Roland VA3
This instrument is discontinued

VA-3 V-ARRANGER KEYBOARD 64-VOICE POLYPHONIC

Large Touch Screen Display Operate the VA-3 by pointing at the desired parameter or value in the LARGE TOUCH SCREEN that sails you through the functions you need. Exploring the countless parameters and functions of the VA-3 could not have been easier.

D-Beam Controller Use the light-sensing D BEAM CONTROLLER for real-time control of a wide range of parameters. This lets you tweak the sounds, select Music style divisions, start/stop the arranger, change the tempo, etc.

High-Quality Sounds It's not the SHEER NUMBER OF SOUNDS (3,641) and DRUM KITS (116) that make the VA-3 stand out from the crowd. It's their quality. They are so incredibly live and varied that they are the next best thing to playing with top-quality session players. They even contain the typical noises, scrapes, etc., of the acoustic originals they emulate. Assign your favourite ones to the SUPER TONES BUTTONS for instant recall whenever you need them.

Virtual Band With the Virtual Band function configuring the keyboard has never been easier: simply decide what kind of music want to play! If you feel like a solo player, PRESS THE \\\"SOLOIST\\\" FIELD ON THE TOUCH SCREEN, and then choose the Organist (Keyboard is split) or Pianist option (\\\"Whole mode). But if you prefer playing to an accompaniment, PRESS THE BAND ICON, Specify the kind of music you like, the number of instruments you want in your band and… you are all set! THE VA-3 is now tailored to your needs and ready to be played. Furthermore, all your favourite settings can be memorised using the 128 onboard User Programs.

16-Track Sequencer & 2-Track Recorder A 16-TRACK SEQUENCER with countless editing functions awaits you for recording your original songs or your own versions of existing material, and for perfecting them up to the most minute detail. It is linked to an easy-to-use 2-TRACK RECORDER you can use for laying down the first tracks, or for playing back commercially available Standard MIDI Files (GM/GM2/GS Compatible). Exchanging songs with the VA-7 and VA-5 owners is no problem. 1:1 Sound capability Guaranteed.

POWERFUL SPEAKERS Of course, the VA-3 also comes with a built-in amplification system with sparkling highs and powerful lows. It sounds just huge! You can even connect an external signal source (module, CD player, etc.) and amplify it via the VA-3's speakers.

DIGITAL EFFECTS Of course, the VA-3 also comes with a host of DIGITAL EFFECTS that aptly complement the fine sound quality of it's myriad's of Tones and Drum Kits. With the professional REVERB, CHORUS AND INSER FX, you will sound your very best!

REALISTIC STYLES Playing with a top-notch band or symphonic orchestra is the most thrilling experience for a musician. With the VA-3 you get not only 64 such bands or orchestras (called \\\"music Styles\\\" ) but also instant access to as many additional styles as a 1.44MB floppy disk can hold. That's a lot - a lot more than any other keyboard can offer. And, Best of all, the styles have been programmed by REAL musicians using REAL instruments, so that they have a live \\\"live\\\" ring to them.

The VA-3 also allows you to program your own Music Styles in a snap. Thanks to the STYLE MORPHING/STYLE ORCHESTRATOR functions, you can combine, in real-time, two on-board Styles, to create the one which perfectly fits your musical needs!

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• 61 Synthesizer -action type keys
• Velocity-sensitive keyboard
• 128 User Programs
• 4 Programmable One Touch memories for each style
• VGA Touch Screen, backlit LCD
• New Graphic user interface
• Style Orchestrator & Morphing Virtual Band (Interactive Easy Routing)
• 7+7 W RMS Output Power Two-way \\\"Bass port\\\" System
• Operative System in FLASH-ROM

Tone Generation & Sounds

• PGM Sound Generation:
• 64 voice polyphony
• 32 multi-timbral Parts
• 3641 sounds
• 116 Drum Kits incl. ORIENTAL Drum Set
• GS/GM2 compatible
• Stereo audio output

Styles

• 64 in ROM + 64 Disk Link Disk User Style (Load-able in RAM)
• 16 acoustic Styles
• 8-Track User Style
• Composer SMF-to-Style Converter

Controllers

• Alpha Dial Data/Tempo controller
• D-Beam Controller Pitch Bender -
• Modulation Lever
• Master Volume knob

Data Storage

• FDD Realtime load from FDD
• Types of files managed: Style, Song SMF, User Program, MIDI Set

Effect Types

• Reverb ………. 8
• Chorus ………. 8
• M-FX ……….. 47

Sequencing

• Realtime
• SMF Player
• Easy 2-track Live Recorder
• 16-track Sequencer Song Header Post Edit Lyrics on display

Connections

• MIDI IN - OUT
• Audio Outputs (L/mono-Right),
• phono Audio input (L-R) with sensitivity adjust,
• RCA/phono
• Sustain/Expression pedal
• 2 Phono connectors
• Dimensions 1016 x 400 x 142
• Weight 9,8 Kg.