Roland VA-7 Keyboard

Keyboard with built in Speakers TheRoland VA-7 V-Arranger Keyboard is a 61-key, aftertouch-sensitive arranger keyboard and workstation, notable for VariPhrase elastic audio technology. This feature allows for the manipulation and re-pitching of vocal samples without changing playback speed, making it a powerful tool for live performance and music production. Key Features & Specifications Keyboard: 61 velocity-sensitive keys with channel aftertouch. Sound Engine: Powerful 128-voice GM2/GS-compatible sound engine with 3,649 tones, including high-quality sampled drum kits. VariPhrase Technology: Allows for re-arranging vocal samples, including adding harmonies, without unnatural artifacts. Arranger Features: 128 onboard music styles, plus additional styles loadable via Zip or floppy disk. Features include Style Orchestrator and Style Morphing. User Interface: Intuitive operation with a built-in touchscreen display. Controllers: Includes a unique D-Beam controller for manipulating sounds and effects via hand motion, along with a pitch bender and modulation wheel. Sequencer: Onboard 16-track sequencer for recording and playback. Storage: Equipped with both a 3.5" floppy disk drive for SMFs and system updates, and a Zip100 drive for storing VariPhrase samples and user data. Connectivity: MIDI In/Out/Thru, audio outputs (L/Mono, R), audio inputs (L/Mono, R), and a mic input with a vocal harmonizer feature. Built-in Speakers: Features an integrated two-way bass-reflex speaker system. Build: Features a durable, all-metal chassis designed for touring. User & Expert Opinions Sound Quality: Reviewers praise the high quality of its sounds, especially instruments like saxophones, trumpets, and pianos, noting that the sound generation has held up well over many years. Usability: The touchscreen interface makes basic operation and accessing common features straightforward, though some advanced