Essential RD. The RD-08 brings you legendary Roland RD piano performance in a lean, mean keyboard that’s easy to carry. Our most affordable RD to date delivers no-compromise sound and playability for professional gigging, supported by an intuitive interface for fast navigation in the heat of the moment. And with the upgradeable design, you can add even more sounds and features as your needs evolve. Standard Features View the Gallery Renowned RD performance. Used by everyone from weekend warriors to top touring pros, Roland RD pianos have been the leading choice of stage musicians since 1986. The RD-08 makes this acclaimed heritage accessible in a budget-friendly instrument with core RD features, along with an upgrade path to expand the instrument’s range whenever the time is right for you. Premium pianos—and more. Backed by Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology, the RD-08 is filled with dynamic, characterful acoustic and electric pianos for boundless expression on stage and in the studio. You also get a vast selection of organs, synths, strings, and other sounds to tackle any musical style, driven by the same ZEN-Core sound engine found in our latest flagship synthesizers. Outstanding playability. The RD-08 offers best-in-class playability crafted from over four decades of Roland piano development. The PHA-4 88-note keyboard features weighted hammer action and Ivory Feel keys for an authentic grand feel, realized with innovative design elements that reduce the instrument’s weight without compromising the feel or performance. Gig with confidence. Like all RD pianos, the RD-08’s efficient panel keeps you focused on playing and creating. Top-level buttons provide fast access to sound selection, transpose, and other functions, while four multi-function knobs offer hands-on control of layers, effects, EQ, and more. All your keyboard tweaks can be saved within Scene memories, ready for recall with just a touch while performing. Ready for everything. The RD-08 is an ideal stage piano for active players. The friendly weight and streamlined dimensions make it easy to move, while the rugged build will hold up to years of heavy use. Built-in stereo speakers project rich, room-filling sound, eliminating the need for an external amplifier while practicing at home, playing at rehearsals, and performing in small venues. You can also use the RD-08 as a versatile MIDI controller and sound source for your favorite music production software. System expansion with the RD-08 Upgrade. The RD-08 is primed to support your ambitions as future performance needs grow. Available with a one-time Lifetime Key purchase on Roland Cloud, the value-packed RD-08 Upgrade complements the factory feature set with a host of new additions. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3—An all-new concert piano title from our premium SuperNATURAL Expansion series. MainStage Support—Seamless integration with Apple’s popular performance software allows you to combine RD sounds with virtual instruments, create zones, and more. Wave Expansion Slots—Grow your core sound options with two virtual slots for Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud. Learn More Standard Features Authentic RD stage piano with a streamlined design and expandable features Intuitive interface for fast navigation Light and compact for easy transport and setup World-class playability with 88-note weighted-action PHA-4 keyboard and Ivory Feel Acclaimed SuperNATURAL pianos and electric pianos ported from the RD-2000 and RD-88 ZEN-Core engine with over 3000 additional sounds, including organs, synths, strings, brass, and more Room-filling onboard stereo speaker system USB audio/MIDI interface (audio support with Version 1.01 and later) Expand the instrument’s sounds and features with the RD-08 Upgrade available on Roland Cloud
Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) Sound Generator Sound Generator ZEN-Core SuperNATURAL Piano SuperNATURAL E.Piano Parts 3 parts Tones Scene: 100 Tone: Over 3,000 Effects Zone Multi-effects: 3 systems, 90 types Zone EQ: 3 systems Zone Tone Color: 3 systems Scene Multi-effects (IFX): 90 types Sympathetic Resonance Chorus/Delay: 8 types Reverb: 6 types Master Compressor Master EQ Input Reverb Input EQ Other Functions Favorite Song Player Metronome Controllers Assignable Wheel x 2 Control knob x 4 Master Volume knob Damper Pedal Assignable Pedal x 2 Rated Power Output 6 W x 2 Speakers Full Range 12 cm x 2 Tweeter 2 cm x 2 Display Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots External Storage Device USB flash drive Connectors PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type MIC INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type LINE INPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type Pedal (DAMPER, FC1, FC2) jacks: TRS phone type MIDI OUT jack USB FOR UPDATE port: USB A ( Mass Storage) USB COMPUTER port: USB B (Class Compliant for MIDI) DC IN jack Power Supply DC 12 V: AC adaptor Current Draw 1,500 mA Accessories Owner's manual Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" AC adaptor Power cord Pedal Switch Options (sold separately) Stand (KS-13, KS-11Z) Pedal (DP-2, DP-10, EV-5, RPU-3) Carrying Bag: (CB-B88V2) Size and Weight Width 1,284 mm 50-9/16 inches Depth 258 mm 10-3/16 inches Height 159 mm 6-5/16 inches Weight 13.5 kg / 29 lbs 13 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
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The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.Read more…
CB-B88S Keyboard Bag Carrying bag for slim 88-note keyboards like the RD-88 EX, FP-30X, and other Roland portable pianos. View Product KS-13 Keyboard Stand Versatile table-style stand for keyboard instruments. View Product KS-11Z Keyboard Stand Heavy-duty adjustable Z-stand for stage pianos and other keyboards. View Product DP-2 Damper Pedal Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products. View Product 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. View Product EV-5 Expression Pedal Durable expression pedal for use with keyboards or other Expression-compatible instruments to control a range of functions and effects parameters. View Product RPU-3 Pedal Unit Three grand piano pedals in one convenient, clutter-free unit. View Product
Downloads Updates & Drivers Updates & Drivers RD-08 System Program ( Ver.1.01 ) RD-08 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for Windows 10/11 RD-08 Driver Ver.1.0.0 for macOS Monterey 12.x / Ventura 13.x / Sonoma 14.x / Sequoia 15.x RD-08 Profile for MainStage Only the upgraded RD-08 is supported.
Support Owner’s Manuals 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 the Roland Product Support team directly via Roland Backstage. In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. Owner’s Manuals [English] RD-08 Owner's Manual [PDF] [English] RD-08 Parameter Guide [PDF] [English] RD-08 Sound List [PDF]
