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#303503 - 07/05/07 04:05 AM
Re: Differences E-80 vs G-70
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OK... here you go:
E-80 Pros and cons (compared with the G-70):
Cons The E-80 features a 61-standard keyboard. The G-70 features a 76-key Pro-Action Keyboard.
Another shortfall of the E-80 is that there aren't separate outputs for the vocals.
Because of the built-in speakers the E-80 is much higher (198mm) than the G-70 (157mm), which might make it difficult to fit the E-80 in with your existing setup
Pros The E-80 features apprx. 60 new styles. The new styles are great top quality Roland styles. With these styles you will experience that some of the intros and ending are programmed explicitly for certain songsMost existing styles (known from the G-70) have been reprogrammed taking advantage of some of the new features in the E-80 (see below).
The E-80 features a number of new and much more complex sounds compared to the G-70.
The front panel has been reworked on the E-80. The four MODE buttons are placed just below the display. Very wise decision. The transpose buttons are now placed close to your right hand. Also the Vocal harmonist section, the Master section and the SMF playback section is placed much better on the E-80 compared to the G-70. Well done, Roland! Still think that the Alpha dial is placed to far away though. The E-80 has two headphones outputs and a "built-in speaker" on/off slider.
On the G-70 the OTS concept has been subject for scolding. One of the problems with OTS on the G-70 is that OTS's can only be associated to internal styles and custom styles. On the E-80 you can associate OTS's to any style - also 3rd party style styles residing on external memory.
The E-80 features EQ for all parts (solo parts and acc. parts). This is an opportunity for you to get a much more personal sound.
The E-80 features MFX effects on up to three acc. parts. This really makes the styles rock! You handle EQ and acc. MFX's from the style-make up tools making it just as easy and intuitive as the other make-up tools functions. The feature is also a help for you to get a much more personal sound. The ROM-styles take advantage of the new MFX acc. effects, which makes the styles more dynamic than the G-70 ROM styles.
The E-80 is able to import and show (.TXT) files when playing styles. You must manually shift between text pages, if you use this function.
The E-80 is able to import and show image files (.BMP) and by connecting to an external monitor your E-80 can easily display text, lyrics, photos and slideshows.
The E-80 provides two SRX expansion slots compared to one slot in the G-70.
In guitar mode you have now access to more guitars compared to the G-70. Some of the styles makes use of the guitar mode. This makes the styles sound very acoustic!
The SMF Jump marker algorithm has been improved. On the G-70 shifting between SMF Jump markers might sound pretty clumsy. On the E-80 shifting between SMF Jump markers sounds much more natural - more like changing between style variations.
The instrument is easier to carry than the G-70, because of the improved physical design of the E-80. There is a useful handle below the display making the E-80 very easy to handle, while setting up your gear.
Hope this helps.
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#303510 - 07/24/07 09:58 AM
Re: Differences E-80 vs G-70
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Registered: 01/02/00
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by George Kaye: BeBop, Unfortunately, Travis Mitchell no longer is working for Roland CK division. They have let go several district sales managers last week. I'm not sure what direction Roland CK will be heading. In the So. California area, I'm Roland's E80 dealer. If anyone is interested in E50, E60 or E80's I have them in stock and at very competitive prices.
[/QUOTE Thanks George for the update. I am sorry to hear Travis has left Roland, and also suprised. I thought he was a pretty good hand that knew his product and how to sell. Of course we all know that Roland as other manufacturers never make mistakes ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/frown.gif) We have a piano store handling Roland in Northern California. last time i was at their store they had one G 70, Roland and 100 or so pianos, and no info on the Roland or anyone there to demo. My suggestion to anyone in Northern California that wants a demo or info or purchase of a Roland wisely spend some of your dollars and trip down to So. Cal and see George. He is the man with the answers, the chops and the Inventory. So unless Travis was to go to work for this North Cal dealer, I don't anticipate any change there, as their interset is in selling pianos, not keyboards. They could suprise me because they did a great job with the Technics Keyboards, but I think their focus has now changed. LET GEORGE DO IT ![](http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/smile.gif) Bebop
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