Roland E-A7 Expandable Arranger

KEYBOARD

Keyboard

61 keys (with velocity)

SOUND GENERATOR

Maximum Polyphony

128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)

Parts

4 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, UP3, LWR) + 16 song parts

Tones

- Preset Tone: Over 1,500 Tones
- Preset Drum Kit: Over 100 Drum Kits
* GM2 compatible sounds are included.

- User Tone: 256 Tones
- User Drum Kit: 128 Drum Kits

Favorite

50 favorite tones can be registered.

Melody Intelligent

Yes

STYLES

Styles

- Preset Style: Over 600 Styles
- User Style: Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive)

Style Controls

Intro x 4, Main x 4, Fill x 4, Break, Ending x 4

One Touch Memories

4 programmable registrations per style

Style Makeup Tools

Instrument-oriented editing

Style Composer

Yes

SONGS

Realtime Player

SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, MP3, WAV, MP3+CDG

Tempo Change

- 20–250 BPM for SMF (and Style)
- 75–125% for MP3 and WAV files

Part Mute

- Track Mute: SMF (and Style)
- Center Cancel: MP3 and WAV

Song Chord Extractor

Automatic chord detection for SMF files

Lyrics Display

SMF, KAR, MP3

SMF Makeup Tools

Instrument-oriented editing

SMF Mark & Jump

Yes (4 storable locations)

Song (Audio) Recording

Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV

Demo Song

Yes

EFFECTS

Reverb

8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)

Chorus

8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)

MFX

84 types for keyboard parts (selectable via Keyboard Part MFX), A & B for Style and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools)

Master EQ

6 Presets + 1 User Memory

Master Compressor

6 Presets + 1 User Memory

Input Effect

Reverb 6 types, Delay 2 types

USER PROGRAMS

User Programs

- Preset (Music Assistant + Preloaded data): Over 500 User Programs
- User: Up to 100 User Programs are included per User Program Set

User Program Sets

Unlimited number (storage on internal memory and USB flash drive)

SAMPLING/SAMPLE IMPORT

Format

16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV

Wave Expansion Memory

128 MB for Sampling/Sample Import

Number of Samples

512

Multisample Function

Yes

* Samples and multisamples can be exported to USB Flash Memory as User Tone or User Drum Kit.
* Samples and multisamples can be used as wave data for the sound engine.

SCALE TUNINGS

Memory Buttons

3 user scale Memories and Equal temperament

User Scale Buttons

- Instant quarter-tone tuning of each note of a scale (C–B)
- Adjustable tuning range (-64–+63 cent) for each button
- Tunings can also be saved to User Program memories.

OTHERS

Pads

6 pads for triggering phrases and tones and Stop Pad
* Phrases are tempo-synchronized with Styles or SMF, and support for chord detection.

Style/Song Finder

Yes

Controllers

Assignable Lever
Assignable Switch x 7
Assignable Control Pedal
Part Level Slider x 6
Multifunction Pads

Display

Dual Graphic LCD (160 x 160 dots x 2, with backlit)

Connectors

PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
EXT IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
INPUT jacks (L/MONO or MIC, R): 1/4-inch phone type
PEDAL jacks (HOLD, EXPRESSION, CONTROL)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port
USB COMPUTER port (USB MIDI)
DC IN jack

Speakers

2 x 10 cm

Rated Power Output

2 x 12 W

Power Supply

AC Adaptor

Current Draw

1,500 mA

Accessories

Owner's Manual
Music Rest
AC Adaptor
Power Cord (for AC Adaptor)

Options (sold separately)

Keyboard Stand (*1): KS-18Z
Pedal Switch: DP series, FS-5U
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB Flash Memory (*2)

*1 When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.
*2 Use USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Width

1,045 mm
41-3/16 inches

Depth

318 mm
12-9/16 inches

Height

136 mm
5-3/8 inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor and music rest)

7.9 kg
17 lbs. 7 oz.