jsbromley Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 I was all set to order a new Roland RD700, and at the last minute found out that it was not compatible with the SR-JV80 expansion boards. I am looking for a keyboard, not a workstation that can duplicate the “vintage” keyboard sounds of the 60's early 70's. Does anyone know if the RD700, can accomplish this with its built in sounds? Or should I consider buying another keyboard? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks…..Jeff
RABid Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 It does not take the old JV boards but it will accept the new expansion ROMs designed for the XV series. Of these most work fine but the Studio Expansion ROM has some patches which depend on waves from the internal XV wave set and thus do not sound right on the RD700. Do you want 88 weighted keys? If you are willing to use 61 or 76 synth action keys the possibilities open up. There are also some great rack modules that will hold expansion ROM's for that type of sound. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page
SurrealMcCoyJazz Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 Actually, I met with a Roland rep a couple of weeks ago who informed me that they (Roland) were going to be releasing a "re-make" of the '60's & 70's Vintage' board for the XV series. Supposedly, it will sound better than the original, employing the XV technology. Surreal Surreal
Dave Horne Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 If you're looking for Vintage Sounds (Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes, etc.) _and_ you own a sampler, you can buy the Magnetica CD-ROM by Wizoo www.wizoo.com I believed I paid $60 or so years ago and recently saw it for $20. I am looking at the CD-ROM cover at this moment and see that it has several Rhodes (MK II and the Suitcase ... and different versions of those, with and without chorus, etc.), a Wurlitzer Piano, a Hohner Clavinet and a handful og B-3 sounds. I bought this only for the Rhodes sounds and am quite satisifed. My only regret is paying more than what is being asked now. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments.
Rick K. Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 Originally posted by SurrealMcCoyJazz: ...a "re-make" of the '60's & 70's Vintage' board for the XV series. I think this is the one you're referring to, Surreal. Rick
burningbusch Posted October 17, 2002 Posted October 17, 2002 Here's a link to the SRX Vintage Keys expansion board. Busch.
jsbromley Posted October 18, 2002 Author Posted October 18, 2002 I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied. Thanks...
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