The Roland RD-08 is an 88-key stage piano built for performers who demand authentic piano feel and a massive palette of sounds. Its PHA-4 Standard weighted hammer-action keyboard features escapement and ivory-feel keys, delivering a realistic and expressive playing experience across the full range. Powered by Roland's ZEN-Core sound engine with SuperNATURAL technology, the RD-08 provides over 3,000 tones — from rich, dynamic acoustic and electric pianos to lush organs, synths, and strings — all organized into 100 easily recallable Scene memories. A comprehensive effects section includes multi-effects, EQ, reverb, chorus, delay, and sympathetic resonance, giving players deep control over their sound. Assignable wheels, control knobs, and three pedal inputs make it easy to shape performances in real time, while onboard stereo speakers allow for practice without external gear. USB and MIDI connectivity let the RD-08 double as a powerful MIDI controller, and its lightweight, portable design makes it ready for the stage, the studio, or the road.
Effects
Zone Multi-effects: 3 systems, 90 types, Zone EQ: 3 systems, Zone Tone Color: 3 systems, Scene Multi-effects (IFX): 90 types, Sympathetic Resonance, Chorus/Delay: 8 types, Reverb: 6 types, Master Compressor, Master EQ, Input Reverb, Input EQ
Connectors
PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type, MIC INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, LINE INPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type, Pedal (DAMPER, FC1, FC2) jacks: TRS phone type, MIDI OUT jack, USB FOR UPDATE port: USB A ( Mass Storage), USB COMPUTER port: USB B (Class Compliant for MIDI), DC IN jack
Controllers
Assignable Wheel x 2, Control knob x 4, Master Volume knob, Damper Pedal, Assignable Pedal x 2
Current Draw
1,500 mA
Depth
10-3/16 inches
Display
Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
External Storage
USB flash drive
Height
6-5/16 inches
Keyboard Action
88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
Power Supply
DC 12 V: AC adaptor
Signal Rated Power Output
6 W x 2
Sound Generator Number of Tones
Scene: 100, Tone: Over 3,000
Sound Generator Parts
3 parts
Speakers
Full Range 12 cm x 2, Tweeter 2 cm x 2
Type
Stage Piano
Weight
13.5 kg / 29 lbs 13 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
Width
50-9/16 inches
Included Accessories
Owner's manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", AC adaptor, Power cord, Pedal Switch
