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Roland RD-88 EX specs
The RD-88 EX is the 2024 refresh of the RD-88: the same PHA-4 88-key action and 3-zone layout, upgraded with the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion, over 3,000 ZEN-Core sounds, a USB audio/MIDI interface and an included DP-10 damper pedal. Roland launched it in July 2024 at $1,299.99.
Brand: Roland
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The RD-88 platform refreshed with the Acoustic Piano 3 expansion, 3,000+ ZEN-Core sounds and an included pedal at $1,299.
#3 of 21 stage pianos · full ranking| Status | current |
|---|---|
| Keys | 88 |
| Key action | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel (weighted hammer action) |
| Sounds / presets | 3000 |
| 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 |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL Piano (incl. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion) + ZEN-Core with over 3,000 additional sounds, 3 zones |
| Speakers | 12 W |
| USB audio | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1284, 159, 258] mm |
| Battery power | no |
| Released | 2024 |
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Strengths
- SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 expansion preinstalled (upgrade for original RD-88 owners via Roland Cloud)
- Same proven PHA-4 hammer action and 13.5 kg speaker-equipped body
- DP-10 damper pedal and USB audio/MIDI included
Weaknesses
- Polyphony not published by Roland
- No aftertouch
- Very close to the original RD-88 - owners gain mainly the piano expansion
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Spec source: www.roland.com — verified 2026-10-10