Roland RD-88 EX compact stage piano

Introducing the Roland RD-88 Compact Stage Piano

The RD-88 EX delivers a premium RD stage piano experience with expanded sounds and supreme playability. Perform at the highest level with SuperNATURAL 3 and ZEN-Core engines and the expressive PHA-4 hammer-action keyboard. Freely combine internal sounds with computer-based virtual instruments, and perform anywhere with the portable design and room-filling stereo speaker system.

RD pianos have been the choice of professional keyboardists for more than 30 years, appearing on stages around the world. Now you can have the acclaimed RD sound and playability in a lighter, more accessible, and more affordable instrument. The RD-88 EX features a lightweight and compact design so even in the smallest venues it fits in perfectly and transport between gigs is a breeze.

However, for such a small package, it really packs a punch utilising its onboard, room filling speaker system. The RD-88 EX embodies all the qualities that have made RD pianos the stage standard since 1986. Infused with Roland’s industry-leading technologies and versatile controller features, this inspiring instrument is primed for every professional playing situation.

World-class touch and feel

The RD-88 EX offers supreme playability honed with five decades of Roland piano development. The PHA-4 88-note keyboard features a weighted hammer action and Ivory Feel keys for an authentic grand feel, realised with an innovative design that reduces the instrument’s weight without compromising the feel or performance.

SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion

This newly developed instrument adds another premium concert piano option to the RD-88, complementing the SuperNATURAL acoustic and electric pianos already included. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 offers 15 distinctive Tones and 20 Scenes, from bright, dynamic sounds for live band performances to darker textures for solo work and ambient explorations. Classic EPs are on hand, with stunningly accurate recreations of vintage icons from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, and the RD-88 EX also includes over 3000 non-piano sounds letting you tackle all types of gigs with just one keyboard. Tap into organs, synths, strings, brass, world sounds, and more from the historic Roland library, fuelled by the same ZEN-Core engine found in Roland's flagship synthesizers.

Easy to navigate controls

One of the many great features of the RD-88 EX is it's intuitive controls and friendly layout. This allows you to give confident and expressive performances, without having to worry about finding the right control to use. Vital controls are clearly marked and always in reach, so you can quickly find your favourite sounds, add effects, or shape the tonal balance on the fly to suit the venue. You can quickly call up sound categories, save setups in Scenes, and jump to your main piano voice with a single touch. Multi-function controls provide hands-on access to volume levels and many other parameters, and a large effect selection is also available, ready to enhance sounds with everything from basic studio colour to intense over-the-top processing.

Compact for easy transport and set-up

The RD-88 EX's compact design makes it easy to take with you on the road, or to practice with at home. Its lightweight and sturdy build makes it easy to take with you and quick to set up, even on small stags or in cramped rehearsal spaces. And the room-filling integrated speaker system is ultra-convenient and lets you play with less clutter and less fuss.