RK-300

VIMA® Recreational Keyboard

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RK-300: VIMA® Recreational Keyboard

Better Life with Music, Better Life with VIMA

Features

Experience a new world of multimedia entertainment and musical enjoyment with the VIMA RK-300. Whether played as a solo piano or utilized as a complete audio-visual entertainment system, VIMA will transform any home into a party zone. VIMA’s world can include a wide variety of external data and devices, such as audio CDs, MIDI files, iPods, USB memory keys, and more. Play, sing, listen, visualize — your VIMA experience can be simple or extravagant.

  • Full-featured multimedia instrument that combines music and visual content
  • Roland’s finest 88-note stereo sampled grand piano onboard, plus hundreds of other top-quality sounds for complete backing-band enhancement
  • 88-note PHA II (Progressive Hammer Action II) keyboard with Escapement
  • Complete karaoke features, including backing tracks, lyric display, vocal effects, auto-harmony, tempo/pitch change, and more
  • ANIME visual effects can be synced to music or controlled via D Beam
  • RK-300 can record your performance on the VIMA’s keyboard, as well as any vocal microphone, E. Guitar or V-Drums that are connected, and the onboard CD drive allows you to burn audio CDs instantly

Grand Piano Onboard
The RK-300 features Roland’s finest 88-note stereo sampled grand piano sound, offering incredible realism, detail and clarity. With the Piano Designer function, you can adjust the string resonance, change the degree of the virtual piano lid, and more. The 88-note PHA II progressive hammer-action keyboard provides authentic piano touch and response.

Play Along
The RK-300 can play audio data such as MP3 files from USB Flash Memory or audio CDs. You can change key and tempo, while the Center Cancel feature lets you minimize the melody part so you can play along. As you play, VIMA can supply a variety of interactive graphics in real time, such as DigiScore scrolling sheet music and Piano Roll displays. The unique ANIME effects can enhance your performances as well. Eight ANIME types are provided, including Petal, Musical Notes, Note Names, Snow Crystals, and more. It’s an exciting performance experience, as if you are playing notes and graphics simultaneously.

Sing Along
Plug in a microphone and enjoy a fun-filled karaoke experience. The VIMA RK-300 is loaded with great sing-along songs, and you can add more from Roland’s VIMA Tunes library or Standard MIDI Files with lyrics. The RK-300 can be operated via remote control, and can automatically add harmonies onto your voice, while performing with the RK-300’s onboard songs/VIMA TUNES. In case a singer is singing along with audio data playback on RK-300, his/her voice can be harmonized as well, according to the real-time keyboard performance on RK-300.

Jam Along
The VIMA RK-300 is the perfect centerpiece for the entire band. Connections are provided for a variety of instruments and vocals, and all can be amplified through the RK-300’s built-in speakers. Plug in a guitar, for example, and use the onboard guitar effects for a rock-star sound. VIMA even lets you record your performances and burn CDs with its onboard CD Drive right on the spot!

Specs

Keyboard
Keyboard
88 keys (PHA II with escapement)
Touch Sensitivity
Touch: 100 levels/Fixed Touch (level adjustable), Hammer Response: Off, 1 to 10
Keyboard Mode
Whole, Layer (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Manual Drums/SFX, Twin Piano
Sound Generator
Sound Generator
88 keys stereo multi-sampled piano sound, Conforms to GM2 / GS / XG Lite
Max. Polyphony
128 voices
Tones
330 tones (incl. 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
Temperament
8 types (Equal, Just (Major), Just (Minor), Arabic, Kirnberger, Meantone, Pythagorean, Werkmeister), selectable tonic
Stretched Tuning
On/Off
Master Tuning
415.3 to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Transpose
Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones), Playback Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones)
Effect
Reverb (10 levels), Dynamics (3 types), Tone effects Only for Piano Tones: Open/close lid (7 levels), Hammer Noise (5 levels), Damper Noise (10 levels), Duplex Scale (10 levels), Damper Resonance (10 levels), String Resonance (10 levels), Key Off Resonance (10 levels)
Metronome
Metronome
Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500, Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, Volume: 0 to 10 levels, Metronome Pattern: 11 patterns, Metronome Sound: 8 types
Recorder (SMF)
Recording Method
Realtime
Control
Song Select, Reset, Play/Stop, Rec, Bwd, Fwd
Tracks
1 Track
Songs
1 Song
Note Storage
Approx. 30,000 notes
Tempo
Quarter note = 10 - 500
Resolution
120 ticks per quarter note
Others
Melody (Mute, Guide), Count-in, Countdown, 16 part Mute,
Tempo Mute, All Song Play, Volume Balance
Recorder (Audio)
Recording Method
Realtime
Recording Format
WAV 44.1kHz / 16bit Linear Format
Control
Song Select, Reset, Play/Stop, Rec, Bwd, Fwd
Tempo (Audio)
-75 to +125%
Others
Center Cancel
User Memory
External Storage
USB Flash Memory, CD-ROM, CD-R
Playable Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz /16bit Linear Format), MP3 File, Audio CDs (CD-DA)
Save Data
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0), Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz / 16bit Linear Format), Max. 99 User Program Sets
External Memory
External Storage
USB Flash Memory, USB CD Drive
Playable Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format),
Audio File (WAV44.1kHz / 16bit Linear Format), MP3 File, Audio CDs (CD-DA)
Save Data
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0), Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz / 16bit Linear Format), Max, 99 User Program Sets
Internal Songs
Internal Songs
75 songs + 3 demo songs
Display
Display
Graphical Color LCD 800 x 480 dot (with backlit)
Notation
Grand staff / G clef staff / F clef staff, with note name / lyrics / chords/ fingering
Lyrics
Yes (built-in display / external display)
Language
English / Japanese / German / French / Spanish (these languages only apply to some messages in the screen)
Other Functions
User Program
8 User Programs, Max. 99 User Program Sets
Others
Panel Lock, V-LINK, Piano Designer, Demo, Recommended Tone Slide Show, Piano Roll, ANIME
Audio CD Burning
Max. recording capacity: 650 MB (approx. 74 min), 700 MB: (approx. 80 min), Up to 99 songs
Connectors
USB Connectors
USB MIDI Connectors, USB Ext Drive Connector, User Memory Connector, Ext. Memory Connector
External Display Connectors
External Display connector (15-pin D-Sub type)
Other Connectors
Audio Output Jacks (L/Mono, R), Output Jacks (Video, L, R), DVD Input Jacks (Video, L, R), Audio/Video Port Jacks (Video, L, R), Phones Jack (Stereo) x 2, Mic1/Guitar Jack, Mic2 Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Piano Pedal Jack, Control Pedal Jack, AC In, AC Out (for KSC-48)
Others
Rated Power Output
15 W x 2 (without KSC-48), 15 W x 2 + 30 W x 2 (with KSC-48)
Speakers
8cm x 12cm x 2 with Speaker Box (RK-300), 16cm x 2 with Speaker Box (KSC-48)
Control
Volume, Balance, Mic1/Guitar volume, Mic2 volume, DVD Input volume, Audio/Video Port volume
Vocal Effect
Auto Harmony (3 types), Transformer (9 types), Vocal Echo (2 types)
Guitar Effect
Effect (5 types), Chorus (10 levels), Reverb (10 levels)
Pedal
Without KSC-48: Damper Pedal (half-pedal recognition), With KSC-48: Damper Pedal, Soft Pedal (half-pedal recognition, function assignable), Sostenuto Pedal (function assignable)
D Beam
Pitch, Filter, Volume, Snare Roll, Applause, Wind Chime
Power Supply
AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption
140 W
Accessories: RK-300
Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces, CD-ROM (Roland Music Files Best Selection), Power cord, Headphone Hook, Music Rest, 2 screws for the Music Rest, Remote Controller, Dry-cell Batteries, Anti-theft Lock Damper Pedal: DP-10 x 1 (available Half-damper), Console Cover, Drum Key-Map Label USB Flash Memory, CD Stand (with 2 screws, Spacer), USB CD Drive: CD-01A
Accessories: KSC-48
Piano Pedal (available Half-damper)
Options
Dedicated Stand: KSC-48, Stand: KS-G8, Expression Pedals: EV-7, EV-5
Size and Weight ( with Music Rest )
Width
1,368 mm
53-7/8 inches
Depth
476 mm
18-3/4 inches
Height
340 mm
13-7/16 inches
Weight
33.0 kg
72 lbs. 13 oz.
Size and Weight ( with Music Rest and KSC-48 )
Width
1,368 mm
53-7/8 inches
Depth
476 mm
18-3/4 inches
Height
967 mm
38-1/8 inches
Weight
62.9 kg
138 lbs. 11 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

Downloads

Updates & Drivers

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.

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