Excellent review! I own the instrument and you showed me a few things I did know. The best thing about the keyboard is that you don’t have to dive into different menus to make a change. Most of it is on top of the keyboard which is great in a live situation. Splitting the keyboard then assigning a key range is great! I have a patch with piano on the lower two thirds of the keyboard and horns on the top third. The horns are tuned to the middle octaves. Great for 50’s rock and jazz tunes! Great board!

I love your videos Tony you're always on top of all models. Very informative.

@bonnersmusic

7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Ron!

Thanks very much for this vid and the one you made on the RD88. By watching the two of them, I can really see the different functions and uses, and I can now decide which one I want. Excellent explanations and demos. Many thanks!

Great insight into one of the leading stage pianos, looks awesome to.

Great demo, thanks. I had a Roland Rhodes I gigged with during the 90's until it gave up the ghost. It was also an excellent keyboard.

Wonderfully illustrated and concise.

@bonnersmusic

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Really appreciate your walkthrough vids man.

@tommychappell6359

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's a great guy

Excellent presentation. And it answered my question about a drum kit. Thanx.

Simply awesome love it!🙂

I love this keyboard. Big sound and very customizable

Great. I just got mine in 2024. Very happy. 🎉🎉❤❤❤

@ajotech

5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to Roland’s updated version like Yamaha did to the Montage to the Montage M

5 years late but I just got this keyboard and wanted to say thank you! Being an acousting piano player, keyboards are difficult for me to figure out and this one was a little intimidating until I saw your video. Now it all makes sense, and, yes, it is rather simply laid out. thank you.

@dirkkeersmaekers4343

Жыл бұрын

Roland never disappoint .

Great sounds! I will buy one :)

It makes me wish I could play. I enjoyed this!

This was great. I've had my RD2000 for a few years now and have only scratched the surface because I'm a bit intimidated by it. The last keyboard I owned was many years ago and it was the Yamaha DX-7. Remember them? haha

Very nice video and very NICE SP! Thanks for this demo dear Tony. Have a great time, pal! :D

@bonnersmusic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!!

Great job!

Beautiful playing munn.......

Great Tony good Video well done

probably the best overall review I have seen on the RD 2000. Curious - this came out in 2017 (and I'm writing this in August 2023)... is Roland coming out with a newer unit? Seems like an old model at this point.

great sound i like that...it`s cool

8:30 I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt). Electric piano. Awesome.

Very nice sound! What amplifier is it connected to?

Hi there, can the tuning frequency be changed, so I can play at different pitches? (440 htz, 442 htz, 432htz, etc)

Tony, can you tell me what are the altered sounds you used for the Glory of Love at 14:56. Thank you for your great videos. They are the best.

@brianlewis5360

4 жыл бұрын

Layered not altered.

Very nice.

Super informations 👍

Hi I have a short question, I have bought a Roland RD2000 - is it possible to make loops with it? I play a music passage, then it is repeated automatically and I can play another music which is added to the first one and so on? How can I do that?

I enjoyed your video. I am very new with the RD 2000. Could you please track down the sound names you used at 14:56? Thanks

Tony ,Please make a Demo to the song of Bryan Adams “Baby When You’re Gone”.They use this Model RD2000.The Organ sound was so stunning that I switch my mind from Yamaha MODX8 to this model.This is a very good Keyboard in Live gigs .Thank you, hope you have time for this..

👍 Thanks!

got it in today. Have not unpacked yet. My gosh, this is going to be fun. But tell you the truth, I bought also the FP90x, which was practically destroyed during the shipping and I shipped it back today for a full refund. I wanted to try out which I like better. I guess, the RD2000 will do me just fine with learning and improving. I have an acoustic Grand Piano at home, but wanted to get something that I can put headphones on and keep my sessions private.

Do you use any amplifier/speaker to go with this piano?

Probably the best stage piano to date. I have the RD-800 and it does everything I need it to. The action is decent, not Grand Feel or Avant Grand but then it is a Stage Piano! It may take a few knocks on gigs and gigs pay my my bills!

@richardjanes1695

Жыл бұрын

the Roland RD2000 was not worth the money I paid for it at all!

Video of 5 years ago. Is there anything better on the market nowadays or is it still a good one to buy today?

Good job

Does the sound cut out when you change patches/performances? Not sure if I'm using the correct terminology for this model.

@ranastrickland4401

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the sound cuts out when you changes patches. If you are holding a chord, and then change patch, it stops :-(

I always get a laugh when people critique the piano sound vs.. the 800, vs the Nx... given all those pianos are on the 2000.. but the action and functionality is much improved is where you need to keep the focus. I'll be using pianoteq and omnisphere through this bad boy, and still play around with all the Roland sounds for mixing around. Really.. it's like the best stage instrument out there for full software hardware integration. Yes Roland could invest in better piano designers but there are a million piano voices now on the market. But nothing as good as this instrument for playing them on... all things considered.. 8 zones? High rez midi.. second best keyaction to Kawai grand feels, but actually better for all around sounds, and way lighter for transport. Quit complaining people!

@davidtoms7002

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Wilson well said. Ive had the RD800, kurz pc3x, yamaha s90xs, motif xs8, and my rd2000 has the slickest integration with external midi, and I run MainStage with Omnisphere, Keyscape, Komplete 12, Applied Acoustics lounge lizzard, Ravescroft, Synthogy Ivory, Arturia V6 etc, and if get bored with soft synths, I can always tap into a Roland Integra midule, Yamaha Motix xs rack, and Muse Receptor. The RD2000 is a master cintroller and advanced KB. Only thing I would like is it being a little lighter, and today tried a new Yanaha Modx8, CP88, Kurz Forte, and even the new Komplete Kontrol 88 mk2. The rd2000 still shines. The only upgrade for my home studio might be a Kawai VPC1 but pricey with no sounds but great action. Second choice if money no object might be a Nird Stage 3, but I think rd2000 has an easier interface for live and external softsynth and module integration, including the audio over usb which is handy to integrate a laptop with mainstage.

@georgefirk5531

4 жыл бұрын

7

@ispianist

Жыл бұрын

I think this is the 3rd best key action to kawai's. Studiologic numa x piano GT has better key bed than this. I own it. 😁

Does this Keyboard have a drum kit and sequencer or arpeggiator ? Thank.

Tony, do you think Roland will be refreshing the RD-2000 with a newer model soon? (hopefully in 2024) like Yamaha did with the Montage and upgraded to the amazing Montage M? Can’t wait for Roland to come out with their beast of a version.

Please help. Should I buy Korg Kronos or a Roland RD2000. I’d be using the keyboard for live gigs as well as some studio work and song/film score composition. Spending that amount of money I want to make the right choice (I realise it’s subjective, I just would like your opinion. Thank you) PS: Ease of use is also a factor, plus, if you think there is a keyboard better than one of these 2 please share. Thanks again

@MarkKiambo

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on what the Keyboard is being used for mostly. If you will be gigging more than studio.. Take the RD2000. If you want to use it more in the studio (especially for sound synthesis, sampling, recording), then the Kronos is a better choice (and thus pay the extra cash for it). My only problem with the Kronos (and thus discourage it for gigs) is the touch-screen.. It is quite difficult to operate it in live gigs unless you had time to pre-program before the gig. The RD2000 in this case is far much easier.

@chentiangemalc

6 жыл бұрын

I have Kronos 2 61 key but will probably get the Roland RD2000 as a 2nd keyboard, as my ancient full sized keyboard I've been using to control the Kronos, Korg N1 finally bit the dust. My major problem with Korg Kronos is very slow boot time, very complex to configure (but amazing configurability). For live the Kronos is easy to pre-program set lists, and this feature is really well done, however if you haven't pre-programmed it, it can require a lot of .fiddling to get setup right. I like using the Kronos sequencer to quickly lay down some multitrack ideas without touching a computer.

@Armz316

6 жыл бұрын

Go for Korg Kronos 2. Thanks.

@edwardc7462

5 жыл бұрын

Nanakojo Adu The kronos is brilliant for creating with its sequencer and can’t be beaten in the studio for live use it has very good controls enabling you too adjust sounds while playing and with set lists you can put the sounds you want into lists and call them up with one touch, so the kronos is an all rounder the only drawback is you have to go through complex menus to set things up , The rd2000 Being a stage piano does not have a sequencer therefore limited in the studio but live it has great versatility as the presets are easily called up and can be put together to create different sounds and tones whilst playing and it also weighs les than the kronos and costs less than the Kronos.

Hi there, pls dear tell me where i can find the sound of cello and pan flute on the rd 2000 thanks a lot, god bless

Great demo. Thanks. I'm a one finger Fruity Loops player but this keyboard is just top notch. It looks like a heavy piece of gear and maybe a bit unwieldy for some folk. ?

@Dadee3

6 жыл бұрын

Alex Hollins the RD series have always weighted like tanks

Does it have to be played on a stage.. how about if I was just to play this in my front room?

Where can we see Tony perform on stage? What is the name of his band?

Hi Tony I have recently purchased a Roland RD2000, which I think maybe faulty. I know the piano is still under warranty, but can't seem to find who I need to contact, I've tried going through Roland's website, but can't find what I'm looking for. I was hoping that because your based in the UK you maybe able to point me in the right direction. I'm finding that I'm getting a very muddy sound, without pressing the sustain pedal, and is very off putting. Regards Andy

To witch speakers should you connect this piano? Are studiomonitors like Yamaha HS8 good enough or do you recommend something els ? Thanks for the information!

@kram21

6 жыл бұрын

HS8's are very very good

14:56 Love it ❤

@KashKashshiro

2 жыл бұрын

The past?

@0504328

2 жыл бұрын

Peter Cetera 🧡

Do u have to run it through a pa ?

No physical modeling for the Rhodes,?

Does anyone know a set of good monitors or speakers to produce a real sounding piano sound? I've had this piano for a few years now, I love the action, love the way it sounds through headphones, but when I plug into a home theatre system or my KRK Rokit 5 monitors, it sounds warm and tinny and fake... It sounds like I'm listening to a recording of somebody playing the piano which superficially is okay at first, but when you're actually playing it just doesn't sound right and doesn't feel like you're really playing a piano. So I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with other amplifiers, monitors, or sound systems that sound properly realistic with this keyboard. For the record, I have a set of Sony MDR-7506 headphones which are pretty affordable (at least at the time when I bought them around $85, but it looks like with inflation now closer to $100) and I am very happy with the way my piano sounds through those.

1) Does it have PORTAMENTO function? 2) does it have HAMMOND sound? and can we manage it with BARS? 3) how can we put WAH WAH Efect to CLAV sound?

@PianoHero1994

4 жыл бұрын

1) yes 2) yes and yes to bars 3) There's clav sounds on it with wah already applied, but its available through the menu and can be assigned to some of the buttons.

@mrsoulpoint

4 жыл бұрын

@@PianoHero1994 Thank you very much!

Tony from Bonr's music.. Nice

Love the RD-1000 sounds in the RD-2000. But for some reason, they still sound better on the real thing. I own one. So I've had some time to really play it. But who knows. Maybe it's just me. But I love the RD-2000.

How much it would cost

Im very surprised Yamaha havent brought out a new replacement for their Yamaha CP4.

@jacobbrown1690

4 жыл бұрын

cp88 its out

14:56 Very Fosterish!!! Great!

@sprayarm

4 жыл бұрын

Sergio Garcia very Glory of Love :)

I love that song on 8:55! (I Can't Make You Love Me) 😍😍😍

I still own an RD-1000, with the chrome stand shown in the picture within this video, which I've had since the 1980's. Would consider selling it at a decent price, ie I'm not willing to GIVE it away.

@bonnersmusic

5 жыл бұрын

I've still got one of those too! Lovely wooden action and warm sound (especially with the chorus on the e.pianos). It's a piece of history and one of the most iconic digital pianos of all time!

@isaiahshelley

5 жыл бұрын

Clayton Root I have one too! In pretty much mint condition. I don't have the original stand. But I have the newer KS-G8 so it's as close as I'll get to the original. You just can't find them.

After months of tweaking a wealth of parameters trying to get a natural sounding piano I give up. This would be a great instrument to play on stage for a loud rock show where you have to be heard, but it sounds like plastic and steel rather than wood. The Rhodes is terrific, the drawbar organ is not convenient enough to really play. Good action, but only 3 stars out of 5, Roland, for the main event - PIANO

@selftrue670

6 жыл бұрын

I have the EXACT same problem/issue with the RD2000's predecessor, the RD-800. My understanding is that the two boards have similar Acoustic Piano voices. My RD-800 really sounds like crap even through good monitors. Like you, for months (actually over a year) I have tried to tweak every eq and other setting with hardly any improvement. I have reset the board to factory specs---shouldn't it sound very good at the defaults? But no, it sounds like a hundred dollar Casio. I am frustrated beyond measure and don't know if I will ever figure it out. I've asked many "experts" resulting in shoulder shrugs. If you ever figure it out will you let me know--and I will do the same. By the way, I agree the action is great as is the build quality fit and finish. It just sounds like poop.

@richardbates1

5 жыл бұрын

I just don't get your criticisms on this keyboard, you must be really really critical, you must be a pain in the ass to be around? It sounds wonderful to me with no apologies. What I have noticed about overly critical people is that they are self Self-aggrandizing anal propagandist of their own bullshit to make themselves feel superior in their observations that somehow no one else could perceive.....but it is all bullshit on your part.

@jaggass

5 жыл бұрын

I feel that Roland remodelling technology isn't quite there yet but it just depends what you like.

@twistedsymposium3744

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it doesn't sound quite right. Doesn't have the warmth and depth of the Nord piano samples.

@leonardocaixetamachado1545

5 жыл бұрын

And I say more, XP and JV line pianos do not sound like an acoustic piano, but they sound better and have more weight (presence) than the last RDs (800 and 2000). Too bad, because the RD2000 has a very nice house. I still have not found a replacement for my JV-90.

The quality of the sound is all in the speakers that you play it through. Flat headphones, studio speakers etc... All sound brilliant!

Which speaker is perfect for this rd2000?

@bonnersmusic

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. That entirely depends on where you plan to use the RD2000. If you are using it at home or in a studio, then you will require a good set of Studio Monitors which are designed for near field. If you are planning on using it to perform live, then you will need either keyboard amplifier, or PA system. Obviously the larger the speaker, the better the sound quality without having to have it at full volume. Pop into our Eastbourne store (BN21 3JN) or give us a call for more info (01323 639335).

@rickross1224

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, I dont plan to use it on any performances, just at home for practicing and learning new classic pieces. The only problem is that I used to live here in UK with my Aunt, but now I live in Australia. Ive been here for 2 years. I will be returning to UK in 2019. So, can you give me a suggestion about some good studio monitors?

Please help , RD guys, on the issue of mounted lights on the RD2000, I found I can change brightness on the display,10 levels, but red light around buttons is very bright in low surrounding light, and can not be changed, if can be, would you please explain how? Or please make it possible on next update, thank you!

why does the piano shake ? is support unstable?

@jaggass

5 жыл бұрын

Cheap keyboard stand.

@st0rmchild

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would drive me nuts. The RD-2000 is pretty heavy (just under 22 kg) but surely there's a better stand for it.

Love it

How does this compare to the Nord Grand?

@ispianist

Жыл бұрын

I believe the nord grand does have the kawai key action wich is the best on the market. But that comes with a hefty price. Almost double what this keyboard cost. Also the key action of this roland is their flagship so not too far behind about key action. The roland does have premium escapement action just like an acoustic piano.

@jennifersarantos9562

Жыл бұрын

@@ispianist Thanks!

@luucdentoom6955

Жыл бұрын

@@jennifersarantos9562 if you’re concerned about the keybed and action, I’d advice you try the Yamaha CP88. If you want the most features, go for a Nord Stage. If you want less features and just down for a red piano, go for the Nord Grand. With Roland it’s always been a lot of very usable sounds for a gigging setting for a better price than the Nords. In my honest opinion that’s not necessarily the BEST sounds, but who am I? Also interesting to throw in: Kord Grandstage and Korg SV2. Or Yamaha YC and Hammond SK Pro, if you’re interested in organ sounds.

Please urgently email with these details and cost of transportation to Uganda in East Africa

Wow a real Rolls-Royce 🎰

Hellooo BONNERS KEYBOARD CENTRE... I really would love you to bless me with one music work station..... 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I really do not have that to buy all of this.... And would love to have one..... Kindly

@advaitkulkarni2513

4 жыл бұрын

I will pray for u my friend...

Hi, how come it’s 7 years old but still £2000 ? Just wondering ?

@-eternal

4 ай бұрын

still an outstanding quality product relative to what's newer in the market today.

Hmmmm the RD 2000 or the Yamaha CP88?

I need a rough estimate for a fair cost of equipments for a live stage reggae performance complete urgently please

🤗👍🏻

it is better than montage 8 or korg Kronos

@MarkKiambo

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you are looking for. This is a stage piano.. made for use by gigging musicians, and therefore much cheaper than the Montage or Kronos. The Montage/Kronos, while they have features to aid a gigging musician on stage, are much more powerful in sound synthesis and studio work; and thus are priced much higher. Purchasing a Montage/Kronos just to use their on-board sounds is wasting the extra money - you'd rather stick with the RD2000. However, the RD2000 does not have a sequencer, so if this is a feature you need, then the RD2000 is not your instrument.

@Armz316

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Kiambo glad this doesn't have a sequencer so it's going to be a Korg Kronos 2 88 keys for me then.

Elton John!!!!!!!!!!! CHRIST!!! HE WAS THE SOLE REASON I've been coveting a Roland stage piano, I just didn't know what mode he was using in the 1991-1992 tours, I just bought a RD2000 and WOW!! YOU ACTUALLY QUOTE Elton John AS THE MAIN USER????

KAWAI OR ROLAND?

😀

Great video like always. The design and philosophy of Roland is very well thought, but the piano sounds are not good enough. It cannot compare with Kawai MP7/11SE, Nord or the new Yamaha CP88. It just sounds cheap and thin.

Personally, I think the Kurzweil digital stage pianos sound even better than a RD2000.

I was ready ro plunk down $2600 for the RD2000 but I lucked out at Guitar Center because they actually had one on display for me to try out... No Way... I own a 18 year old P90 Yamaha with the graded hammer effect keybed and its WAY better than the Roland's bouncy, fake wood grain keys. That display saved me the agrivation of having to return one.

bonner

uuuh sorry

I think piano is better in RD 800.

@st0rmchild

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. The RD-800 pianos are all in the RD-2000.

I would, not recommend the RD2000 digital piano to anyone. the piano and organ sounds are very fake.

sounds like crap

Are you Mark Kings Brother?