Roland VR-730 V-Combo

73-note Waterfall Keyboard with Vintage Look and Feel

The V-Combo VR-730 delivers top-quality organ, electric piano, acoustic piano, and synth sounds in a travel-ready instrument with a 73-note waterfall keyboard. You dont need to carry around that heavy vintage combo organ, rotary speaker, and traditional EP anymorethe VR-730 gives you the essential sounds and authentic playability you need while saving your back. The onboard organs faithfully respond to classic techniques, while the historic electric pianoswhich include a selection from the acclaimed RD-2000 Stage Pianooffer impeccable tone and touch. And with the smart user interface and direct access controls, you can focus on playing without being bothered with fussy adjustments and complicated settings. The V-Combo VR-730 is the perfect instrument for pro performers on the move, providing versatile, gig-ready sounds in a highly mobile package.

Features

• Professional performance instrument with essential sounds for gigging musicians
• 73-note waterfall keyboard with semi-weighted action for authentic organ and electric piano performances
• Mobile, easy-to-carry design weighs just 21 lb. 14 oz./9.9 kg and runs on AC or battery power
• Instant access to organ, piano, and synth sounds via dedicated panel sections
• Virtual Tone Wheel Organ reproduces authentic vintage organ sounds
• Three onboard rotary effects, including a newly developed rock rotary type with cutting presence for performing with loud bands
• Vintage electric pianos and rich acoustic grand pianos; EPs include a selection from the RD-2000
• Wide selection of SuperNATURAL Synth tones, from vintage classics to modern essentials
• Expand the onboard sound library with free downloads from Rolands Axial website
• Traditional vintage look with wood side panels
• Free iPad editor app for customizing organ and synth sounds
• Seven simultaneous effects with dedicated real-time controls
• Enhance performances and practice sessions with rhythm patterns, metronome, looper, USB audio recording/playback, and other built-in features

Specifications

Keyboard

Keyboard

73 keys (semi-weighted, waterfall keyboard with velocity)

Keyboard Modes

Whole
Dual (volume balance adjustable)
Split (split point, volume balance adjustable)
2-manual/3-manual mode (when using sold separately MIDI keyboard)

Sound Generator Section

Sound Generator

Virtual Tone Wheel Organ
SuperNATURAL Synth
PCM Synth
*GM2 compatible sounds are included.

Maximum Polyphony

128 voices

Parts

Organ (3 parts)
Piano (2 parts)
Synthesizer (2 parts)
Drum (1 part)
GM2 (16 parts)

Sounds

268 sounds

Registrations

100 (4 x 25 banks)

Effects (7 systems always on / global control)

Overdrive
Tone
Compressor
Multi-effects: 20 types
Delay: 6 types
Reverb: 6 types
Rotary: 3 types

SMF/Audio File Player Section

Playable File Format

SMF File: Format 0, 1
Audio File: WAV, AIFF, MP3

Recording Format

SMF File: Format 0
Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)

Looper Section

Recording Time

20 seconds (stereo)

Recording/Loadable File Format

Audio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear, stereo)

Other

Rhythm Patterns

52

Controller

Virtual Tone Wheel organ: Harmonic bar x 10
Synthesizer controller: Slider x 5
D-BEAM controller
Pitch bend/Modulation lever
Effects knob x 6 (global control)

Display

Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots

External Memory

USB Flash Memory

Connectors

Output (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
EXT INPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
DAMPER jack: TRS 1/4-inch phone type
EXPRESSION PEDAL jack: TRS 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
PK IN connector: 8-pin DIN type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B (supports USB MIDI)
USB MEMORY port: USB Type A
DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC adaptor
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8

Current Draw

600 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5 hours (approx. 3 hours if USB flash drive is connected)

These figures will vary depending on the specifications of the batteries and the actual conditions of use.
* Carbon-zinc batteries and alkaline batteries cannot be used

Accessories

Owners Manual
Leaflet using the unit safely
AC adaptor
Power cord
Ferrite core