Roland RD-2000 EX

The RD-2000 EX isa stage piano from Roland.

RD-2000 EX highlights

• Premium RD stage piano with two independent tone generators and modern control functions
• Expandable V-Piano tone generator with advanced Roland modeling technology for rich, authentic timbres and full polyphony
• Two pre-installed V-Piano extensions: German Concert and the all-new Essential Upright
• SuperNATURAL tone generator with 128 voices of polyphony, for electric pianos and additional sounds
• Precise real-time control via nine sliders and eight buttons with LED status indicators
• Eight fully assignable zones for combining internal and external sounds, whether hardware or software
• Authentic grand piano feel on the weighted, hammer-action PHA-50 keyboard
• Numerous classic electric pianos, including Roland's legendary RD-1000 and MKS-20
• Vintage analog effects recreations, including the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and Roland Dimension D
• Over 1100 non-piano sounds: Virtual ToneWheel organs, strings, brass, synths and more
• 100 Scene memories for saving and recalling parameter sets with a single touch
• Roland's classic Pitch/Mod lever and two assignable control wheels
• 24-bit/192 kHz audio/MIDI interface via USB
• USB port for recording and playback of audio files
• XLR and 1/4" stereo outputs, 1/4" stereo Sub outputs, analog Aux input and MIDI In/Out
• Connectors for sustain and expression pedal control (DP-10 sustain pedal included)
• Two waveform expansion ports for loading additional sounds from the Axial Roland website, including sounds from previous RD pianos

RD-2000 EX Key Features

The ultimate RD experience

The RD-2000 EX delivers the ultimate RD experience by combining Roland's best piano technologies with a wide range of modern creative tools. This powerful and inspiring instrument is the most complete stage piano solution on the market, with two sound generators, two pre-installed V-Piano extensions, premium playability and advanced control features designed for professional musicians.

Unrivalled RD performance

Unrivalled RD performance. Embodying 50 years of piano technology development in an uncompromising instrument, the RD-2000 EX represents the pinnacle of Roland RD history, tailored for today's musicians. Its two independent generators put our best sounds at your fingertips, while the hammer-action keyboard provides unrivalled playability. Advanced control functions are also available for manipulating sounds and integrating hardware or software synths from intuitive physical knobs and sliders.

Premium V-Piano expressiveness

he RD-2000 EX features a generator powered by V-Piano technology, our renowned modeling approach that reproduces the complex sounds and interactions of an acoustic piano in fascinating detail. The high-speed DSP eliminates the bottlenecks encountered on sample-only systems, delivering natural response, limitless expressiveness and full polyphony. Numerous ready-to-play presets can be modified at will to suit your needs. Thanks to the integrated Piano Designer tools, you can adjust the tuning of each note, customize timbre details and create totally unique instruments that are impossible to achieve mechanically.

SuperNATURAL electric pianos

The RD-2000 EX offers a wide selection of classic electric pianos powered by Roland's renowned SuperNATURAL tone generator. You also get an authentic recreation of the RD-1000, the innovative instrument that started RD history in 1986, as well as the MKS-20, a classic sound module heard on a multitude of hits since the mid-1980s. Several vintage-style effects provide distinctive color, including recreations of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal and Roland's SDD-320 Dimension D studio rack.

Sounds for every musical style

The RD-2000 EX isn't just a piano. It also features over 1100 SuperNATURAL sounds of all kinds. Enjoy Virtual tone Wheel organs, inherited from the VK range, with their rotary effect and classic pull-pull control from the front-panel sliders. Diffuse electronic textures with modern or vintage synths. And explore many other styles with harpsichords, orchestral strings and brass, ethnic instruments and more.

The boss on stage

The boss on stage. Packed with comprehensive control functions, the RD-2000 EX is ideal for taking command of a large-scale stage setup. Its front panel features numerous knobs and sliders for quick manual adjustments, with LED indicators for immediate visualization of the status of the parameters involved. Eight assignable zones let you distribute sounds over different tessituras, or create sound combinations containing up to eight layers. Thanks to Scenes, you can save 100 snapshots of all your keyboard settings and recall them with a single press.

Beautiful touch and feel

Beautiful touch and feel. The RD-2000 EX offers the best playability available on a live instrument, an inspiring experience that rivals that of our top-of-the-range grand pianos. With its progressive hammer action, escapement and advanced touch detection, the PHA-50 keyboard is ready to reproduce all the nuances of the most expressive acoustic and electric pianos. Its keys are made of wood and molded materials to provide an authentic feel and great robustness, as well as withstanding many years of playing on stage.

For external controls

Thanks to its versatile inputs and outputs, the RD-2000 EX meets all your concert needs. The main stereo outputs are XLR and 1/4" jack, providing balanced sound for a front-of-house console and a secondary output for stage returns. The assignable Sub output lets you independently send internal sounds and audio via USB to other destinations. In addition to the USB audio/MIDI interface, MIDI jacks are available for working with your favorite instruments.

Expert opinion

• The user interface is well thought-out, making it easy to access the various functions and sound banks. The wide range of available sounds illustrates a broad spectrum of musical styles, ideal for music lessons.
• The Roland RD-2000 EX is a jewel for any composer and producer. Its sound modeling capabilities and numerous customization options make it possible to create unique and complex sound textures. MIDI connectivity and integration possibilities with music production software make it a perfect choice for the studio. What's more, its outstanding build quality ensures the longevity and reliability essential for intensive professional use.