C-30: Digital Harpsichord
C-30: Digital Harpsichord
A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument
Features
From solo performance to ensemble playing, the C-30 provides the perfect sound and touch for baroque music. Enjoy the best of both worlds — a new-generation digital harpsichord with authentic sound and touch, excellent playability, and soul-stirring expression.
- 61 keys with “click action” F-Scale touch
- Four harpsichord sound-sets and two positive organ sounds
- Plectrums and strings never need replacing, and no tuning is required
- Five different classical temperaments with Baroque pitch support
- Reverb effect enhances small room acoustics
- Mahogany finish with optional picture board, decoration panel, and bench
A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument
More Info
Elegance and Class
The C-30 is elegant and classy, and suitable for any size room. It allows images, paintings, or other artistic elements to be affixed to the keyboard lid and side panels (see Accessories). Roland provides a variety of image patterns, including paintings and stained-glass-type panels. Together with its matching stand (included) the C-30 is a gorgeous addition to any home or music venue.
Click-Action Keyboard
Not only does the C-30 look and sound wonderful, it’s a joy for the fingers as well. Roland’s newly developed “click action” F-scale keyboard provides the perfect, authentic harpsichord experience.
Classic Sounds
Four types of sound-sets are built into the C-30: French-type harpsichord, Flemish-type harpsichord, Fortepiano and Dynamic harpsichord. Each has four stop variations: 8’I (back), 8’II (front), 4’ and Lute. It also has two positive small-pipe organ sounds, and a choice of five temperaments with Baroque pitch support.
Classical Tuning & Temperament
Available tuning options include baroque pitch (415Hz) and Versailles pitch (392Hz), which can be switched instantly without changing the temperament (classical tuning). A total of five tunings are supported. In addition to equal temperament, there are Werckmeister, Kirnberger, Vallotti and Meantone. Best of all, since the C-30 is a digital instrument, it is unaffected by weather, humidity, or transport. It never goes out of tune!
Private Practice
Music students will appreciate the ability to play day or night without disturbing their surrounding environment. But when it’s time to raise the volume, the C-30 can fill every corner of a medium-size hall with its built in speakers (without the use of an external PA). For larger venues, the C-30 can be connected to an external amp or PA for high-volume performance.
Portability
Solid and robust, the C-30 is also portable and easy to move — great for traveling musicians or music schools and churches. Simply unplug and carry the C-30 from room to room.
A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument
Specs
- Main Specifications
- Keyboard
- 61 keys (F scale, haprsichord action mechanism)
- Maximum Polyphony
- 128 voices
- Tones
- 6 (8 feet I, 8 feet II, 4 feet, Lute, Organ I, Organ II)
(4 types : French type, Flemish type, Fortepiano, Dynamic Harpsichord) - Effect
- Reverb (8 levels)
- Controls
- Volume knob, Reverb knob, Tone knob
- Key Transpose
- -6 to +5 (semitone steps)
- Temperament
- 5 types (Equal, Werckmeister, Kirnberger, Vallotti, Meantone)
- Baroque Pitch
- 415 Hz/392 Hz
- Master Tuning
- 440/415 Hz ±50 cents
- Pedal
- Damper/Tone change
- Speakers
- 12 cm x 2, 8 cm x 2
- Rated Output
- 13 W x 2
- Connectors
- Phones jack (Stereo), Output jacks ( L/Mono, R ), Input jacks ( L/Mono, R ), MIDI connectors (In, Out), Pedal jack, AC adaptor jack
- Power Supply
- AC Adapter
- Power Consumption
- 25 W (AC 117 V/230 V/240 V)
- Cabinet Finish
- Simulated mahogany
- Accessories
- Owner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord, Music stand, Damper pedal (DP-10), Picture board, Decoration panel
- Options
- Bench (BNC-29), Picture board (OP-C30PB series), Decoration panel (OP-C30DP series)
- Size and Weight ( Lid closed )
- Width
- 1,100 mm
- 43-5/16 inches
- Depth
- 380 mm
- 15 inches
- Height
- 830 mm
- 32-11/16 inches
- Weight
- 38.0 kg
- 83 lbs. 13 oz.
- Including Stand.
- Size and Weight ( Lid opened )
- Width
- 1,100 mm
- 43-5/16 inches
- Depth
- 450 mm
- 17-3/4 inches
- Height
- 1,170 mm
- 46-1/16 inches
- Weight
- 38.0 kg
- 83 lbs. 13 oz.
- Including Stand.
- *Weight is total of main unit (25kg) and stand (13kg)
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Insider
C-30 Digital HarpsichordRoland’s understanding of the intricacies and tradition of the acoustic harpsichord has resulted in a powerful modern instrument: the C-30 Digital Harpsichord. |
Accessories
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CD-2e
SD/CD Recorder
Record with high-quality sound, listen back, and burn straight to CD. This SD/CD Recorder is a great partner for practice and composition. |
DP-10
Damper Pedal
This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups. |
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RH-iE3
In-Ear Headphones
Attractive in-ear headphones with deeper bass and extended frequency performance. |
RH-D20
Monitor Headphones
Light and comfortable headphones with 40mm drivers and rotating earpieces. |
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RH-D30
Monitor Headphones
Light and comfortable headphones with 45mm drivers and rotating earpieces. |
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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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