Roland XPS-10 - 61 Key Expandable Performance Synthesizer

PRO KEYBOARD, NICE PRICE

Perfect for gigging musicians and hobbyists alike, the XPS-10 delivers respected Roland sound and features at a very attractive price. This sleek, performance-ready synth is equipped with over 1500 sounds from the Roland library, including versatile modern tones from the JUNO-Di, classics from the D-50 and XP series, and many others. A wide range of ethnic instrument sounds are on board as well, and it's even possible to import your own custom sounds via USB memory and assign them to the keyboard! Live playing is further enhanced with a generous selection of hands-on controls, plus convenient Audio Pads for firing off rhythms or backing tracks with a single touch. Easy to carry, easy to use, and filled with top-level sounds, the streamlined XPS-10 puts Roland quality under your fingers everywhere you play.

Features

• Pro performance keyboard with a diverse selection of high-quality sounds for live and studio playing
• Includes a wide range of ethnic sounds, plus a User Scale function for creating regional tunings
• Sample Import function allows users to import and play custom sounds from the keyboard
• Six Audio Pads for triggering audio files, loops, and sound effects via USB memory or built-in XPS-10 rhythms
• Powerful built-in effects—three MFX (each with 78 types) plus global reverb and chorus
• Intuitive user interface, designed for live performance
• Quick-access buttons for favorite sounds and split, layer, octave shift, and transpose functions
• Sound Modify section for real-time sound shaping and level control
• Arpeggio function with a large selection of adjustable parameters
• USB Computer port provides MIDI communication with popular music software
• Compact, durable design with lightweight body (4 kg) for easy transport

Specifications

KEYBOARD

• Keyboard - 61 keys (with velocity)

SOUND GENERATOR SECTION

• Maximum Polyphony - 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
• Parts - 16 parts
• Preset Memory - Patches: 1,273 + 256 (GM2); Drum Kits: 19 + 9 (GM2); Performances: 16
• User Memory - Patches: 256; Drum Kits: 8; Performances: 128; Favorites: 100
• Effects - Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types; Chorus: 3 types; Reverb: 5 types

SAMPLE IMPORT FUNCTION

• File FormatAudio File: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)

AUDIO PAD SECTION

• File Format - Audio File: WAV, AIFF, MP3
• External Memory - USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory: Sold Separately)

OTHER

• Rhythm Pattern - Preset: 24 groups x 6
• Arpeggio - Preset: 128
• Controllers - Pitch Bend/Modulation lever;  Sound Modify slider x 9
• Display16 characters 2 line LCD
• Connectors - PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  PEDAL jack
  USB COMPUTER port (MIDI)
  USB MEMORY port
  DC IN jack
• Power Supply - AC adaptor
• Current draw - 1.3 A
• Accessories - Owner's manual; AC adaptor; Power cord