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ROLAND INTRODUCES V-COMBO VR-09 MOBILE KEYBOARD
Instant Access to Inspiring Tones and Live Expression
Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 2013 — Roland is pleased to announce the V-
Combo VR-09, an easy-to-transport, all-in-one solution for performing keyboard
players. Dedicated piano, organ, and synth sound engines provide essential tones for
live playing, while extensive real-time controls and other features offer maximum
expression on stage. With its versatile sounds, inspiring operation, and smart user
interface, the streamlined V-Combo VR-09 is a dream come true for gigging
musicians.
The V-Combo VR-09 was designed from the ground up with live players in mind. An
intuitive front-panel layout and clear LCD screen provides quick access to Roland’s
top piano, organ, and synth sound engines, as well as plenty of real-time controls for
expressive sound manipulation. Seven different effects are available simultaneously,
with dedicated knobs that allow users to tweak multiple parameters with a single
twist. In addition, convenient buttons make it simple to set up splits and layers and
quickly save/recall custom keyboard setups while performing.
Piano is a cornerstone sound for live playing, and the V-Combo VR-09 is filled with a
wide variety for covering all musical styles. The gorgeous acoustic grand piano
sound features 88-note stereo multi-sampling, delivering pro-level tone that rivals
Roland’s dedicated stage pianos. Many popular vintage E. Piano sounds are
onboard as well, along with complementary effects such as vintage phaser and
tremolo.
Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL® technology powers the V-Combo VR-09’s
classic tone wheel organs, while nine harmonic bars provide authentic, instantaneous
performance control. In addition, a newly added transistor-type organ offers the
unique sound of combo instruments from the 1960s. Rotary speaker and amp
simulators are also included, including the all-new “Twin Rotary” effect.
A large variation of ready-to-play synthesizer sounds range from vintage analog
classics to modern digital synths. Front-panel controls allow players to tweak synth
tones while performing, including convenient ADR and cutoff/resonance adjustment
with the harmonic bars in the ORGAN block. Effects like “Bit Crash” provide the
ability to create modern synth sounds for current dance music, including Dubstep.
The free VR-09 Editor app for iPad provides powerful control of the organ and synth
sound engines via the tablet’s full-color touchscreen interface. iPad users can
intuitively edit the V-Combo VR-09’s organ and synth sounds at home with the VR-09
Editor, then take the tablet to the gig and use the app for extra real-time control on
stage. Convenient, cable-free communication between the V-Combo VR-09 and iPad
is simple to set up with Roland Wireless Connect. Alternately, users can link up with