Roland RD-08

The Roland RD-08: Legendary Stage Piano Performance in a Compact and Affordable Package

The RD-08 brings you the legendary performance of Roland RD pianos in a sleek, mobile keyboard instrument. Our most affordable RD model yet delivers uncompromising sound and playability for professional gigs, with an intuitive interface for fast navigation when the gig demands it. And with its upgradeable design, you can add even more sounds and features whenever the time is right for you.

Standard Features:

• Intuitive interface for fast navigation.
• Lightweight and compact for easy transport and setup.
• World-class playability with weighted 88-note PHA-4 keyboard and Ivory Feel.
• Popular SuperNATURAL pianos and electric pianos carried over from the RD-2000 and RD-88.
• ZEN-Core engine with over 3,000 additional sounds, including organs, synths, strings, brass, and more.
• Built-in stereo speakers with full sound.
• Expand the instrument's sounds and features with the RD-08 upgrade available on Roland Cloud.

Authentic RD Stage Piano Performance

Roland RD pianos have been used by amateur and professional musicians alike, and have been the go-to choice for stage musicians since 1986. The RD-08 makes this acclaimed heritage accessible in a budget-friendly instrument with core RD features, along with an upgrade path to expand the instrument's range whenever the time is right for you.

Top-Quality Pianos—and So Much More

Powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL technology, the RD-08 is filled with dynamic, characterful acoustic and electric pianos for boundless expression on stage and in the studio. You also get a large selection of organs, synths, strings, and other sounds to handle all musical styles, driven by the same ZEN-Core sound engine found in our latest flagship synthesizers.

Superb Playability

The RD-08 offers world-class playability that builds on over four decades of Roland piano development. The PHA-4 88-note keyboard features weighted hammer action and Ivory Feel keys for an authentic grand piano feel, created with innovative design elements that reduce the instrument's weight without sacrificing feel or performance.

Live Performance with Full Focus

Like all RD pianos, the RD-08 has an efficient panel that keeps you focused on playing and creating. Top-panel buttons provide quick access to sound selection, transposition, and other functions, while four multi-function knobs offer hands-on control over layers, effects, EQ, and more. All your keyboard adjustments can be saved in Scene memories, so you can recall them with a single button press while you're playing.

Ready for Anything

The RD-08 is a perfect stage piano for active musicians. The lightweight and compact design make it easy to transport, while the rugged construction stands up to years of heavy use. Built-in stereo speakers provide a big, room-filling sound that eliminates the need for an external amplifier when you're practicing at home, rehearsing with a band, or performing at small gigs.

System Expansion with the RD-08 Upgrade

The RD-08 is ready to support your growing ambitions when you need more performance. The valuable RD-08 upgrade is available as a one-time purchase of a lifetime key on Roland Cloud, and it supercharges the core features with a variety of new additions.

• SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 – A brand-new concert piano title from our premium SuperNATURAL Expansion series.
• MainStage Support – Easy integration with Apple's popular live performance software lets you combine RD sounds with virtual instruments, create zones, and more.
• Waveform Expansion Slots – Expand your sonic palette with two virtual slots for waveform expansions on Roland Cloud.
• USB Expansion – Add USB audio interface functionality for working with music production software on computers.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
• Sound Generator: ZEN-Core
• SuperNATURAL Piano
• SuperNATURAL E.Piano
• Parts: 3 parts
• Tones:
  • Scene: 100
  • Tone: Over 3,000
• 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
• Functions:
  • Favorite
  • Song Player