sluggish key return. But if you're looking for a "preview" of the RD-88 at least with regard to keybed feel, the FP-30 and a couple of other models would be worth a play just to see if you get along with them, at least 'til the RD-88 hits the stores.
Paul Bogan Thanks for your comment. Actually I looking something closer to piano with this price range.
@@babakmahbaei I prefer the PHA-4. To me, it just feels more natural than the DS-88. I like the sound set in the DS, but from what I gather, the sounds in the RD will have more depth and variety anyway. Would still suggest trying both, though, since they do feel different, and what feels wonky to me might be perfect for you, and vice versa.
what about the rhythm patterns?
Christmas Time is Here ...
Is the software of this instrument compatible with any other mixing system besides the main stage?
Of course. You’d have to learn how to use it with your daw - assign the cc midi controls
No Bluetooth ??
When playing Mainstage instruments will the sound still come out R-88 speakers? Thanks.
Yes, when you install the driver on your Mac the RD-88 becomes a sound card (USB Audio) with USB MIDI. You can set your Mac audio output to the RD-88 and everything (e.g. UA-cam) can be heard through the keyboard (on-board speakers or headphones.)
@@svx123 Sweeeeeeeeet! Thanks.
Ottimi timbri
Does this have after touch keys?
So only Apple OS supported.? Most people uses Windows OS.
Mac only bud
Which key action is faster and more confortable between this RD88 and Kawai ES7?.
Do you need a computer for this
No
we can use for church activities?
Yes, it will accept donations and sacrifices. It’s quite the lucrative deity.
I can't playback Mp3 or Wav files from the USB flash drive. I formatted it on the keyboard, I put the songs in the songs file. The files show up on the screen but when I press play on any song it tells me the file is not playable. Is anybody else having the same problem?
I have the same problem and looking for a solution too
@@jamessabini3541 You have to save your audio @48.0 kHz
@@LuisFletes How do I do that?
@@jamessabini3541 When you render your song to .wav make sure it in 48.khz.
@@LuisFletes Thank You
I always come to the same conclusion when listening to a Roland keyboard. It sounds like an electric piano, desperately trying to sound like an acoustic!
It’s a digital piano not electric.
Does it have triple sensor action?
Yes it does.
Review is probably a stretch - sounds more like an add for the keyboard...
Which key action is faster and more confortable between this RD88 and Kawai ES7?.
Which key action is faster and more confortable between this RD88 and Kawai ES7?.