KR-103
Digital Intelligent Piano
Videos
LCD & Navigation Buttons
Introduction to the custom LCD and navigation buttons on the KR-103 with Chris Halon.
Grand Piano Sound & Action
Chris Halon shows off the amazing Grand Piano sound and action on the KR-103.
Tone Selection
How to quickly select tones on the KR-103 with Chris Halon.
Music Styles
Explore the different Music Styles on the KR-103 with Chris Halon.
Music Assistant
Using the Music Assistant feature on the KR-103 with Chris Halon.
Input/Output Connections
Chris Halon explains the various inputs and outputs found on the KR-103.
Why a Roland Piano? (Part 1)
Learn the history of Roland digital pianos.
Why a Roland Piano? (Part 2)
Learn about the technology that drives Roland digital pianos.
Why a Roland Piano? (Part 3)
Learn about the quality of Roland digital pianos.
KR-103: Digital Intelligent Piano
Features
The KR-103 provides a cost-effective way for entry-level piano students and hobbyists to experience Roland’s acclaimed KR series. With hundreds of great sounds onboard (including grand piano), plus friendly auto-accompaniment features, the KR-103 can deliver the sound of an entire ensemble through its built-in stereo speaker system. It’s a virtual band (or orchestra) in one instrument!
The KR-103 is outfitted with Roland’s Compact Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard, which simulates a real grand piano by providing a heavier touch in the lower octaves that gets increasingly lighter in the upper range. It has many of the same design elements as Roland’s acclaimed Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard.
Great Sounds
The KR-103’s sounds are vibrant and realistic. Many of the sounds have been refined and processed to provide added color and impact. Combined with the new amplification system, the KR-103’s sounds will inspire and impress, from crystal clear high end to powerful low frequencies.
LCD
Navigating a state-of-the-art instrument has never been friendlier, thanks to the KR-103’s attractive LCD with accompanying front-panel buttons. No more fumbling to find the right menu or button.
Music Styles
The KR-103 comes with 170 all-new Music Styles prepared by Roland’s legendary Style creators. Each pattern contains an Intro, Original, Variation, Fill-In, and Ending element, with additional options via the Style Orchestrator buttons.
Music Assistant
Over 150 Music Assistant songs are onboard the KR-103 to accompany you as you perform. Just play a chord, and the accompaniment intelligently follows your lead!
Options
Add functionality and convenience to your KR-103 with the following add-ons from Roland: EV-5 Expression Pedal, CD-2 CF/CD Recorder.
- Attractive entry-level KR-Series piano with 88-note Compact Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard and 64-voice polyphony
- 400 Tones, including stereo-sampled piano tones
- Easy navigation using custom backlit LCD and front-panel buttons, Music Clips
- 180 Music Assistant titles, 61 internal songs
- 170 music styles (many featuring “Live Drummer”)
- 50W full-range speaker system
- Internal FDD, USB-MIDI, Expression Pedal input
- Available in the following fine finish: Mahogany
The KR-103 is outfitted with Roland’s Compact Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard, which simulates a real grand piano by providing a heavier touch in the lower octaves that gets increasingly lighter in the upper range. It has many of the same design elements as Roland’s acclaimed Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard.
Great Sounds
The KR-103’s sounds are vibrant and realistic. Many of the sounds have been refined and processed to provide added color and impact. Combined with the new amplification system, the KR-103’s sounds will inspire and impress, from crystal clear high end to powerful low frequencies.
LCD
Navigating a state-of-the-art instrument has never been friendlier, thanks to the KR-103’s attractive LCD with accompanying front-panel buttons. No more fumbling to find the right menu or button.
Music Styles
The KR-103 comes with 170 all-new Music Styles prepared by Roland’s legendary Style creators. Each pattern contains an Intro, Original, Variation, Fill-In, and Ending element, with additional options via the Style Orchestrator buttons.
Music Assistant
Over 150 Music Assistant songs are onboard the KR-103 to accompany you as you perform. Just play a chord, and the accompaniment intelligently follows your lead!
Options
Add functionality and convenience to your KR-103 with the following add-ons from Roland: EV-5 Expression Pedal, CD-2 CF/CD Recorder.
Specs
- Keyboard
- Keyboard
- 88 keys (Compact Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard)
- Touch Sensitivity
- Yes
- Keyboard Mode
- Whole, Split (adjustable split point), Layer, Arranger, Piano Style Arranger, Manual Drums / SFX
- Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2 / GS / XG Lite)
- Max. Polyphony
- 64 voices
- Tones
- 400 in 6 groups, 20 drum sets
- Master Tuning
- 427.4 Hz to 452.6 Hz (0.1 Hz steps)
- Transpose
- Key Transpose (-6 to +6)
Data Transpose (-24 to +24)
All Transpose (-6 to +6) - Effects
- Reverb (8 types), Chorus, Rotary and 46 Multi-FX
- Arranger
- Music Styles:
- 170 styles in 6 groups x 3 types (Style Orchestrator)
- Music Assistant
- 150 sets
- Melody Intelligence
- 18 types
- User Programs
- Internal
- 36
- Disk
- Max. 99 sets
- Metronome
- Tempo
- Quarter note = 20 to 250
- Beat
- 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
- Volume
- 127 levels
- Metronome Pattern
- 1
- Metronome Sound
- 1
- Composer
- Tracks
- 5 tracks / 16 tracks
- Song
- 1 Song
- Resolution
- 120 ticks per quarter note
- Recording Method
- New Song/Single/Punch In/Out
- Other Functions
- Demo, Panel Lock , V-LINK
- External Storage
- Disk
- Max. 99 songs, Max. 99 User Styles, Max. 99 User Program Sets
- Playable Software
- Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Music Style: MSA, MSD, MSE
- Save
- Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
- Internal Song
- Over 50 songs
- Others
- Display
- Bouncing Beat Indicator, Custom LCD (backlit LCD
- Lyrics
- No (only via MIDI output)
- One Touch Program
- One Touch Piano, One Touch Arranger
- Pedals
- Damper Pedal, Soft Pedal (functions assignable), Sostenuto Pedal (functions assignable)
- Connectors
- Output jacks (L/Mono, R), Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Headphones jack (Stereo) x 2, MIDI In connector, MIDI Out connector, USB connector, Expression Pedal Jack
- Rated Power Output
- 25 W x 2
- Speakers
- 20 cm x 2
- Power Consumption
- 70 W
- Accessories
- USB Installation Guide CD-ROM (Roland Digital Piano USB Driver), Power Cord, Headphones Hook
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Accessories
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EV-5/-7
Expression Pedals
Durable pedals for controlling a wide range of effects parameters.
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RH-200
Headphones
Comfortable and accurate headphones for superior monitoring.
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RH-200S
Stereo Headphones
Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice.
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RH-300
Stereo Headphones
Roland’s top-of-the-line headphones.
Downloads
Updates & Drivers
- Clean-All USB Driver Utility
- This utility clears out all Roland USB Windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your USB driver.
Note: You will have to reinstall the drivers for any other Roland device that is using a USB connection for Audio or MIDI. - Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
- This is the Roland Digital Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
- This is the RD-300GX, RD-300SX, FP-7, FP-4, and V-Piano driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista(TM) 64-bit Operating Systems.
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 2.0.2 for Windows XP/2000
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Mac OS X 10.8
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Mac OS X 10.7
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.0.0 for Mac OS X 10.6
- This is the Roland RD driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- Roland Digital Piano Driver Version 1.2.0 for Mac OS X 10.5 and Earlier
- This is the Roland RD driver for Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.
Support
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In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.