Roland RD-88 EX Stage Piano Set

The Ultimate Stage Piano: RD-88 EX!

Professional stage piano with authentic RD feel, expanded sounds, USB audio/MIDI, and more.

The RD-88 EX is a premium RD stage piano with enhanced sounds and outstanding playability. Featuring SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core engines along with our expressive PHA-4 keyboard with piano touch, you’ll always perform at the highest level. Combine the internal sounds with virtual instruments from your computer. Plus, the portable casing and integrated stereo speaker system with its spacious sound ensure you deliver your best performance anywhere.

RD Power

The RD-88 EX embodies all the qualities that have made RD pianos the stage standard since 1986. Equipped with market-leading Roland technologies and versatile control functions, the RD-88 EX meets all the requirements for professional performances.

SuperNATURAL – Simply Magical

The RD-88 EX offers rich and characterful pianos based on our renowned SuperNATURAL technology. Choose from several expressive grand pianos, including the new SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 expansion. You’ll also find numerous classic electric pianos with precisely recreated vintage legends from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion

This newly developed instrument expands the RD-88 with an additional high-quality concert piano option, complementing the already included acoustic and electric SuperNATURAL pianos. The SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 offers 15 different sounds and 20 scenes. The range spans from bright, dynamic sounds for live band use to darker tones for solo piano and ambient soundscapes.

The Versatility of ZEN-Core

The RD-88 EX’s sound palette includes more than 3,000 non-piano sounds to cover every gig—with just one keyboard. Explore a selection of organs, synthesizers, strings, brass instruments, world music sounds, and more from Roland’s long history. The foundation is the ZEN-Core engine, also used in our top synthesizer models.

Fluid Workflow

On the clear RD control surface, you can quickly and easily access sound categories, save setups as scenes, and instantly return to your standard piano sound at the push of a button. The multifunction knobs give you immediate control over volume levels and many other parameters. A wide range of effects is also available to shape sounds in diverse ways—from basic studio coloring to extreme manipulations.

Outstanding Response

The excellent playability of the RD-88 EX is based on five decades of Roland piano development experience. The PHA-4 keyboard with 88 weighted keys and ivory feel delivers an authentic playing experience like a grand piano. At the same time, the innovative design keeps the weight down without compromising playability or performance.

Creative Zones

The RD-88 EX offers three zones for splits and creative combining of internal or external sounds—or both at once. With the integrated USB audio/MIDI interface and a special control mode for Apple MainStage, you can easily use virtual instruments and studio tracks in your live performances.

Always Within Reach

The RD-88 EX is lightweight and robust, following you everywhere. The integrated stereo speakers produce a powerful, room-filling sound that requires no additional amplifier when practicing at home, in the rehearsal room, or on small stages. In the accessories section, you’ll find pedals, stands, and other gear to make your RD experience even more comfortable.

Upgrade for Your Standard RD-88

The RD-88 EX upgrade is available via Roland Cloud and adds EX sounds and more to the standard RD-88 model, including the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 expansion.

Keyboard Stand

The very sturdy double-braced keyboard stand provides secure support for all common stage pianos, master keyboards, portable keyboards, and synthesizers up to 30 kg. Its extremely robust construction makes it ideal for tough everyday use on stage. The practical quick-release allows easy adjustment to 5 different heights. This lets every musician find an ergonomic and comfortable playing position. The robust rubber sleeves offer absolutely slip- and scratch-resistant support, and the practical leveling parquet protectors (4 on the feet and 2 on the top) provide extra stability even on uneven surfaces. To shift weight or balance, the rubber protectors can be rotated and adjusted as needed. For long stand life, all metal parts have a durable powder coating. Of course, it can be completely disassembled quickly for easy transport and space-saving storage.

Comfortable Stereo Headphones

The KH-238 delivers full, balanced sound with rich bass reproduction and clear highs. It offers plenty of volume while maintaining clean and precise stereo imaging. The softly padded, wide headband is length-adjustable with 12 steps per side for an optimal fit. For even more comfort, the ear cups are mounted on two axes for rotation. The thick, soft padding of the circumaural cups also provides good external noise isolation. The integrated volume control on the cable is always at hand, simplifying use with a PC or mp3 player. The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ensures excellent transmission quality, and a 6.3 mm stereo jack adapter (nickel-plated) is also included.

Professional Sound for Every Stage!