Roland Introduces V-STAGE Keyboard Synthesizers

Everything You Need to Know About the Roland V-STAGE Keyboard
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"V-STAGE redefines the gigging keyboard, combining Roland’s latest cutting-edge sound technology with a seamless workflow for pro musicians. In this video, you’ll learn everything you need to know about V-STAGE's four advanced sound engines, intuitive controls, and exceptional playability."

Chapter Breakdown
00:00 Intro
00:52 Sounds
01:01 Acoustic Piano Engine
01:30 Electric Piano Engine
01:56 Organ Engine
02:23 Synthesizer Engine
02:55 Controls
03:54 Scenes
04:31 Sound Demo
05:35 Keybeds
05:59 I/O

Roland V-Stage Stage Piano - Advanced Tutorial with Ed Diaz

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Ed Diaz from Roland demonstrates the V-Stage 76 stage keyboard, highlighting the four sound engines and hands-on controls which are perfect for live performance.

00:25 Introduction
00:55 Four sound engines
01:27 V-Stage 76 and V-Stage 88
02:27 Center screen and scenes
04:28 Scene chain function
05:10 EX scene
07:05 Organ section
12:53 Acoustic piano section
19:40 Electric piano section
26:50 Synthesizer section
31:40 Roland Cloud and model expansions
33:06 Total effects section
34:37 Master section
35:36 Inputs and outputs
37:09 Signing off

Roland V-Stage Stage Piano - All Playing, No Talking with Ed Diaz

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Ed Diaz from Roland plays the V-Stage 76 stage keyboard, using the four sound engines and hands-on control.

Roland V-Stage keyboards elevate the all-in-one gigging keyboard to a new dimension of creative power and control, fusing Roland's premium sound technologies with a speedy workflow purpose-built for the needs of serious pro players. Experience a world of sonic expression with four advanced sound engines, elegantly intuitive interfaces, and exceptional playability for the best performance every time.

Designed for professional stage performers, V-Stage is available in two models: V-Stage 88 with 88 weighted hammer-action piano keys and V-Stage 76 with 76 semi-weighted keys and organ-style waterfall feel.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland V-Stage keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new performance keyboard/stage piano, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"



V-STAGE elevates the all-in-one gigging keyboard to a new dimension of creative power and control, fusing Roland’s premium sound technologies with a speedy workflow purpose-built for the needs of serious pro players. Experience a world of sonic expression with four advanced sound engines, elegantly intuitive interfaces, and exceptional playability for the best performance every time.

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Ed Diaz Synth Talk ep. 2 w/ the Jupiter-X

Published on Mar 17, 2020 Ed Diaz

"In this episode we will talk about and play through the Roland Jupiter-X."

Roland FA-08 With Ed Diaz

Published on Feb 10, 2014 Synthtopia·6 videos

"Roland product specialist Ed Diaz demonstrated the new Roland FA-08 keyboard workstation for us at the 2014 NAMM Show, and addressed some reader questions along the way."

New Roland E-X50 Arranger Keyboard - Overview with Ed Diaz

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Ed Diaz from Roland shares an overview of the E-X50 Arranger Keyboard.

The Roland E-X50 puts musical inspiration and entertainment at the center of your world, with stylish design, professional Roland sounds, and an integrated speaker system. Immerse yourself in rich, responsive acoustic piano sounds, or liven things up with a full-band sound and automatic accompaniment. A mic input with effects lets you sing along through the built-in speakers, while onboard Bluetooth audio allows you to play along with favorite tunes streamed from your mobile device.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland E-X50 arranger keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new arranger workstation, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Roland Juno-D Synthesizer featuring Ed Diaz - All Playing, No Talking

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Ed Diaz from Roland plays the Juno-D6, showing a variety of sounds and features.

Juno-D is the perfect synth for gigging musicians and budding creators. This light and portable keyboard features a pro-grade Roland sound engine and an intuitive panel layout for easy operation. Play in a band or craft new songs with a massive sound library, an eight-track sequencer, and versatile connections for your gear. Perform on the move with support for USB-C mobile battery power. And stay inspired with new sounds on Roland Cloud.

Juno-D6, the most portable Juno-D model, features an expressive 61-note keyboard with synth action. Juno-D7 sports 76 synth-action keys, making it ideal for musicians who need extended range, multiple splits, and enhanced playability. The Juno-D8 88-note model features the acclaimed PHA-4 Ivory Feel keyboard with weighted hammer action, known for its exceptional response and traditional piano feel. Each Juno-D model includes the same internal features, panel layout, and connectivity. The only differences are the keyboard configuration, size, and weight.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland Juno-D synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Roland Juno-D Synthesizer - Overview with Ed Diaz

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Ed Diaz from Roland demonstrates the Juno-D6, showing a variety of functions and features.

00:21 Intro
00:42 Juno-D family
01:17 Control panel tour
01:44 Layers and splits
03:01 Adjusting tone balance
04:04 Splits and split point
04:49 Super layer
06:07 Sound modify knobs
07:01 Sequencer
09:16 Phrase pad and rhythms
10:50 Phrase pad and part mute
11:31 Inputs and Outputs
13:04 Zen core sound engine
14:20 Roland Cloud expansion
15:01 Mic input and vocoder
15:40 DAW integration
17:05 Signing off

Juno-D is the perfect synth for gigging musicians and budding creators. This light and portable keyboard features a pro-grade Roland sound engine and an intuitive panel layout for easy operation. Play in a band or craft new songs with a massive sound library, an eight-track sequencer, and versatile connections for your gear. Perform on the move with support for USB-C mobile battery power. And stay inspired with new sounds on Roland Cloud.

Juno-D6, the most portable Juno-D model, features an expressive 61-note keyboard with synth action. Juno-D7 sports 76 synth-action keys, making it ideal for musicians who need extended range, multiple splits, and enhanced playability. The Juno-D8 88-note model features the acclaimed PHA-4 Ivory Feel keyboard with weighted hammer action, known for its exceptional response and traditional piano feel. Each Juno-D model includes the same internal features, panel layout, and connectivity. The only differences are the keyboard configuration, size, and weight.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland Juno-D synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Roland EA-7 Arranger Keyboard - Quick Jam with Ed Diaz

Published on Sep 29, 2019 Kraft Music

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Ed Diaz Jams with an EA-7 Arranger Keyboard Kraft Music.

The Roland E-A7 expandable arranger keyboard provides musicians with tones and styles from all over the world. It features a powerful arranger engine with direct control buttons and one-touch performance options. Its logical dual-screen layout is fast and easy to use. WAV import and onboard sampling offer even more versatility. Other features include built-in speakers and a mic input with dedicated vocal effects.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland E-A7 arranger workstation bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard - at home, on the road, or in the studio. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

How to sync Roland MX-1 to Roland JD-Xi

Published on Aug 25, 2015 Ed Diaz

"In this video I wanted to demonstrate how to setup and use the MX-1 to sync up to a JD-Xi. This is possible if you have version 1.03 OS installed in the MX-1. If you need to update your Roland MX-1 just click on the link below. I hope you have fun with this!

Take care,
-Ed.

http://www.rolandus.com/support/by_pr..."

How to sync Roland JD-XA to Roland MX-1

Published on Aug 26, 2015 Ed Diaz

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"In this video I wanted to show you how easy it is to sync the Roland JD-XA to Roland MX-1. Just following the video and have fun making some great music.

Take care,
-Ed."

Roland JX-03 Sound Examples

Published on Oct 21, 2015 Ed Diaz

"Hello everyone, in this video I wanted to give you some sound examples of the JX-03. There were even more examples but the video would have been over 30 minutes. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these examples and that you go out and get these pieces of synth candy.

Take care,
-Ed."

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Roland JD-Xi Webinar

Streamed live on Mar 14, 2015 Ed Diaz

"In this first webinar, I wanted to take a more in-depth look at the JD-Xi. In future webinars we will cover other synths such as the FA-06/08, GAIA SH-01, FANTOM-G, FANTOM-X, and V-SYNTH GT. Please check it out and hopefully we not only learn a lot, but let's also have fun. Thanks for your support. -Ed."

Synth Basics - Fundamentals - Gaia SH-01

Published on Dec 21, 2012 Ed Diaz·82 videos

"In this series of videos I wanted share some of how I breakdown the basics of synth programming. I'm not focusing on any of the usual nerd speak associated with this topic, but more of a down to earth explanation. I hope it is easy for you to understand and therefore learn from.
Take care,
-Ed.

Playlist:
Synth Basics - Fundamentals - Gaia SH-01
Synth Basics - Strings - Gaia SH-01
Synth Basics - Bass - Gaia SH-01
Synth Basics - Synth Lead - Gaia SH-01"

Roland Boutique Synths unboxing JX-03 JU-06 JP-08

Published on Oct 1, 2015 Ed Diaz

"Hi everyone,
In this video I want to share the experience of opening the Roland Boutique Synths for the very first time. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. I'm a little goofy in the vid, but that was my honest reaction."

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Roland Fantom Synthesizer At Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 14, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2019, Roland introduced a new Fantom line, three new flagship synth workstations.

The Fantom offers a deep synth engine, sequencing, beatmaking tools, a big touchscreen display, lots of MIDI and CV connectivity options and more.

We talked with Roland synth guru Ed Diaz, who gave us an overview and demo of what the Fantom can do."

Roland Fantom - Tips and Tricks - Using TR-REC

Published on Jun 5, 2020 Kraft Music

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Ed Diaz shares a quick tutorial on how to use the TR-REC feature on the Roland Fantom.

Want to learn more about the Fantom? Check out our Advanced Tutorials... [Kraft Music Roland Fantom posts]

The Roland Fantom is a versatile workstation with a lot of features to offer. Kraft Music and Scott Tibbs provides you an advanced tutorial on many of it's capabilities. Check it out!

Roland Fantom is made for rapid production and expressive performance, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration. Its flexible and expandable sound engine offers inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds, while connectivity includes CV/Gate outputs, audio interface capability, and more. With immersive keyboard actions, immediate hands-on control, and multiple sequencing methods, Fantom is a complete musical composition platform.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Roland Fantom workstation keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synthesizer, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Roland Fantom - Tips and Tricks - Recording Drums

Published on Jun 4, 2020 Kraft Music

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Ed Diaz shares a quick tutorial on how to record drum tracks on the Roland Fantom.

Want to learn more about the Fantom? Check out our Advanced Tutorials... [see here]

The Roland Fantom is a versatile workstation with a lot of features to offer. Kraft Music and Scott Tibbs provides you an advanced tutorial on many of it's capabilities. Check it out!

Roland Fantom is made for rapid production and expressive performance, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration. Its flexible and expandable"

Roland JU-06 Sound Examples

Published on Oct 20, 2015 Ed Diaz

"Hello everyone, in this video I wanted to give you some sound examples of the JU-06. There were even more examples but the video would have been over 30 minutes. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these examples and that you go out and get these pieces of synth candy."

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Roland Fantom - Tips and Tricks - Exporting Songs

Published on Jun 6, 2020 Kraft Music

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Ed Diaz shares a quick tutorial on how to export songs from the Roland Fantom.

Want to learn more about the Fantom? Check out our Advanced Tutorials... [Kraft Music Roland Fantom posts]
The Roland Fantom is a versatile workstation with a lot of features to offer. Kraft Music and Scott Tibbs provides you an advanced tutorial on many of it's capabilities. Check it out!"

Knobcon 2019: Roland Fantom Demo

Published on Sep 11, 2019 sonicstate

"With three new versions of the popular Fantom keyboard Roland were on hand to show off some of the new features. A new program structure means that all setups are now stored in scenes, there's no other unit of memory storage - each scene stores the whole lot.

The three different versions of the Fantom give a range of different keybeds and keyboard sizes. Ed Diaz was at Knobcon this year to show off the Fantom."

Roland Jupiter-X - Live Event for Kraft Music

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Ed Diaz and Scott Berry from Roland joins us for a live Facebook event showcasing some features on the Roland Jupiter-X synthesizer.

Roland Jupiter-X and Jupiter-Xm synthesizers mark the pinnacle of Roland sound and playability, combining classic design and premium build quality with a powerful synth engine. Faithfully recreating legendary synths from Roland's long history of genre-defining sounds, the 61-key Jupiter-X and 37-slim-key Jupiter-Xm offer multiple layers, loads of polyphony, and deep hands-on control for crafting huge, spacious sounds. As part of an expandable platform, the Jupiters can be updated with fresh content and share sounds and content with one another.

Get more for your money with exclusive Roland Jupiter-X and Jupiter-Xm synthesizer bundles from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!