▾

Roland HP-508 RW digital piano rosewood

no reviews yet

Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.

No alternatives found

Product information
Videos (4)
Reviews (0)
Downloads (1)
News and items (10)

Roland HP-508 RW digital piano rosewood
Product no: 9000-0008-9846 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 10-year warranty once registered with Roland.

General

A convincing piano sound, a remarkably pleasant playing experience and a stylish addition to your living room - all are combined in the Roland HP-508 RW (Rosewood). This digital piano has a gorgeous rosewood finish and is one of the most deluxe models from the HP series. Just like the HP-506, the HP-508 features Roland's modern PHA-4 keyboard, which registers the force of your strokes in a very precise way and, combined with the renowned SuperNATURAL sound generator, which delivers a realistic simulation of grand and upright pianos, provides an exceptionally expressive piano experience. The PHA-4 keyboard is able to process quick note repetitions and is equipped with a low-noise mechanism.

The convincing sound of the HP-508 RW

The HP-508 has a higher cabinet than the HP-506 and its Acoustic Projection system, which provides you with the same rich and spacious sound as a real acoustic piano, features six instead of four speakers. The all-new 3D Ambience functionality enables you to enjoy a spacious sound even when you're playing with headphones. The Dynamic Harmonic effect adds additional realism - during powerful fortissimo passages, not only the volume but also the timbre of the sound changes to match the force of your strokes. Finally, the sound of each note can be adjusted independently, enabling you to adapt the piano to, for instance, the acoustics of the room.

The modern HP-508

It goes without saying that the HP-508 is equipped with all the standard features of a modern digital piano, including a metronome, the option to split the keyboard, various temperament types, and much more. A practical USB input enables you to connect, for instance, a USB stick, so you can record and play back WAV and MIDI files. Add the separately available Roland Wireless USB Adapter to the mix and you can connect the piano to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. You'll be able to use the Piano Partner app for iPad, which features a number of practical tools to develop your playing skills, or the Air Performer app (suited for all three devices), which allows the HP-508 to play back the music of your playlists, enabling you to play along.

Tips or comments about this product

Please note: The first two images display the right colour.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	55,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	155,0 x 85,0 x 68,0 cm

Product specifications

digital piano
colour: rosewood
88 keys, velocity-sensitive (5 types + fixed)
polyphony: 128 voices
PHA-4 Concert Keyboard with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel
6-channel Acoustic Projection sound system
keyboard modes: whole, dual, split, twin piano
pedals: sustain (progressive action, continuous), soft (continuous), sostenuto (assignable)
piano sound generator: SuperNATURAL
MIDI: GM2, GS, XGlite
sounds: 14x grand piano, 5x upright, 10x electric, 321 other (including 8 drum sets, 1x SFX)
8 temperaments
transpose and tuning functions
tuning, volume and characteristics adjustable per note (storage of settings to USB is possible)
effects: ambience, brilliance
piano resonance effects: damper, string, key-off, cabinet, dynamic harmonic, soundboard behaviour
Dynamic Harmonic function for expressive fortissimo playing
organ rotary effect
metronome
recorder: 3 tracks, storage in MIDI, up to 30,000 notes
audio playback and recording: WAV, 44.1kHz, 16-bit, with transpose function
internal memory: storage capacity up to 99 MIDI files
external memory: optional USB flash memory storage/playback i-Format (playback), MIDI and WAV
77 built-in songs
LCD display
retractable keyboard lid
Wireless Connect with optional Wireless USB adapter (Roland WNA1100-RL)
speakers: 2x 12cm
2x 6.3 + 3.5mm headphone output, 3D Ambience effect, separately controllable volume
adjustable music stand
Piano Partner app for iPad (free of charge)
Air Performer app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch (free of charge)
included: manual, stand, "Roland 60 Classical Piano masterpieces," power adapter, headphone hook
dimensions including stand and music stand: 1,387 x 429 x 1,040 mm
weight including stand and music stand: 51.5 kg
dimensions without music stand: 1,387 x 429 x 860 mm

Description	Type	Language	Extension
Roland HP-508 Handleiding	Manual	Unknown

Available Soon: Roland DriftBox-R

Thursday 2 July 2015

Previously released under the name Reon DriftBox, and soon available as a Roland product: the Roland DriftBox-R. This analogue tabletop mono synthesizer is perfect for endless hours of sound experiments.

Roland Presents System-100 plug-out for Aira System-1

Friday 28 August 2015

The Roland System-1 and System-1m can serve as hosts for synthesizer implementations, meaning you can save these plug-out implementations in the System-1 models for stand-alone use. The famous vintage Roland System-100 is now available as a plug-out!

Roland Presents The E-A7 Arranger Keyboard

Wednesday 2 September 2015

It seems the Roland BK-9 may finally have a worthy successor. The new Roland E-A7 also features two displays and a veritable plethora of controls. In fact, it has so many buttons and knobs, it almost looks like a cockpit! But what is the E-A7 really about?

Roland Presents Juno-DS Synthesizers

Tuesday 15 September 2015

The Roland Juno-DS is the latest addition to the Japanese manufacturer's long-running Juno synthesizer series. Roland is releasing two editions of their latest Juno synth - the Juno-DS 61 and the Juno-DS 88 - both of which stand out thanks to their portable design.

Roland Boutique - a New Rumour about Synthesizers

Tuesday 15 September 2015

The rumour mill is back! It's time for speculation, and this time, it's about the new Roland Boutique! Roland has us going before with their sneak preview of the Aira machines, and that all turned out well. But now, let's sit back and enjoy some good old-fashioned guesswork!

Roland Presents Boutique Synthesizers

Thursday 1 October 2015

From a rumour to a leak, and from a leak to a formal announcement: Roland finally presents the Boutique Series! A few weeks ago, there was some speculation about the new Roland Boutique synthesizers. This time, we've got something more concrete: the JP-08, JU-06, JX-03 and the K-25m, because that's what they're called!

Roland Presents the WEARPRO Mic: 3D Stereo Microphones for GoPro

Wednesday 4 November 2015 By Lizanne

Roland recently presented stereo microphones in the form of a set of earplugs! The WEARPRO Mic is specifically designed for use with the GoPro Hero 3, Hero3+ and Hero4 cameras. This microphone set allows you to record stereo and binaural recordings. Add a whole new dimension to your GoPro images with the WEARPRO Mic by Roland!

Direct Your Own Movies or TV Shows with the V-1HD

Tuesday 17 November 2015 By Richard | Bax Music

Create professional-looking videos with the Roland V-1HD video switcher. The V-1HD is a compact version of the type of control panels used in professional film and television studios. It supports all of today's most common devices, so that you can create the best video possible using various sources.

Roland Presents System-500 Modular Synthesizer

Friday 20 November 2015

When it comes to the Roland company, nothing surprises us any more. One moment they're issuing great pianos, organs, synthesizers and keyboards, the next they're coming up with the virtual analogue Aira series. The latest addition to the versatile Roland assortment, however, is the System-500, which is basically a new incarnation of their vintage System-100. Prepare to be blown away!

The 2015 Limited Edition Tama Cocktail-JAM Hybrid Kit

Tuesday 1 December 2015 By Lizanne

The Cocktail-JAM Hybrid Kit is not exactly new, but after the enormous success last year, the renowned brands Tama and Roland have combined forces once more to re-release it in a limited number. This set includes a regular cocktail kit by Tama, augmented by a Roland TM-2 module and trigger set.