RS-70

Synthesizer

RS-70
Discontinued

The RS-70 Synthesizer is designed so musicians can forget about MIDI and focus on playing. This affordable keyboard sports an all-new collection of CD-quality sounds, cool performance features and simple Direct Access buttons for selecting Patches—plus a new Loop Sequencer that takes the mystery out of multi-track recording.

Keyboard
61 keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony
64 voices
Parts
16
*Two Tones can be assigned to each part (Patch), and can be split or layered.
Wave Memory
64 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
Preset Memory
Original Tones
1,024
Patches
Original: 512, General MIDI 2: 256
Rhythm Sets
Original: 21, General MIDI 2: 9
*Each Pattern is tied to a Performance.
User Memory
Patches
128
*Two Tones can be assigned to each Patch.
Rhythm Sets
16
*Each Pattern is tied to a Performance.
Effects
Multi-Effects
47 types
Reverb
8 types
Chorus
8 types
Quick Sequencer
System
Instrument-based Pattern sequencer with realtime Pattern switching function
Recording Methods
Realtime loop recording, Step recording
Tracks
16 tracks / Pattern
Resolution
96 TPQN
Note Storage
Approx. 100,000 notes
Tempo
5-300 BPM (with tap tempo function)
Patterns
User Patterns
max.256
*The 128 Preset Pattern (including 110 Rhythm Patterns) are provided as part of the User Patterns, that can be rewritten and deleted.
Pattern Length
1-998 measures
User Songs
max.99
Multi-Chord Memory
Preset Chord Sets
16
*12 chord forms are assigned to each set.
User Chord Sets
8
*12 chord forms can be assigned to each set.

Phrase / Arpeggio
Preset Templates
342
User Templates
8
Styles (variations)
473
User Styles
8
Controllers
D Beam Controller
1
Pitch Bend / Modulation Lever
1
Control Knobs
5
Others
External Storage Device
3.5 inch floppy disk: 1.44 MB (2HD), 720 KB (2DD)
(SMF music files for General MIDI or General MIDI 2 can be played.)
Display
20 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD)
Connectors
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R)
Headphones Jack
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB Connectors
Hold Pedal Jack
Control Pedal Jack
Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor)
Current draw
1,500 mA
Accessories
Owner's Manual
AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
CD-ROM (Editor program for PC / Mac, USB-MIDI driver)
Options
Pedal Switch: DP-2, DP-8
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U
Expression Pedal : EV-5
Size and Weight
Width
1,033 mm
40-11/16 inches
Depth
294 mm
11-5/8 inches
Height
103 mm
4-1/16 inches
Weight
5.8 kg
12 lbs. 13 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support through Roland Backstage.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

Owner’s Manuals