Roland V-Combo VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard

GIG-READY AND EASY TO CARRYAlthough vintage gear is great, it's not often practical for the average working keyboard player who needs to travel light. A combo organ, rotary speaker, and electric piano can end up quite pricey, and are very impractical for one person to move. The VR-09-B includes all these sounds and more in an instrument that weighs just 12 lb. 3 oz./5.5 kg, so it’s easy to transport and even easier to set up. With support for battery operation, the VR-09-B delivers the ultimate mobile convenience for street gigs, weddings, and any on-the-go event.

HASSLE-FREE OPERATION FOR EXPRESSIVE FREEDOM ON STAGEThe VR-09-B was designed from the ground up with the requirements of live players in mind. Smart and nicely organized, the front-panel layout features a clear LCD screen and dedicated organ, piano, and synth sound sections. This gives you direct access to all the essential sounds you need, along with real-time controls for expressive tone manipulation. Seven simultaneous effects include rotary, delay, reverb, tone, overdrive, compressor, and MFX, and the dedicated knobs tweak multiple parameters for powerful sound shaping with little effort. You can easily set up splits and layers on the fly, and to save all your settings in user memory locations for instant recall on stage.

AUTHENTIC COMBO ORGANS WITH VIRTUAL TONE WHEEL TECHWith the VR-09-B, you can deliver authentic organ performances with all the tonal characteristics of revered vintage combo organs. Roland’s latest Virtual Tone Wheel Organ engine accurately emulates the sound-generating process of a real tone wheel organ in every way, while nine harmonic bars provide classic hands-on tone control. Rotary effects are vital to the combo organ sound, and the VR-09-B’s three genre-oriented types make it simple to call up the right rotary tone for any style, from gospel and pop to jazz and rock. You can also deepen the sound further with the Twin Rotary effect, add some grit with tube-style overdrive, or call up the ring modulator for a more intense sound.

ESSENTIAL ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC PIANOSThe piano sound is a foundation for live playing, and the VR-09-B provides a wide selection for covering all musical styles. Many historic electric piano types are available, along with complementary vintage effects like phaser, tremolo, touch wah, and tape delay. The stunning acoustic grand piano features 88-note stereo multi-sampling, delivering pro-level tone that rivals Roland’s dedicated stage pianos. The VR-09-B’s easy-access compressor effect works great with the piano sounds, making sure your playing always cuts through when performing with loud bands and big ensembles.

SUPERNATURAL SYNTH SOUNDS FROM VINTAGE TO MODERNThe VR-09-B is full with a ton of ready-to-play synths, from Roland analog classics like JUNO strings and JUPITER pads to textured, modern-era digital tones and beyond. There are lots of fat, analogue-style lead and bass tones to choose from as well, plus organic ’80s-era synth sounds from Roland’s famous D-50. Over 200 sounds cover a wide range of styles and genres, and are organized into dedicated one-touch categories like Lead, Bass, Pad, Strings, and more for fast access.

SLEEK AND DURABLE DESIGNThe VR-09-B offers a streamlined appearance and rugged design that will stand up to years of gigging in town and on the road. The control panel has a matte finish, hiding any fingerprints for a clean and tidy look, and also eliminates harsh reflections from stage lighting that can reduce visibility.

FREE DOWNLOADS FROM ROLAND’S AXIAL SOUND LIBRARY SITERoland’s Axial site is the official tone library home for downloading new sounds for Roland keyboards. Specially designed by top programmers, “The Cover Band Collection” for the VR-09-B provides dozens of patches inspired by popular songs, giving you lots of ready-to-play sounds for all types of gigs. Check Axial often, as Roland are always adding new sounds for the VR-09-B and other Roland instruments.

IPAD EDITOR FOR ORGANS AND SYNTHSThe free VR-09 Editor app for iPad gives you powerful, simple control of the VR-09-B’s organ and synth sound engines via your tablet’s full-color touchscreen interface. Quickly edit organ sounds and customize vintage tone wheel characteristics such as leakage, click noise, and rotary speed, and access synth sounds easily to build custom tones and layers. After tweaking sounds at home, you can take your iPad to the gig and use the app for extra real-time control on stage. Cable-free communication between the VR-09-B and iPad is easy to set up with Roland Wireless Connect. Alternately, you can link up with a standard USB cable using the appropriate adapter for your specific iPad model.