ROLAND DEBUTS NEW DIGITAL PIANO LINE.ROLAND HAS IMPROVED its widely popular line of digital pianos with the introduction of the new 2000 HP-Series lineup, including the HP-137, HP-147, HP-237, and HP-337 digital pianos. All of these instruments feature 88 keys, 64-voice polyphony polyphony (pəlĭf`ənē), music whose texture is formed by the interweaving of several melodic lines. The lines are independent but sound together harmonically. , stereo-sampled piano sounds, dual headphone See headphones. jacks, and beautiful cabinets with onboard sound systems. For beginners, or for those seeking an affordable digital piano, Roland offers the HP-137. With its 88-note weighted keyboard, maximum 64-voice polyphony, adjustable reverb re·verb Informal n. 1. A reverberative effect produced in recorded music by electronic means. 2. A device used for producing this effect. intr. & tr.v. , MIDI compatibility, and stereo-sampled digital piano sounds, it is the perfect way to start making music. The beautiful HP-147 model adds three pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto so·ste·nu·to Music adv. & adj. In a manner that is sustained as long as or beyond a note's full value. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. ), a sliding keyboard lid, a modesty panel, and Roland's acclaimed PA-4 hammer-action keyboard for a more striking appearance and dynamic playing experience. The HP-237 includes all of the features of the HP-147 and adds a metronome metronome (mĕ`trənōm'), in music, originally pyramid-shaped clockwork mechanism to indicate the exact tempo in which a work is to be performed. It has a double pendulum whose pace can be altered by sliding the upper weight up or down. , additional sounds, chorus and sympathetic resonance effects, and a built-in recorder. This model's enhanced sound set includes electric pianos, harpsichord harpsichord, stringed musical instrument played from a keyboard. Its strings, two or more to a note, are plucked by quills or jacks. The harpsichord originated in the 14th cent. and by the 16th cent. Venice was the center of its manufacture. , vibraphone vibraphone or vibraharp Percussion instrument with tuned metal bars, arranged keyboard-style like the xylophone. Felt or wool beaters are used to strike the bars, giving a soft, mellow tone quality. , pipe organ, strings, and acoustic bass (in Split mode). With its built-in metronome (including the popular barking dogs sounds) and easy-to-use recorder, the HP-237 model makes an exceptional choice for music learners. The top-of-the-line HP-337 offers Roland's new PA-5 Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard, stereo 64-voice polyphony, a three-track real-time recorder, newly developed stereo-sampled piano sounds, and additional sounds via a rich GS/GM2-compatible sound set. In total, the HP-337 offers over 270 sounds, including eight drum sets and one sound effects set. Its innovative Pianist function supplies 22 auto-accompaniment piano styles, while a built-in serial port makes it easy to connect the HP-337 directly to a computer. Though the HP-337 features some amazing technology, this beautiful mahogany-finished instrument can be played almost instantly, thanks to its user-friendly control panel, which can be neatly concealed via a sliding lid. For more information on the HP 2000 Series, write or call Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 South Eastern Avenue, P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, California 90091-0921; (323) 890-3700. Web site: www.rolandus.com. |
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