http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/acatalog/Roland_E80_E80_E-80_Keyboard_Workstation.jpg


I like the layout......but the weight?




[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-11-2006).]

If the weight is a problem you should look at the smaller sisters E-50/E-60, but I think that the quality of E-80 (I mean, for instance, its on board amplification) is worth its weight.

yes the amplification in terms of power is impressive.Cant wait to actually hear one though......

I checked all the new Roland arrangers in Frankfurt Musik Messe and I was very impressed of their quality.
I hope you can check them soon so you can judge by yourself.

http://www.roland.co.uk/prodimages/e50.jpg
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weight is not a problem but an annoyance...
in a small situation powerful onboard speakers would suffice eg:75-100 watts....but when playing different venues every night your gonna need some exterior amplifictaion for sure............

The E-80 weighs 22.5 kg or 49 lbs and 10 oz

What a shame....[sigh]

Just think you won't have to keep up your gym membership to get a workout. All you have to do is take that to 2 or 3 gigs a day and you can drop the membership.

...also, the price in Europe will be around 3300 euros (which amounts to 4000 US dollars...)

Availability: June 2006.

WOW ... and people complained about the price of the technics boards !!! ....
t.