Description
The E-A7 is a dynamic and versatile arranger keyboard designed for musicians seeking professional sounds and authentic backing styles globally. With a streamlined dual-screen layout and quick-access buttons, it provides a fast and intuitive user experience. The lightweight design, at just 8 kg/18 lbs, makes it easy to gig with, and the option to import WAV files and utilize the E-A7 Tone Manager software enhances creative possibilities.
Featuring a diverse collection of backing styles from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America, the E-A7 excels in both Western and global music traditions. With over 1,500 essential sounds, including authentic instruments from various cultures, it delivers a rich and realistic musical experience.
The ability to import WAV samples and use onboard sampling functions expands the sonic palette, while the logical layout and LCD screens ensure stress-free performances. The keyboard provides direct access to essential functions at gigs, such as phrase pads, musical scale selection, and sliders for volume control.
A dedicated microphone input with vocal effects simplifies integration for singers, and the versatile song player supports Standard MIDI Files (SMF) as well as WAV/MP3 audio files. Flexible user programs and the E-A7 Tone Manager software on your computer offer extensive customization, making the E-A7 not just a keyboard but a gateway to a world of sounds and styles, designed to elevate performances and inspire musical journeys.
Over 1,500 Versatile Tones from All Over the World
Immerse yourself in a symphony of over 1,500 essential sounds, including grand pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, brass, and more. These tones span the globe, featuring authentic sounds from diverse musical cultures, meticulously developed in collaboration with local experts for unparalleled realism and quality.
WAV File Import and Onboard Sampling Function
Elevate your musical creations by expanding the onboard sounds with WAV file import and the onboard sampling function. This feature allows you to import tried-and-tested samples, creating custom sounds such as drum beats or backing vocals. Everything you need, from sampling to applying effects, is seamlessly integrated into the E-A7, providing a platform for creativity.
Huge Library of Backing Styles from Around the World
Explore an extensive collection of backing styles crafted by skilled musicians from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America. While excelling in Western music, the E-A7 seamlessly integrates with diverse musical traditions globally. The library of styles ensures that, no matter where in the world you play, the E-A7 will fit right in, offering authentic arrangements for a captivating performance.
Logical Dual-Screen Layout and Direct Control Buttons
Navigate the E-A7 with ease thanks to its logical dual-screen layout, presenting backing styles on the left and sounds on the right. The 156 dedicated buttons provide fast access to commonly used functions, ensuring a stress-free performance. With a powerful arranger engine and versatile one-touch performance options, the E-A7 puts you in control, allowing you to focus on playing rather than navigating complex menus.
- Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity)
- Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
- Parts: 4 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR) + 16 song parts
- Tones: -Preset Tone: Over 1,500 Tones
– Preset Drum Kit: Over 100 Drum Kits
* GM2 compatible sounds are included.– User Tone: 256 Tones
– User Drum Kit: 128 Drum Kits - Favorite: 50 favorite tones can be registered.
- Melody Intelligent: Yes
- Styles: – Preset Style: Over 600 Styles
– User Style: Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive) - Style Controls: Intro x 4, Main x 4, Fill x 4, Break, Ending x 4
- One Touch Memories: 4 programmable registrations per style
- Style Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
- Style Composer: Yes
- Realtime Player: SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, MP3, WAV, MP3+CDG
- Tempo Change: – 20–250 BPM for SMF (and Style)
– 75–125% for MP3 and WAV files - Part Mute: – Track Mute: SMF (and Style)
– Center Cancel: MP3 and WAV - Song Chord Extractor: Automatic chord detection for SMF files
- Lyrics Display: SMF, KAR, MP3
- SMF Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
- SMF Mark & Jump: Yes (4 storable locations)
- Song (Audio) Recording: Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV
- Demo Song: Yes
- Reverb: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- MFX: 84 types for keyboard parts (selectable via Keyboard Part MFX), A & B for Style and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Master EQ: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
- Master Compressor: 6 Presets + 1 User Memory
- Input Effect: Reverb 6 types, Delay 2 types
- User Programs: – Preset (Music Assistant + Preloaded data): Over 500 User Programs
– User: Up to 100 User Programs are included per User Program Set - User Program Sets: Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive)
- Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV
- Wave Expansion Memory: 128 MB for Sampling/Sample Import
- Number of Samples: 512
- Multisample Function: Yes
* Samples and multisamples can be exported to USB Flash Memory as User Tone or User Drum Kit.
* Samples and multisamples can be used as wave data for the sound engine. - Memory Buttons: 3 user scale Memories and Equal temperament
- User Scale Buttons: – Instant quarter-tone tuning of each note of a scale (C–B)
– Adjustable tuning range (-64–+63 cent) for each button
– Tunings can also be saved to User Program memories. - Pads: 6 pads for triggering phrases and tones and Stop Pad
* Phrases are tempo-synchronized with Styles or SMF, and support for chord detection. - Style/Song Finder: Yes
- Controllers: Assignable Lever, Assignable Switch x 7, Assignable Control Pedal, Part Level Slider x 6, Multifunction Pads
- Display: Dual Graphic LCD (160 x 160 dots x 2, with backlit)
- Connectors: PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
EXT IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
INPUT jacks (L/MONO or MIC, R): 1/4-inch phone type
PEDAL jacks (HOLD, EXPRESSION, CONTROL)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port
USB COMPUTER port (USB MIDI)
DC IN jack - Speakers: 2 x 10 cm
- Rated Power Output: 2 x 12 W
- Power Supply: AC Adaptor
- Current Draw: 1,500 mA
- Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Music Rest, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor)
- Options (sold separately): Keyboard Stand (*1): KS-18Z
Pedal Switch: DP series, FS-5U
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB Flash Memory (*2)*1 When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.
*2 Use USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. - Color: Black
- Code: E-A7
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