Great review, thank you!

Great review!👍 Thanks!

Thank you for this review! I have an RD-2000 and love it!

@A123nto

3 ай бұрын

Do you find the key action noisy when played on, for instance, at home ?

@KenMackMelodicTracks

3 ай бұрын

@@A123nto I only play at home and like the sound of the key action.

Great job Stu!

@MerriamPianos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! :)

I'll copy here for you what I wrote some days ago in another review of Roland RD-200 on KZread. Hope it helps you, if you haven't bought your new digital piano yet! ALBERTO MACEDO WROTE: Thanks for your good review! I'm a professional pianist, very difficult to be pleased by any digital keyboard. I've always been fan of Yamaha, and have had almost all their stage pianos (CP-4 my last one). My last Roland was the RD-600 which made me promise myself I'd never buy Roland again (sound was good in its time, but key system was weak and chap, breaking in every performance!). All I look for when buying a keyboard is a great and NATURAL piano sound that responds EXACTLY to what I picture in my mind in terms of sound color and intensity. I've owned the RD-2000 for one year. Though in the store I wasn't crazy about the sound I fell in love with the most FABULOUS ACTION ever found in a digital stage piano. I decided to buy it not just for this, but because after a thorough exploration of the manual in the store, I realized it was posible to PERSONALIZE every single V-Piano Technology sound (the best ones in the instrument), not just in terms of EQ, effects, hammer noise, string resonance, damper noise, cabinet resonance, lid, etc., but specially in terms of individual VOICING of each of the 88 keys! You can change in every key, separately, the timbre OR CHARACTER of the sound, from dark and mellow to bright and crispy, the individual VOLUME and even the individual TUNNING of each note you play. This is just fantastic and never before found in any other keyboard. I've spent hundreds of hours doing this during the last year in just my 6 favorite acoustic pianos. The results are just AMAZING!! IT FEELS AND SOUNDS just like a REAL GRAND PIANO (actually like 6 different real grand pianos!), exactly designed to my personal taste, but ONLY AFTER ALL THIS WORK. I'm really happy now with this instrument. I can make MUSIC with it and be able to communicate my feelings and emotions almost as exactly as I do with a real quality grand. Obviously you can save all these personalized sounds in an external USB. My only question/complain is... Why Roland musicians and designers didn't do this in the Factory and released an instrument with gorgeous factory sounds??? I'm sure a lot of sales are lost because of this. A real shame! Most employees at music stores don't even now how configurable the RD-2000 sounds are! And most musicians don't have the patience or time to do it.

@elliespohr

3 жыл бұрын

Would you be willing to share those custom files? It's not that I wouldn't be willing to put in the time and effort myself but more that since I'm a beginner I can't do it myself with my skills.

@thehouseofelentertainment5016

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, as Ellie mentioned, would you be willing to share for a donation? I'm having some trouble "hearing and feeling" Chopin out of the Stage Grand setting. but at weddings its what I prefer for other pop/jazz renditons.

I own an RD-2000, which I got fairly early in 2017. For the most part, I totally agree with your assessment. But I do have some issues with it. First the good (most of which you mentioned): 1. It makes a great MIDI controller, and the mixing sliders are super convenient. Panel layout is excellent and build quality is great. 2. The PHA-50 keybed is one of the best, and better even than the Montage or Kronos 3. The V-Pianos are very good. Also, there are many Supernatural acoustic pianos, so if you don't like the V-Pianos, there are still many excellent choices. 4. There are many other sounds, most of which are fairly decent and usable, if not the absolute best 5. It's not too heavy and quite portable, although a little long for some cars 6. OS updates have added some more V-Piano presets and improved some early issues. 7. There's an excellent 3-pedal unit available as an option. Now the bad: 1. At least in my early version, the panel text is not white but is a medium grey color that's almost invisible, especially on a dark stage. This is totally stupid, especially since so much effort went into making the faders and dials lit and easily visible in the dark. 2. The display is Ok, but the viewing angle is very narrow. In a multi-keyboard stand, it's often difficult to read, since you can't view it from directly above. 3. The leslie for the organs is terrible--way too fast and unrealistic. Not a huge deal and it can be adjusted, but still annoying. Unfortunately, for me, disadvantages #1 and #2 are killers and really destroy the utility of the instrument as a master keyboard on stage. If you're thinking about buying one, carefully check out those two points. If I was buying it now, I'd probably spend the extra $1500 and get a Fantom 8, which has the same sliders, V-Piano engine, and keybed, but a much better display, white panel text and updated Zenology sounds (as well as many other capabilities). For studio use, I might also consider a Kawai MP11SE, which has an even better action. It's too big and heavy to use as a touring stage instrument, though. A great instrument in many ways, but buy with caution.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Roland and their displays. I love Roland and their super dependable equipment, and great sound quality. My first synth bought new in the 1980s was a Roland Juno. But I was at the music store testing the FP90x V-Piano and it had the smallest display yet in Roland's History. I told the store clerk, good news and bad news, NO WAY am I buying this keyboard, but I will by the RD2000. (The Fantom8 is too expensive, plus I own a FantomO6). I agree though, the displays from Roland just seem ancient.

Hi Stu! Your reviews are just perfect! Thank you!)))

Hey Stu, it's been a while, my friend. I just purchased a RD-2000 today for the purpose of gigging. Your review was very informative and insightful. Hearing your experience with the keyboard gave me a positive feeling towards my purchase decision and how I'll be able to utilize it in gigs in the future. I use my Kawai VPC1 (with Abbey Road) and my acoustic upright for daily piano playing. I spent a couple hours familiarizing myself with the RD-2000 so far and see it's potential. You are right on the $ regarding the action of the keybed (which is of utmost importance to me!). On an aside, I stopped by Merriam Music a few months ago. I missed you but will try you again. Hope you and the family are well. Norman Harrison

@richardjanes1695

Жыл бұрын

I think, the Roland 2000 is a total waste of money. the piano sounds and organ sounds are fake.

Hi, please compare with the Kawai MP7 key action and finger to sound connection too... Thanks!...

Hello. I know this is an older video. But patch 2.0 came out a few months ago and there is also the new German grand expansion which sounds increíble based on te rolands soundcloud playlist on their official site. Would there be any possibility that you can do a review of this version/patch. More especifically on the new German grand patches. Thanks for the awesome reviews btw!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for tuning in! It would be cool to revisit the RD2000 with its new grand piano expansion patch. I will certainly pass the suggestion onto Stu and our production team. I'm sure they will do their best to accommodate! :)

Hello ~I need to play the piano at church,do you think this RD2000 is good enough of the sounds effects for just like the small band? I mean with the drum or guitar function? Tks

Nice review! Do you have a speaker (or amp) recommendation for the RD-2000?

@user-nw3nk7cq1s

3 ай бұрын

roland kc-400 150w

Can you also review the new Roland RD-88?

My dream Dig Piano 🥰

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

The RD2000 is a wonderful stage piano! :)

how does the action and feel compare to the Vpiano?

I enjoy your reviews regarding the Roland RD2000.

Wondering if you could share some of your settings to improve the piano sounds. Your reviews are amazingly professional, and I was very happy to hear you say that you customized your piano to produce a very high quality sound. You could pm me if you like. Thank you for your videos.

Would be happy to pay for some customization settings by the way.

Compared to the CP88 in terms of action?

Please review Roland RD-88

Have you ever had a chance to try V piano? What do you think about it? Do you think it is better than RD2000 action and piano sound wise since it uses the previous generation key action, RH4 I gather...? Cheers

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Today, both the Roland FP90X and the RD2000 have the same keyboard action. I tested the FP90X at the music store last week and told them NO. I want the RD2000. I will pay extra for the larger display and all the real time control from the front panel.

@musicaldracula2017

Жыл бұрын

@@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Yes, the real time controls are life-savers...

It sounds great, what are you running it through, a Roland amp?

@MerriamPianos

2 ай бұрын

I believe the audio was captured from a direct line-out, but we typically use Roland KC series amps in our showrooms to showcase stage pianos like the RD2000. :)

Hi thanks for your video. How does Rd2000 compare to Rd800 in terms of key action and piano sound in case you tried 800 as well :) thanks!!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! The RD2000 has a more advanced PHA50 action versus the RD800'S PHA4 action. In addition to a longer pivot length, the RD2000 also has wood side-panelling, which, for some, gives a greater feel of authenticity too. While there are some common threads in terms of the sonic profile of the two instruments, I would personally say that the RD2000 has a more refined piano sound as well.

J'ai acheté un RD2000 en 2021, je trouve qu'il n'est pas mal pour la scène!

@MerriamPianos

2 жыл бұрын

The RD2000 is awesome and is very well equipped for stage use! :)

how do you like things like its celeste, Glockenspiel, music box, toy piano? Also, harps and guitars?

@QalinaCom

3 жыл бұрын

here is a guy playing ALL sounds, download the RD sound list and find the one you like, otherwise it's over 7 hrs long LOL kzread.info/dash/bejne/iox6yZKlj7Han7g.html

@robertmichalscheck3072

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah,stuff most keyboardists won’t use.

Just on the action alone, how would you compare it to the VPC1, including how quiet the action is after a few years of use?

@mr.c1989

3 жыл бұрын

He was quiet in answering your question because nothing beats Kawai's actions. Although, VPC1 is considerably behind Kawai's other actions options such as on the MP11SE, CA78/98, CA79/99 (Grand Feel 1, Grand Feel 2 & Grand Feel 3).

@homersimpsonIV

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.c1989 Thanks for chiming in. I ended up buying a VPC1, sight unseen, in January - and from Merriam, no less. Very happy I did.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure why this "action" of perfection is so necessary? I've been playing the Yamaha P95 at home for practice for over 10 years, it is good and heavy and keeps me strong. But on stage for acoustic solo piano play, I have to endure the very worse to the very best, over the decades I have become very good at adapting to all the actions of 100s of pianos. As a pianist you will have to make the same adjustments, unless you are gigging and bring your own.

Hi..do you prefer the rd2000 or the fp90x ? ..are they similar?.. I have watched both the review vids and now don’t know which one to get..thankyou

@DMcC

2 жыл бұрын

Just my $0.02, but they're very similar pianos really. Just with different feature emphasis. If you're primary interest is as a piano, the FP-90X would give you the awesome action, with built-in amplifier and speakers and a smattering of frills like splits and layers and a built-in music stand and such. The RD-2000 is a stage piano with the same great action but trades off the internal amplifier and speakers for significantly more features like the zones and sliders, arbitrary layers and splits and all that. Bunch more sounds on the RD-2000 as well, but you need headphones or external amplification, it has no music stand built-in and it's a bunch more money as well. You'd have to value the additional sounds and frills on the RD-2000, or have professional needs, to make it worth buying over the FP-90X I'd imagine.

@chrismartin6690

2 жыл бұрын

@@DMcC thank u for that feedback... Appreciated.... I am still pondering. But I think probably it will be the Rd.. I will be using in a studio.

@DMcC

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrismartin6690 the RD-2000 is lovely :). You won't be unhappy with either on some level. They feel identical to play (and I'll admit I do love the RHA-50 action personally). Just a matter of what you value in terms of features and are willing to pay for them.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

I am extremely critical of sound, I am choosing the RD2000 for two reasons over the FP90x. Both have the V-Piano, but only the RD2000 will allow me to add the new "German Grand" expansion option. No expansion available on the FP90x. Second reason the large display for all the editing I plan to do on the piano to achieve the greatest piano I have ever owned in the last 40 years of playing digitals. Plus, the on-panel physical control is great for instant sound changing on a more elementary level.

@chrismartin6690

Жыл бұрын

@@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene I bought the RD2000 and i have to say i am in love with it.. I have recently added the German Piano. and that really sounds great..I use the sliders to control synths and the audio is passed through a soundcraft mixer to Yamaha HD7s.. IT is awesome. THankyou for the feedback 😀

How does this keyboard compare with the Yamaha S90XS? I can get a used Yamaha for around $1,200 but would go for the RD2000 if there is a significant step-up.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! While it comes down to a matter of personal preference and opinion, I would personally say that this is not an apples to apples comparison. For me, the RD2000 has a superior action and a far more advanced feature offering. There is an argument to be had for user-friendliness however. The S90XS is a more streamlined model that may be easier to navigate for some users that are less experienced with high-end stage and workstation pianos. Thanks and hope this helps!

Kindly suggest, on which one you would recommend between RD2000 & HP702

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent here! It really depends on the context of use. These are very different pianos intended for very different uses. The RD2000 is an excellent option for stage performance or music recording/production, while the HP702 would be the better bet for at-home practicing/playing. However, with that said, the RD2000 does have a superior action. To get the same quality of touch, you would need to consider the HP704 or DP603. :)

Hi, I have the RD800 which I like. but does the RD2000 piano sound better, more sounds, or just the layout of the keyboard is different? I am shopping around for new synth or keyboard.

@MerriamPianos

6 ай бұрын

The RD2000 is a newer model, so, naturally it does have some meaningful updates. Most notably, it has an improved UI, more built-in effects and adjustable parameters, and improved instrument sounds in some cases. It also has the PHA-50 action versus the RD800, which uses the standard PHA-4 action. The PHA-50 action is a heavier action with a longer pivot length.

@MrBuckoP

6 ай бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Thanks Stu. I am concerned since the RD2000 has been out for about 7 years now that Roland will come out with a newer model of this and better. Any updates or heard of? I am also looking at the Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil 2700, Yamaha Montage M8x, and Korg Nautilus. Which has better piano action like a real piano if you know?

My dad got it.. it’s great. But the Nord soundstage wins for sound quality.. it just does. Nord has way way less sounds but the sounds themselves are insane especially the acoustic piano. The piano sounds on the Rolland aren’t the best and many have noticed that but it makes up for that with other things like action, the variety, the capability it has. It’s overkill for your average piano player but it’s fun.

@MerriamPianos

2 жыл бұрын

Both are absolutely wonderful pieces of gear! At the end of the day, it all comes down to the specific preferences of the player. Everyone has a different idea in their head in terms of what makes the "perfect piano". The RD2000 is certainly full of fun features and the action and overall playing experience is quite fantastic! :)

@codenameuniccorn2412

2 жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos exactly what I think as well.. good and bad is subjective. Well for most things lol

@SkikyroStudios

Жыл бұрын

Those two keyboards are in entirely different price ranges and have different uses too. Not even close to a fair comparison. That’s like comparing a Yamaha P125 and a Roland RD-88

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget that editing a piano is THE most important for sound quality, and Roland's V-Piano is the most editable piano in the history of digital pianos.

Do you have a speaker and headphone recommendation?

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Best question ever. This is why digital pianos need massive control over the sound with extensive editing. Every speaker or headphone you choose will have your Dpiano sounding different, then we all have our own idea of what it should sound like. For home speakers choose near field, the best sounding at the cheapest cost is the JBL305pMKII at $300 a pair. Headphones best for Dpianos is the Sony MDR7506. Now you need a piano like the RD2000 that has that extensive editing capability. (I have been playing piano for 54 years, digitals for 32 years).

Can i connect it with a computer and use the knobs, wheels and faders? If it can handle that, it's an instant buyy for me (looking for a piano digital that can be a midi keyboard whenever i want to)

@MerriamPianos

10 ай бұрын

Hi there! Brent from Merriam Music here. I don't believe the RD2000's knobs and faders can be used as a central controller for plugins in your DAW. At least, I have not used the RD2000 in that way myself. Perhaps, one of our RD2000 users from the community here can chime in and offer more insight in case I am incorrect in this assertion.

@headsman2023

10 ай бұрын

@@MerriamPianos thanks♥️♥️ i keep researching though

what about the yamaha cp88 weighted key action compared to rd 2000? any thoughts about it? thanks in advance

@DonLeino

Жыл бұрын

3 yrs late but he reviews the p515 and comments on its action ( same as cp88)

Congratulations for your videos! They are very instructive! I would be grateful if you could compare RD-2000 to Yamaha CP-88.

Unrelated to the piano but wow, that is some beautiful light in your video, what camera and lens was used here?

I'm undecided between the RD-2000 and the Kawai MP11SE. I currently have a RD-700 which I like but I never could get a 100% satisfactory piano sound out of it. That keyboard is starting to go out on me now so I'm in the market for an upgrade.

@MerriamPianos

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jonathan, sorry for the delay in responding to this. Hope this isn't too late to help! So many differences between these, but both are designed to deliver a great experience...and I feel like I can contribute an extremely valid opinion here, since I moved from an RD-700 GX to an RD-2000, and I also play MP-11's all the time. Firstly, if weight is a concern, the MP11 is a tank which isn't realistically portable without two people. So if it's a gigger, don't do the MP11 unless you've got a crew, or you are REALLY committed to getting that beautiful action to a stage. Also, for my live playing applications I needed a much broader selection of onboard patches, and the RD-2000's scene function, the draw-bar organ function, and effects engines were just a better match. If I was ONLY ever using piano or rhodes, and transportation weren't an issue, I'd be on an MP-11se. But as a well-rounded stage piano, the RD-2000 just had too many goodies for me to turn down.

@6806goats1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Stu, sorry to barge in here. You might have seen my other posts but I started looking at comparisons of the RD line up through the years which took me to the 2000 and your video here and your comment about having the 700GX. Straight up, I'm an idiot and bought a GX while working overseas. Not an idiot on the purchase, just never took time to learn to play. Shipped the keyboard back to the US in 2012 and I returned back to US in 2020. Set up the GX but now I'm looking at going back overseas which is why I made comments on the 30/30X and 60X. If it looks like I'll be overseas for years again something lighter like the 30X and online piano teachers/apps, I want to get after learning. Bla bla bla. SO my question is...is the 700GX still a viable DP with 128 poly and PHA II keys? It's in like new condition and I upgraded with the GX-1 module so it still sounds great. Learn on the 30X so I can play the 700GX but will I ultimately like the 30X more? Who knows. Sorry to bug ya on all of this. Oh hey, just reading about adding a 700NX or 300GX to iOS via Sound Canvas and either the Apple camera kit or a lightning cable. I need to review this option more. My iPad is a 2017 12.9" pro. USB 2.0 vs 3.0(camera kit). Dealt with this before? Discontinued for iOS, Roland Cloud subscription and use MacOS. Not even sure why I would use it. Was thinking it would be an easier method of getting access to 700GX features I guess.

What's the one hanging just above the RD2000 there?

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

That is a very good question! This video is a little older now, so I don't recall exactly. It kind of looked like a Kawai ES8 to me at first glance, but the control interface and layout is completely different. Perhaps, one of our helpful community members here will be able to solve the mystery! :)

Does the key action make a lot of noise when being played on?

@MerriamPianos

3 ай бұрын

It is a heavier action, so there is some mechanical key noise, but I personally don't find it to be very substantial by any means. I would recommend testing it out in person to see if you find the key action to be too loud for your preferences as it is a subjective matter of course. :)

@A123nto

3 ай бұрын

​@MerriamPianos thank you so much =)

Hey Gang, are you able to control the volume of each sound layer with the sliders? E.g. While you're performing with a piano sound, you can then fade in some strings and adjust that volume on the fly with the sliders? Is that possible? Thanks! :)

@BrandonJGuitarist001

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is possible.

How does this compare to the Nord Grand?

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Sonically, they are very different animals, so the preference in that department will come down to the subjectivity of the player. In terms of touch, Roland's PHA-50 action is very tough to compete with in my opinion, but, yet again, this is also a highly-subjective debate. The best bet would be to spend some time on each at a showroom to get a sense of what your preferences are. :)

😂I totally agree with you 100% on the action. I need a quality key bed feel to properly connect with the keyboard. I hate cheap feeling actions.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! In my opinion, the action is the most important component of a digital piano. You can always access different samples and sound libraries via MIDI or get more speaker power/fidelity from external amps, but the action is the invariable element of the equation. :)

I’ve been a Roland fan for the majority of my years of playing. I have branched out and have some Yamaha gear as well as a Nord Stage 3. Years back, Roland wasn’t necessarily trying to sample an acoustic grand. It was a digital expression of a grand piano, like the sounds of the D70 which carried over into other boards like the FP SA board. The electric grands were good too but when other keyboards started giving a more acoustic grand sound, Yamaha seemed to take the lead with the Power Grand and the S90 Grand. I was never a fan of Korg (to each his own). Roland seemed to up their game with the Dynamic Grand featured in the SRX series of expansion boards. It was a mean grand but the heavy attack would cut through my mix but still kind of thin. My Nord is the best in my book but those fun sounds where you know it’s not an acoustic grand, Roland seems to take the win there. They’re not really making better sounds as much as reinventing the signature Roland sounds that have been around. This is all my opinion. Please don’t hate me for it or think I’m hating on gear. I honestly thought I’d NEVER own anything t with Yamaha on the back of it but oops I ate my words. I thought that little red keyboard was a joke until I went in my local music store with headphones and tried it out.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts and opinions! As you've pointed out, gear choices are a very personal and subjective thing. Every player will resonate with a different sound or touch. The exciting thing is that there are so many amazing models and manufacturers on the market to choose from. That ensures that it's possible for almost every player to find something that they connect with. Also, I think you raise a great point when talking about eating your words about a certain manufacturer. We establish these preconceived notions about a company or specific model based on third-hand accounts in most cases. The only way to truly know your thoughts or feelings about something is to experience it first-hand. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

I, am very impressed with the Roland 2000.. I have checked out other keyboards.. Nothing, can compare to the Roland 2000 keyboard.

@AcousticBruce

2 жыл бұрын

Mp11 blows it away. 30 lbs heavier though

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the only modeled piano out there, it is alone in a sea of 1000s of digitals piano copies. Musicians seem to forget that a piano that doesn't have extreme editing of the sound is totally useless. It is like buying an acoustic piano that was never tuned and voiced by an expert technician.

I heard this is a real good keyboard,but also a little difficult to navigate for non-techies like me.

@dingdongtingtong

3 жыл бұрын

When pinned up against its competitors, its one of the easiest to navigate!

@robertmichalscheck3072

3 жыл бұрын

@@dingdongtingtong thx,what competitors,modex?

@dingdongtingtong

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertmichalscheck3072 competitors are like the Nord Stage 3 & 4, the Yamaha CP88 and ModX8, etc.

@robertmichalscheck3072

3 жыл бұрын

@@dingdongtingtong okay,I’m gonna get the new korg nautilus when it comes out,I think that’s my best option.

I'm sure this is a great instrument. Unfortunately I most likely will never buy one unless I stumbled on to a fantastic deal or steal on the used market which is doubtful. Therefore I'm interested in how close the RD-88 will come to it in terms of action and sound quality. I'm really into light weight. I have a Yamaha KX-88 which was always quite a beast to move around, but I'm a lot older now then when I was hauling that around. I think Roland has made a lot of great sounding instruments over the years. My KX-88 drove mostly Roland synths. They have a tremendous amount of experience with electronic instruments. Of course they don't make acoustic grands like Yamaha and Kawai, but I don't think that's particularly important when it comes to great electronics.

@chrismartin6690

2 жыл бұрын

I think Main action difference is on the RD88 it has 2 sensors and shorter keys. THe RD2000 and FP90x have the PH50 Action which has 3 sensors on the key...and the Latest Roland modelling and new chipset.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Depends on your genre of music playing live. I am only interested in solo acoustic piano for home practice with headphones. Just about any digital piano can be used for playing in a band where very slow piano solos never happen.

It's a shame the output from the RD is in mono for this vid. Doesn't really sell it 😞

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

While we do our best to represent the tone of each instrument as transparently as possible, we always encourage people to experience an instrument in person whenever possible.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Yes, don't judge the piano sound, most videos providers get this wrong all the time. The RD2000 is capable of direct USB audio to a computer, the cleanest way to keep Roland's hard work of stellar sound quality intact. Every time we have to convert digital to analog and back again weakens the sound. (Depends on the quality of the DAC and ADC).

WANTED Is Anyone in U.K Selling a used RD2000 I am willing to pay up to £1000 for one as long as its in great condition I can't afford a brand new one at the moment.

The feel of the keybed is fantastic. The sound is rubbish.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

The RD2000's PHA50 action is excellent. With that said, tone is a very personal and subjective thing and different players will have different preferences. Some players really love the RD2000's piano tones and tonal flexibility while some do not resonate with it.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

I have heard this many times. The V-Piano has the most extensive and deepest control over the tone of the entire piano. Every one of the 88 keys can be tuned, voiced and leveled to your liking, in addition to the overall equalization and control of the articulation and velocity and characteristics of a piano. There may be another piano that sounds better on your listening equipment, but that would only be a coincidence of finding the right speaker/amp or headphone that works with it. We need pianos like the RD2000 with deep editing to make our piano sound to our taste.

@OptimaMrL

Жыл бұрын

I don't have the time to tune the sounds. Keyscape is the one for me.

If, I had it to do alll over again.. I would have never purchased this keyboard. All the piano tones as well the organ tones sound completely fake. I spent close to $3,000 for this keyboard with fake tones. I, am in the process of saving another keyboard.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

I am very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the Roland RD2000. It is a powerhouse in terms of its feature offering and the PHA50 action is quite exceptional. With that said, you may favour a more traditional sampling-based engine like those featured in Kawai pianos as you may feel that have more authenticity. Alternatively, you could also use the RD2000 as a MIDI controller and rely on VST plugins to access piano sounds that are more favourable to your ears. :)

Way toooo much talk....what a stupid demo!

@sheffsteel7

4 жыл бұрын

Aart A this product has been on the market several years ....type in Roland RD2000 into KZread and you’ll find dozens of old reviews demonstrating the sound. This review is very different and so useful because the demonstrator actually owns an RD2000 so he’s passing on his ownership experience. It’s a unique review and therefore more interesting.

@snapdragon6084

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheffsteel7 Agreed.

@devidasa9637

3 жыл бұрын

Stu does the best demos on YT....period.

@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene

Жыл бұрын

Any video that only plays the piano is useless. We need an explanation of how the sound can be edited, and key action opinions to complete the review. Post mastering of a direct injected digital piano can make any piano sound good. You must listen in person with headphones you are familiar with to know what it truly sounds like. (not to mention how the action interacts with the sound engine).