Roland VR-730 V-Combo - Demo
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 don’t need to carry around that heavy vintage combo organ, rotary speaker, and traditional EP anymore—the 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 pianos—which include a selection from the acclaimed RD-2000 Stage Piano—offer 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 Roland’s 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
Category | Specifications |
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Keyboard | 73-note waterfall keyboard with semi-weighted action |
Quick Firing feature for quick response | |
Gig-Ready and Easy to Carry |
All-in-one instrument weighing just 21 lb. 14 oz./9.9 kg Support for battery operation |
Hassle-Free Operation for Expressive Freedom On Stage |
Smart front-panel layout with clear LCD screen Dedicated sound sections for organ, piano, and synth Seven simultaneous effects and real-time controls |
Authentic Combo Organs with Virtual Tone Wheel Tech |
Roland’s Virtual Tone Wheel Organ engine Nine harmonic bars for tone control Three genre-oriented rotary effects |
Anchor Your Music with Essential Electric and Acoustic Pianos |
Wide selection of historic electric pianos 88-note stereo multi-sampling for acoustic grand piano Compressor effect for piano sounds |
SuperNATURAL Synth Sounds from Vintage to Modern |
Ready-to-play synths, including Roland classics 200+ sounds organized into one-touch categories |
Classic Combo Design, Ready for the Stage |
Real wood side panels for a vintage look Matte finish control panel |
Expand Your Sound Collection with Free Downloads |
Download new sounds from Roland’s Axial site Special "The Cover Band Collection" patches |
Dedicated iPad Editor for Organs and Synths |
VR-09 Editor app for iPad for sound editing Real-time control of organ and synth sound engines Cable-free communication with Roland Wireless Connect |
Specifications
Category | Specifications |
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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) |
Accessories | Owner’s Manual, Leaflet using the unit safely, AC adaptor, Power cord, Ferrite core |
Options (sold separately) | Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12, Damper pedal: DP series, Expression pedal: EV series, Pedalboard: PK-9, USB Flash Memory (*2) |
Size and Weight | Width: 1,215 mm (47-7/8 inches), Depth: 366 mm (14-7/16 inches), Height: 124 mm (4-7/8 inches), Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 9.9 kg (21 lbs 14 oz) |