Roland RD-700SX specs
The RD-700SX was Roland's 2005 flagship stage piano, an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action instrument with 128-voice polyphony, 128 MB of wave memory and two SRX expansion slots for adding sound libraries. It carried 208 normal tones with 100 setups and a comprehensive output section including balanced XLR outs, and 185 rhythm patterns and an arpeggiator for solo performance. It was the generation before the SuperNATURAL era and was superseded by the RD-700GX and then the RD-700NX.
Brand: Roland
| Status | legacy |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 208 |
| Sound engine | PCM sound generator with 128 MB of wave memory and two SRX expansion slots |
| Effects | Multi-effects 2 systems / 125 types, reverb 6 types, chorus 3 types, sound control (3-band compressor) and 3-band digital equalizer |
| Speakers | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB audio | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 24.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1414, 374, 143] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Parts | 16 parts, 100 setups |
| Released | 2005 |
Manuals & documentation
Official manufacturer downloadsSuggest a correction
Strengths
- Two SRX expansion slots to add entire Roland sound libraries
- Balanced XLR outputs plus 1/4-inch outs for pro stage use
- Progressive Hammer-Action keybed with 128-voice polyphony
- 100 setups with 185 rhythm patterns and an arpeggiator for solo gigs
Weaknesses
- 24.5 kg - heavy to move repeatedly
- Sampled PCM engine predating SuperNATURAL, so it is a step behind the RD-700NX
- No on-board speakers and no official price data surviving
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Spec source: www.roland.com — verified 2026-10-11