Ketron EVENT 61 vs Roland E-A7
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Roland E-A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 1500 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | 600 |
| 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 | Reverb 8 types; Chorus 8 types; MFX 84 types for keyboard parts, A & B for Style and SMF section; Master EQ 6 Presets + 1 User Memory; Master Compressor 6 Presets + 1 User Memory |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 24 W |
| Weight | 13 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Release month | 2 | 9 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 7.9 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 1500).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Roland E-A7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.