Kawai MP7 vs Roland RD-88
| Kawai MP7 | Roland RD-88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer II action - 88 keys - Grade-weighted hammers | 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard: with escapement and ivory feel) |
| Aftertouch | — | no |
| Polyphony | 256 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 3000 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling | ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL (ZEN-Core Architecture) |
| Effects | — | Zone multi-effects 3 systems x 90 types, Scene multi-effects (IFX) 90 types, sympathetic resonance, chorus/delay 8 types, reverb 6 types, master compressor, master EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 21 kg | 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1284 × 159 × 258 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Release month | — | 1 |
| Discontinued | 2017 | — |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RD-88 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21 kg vs 13.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 3000).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP7 · Roland RD-88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.