A WORLD OF SOUNDS AND BACKING STYLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The E-A7 is a versatile arranger keyboard for musicians needing professional sounds and authentic backing styles from all over the world. Using the E-A7 is fast and intuitive thanks to its logical dual-screen layout; styles on the left, and sounds (over 1,500 of them) on the right, with most options having dedicated, quick-access buttons. You can import WAV files to create your own instruments or even sample directly from the keyboard. Singers will appreciate the microphone input with dedicated vocal effects while the whole keyboard is easy to gig with, weighing in at just 8kg. Wherever you’re going with your music, the E-A7 will help you get there.
Over 1,500 versatile tones from all over the world
WAV file import and onboard sampling function
Huge library of backing styles from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America
Powerful arranger engine with direct control buttons and versatile, one-touch performance options
156 dedicated buttons for fast access to commonly-used functions
Logical dual-screen layout, with backing styles on the left and sounds on the right
Microphone input with dedicated vocal effects
Easy to carry and transport, weighing just 8kg
Extensive Backing Styles Including Authentic Arrangements from All Over the World
While the E-A7 excels at Western music, it’s equally strong for music from other parts of the world too, with a generous array of global backing styles crafted by skilled musicians from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America. It doesn’t matter where in the world you play it – the E-A7 will fit right in.
An Entire World of Sound, at Your Fingertips
The E-A7 offers over 1,500 essential sounds including piano, electric piano, organ, string, brass and many more. There are instruments from all over the world too, including authentic sounds from the vibrant musical cultures of the Middle East, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, and Eastern Europe. Every sound has been developed in collaboration with accomplished musicians, each one an expert in their local music scene, for the utmost realism and quality. And since the sounds are categorized by region, you can find the perfect sound for your music quickly and easily.
Expand the Onboard Sounds with WAV Sample Import
The 1,500 built-in tones of the E-A7 are just the beginning. Most gigging musicians have collected a library of tried-and-tested samples over the years – and you can use them in the E-A7 thanks to the WAV import option. But you can also use the onboard sampling function to create custom sounds too, including drum beats or even backing vocals. Everything you need to polish the sound, including applying effects, is already on board so you can arrive at the gig, try out ideas at the sound check, and perfect your sound before the show starts.
Fast, Logical Layout with Backing Styles on the Left, Tones on the Right
Some arranger keyboards include a lot of functions, but this can make them complicated and difficult to use – not ideal when you’re in front of a crowd of people expecting a great night out. The E-A7 is logically laid out, showing backing styles on the left and sounds on the right, and each side has its own LCD screen showing the essential information. And with 156 buttons for fast access to the functions you use most, you’ll spend more time playing and less time panicking about finding the right button.
All the Essentials for a Smooth Gig, at Your Fingertips
When you’re at a gig, you just need things to work, so the E-A7 gives direct access to the most common functions needed when you play. Six phrase pads trigger one-shot audio samples or MIDI phrases just where you need them. You can define and switch to alternate musical scales at the touch of a button. There are also six sliders that can adjust the volume of the various parts, such as drums, bass and the accompaniment. Finally, there are seven user-assignable buttons above the pitch bend lever for your own custom requirements, so whatever you need to do, you can do it right away without lifting your hands off the lever.
Plug in the Mic, Set the Level, and Sing
If vocals are an important part of your repertoire, the E-A7 has a microphone input along with dedicated volume controls on the front panel; just turn the knob to instantly adjust the vocal level, with no menus in sight. You also get an array of pro-grade vocal effects to add polish to your performance, with a versatile selection of editable reverbs and delays on board.
Weighs Just 8 kg (18 lbs.): No Pain, All Gain
Although it’s great to bring everything you need to the gig, carrying a heavy keyboard is, quite literally, a pain. The E-A7 makes life easy for gigging musicians in two ways – it’s got everything necessary for a great performance so there are no extra boxes and wires to drag you down, and yet it’s also easy to transport to and from the show. Packing a lot of power into a compact 61-key format weighing just 8kg, the only pain you’ll get from the E-A7 is having to do yet another encore. Which is a good problem to have.
Versatile SMF Song Player that Also Plays WAV/MP3 Audio Files
The E-A7’s onboard song player reads Standard MIDI Files (SMF) as well as WAV or MP3 audio files. Comprehensive playback options allow you to repeat a section of the song or jump to a different section, and if you’re using WAV files you can minimize the presence of any vocals using the Centre Cancel feature, leaving space for your own voice. You can even record your entire performance as a WAV file and save to USB memory – a great way to promote your music and get more bookings.
Flexible User Programs Put You in Control
Since the E-A7 has plenty of buttons and sliders, most of the ‘must-haves’ are already at your fingertips. You can also store a variety of settings within a single program, including the on/off status of essentials like Part, Auto Fill and Input EFX. This extra layer of control means you can easily customize the keyboard’s setup for each song during the gig. Programs from Roland’s BK arranger series can also be accessed directly from a USB memory stick.
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
– Pre-set Tone: Over 1,500 Tones
– Pre-set Drum Kit: Over 100 Drum Kits
* GM2 compatible sounds are included.- User Tone: 256 Tones
– User Drum Kit: 128 Drum Kits
Favourite
50 favourite tones can be registered.
Melody Intelligent
Yes
STYLES
Styles
– Pre-set 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)
– Centre 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 Pre-sets + 1 User Memory
Master Compressor
6 Pre-sets + 1 User Memory
Input Effect
Reverb 6 types, Delay 2 types
USER PROGRAMS
User Programs
– Pre-set (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.
