Roland E-09 vs Roland E-A7
| Roland E-09 | Roland E-A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (with velocity) | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 614 | 1500 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 600 |
| 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 | 15 W | 24 W |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Release month | — | 9 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland E-09 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.3 kg vs 7.9 kg).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you want more variety of built-in voices (614 vs 1500).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you practise out loud without an amp (15 W vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Roland E-09 · Roland E-A7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.