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RS-9/5 64-Voice Synthesizers


Premium Sound. Incredible Looks. Unbelievable Price.

The Roland RS-9 and RS-5 64-Voice Synthesizers redefine value in performance synths. That’s because the
88-note RS-9 and 61-note RS-5 not only have a classy brushed aluminum finish and some of the best sounds
on the planet - including waveforms derived from the acclaimed XV-Series - but they’re also affordable and
easy-to-use. So now you can get the professional sound and features you want without the expensive price tag.

• Affordable performance synthesizers with 88-note • Category Search function locates sounds by
weighted keyboard (RS-9) or 61-note keyboard (RS-5) type (e.g. Piano, Synth, Bass, etc.)

• Massive 32MB* wave memory includes waveforms • Phrase Preview for auditioning Tones in
derived from XV-Series synths and SR-JV80-Series a musical context
Wave Expansion Boards, plus all-new waveforms
• Piano button turns RS-9 into a dedicated
• Onboard effects processing including independent 88-note digital piano
reverb, chorus and enhanced multi-effects
processor with 42 types • Advanced XV-88 arpeggiator with 45 types
including guitar strumming
• 6 knobs (4 assignable) for intuitive realtime
control over cutoff, resonance, envelopes, etc. • Attractive brushed aluminum panel and
compact, lightweight design
• Favorite Performance Bank buttons for instant
recall of Performances • GM2-compatible
*When converted to 16-bit linear format.

* Product pictured is a prototype model. Actual product appear-


ance may be subject to change.

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RS-9/5 64-Voice Synthesizers cont.

Big on Sound Advanced Arpeggiator and Realtime


For the first time ever, an “affordable” synth doesn’t have Control
to sound like one. The RS-9 and RS-5 are loaded with The RS-Series was built with performance in mind. An
some of the best Roland sounds ever: 512 Preset Tones onboard arpeggiator equal to that of the flagship XV-88
(including 256 GM2 Tones), to be exact. At the heart of offers 45 variations including guitar strumming and MIDI
these sounds are waveforms derived from the flagship XV- tempo sync. Six realtime control knobs can be used for
Series - including stereo grand piano, stereo strings, rock tweaking anything from filter cutoff and resonance to
organ and rich analog synths - plus a collection of waves arpeggiator parameters like accent, shuffle, tempo and
from the SR-JV80-Series and all-new waves like expres- octave. And four of these knobs can be freely assigned
sive drum kits and more. These professional waveforms, per Performance. The RS-9 even features a dedicated
combined with an enhanced multi-effects section, make Piano button - instantly transforming this 88-note synth into
the RS-Series a sonic arsenal. But it doesn’t stop there. an expressive digital piano.
Both models also feature 24-bit D/A converters for crystal-
clear sound quality. Sleek, Contemporary Style
The RS-9 and RS-5 are the only synthesizers in their class
Easy to Play to offer a brushed aluminum front panel, giving these
With other synths, having so many sounds might be over- synths a distinguished look that stands out in a sea of “me
whelming. But the RS-Series’ Category Search function too” keyboards. In fact, every inch of the RS-Series - from
makes tonal navigation easy. Just select the type of sound the clean front-panel layout to its smooth curves and com-
you want - for example, synths, pads or guitars - and scroll pact, lightweight design - were carefully thought out to
through the choices. You can also bookmark your favorite make these synths not just good-looking, but highly func-
Performances with the Favorite Performance Bank but- tional, too.
tons, conveniently located at the center of the front panel.
Put simply, these synths are a breeze to use.

RS-9/5 Rear Panel

RS-9/5 Specifications
Keyboard RS-5 61 keys, velocity sensitive RS-9 88 keys, Connectors Output Jacks (L(MONO), R), Headphone
velocity sensitive Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU), Hold pedal jack,
Parts 16-part Control pedal jack
Max. Polyphony 64-voice Power Supply AC adaptor
Wave Memory 32MB (16-bit linear equivalent) Current Draw 600 mA
Preset Memory Tones:512 (256 GM2, 256 original), Dimensions RS-9: 1395(W) x 294(D) x 108(H) mm, 54-
Performances:128, Rhythm Sets:20 (9 GM2, 11 original) 15/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/4 inches, RS-5: 1033(W) x 294(D) x
User Memory Tones:128, Performances:128, Rhythm 103(H) mm, 40-11/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/16 inches
Sets:2 Weight RS-9: 10.8 kg, 23 lbs 13 oz (excluding AC adap-
Effects Multi Effects 42 types, Reverb 8 types, Chorus tor), RS-5: 6.0 kg, 13 lbs 4 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
types Accessories Owner’s manual, AC Adaptor, Music Stand
Arpeggiator 45 styles w/ 2 screws (RS-9)
Display 20 characters 2 lines Backlit LCD, 3 digits 7 seg-
ments LED *The specifications are subject to change.

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