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The Roland E-X30 – Where Ambition Meets Performance

Portable arrangers are a well-loved style of keyboard. The ability to create and perform full songs from a single piece of hardware is invaluable for many players.

It then stands to reason that the budget-end of these portable arranger keyboards makes up a very competitive sector of the market… And Roland has come out swinging with their latest offering – The E-X30.

The E-X30 offers great value to beginners and performers alike, expertly bridging the gap between price and performance.

It’s easy to assume a strong tie to the popular E-X20, with very similar looks and, of course, a similar title, but the E-X30 represents a major step up, and quite honestly, punches way above it’s weight-class.

Let’s take a look at what the E-X30 has to offer, and what makes it stand out.

The Headlines

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the unit, let’s start with what makes the E-X30 stand out in comparison to other offerings in it’s class.

256 Voices of polyphony

Dedicated 1/4″ Jack outputs

Ethnic sounds from Asia, Brazil, and the Middle East

MP3 playback to play along to your own tracks

12 customizable trigger pads for storing arrangements

Mic input for easy sing-along performances

Professional Sounds Ready-to-Go

When picking out the keyboard or piano for you, the first factor of consideration is always the sound engine. Fortunately Roland have a wealth of experience to draw from, so they have based the sounds of the E-X30 on their top-of-the-line offerings.

This includes rich, responsive tones that you’ll find in their renowned digital pianos and synths, and a variety of ethnic instrument sounds and over 100 music styles for accompaniment. Sounds from Asia, Brazil, and the Middle East are available, and you can store favorite sound and music style combinations for instant recall.

And they haven’t skimped out on the engine that delivers these tones. With up to 256 voices of polyphony (practically unheard of in this sector), the E-X30’s capacity for full piano and keyboard performances is formidable.

Arrange and Playback MP3 at the Touch of a Button

Whether practicing or performing, at times playing by yourself just isn’t enough. Having a full band worth of sounds as accompaniment can be invaluable to either add new dimensions to your solo performances, or simply boost you’re rhythm and technique without the grind of regimented practice.

The E-X30 offers just this with it’s arranger function, adding full-band sounds by simply playing melody with your right hands and chords with the left.

But the keyboard doesn’t stop there. The MP3 playback function allows you to play along with your own tracks. Simply load your MP3 tracks via USB and trigger them in and out with the 12 onboard trigger pads.

Portability and Flexibility

Portability – The E-X30 was designed with portability in mind. Weighing in at only 6.2kg, and the option of battery operation means taking the keyboard anywhere from a friends house to the the stage a task it’s more than up to.

Need amplification on the go? – The onboard speakers are of a high quality and surprising volume, allowing you to get playing absolutely anywhere.

Add a mic! – The E-X30 includes an microphone input, allowing you to plug a microphone directly into the keyboard for easy, amplified performances and practice sessions.