ROLAND E-50 / E-60
Released in 2007, Roland's high-end arranger keyboard features a touchscreen design and includes light-sensitive controls (D-BEAM, E-60 only) and a guitar mode.
Overview
Note: D-BEAM functionality is only available on the E-60.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | 76-note synthesizer-action keyboard (E-60) / 61-note synthesizer-action keyboard (E-50) |
| Sound Source | Max. Polyphony: 64 voices; Sounds: 1050 tones in 8 families, 34 Drum Sets; Multitimbral parts: 32; Effects Processors: 3 programmable units (8x Reverb, 8x Chorus, 41x Multi-FX for Keyboard parts) |
| Styles | 136 Styles in 8 families; 80 programmable links to additional Styles (CUSTOM); Unlimited access: Internal memory, memory card, floppy disk (via FINDER); Style Cover; Style Makeup Tools; User Style Composer; One Touch |
| Songs | Real-time SMF player; 4 programmable MARK & JUMP locations; Song Cover; Song Makeup Tools; Lyrics & chord display, score display; PLAY LIST function (99 steps); NEXT SONG function; Text Import/Export & lyrics synchronization; Manages up to 99,999 songs; Play & Search function |
| Sequencer | 16-track sequencer with microscope and macro editing functions, Style Converter |
| Display | Monochrome 1/4 VGA Touch-screen with 3D-SG (3D simulated graphics), 16 grayscale levels; Contrast potentiometer |
| Panel Controls | DATA ENTRY dial with switching function; Cursor 6 switches (data entry): INC, DEC, Up, Down, Right, Left; PITCH BEND/MODULATION lever; D Beam controller (with macro settings, E-60 only); MASTER VOLUME knob; KEYBOARD/ACCOMP BALANCE knob; Keyboard Part switches: UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS; Tone Assign: UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS |
| User Programs | 144 Set List references for access via front panel; Unlimited access: Internal memory, memory card, floppy disk (via FINDER); Additional functions: Parameter Hold, Song Link, MIDI Set Link |
| Music Assistant | 300 factory registrations; Unlimited number of programmable entries |
| Data Storage | Floppy disk drive 3.5“, 2HD/2DD; Internal memory Solid-State Disk; Memory card PCMCIA (Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Smart Media, Microdrive); Supports: Styles, Songs (SMF), User Programs, MIDI Sets, Play Lists, txt files |
| Other Functions | Keyboard Modes: Split (adjustable split point), Whole, Arranger, Organ, Piano, Guitar Mode; ACV (Adaptive Chord Voicing) 18 types -6~+5 semi-tones (automatic SMF transposition); Tap Tempo; Sync Start/Stop; V-Link; Interactive demo (in several languages); Flash memory; Data transfer & MIDI communication |
| Connectors | Headphone sockets: 2; Pedal & footswitch sockets: HOLD FOOTSWITCH/EXPRESSION (programmable); Audio outputs: L/Mono, R (1/4”); Data exchange: PCMCIAC slot (Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Smart Media, Microdrive); USB port (data storage & MIDI communication); MIDI IN & OUT |
| Speaker Power | 10W x2 RMS |
| Power Supply | PSB-4U adapter, 12V/3.5A |
| Dimensions (mm) | E-60: 1260 (W) x 161 (H) x 374 (D); E-50: 1020 (W) x 152.5 (H) x 355.5 (D) |
| Weight | E-60: 13 kg; E-50: 8.5 kg |
| Supplied Accessories | Owner's Manual, power cord, metal music stand, CD-ROM, External AC adapter, DATABASE MANAGER software |
| Options | PK-5A Dynamic MIDI Pedal; MSA/MSD/MSE series floppy disks (Roland & third-party); RH-25/50/200/300 Headphones; DP-2 Pedal switch; DP-6 Pedal switch (piano type); BOSS FS 5U Foot switch; EV-5/7 Expression pedal; BOSS PV-300L Volume/Expression pedal; KC-150/350/550 Keyboard amplifiers; Memory cards (third-party manufacturers) |
Demos
The demo track was recorded on E-50 from user Modi.
Overview
| 1-Overview 01 | |
|---|---|
| 2-Overview 02 | |
| 3-Overview 03 | |
| 4-Overview 04 |
Sound
| 5-Pop Rock | |
|---|---|
| 6-Ballad | |
| 7-Unplugged | |
| 8-Big Band | |
| 9-Orchestra | |
| 10-Wind | |
| 11-Synth | |
| 12-World |
Style
| 13-8 Beat 16 Beat | |
|---|---|
| 14-Live Band | |
| 15-Rock | |
| 16-Disco Dance | |
| 17-Ball Room | |
| 18-Jazz Blues | |
| 19-Latin | |
| 20-Tradit World |
Lyric Score
Unknown / Not recorded yet.
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