Ketron EVENT 61 vs Roland E-80
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Roland E-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | 61 keys velocity sensitive with aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | yes |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 1100 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | — |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | — |
| Effects | Dsp: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, Autopan, Equalizer; 2 stereo EFX Insert assigned to Voice and Voice 2, 1 Insert to Arranger chords, 1 Insert to Real Chord; 64 Single Presets and 64 Chain Effects | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 13 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Release month | 2 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 22.5 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland E-80 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 1100).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Roland E-80. Rows with a highlighted background differ.