I have been offered a Roland D-70 for 38,000 Belgian francs = 950 euros or US$ It's in perfect condition... Is this a good synth, how old would it be, and is the price reasonable?
Thanks in advance,
Chalk.

Chalk, I always liked the D-70, I think its a great keyboard, although a little dated, with no sequencer or general midi. If you do buy one I have a library of sounds I developed including a GM map to be used with a ram card as well as the user internal ram. Inthe USA the selling price is around $600 for a clean D-70.......Fran

Thank you, Fran. But I don't understand how I can work with it if it's got no sequencer or GM... I need a synth with it's own sound bank, etc., and preferably with GM. Maybe the D-70's not right for me?
Yours,
Chalk.

Hey Fran, I love my D-70 and would love to have new sounds for it...can I get some from you?

Dan, When I get a chance tomorrow I'll email them to you...Fran

Hi Chalk,

I agree with Fran. At $950 US, it is a good deal.... for the seller, not you. I own a D-70 as well but it is not worth that much given the synths available today and their capabilities. $600 US for a D-70 in mint condition is okay.

Fernando

Hey, I've really started something here! Great to hear from all you guys, and a sincere thanks to you for your help.
I'm taking note of everything you post, and will definitely not be buying the D-70 @ $950.00!! Thanks again. :-)
I'll keep checking here for your messages... Have a great weekend,
Love,
Chalk. www.songland.com