Comparison Chart for E-X Series Arranger Keyboard
| Section | Roland E-X20 | Roland E-X30 | Roland E-X50 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Keyboard |
61 keys (with velocity) |
61 keys (with velocity) |
61 keys (with velocity) |
|
Maximum Polyphony |
128 Voices |
256 Voices |
256 Voices |
|
Parts |
16 Parts |
16 Parts |
16 Parts |
|
Wave Memory |
64 MB |
128 MB |
128 MB |
|
Tones |
Tones: 391 + 256 (GM2) |
Tones: 433 + 256 (GM2) |
Tones: 433 + 256 (GM2) |
|
Drum Sets |
Drum Sets: 9 (GM2) |
Drum Sets: 8 + 9 (GM2) |
Drum Sets: 9 + 9 (GM2) |
|
Effects |
Reverb: 10 types;
Chorus: 8 types |
Reverb: 10 types;
Chorus: 8 types |
Reverb: 11 types; Equalizer: 6 types;
Chorus: 12 types
|
|
Transpose |
semitones -12 to +12 |
semitones -12 to +12 |
semitones -12 to +12 |
|
Octave Transpose |
Octaves -1 to +1 |
Octaves -2 to +2 |
Octaves -2 to +2 |
|
Tempo |
Tempo 30 to 280 |
Tempo 30 to 280 |
Tempo 30 to 280 |
|
Styles |
253 styles (Indian 32 styles) |
347 styles (Indian 32 styles) |
300 styles (Indian 32 styles, plus 44 User Styles)
|
|
One Touch Setting |
4 settings/styles
|
4 settings/styles with Tempo/Tone/Style/Transpose lock functions
|
4 settings/styles with Tempo/Tone/Style/Transpose lock functions
|
|
Controls |
START/STOP, SYNC START
INTRO/ENDING, FILL A, FILL B,
FADE, CHORD |
START/STOP, SYNC START
INTRO/ENDING, FILL A, FILL B,
FADE, CHORD |
START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING, FADE IN/OUT, FILL 1/3, FILL 2/4, CHORD, SYNC |
|
Scale Recall |
Not Available |
12 user scale memories |
12 user scale memories |
|
User Scale Buttons |
Not Available |
Instant quarter-tone tuning of each note of a scale (C–B); Adjustable tuning range (-50–+50 cent) for
each button;
Tuning can also be saved to user program
memories
|
Quarter-tone tuning;
Tuning range: -50--+50 cent
*capable save as user setting
|
|
MP3 Pads |
Not Available |
12 pads for MP3 playback via USB memory |
12 pads for MP3,WAV playback via USB memory |
|
Metronome |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Internal Songs |
140 songs |
160 songs |
1 song |
|
Recording |
10 songs |
10 songs |
10 songs |
|
Audio Playback |
No |
Yes (MP3, WAV) |
Yes (MP3, WAV) |
|
Sampling |
No |
No |
No |
|
Riyaz |
No |
No |
No |
|
Rated Power Output |
3 W + 3 W |
10 W + 10 W |
10 W + 10 W |
|
Speakers |
10 cm x 2 |
Speakers: 10 cm (4 inches) x 2;
Tweeters: 2.5 cm (1 inch) x 2
|
Speakers: 12 cm (4-3/4 inches) x 2
Tweeters: 3 cm (1-1/4 inch) x 2
|
|
Display |
Custom LCD |
Custom LCD |
Custom LCD |
|
Connectors |
PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type |
PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type; |
PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type; |
|
Power Supply |
AC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 |
AC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 |
AC adaptor |
|
Battery Life |
Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6):
Approximately 6.5 hours |
Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6):
Approximately 2 hours |
n/a |
|
Accessories |
Owner's Manual
Leaflet ""USING THE UNIT SAFELY '
AC Adaptor
Music Rest
|
Owner's Manual
Leaflet ""USING THE UNIT SAFELY '
AC Adaptor
Music Rest
|
Owner's Manual
Leaflet ""USING THE UNIT SAFELY '
AC Adaptor
Music Rest
|
|
Options |
Pedal switch: DP series |
Pedal switch: DP series |
Pedal switch: DP series |
|
Width |
956 mm
37-11/16 inches
|
956 mm
37-11/16 inches
|
1,048 mm
41-17/64 inches |
|
Depth |
360 mm
14-3/16 inches |
360 mm
14-3/16 inches |
461 mm
18-5/32 inches |
|
Height |
133 mm
5-1/4 inches |
133 mm
5-1/4 inches |
319 mm 12-9/16 inches |
|
Weight Excluding AC Adaptor |
5.0 kg, 11 lbs, 1 oz |
6.2 kg, 13 lbs, 11 oz |
9.6 kg, 21 lbs, 3 oz |
The Roland E-20 was the first arranger keyboard introduced in 1988 which was described as an “Intelligent Synthesizer”.
Roland has produced subsequent generations of the E-series line Arranger Keyboard in the last four decades to dominate the home keyboard market.
Roland’s R&D team interviewed and researched many Indian musical keyboard players who were beginners and part-time musicians, and some of them were professional one-man band artists. Their opinions helped in shaping the new Roland E-X Series Arranger Keyboards. One could call the E-X50 the upgraded version of the E-X20 and E-X30, but there is so much more in that. Come, let’s look into the features and difference between the E-X20, E-X30, and E-X50.
DISPLAY
E-X20, E-X30, E-X50 : The E-X Series Arranger Keyboard comes with Custom Display that helps you to disclose all parameters and values related to the current operation. Menus, and the overall user interface is designed super easy!
MAXIMUM POLYPHONY
If you’re looking for an exhaustive walkthrough, Roland has expanded the Polyphony expectation by upgrading 128 Voices to 256 Voices for the E-X30 and E-X50.
CONTROLLERS
E-X Series Arranger Keyboard’s Pitch Bend wheel helps adjust your notes’ oscillator frequency—up or down. This control is generally hard-wired to a pitch bend wheel on a keyboard for moving between notes with a trumpet, or bending the strings during a guitar solo.
WAVE MEMORY
Roland’s Upgraded piano and latest synth voices usually require significantly more wave memory which affects the number and quality of voices. More memory allows more voices – more samples per voice, longer samples per voice, etc. Therefore, Roland’s E-X series Updated Arranger comes with 128 MB Wave memory.
TONES & DRUM SETS
The New Upgraded E-X series Arranger comes with 433+256 (GM2) Tones and a 9+9 (GM2) Drum Kit. Included are all the sounds from the Roland’s Legacy Arranger, and traditional ethnic instruments like Harmonium, Sitar, Santoor, Sarod, Flute Shehnai, and many more!
STYLES
In the Upgraded E-X Arranger Keyboard, Roland provides local backing tracks in style format that can match the needs of your rhythm and the accompaniment with the tempo of what you’re playing. This has become a unique tool for those who are into producing, performing, and learning music.
ONE TOUCH SETTING (OTS)
E-X Series Arranger with OTS Function is a unique tool that allows you to store and recall your musical settings with a just single touch of a button. So now you can store 4 settings/styles with Tempo/Tone/Style/Transpose lock functions with the upgraded E-X series version.
MP3 PADS
The MP3/Audio pads with a unique feature equipped with 12 velocity-sensitive pads that enable the user to play selected WAV or MP3 files only by striking on the pads. This feature is huge help because a selected Musical Audio phrase like a professional Loop Sampler can be played. The New E-X Series upgraded version allows storing audio samples directly to USB Pen Drive.
METRONOME
A metronome with E-X Arranger help you keep a consistent tempo so that you don’t inadvertently speed up or slow down while practicing or performing. It provides a steady click without any Doubt.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO PLAYBACK
Now it’s easy to extend your music experience by connecting a phone or tablet to the E-X Upgrade Arranger via Bluetooth. Play songs from your streaming library on the embedded speakers or learn new techniques by working through the richness of educational videos on the internet.
POWERFUL CONNECTIONS
Simply connect a microphone to the rear input and sing through the E-X Upgraded Arranger when you want a professional-sounding performance. Use the stereo outputs to connect to a bigger audio system if you ever need more coverage to entertain bigger crowds.
Additionally, there is a USB memory port for backing up sound configurations and E-X50 recordings to a USB flash drive, as well as a USB port for interacting with your preferred music software.
STYLE CONVERTER
The new Upgraded E-X Series Arranger can handle expert players that want even more control over their setups.
You may arrange and load custom styles into the E-X memory using our Style Converter program for Windows and MacOS. Scales, tuning, and other characteristics can be changed to meet your performance requirements.
REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN STYLE AND SOUND OUTPUT WITH ADDITIONAL VARIATION
The innovative auto-accompaniment features of the E-X Series allow you to command a full band with your left hand while playing along with the right.
Enjoy 300 preset styles ranging from rock, pop, and jazz to ballads, dance music, and traditional styles from around the world with the Extended Additional Variation.
Auto Bass Chord mode, which allows you to trigger chords and drive arrangements with one or two fingers, is ideal for beginners.
The whole mode is ideal for skilled keyboardists since it allows them to manage arrangements even more thoroughly with entire left-hand chords.
CONCLUSION
Regardless of the player’s skill level—beginner or expert—the E-X Series Arrangers performs admirably. The E-X Upgraded Arranger has amazing technology inside, with add-on Local User Styles.
