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 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. And with the powerful E-A7 Tone Manager software, you can use your computer to edit and organize user tones and drum kits, work with samples, and more. Singers will appreciate the microphone input with dedicated vocal effects, while the whole keyboard is easy to gig with, weighing in at just 8 kg/18 lbs. Wherever you’re going with your music, the E-A7 will help you get there.

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

- Preset Tone: Over 1,500 Tones
- Preset Drum Kit: Over 100 Drum Kits
* GM2 compatible sounds are included.

- User Tone: 256 Tones
- User Drum Kit: 128 Drum Kits

Favorite

50 favorite tones can be registered.

Melody Intelligent

Yes

STYLES

Styles

- Preset 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)
- Center 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 Presets + 1 User Memory

Master Compressor

6 Presets + 1 User Memory

Input Effect

Reverb 6 types, Delay 2 types

USER PROGRAMS

User Programs

- Preset (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.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Width

1,045 mm
41-3/16 inches

Depth

318 mm
12-9/16 inches

Height

136 mm
5-3/8 inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor and music rest)

7.9 kg
17 lbs. 7 oz.