Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

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len73
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Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by len73 »

Hello there,

I would like to complete my gig with a midi controller with hammer action.

I will be using it mainly to drive the integra 7.

I could not really figure out if the split/dual function (present on the A88), missing on the RD64 is a must have or not.
These 2 boards seems to integrate pretty well with the roland module.

Size and weight is not the most important here (it will be placed in a studio, not for gigging).

Any comment of feedback welcome.

Thanks !

Len
voxg
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Re: Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by voxg »

Hi Len,

You can configure splits and layers in the Studio Sets on the Integra, so the RD64 would not prevent you from doing splits and layers. However, the A88 would allow you to push one button on the controller to turn them on and off on the fly.

I think the much bigger consideration is the number of keys. If you don't need the full range of the piano and want to save on space, you might want the RD64. If you have room for 88 keys, it's hard to think of a reason not to go for the A88. I'm sure they would both work well.
len73
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Re: Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by len73 »

Thanks for the feedback.

Maybe a stupid question, but are 12 onboard sounds of the RD64 the same as the one to be found in the Integra ?
len73
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Re: Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by len73 »

Nobody ?
voxg
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Re: Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by voxg »

It's hard to say without owning the RD-64, but I would guess its built-in sounds are more or less functionally equivalent to tones that you could find in the Integra-7.
NordRita
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Re: Midi Controller for Integra 7 Roland A88 vs RD64 ?

Post by NordRita »

Did you end up getting the rd-64?
I ask because that is what I have and I am looking at the Integra
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