VA-76 V-Arranger Keyboard
The Ultimate 76-Note VariPhrase Arranger Keyboard!
Roland is proud to announce its most powerful arranger keyboard in history: the flagship VA-76 V-Arranger Keyboard. The VA-76 is a 76-note intelligent arranger which carries on the tradition of the acclaimed G-Series Arranger Workstations while utilizing Rolands latest high-quality sounds and music styles, plus exclusive VariPhrase technology for adding realistic vocal performances to any arrangement.
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76-note synth-weighted professional arranger keyboard with 128-voice polyphony and proprietary VariPhrase elastic audio technology Offers 3,649 high-quality sounds and 116 dynamic drum sets with stereo waveforms and ambient effects 48 preset vocal phrases and 16 user-recordable phrases which can be completely manipulated with VariPhrase and incorporated into arrangements Variphrase technology allows playing vocals as chords and repitching melodies in real time
128 authentic music styles with access to 64 additional styles via onboard Zip100 drive Style Morphing function allows for seamlessly combining existing styles into new ones User-friendly operation via graphic touch-sensitive LCD; also displays song lyrics using compatible Standard MIDI Files 89 Multi-FX algorithms in addition to dedicated reverb, chorus, EQ processing D-Beam light-sensing controller and ribbon controller for exciting performance options
-------------------------------------------------------------Absolute Sonic Power
The VA-76 is Rolands most powerful and flexible arranger keyboard in history. In addition to its professional synth-weighted 76-note velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive keyboard, this flagship instrument offers a 128-voice sound engine with 3,649 GM2/GS-compatible sounds, plus 116 drum kits using stereo-sampled waveforms and ambient effects for an entirely new level of realism. In addition, the VA-76 provides six dedicated buttons for selecting keyboard modes, plus separate Reverb, Chorus, EQ and 89 multi-effects for processing sounds even further.
realism. Up to 64 additional styles can be loaded using the internal Zip100 drive or via floppy drive. Any of these styles can be further customized using the Style Orchestrator and Style Morphing function, which lets you seamlessly blend one style into another. For quick composition, the VA-76 offers a simple 2-track Song Recorder; a professional 16-track sequencer can be used for building more complete arrangements. You can even create custom styles using the 8-part SMF-to-Style converter, while the VA-76s ability to import ".txt" files lets you type lyrics on a PC for playback on the VA-76s backlit LCD.
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A Keyboard that "Sings"
It may sound impossible, but the VA-76 is actually the worlds first 76-note arranging keyboard that "sings." Using a proprietary VariPhrase sound engine, the VA-76 lets you add realistic vocal performances to your arrangements, with independent, realtime control over the vocals pitch, time and formant. Assignable to the Upper and Lower parts, the VariPhrase section allows players to re-pitch, re-phrase or re-harmonize any of 48 onboard vocal samples as they play. You can even record a VariPhrase performance directly to an existing SMF (Standard MIDI File), imbedding vocal phrases into your music. And with 6MB of onboard sample RAM, the VA-76 can also store up to 16 user-sampled vocal phrases; additional VariPhrase samples can be loaded via the internal Zip100 drive using the included ZIP disk or optional VP-Z-Series VariPhrase Sound Library disks. The VA-76 uses a large icon-based touchscreen for easy navigation, and can even display song lyrics of compatible SMF disks. Two programmable pads and five Super Tones buttons make recalling frequently used sounds easy, while a Virtual Band function assists in optimal instrument setup. And with cool performance features including a ribbon controller and light-sensing D-Beam, you can add more expression to your music using hand and body movements a real crowd pleaser!

-------------------------------------------------------------Professional Connections
Connections to the VA-76 include a stereo 1/4-inch audio input, four individual 1/4-inch audio outputs, Metronome output, MIDI In/Out/Thru, plus Sustain and Expression Pedal inputs, a Footswitch input and a dedicated input for the optional FC-7 Foot Controller (with programming capabilities). Add it all up, and youve got the most powerful, professional and head-turning arranger keyboard on the market today.
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-------------------------------------------------------------Powerful Arranging and Composing Features
As an arranger keyboard, the VA-76 excels: There are 128 preset styles covering a wide variety of musical genresall with uncanny

VA-76 Specifications

q Keyboard 76-key, Dynamic & Aftertouch Sensitive Keyboard q User Program 128 <PCM Sound Generator> q Sequencing Real Time SMF Player, 2-Track Live Recorder, 16-Track Sequnecer, Song header post edit, Lyrics on
Max. Polyphony 128-voice q Tones 3,646 including 116 Drum Kits (GM2/GS compatible) on 48 MB PCM samples q Multitimbral Parts 32 <VariPhrase Sound Generator> q Max. Polyphony 4-voice q Phrases 48 (up to 16 MB on ROM) q Sampling Phrases 16 (up to 8 MB on ROM) q Display 320 x 240 Backlit LCD, 1/4 VGA Touch Screen q Panel Controls Alpha Dial Data/Tempo Controller, D-Beam Controller, Pitch Bender/Modulation Lever, Touch Controller (Ribbon Controller), Two Programmable pads, Master Volume knob, Keyboard/Accomp Balance knob, M-FX knob (Multi Effect Control) q Styles ROM: 128, Disk Link from ZIP: 64, Disk User Style (Loadable on RAM), Acoustic Styles: 16, 8-Track User Style Composer, SMF to Style Converter
display, Text import/export, Text to lyrics synchronization q Effect Reverb: 8-type, Chorus: 8-type, Delay: 10-type, Parameter EQ: 1-type, DSP: 89-type q Data Storage ZIP IDE/ATAPI, 3.5 FDD q Type of files managed Style, Song SMF, User Program, MIDI Set, VariPhrase Sample, File.txt q Connections MIDI (IN, OUT, THRU), Output 1 (L/mono, R), Output 2 (L, R), VariPhrase Sampling Input & Gain, Sustain, Expression Pedal, Foot Switch, Foot Controller (FC-7), 1 Phones q Power Supply AC 117V, 230V, 240V q Dimensions 1264 x 408 x 142 mm, 49-13/16 x 16-1/16 x 5-5/8 q Weight 19.7 kg, 43lbs. 7oz * The specifications are subject to change without notice.