Looks like they "real" pics are finally up for the E-50/60. They look much better than the graphic images that were there prior.
http://www.rolandkeyboardclub.com/v/prod_list.php?id=21&pagina=1&lang=en

Squeak

Sorry for the typo in the Title. I meant E-50/60



[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 06-15-2006).]

look at that!
tnx very much!
for sure is the real thing and for sure looks better!
i like it!!

[This message has been edited by adimatis (edited 06-15-2006).]

Oh yes, i like that...

Thanks Squeak. It is looking good man. I would love to love it.
Noticed a few things:
1) The E50 does NOT have a D-beam
2) The E50 does NOT have "Fade IN/OUT"
I was looking at the SPECS and they say "over 1000 Panel Tones" and "more then 130 styles". Can't they count them?
The EXR7 had more and some special voices that the EXR5 did not have. It is hard to know if they have done the same thing with the E50/60, when they are so vague. Although the wave memory is the same.
Starkeeper



[This message has been edited by Starkeeper (edited 06-16-2006).]

Posted by: Starkeeper
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It is hard to know if they have done the same thing with the E50/60, when they are so vague. Although the wave memory is the same.
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Interesting point there Starkeeper. I've noticed that (even before they changed their website), Roland has and still is "very" vague on specification lists for products.

When you check out their keyboards for example, there's no "specification list". Just very short, and quite "vague" descriptions. I don't know why, but again Roland's maketing and ad strats are odd at times

Sometimes it drives me nuts. I see something on their site, but my question can only be answered by seeing a broken down "specification sheet", but with Roland you have to go look at their manuals.

Luckily the Roland Keyboard Club website lets you see all this info. If it has to do with their arrangers, this is where I go

In regards to the lack of D-Beam and Fade-in/out on the E-50. Honestly I have say it looks like that decision was made due to the lack of space. Obviously for "cost" they wan't to keep the layout pretty much identical, but when shrinking the board down to 61 keys, there just isn't any room on the panel for the D-Beam and the buttons associated with it


Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 06-16-2006).]

Its insane for roland in this day and age not to include a fade in out on the e50. This is the second time they are doing this since the va5. Its an important feature. Shame on u roland.

i am pretty sure i looked carefully, but didn t see any fade button, neither on e60 or e50.
i know i get old...
so, is this from the spec table you found out?

Where are some real demos & real peoples pics not factory stuff on these Roland KB's?
Hard to find/hear/see is an
understatement ;(

How can you expect them since the product has not been released yet?

Good point hope to see it in the near future It just seems we don't see/hear much of anything else but Yamaha products..I just wish more people with different keyboards would post pics, songs, etc, I love checking them out......

I agree with you dnj and i personally like all the instruments, all each of them has something different to give and i think i'm not the only person who feels like that. Many pros own different boards and they are happy with them.
I know this is an old issue for this forum(i've done my homework from previus posts and it's very sad....)

regards
keybG