Roland V-Stage 88 Stage Keyboard Overview
V-STAGE elevates the all-in-one gigging keyboard to a new dimension of creative power and control, fusing Roland’s premium sound technologies with a speedy workflow purpose-built for the needs of serious pro players. Experience a world of sonic expression with four advanced sound engines, elegantly intuitive interfaces, and exceptional playability for the best performance every time.
Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, and Synthesizer
V-STAGE keyboards offer four independent sound engines featuring the best of Roland’s behaviour modelling and sound technologies. Discrete sections provide dedicated controls for seamless operation while performing.
Acoustic Piano
Rich, dynamic pianos powered by V-Piano technology, including two concert grands, an upright piano, and a felt-treated model for a unique soft sound. High-speed DSP eliminates the roadblocks of systems based solely on samples, providing natural response, unlimited expression, and full polyphony.
Electric Piano
This newly developed EP engine includes tine, reed, digital piano, and clavinet instruments crafted with the latest SuperNATURAL advancements. Split, octave, detune, and key touch controls are available, plus a Sound Lift knob for cutting through dense band mixes. Selectable MFX, a tremolo effect, and an amp sim are also within easy reach.
Organ
This section features a three-layer console organ powered by Roland’s renowned Virtual Tone Wheel tech, two classic transistor models, and a pipe organ. Harmonic bars and percussion controls provide an authentic organ experience, complemented by overdrive, vibrato/chorus, and a rotary speaker effect with variable speed and mic positioning.
Synthesizer
Explore over 400 onboard ZEN-Core tones to cover every musical style. Two simultaneous parts are available with fast sound-shaping via attack, release, filter, and other controls. V-STAGE supports ZEN-Core patch and sound options on Roland Cloud, including Model Expansions based on the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and other vintage Roland analog synths (free downloads for registered owners).
Gig-Ready Command
Organize and recall sounds with 512 scenes, each containing an entire keyboard setup with up to five tones and all available effects. Build chains of up to 128 scenes for rapid-fire selection through your stage setlist, complete with smooth, uninterrupted sound during transitions. Four rear-panel jacks support numerous floor-control options, including hold/damper pedals, footswitches, and expression pedals. Two dedicated USB inputs are also available to connect external MIDI controllers such as the Roland A-49 or A-PRO series.
- • Premium keyboards designed for professional stage performers
- • Four independent sound engines powered by Roland’s most advanced modeling and sound technologies: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, and Synthesizer
- • Acoustic Piano engine developed with V-Piano technology; includes two concert grands, an upright piano, a felt piano, and Piano Designer tools for deep sound customization
- • Newly developed Electric Piano engine with the latest SuperNATURAL advancements; includes tine, reed, digital piano, and clavinet types with customizable sound parameters, adjustable key touch, and dedicated EP effects
- • Organ section with three-layer Virtual Tone Wheel technology, two vintage transistor types, a pipe organ type, and new overdrive and rotary speaker effects
- • ZEN-Core Synthesizer engine with over 400 onboard tones and support for SDZ Sound Packs and Model Expansions on Roland Cloud (Model Expansion titles are free downloads for registered V-STAGE owners)
- • Intuitive panel layout with discrete sections and hands-on controls for the sound engines and effects
- • Store and recall complete keyboard setups with 512 scenes
- • Easily manage complex setlists with 128 scene chains
- • Total Effects section with independent delay and reverb plus legendary Roland multi-effects
- • Master section with compressor and EQ for shaping the sound output for different venues
- • Comprehensive audio connectivity with balanced XLR and 1/4-inch main stereo outputs and two balanced sub outputs
- • XLR microphone input with panel volume control
- • Stereo line inputs for external sources
- • Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for working with music software on computers and mobile devices
- • USB memory port for data import and backup
- • Two USB device ports for connecting MIDI controllers such as the Roland A-49 or A-PRO series
- • MIDI I/O and four jacks for hold/damper pedals, footswitches, and expression pedals
- • Two models: V-STAGE 88 with 88 weighted hammer-action keys and V-STAGE 76 with 76 semi-weighted keys and organ-style waterfall feel
- V-STAGE88 (Escapement and Ivory Feel)
- [Sound generator section]:
- VTW Organ (Organ Part)
- V-Piano Technology (Acoustic Piano Part)
- SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (Electric Piano Part)
- ZEN-core (Synth Part A/B)
- Scenes 512 (including pre-loaded registrations)
- Scene Chains 128
- Effects Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 93 types Chorus: 9 types Reverb: 7 types
- External memory: USB flash drive (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash memory: Sold separately)
- Controllers Assignable Wheel x 2 Assignable Switch x 2
- Display Graphic LCD 4.3 inch
- Connectors PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type MAIN OUT (L, R) connectors: XLR type MAIN OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type SUB OUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type LINE INPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type jacks MIC INPUT connector: XLR type PEDAL (HOLD,CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type MIDI (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) connectors USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio/MIDI Class Compliant) USB MEMORY port: USB A 2 x External Device Port(USB A):Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected. * Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected.
- Power consumption 30 W
- Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.3 W
- V-STAGE88 1,331 (W) x *353 (D) x 143 (H) mm 52-7/16 (W) x 13-15/16 (D) x 5-11/16 (H) inches
- V-STAGE88 21.8 kg 48 lbs 13 oz
- Accessories Owner's Manual Power cord
