Roland VK-7 Combo Organ
The VK-7 is a combo organ from Roland which uses proprietary "Virtual ToneWheel" sound generation technology to deliver a stunning emulation of the vintage organ sounds of the '60s and '70s—complete with drawbars, rotary speaker simulation and amp overdrive effects.
Virtual ToneWheel technology gives 91 voices in constant independent oscillation
Full polyphony over the entire 61-key range, eliminates negative effects of phase shifted overtones at the same pitch
COSM™-based rotary speaker effects with independently adjustable rotating speeds for horn and rotor
Vibrato, chorus, reverb and amp overdrive effects built in
Classic organ click noise and leakage sound can be added as desired
26 orchestral voices to supplement organ sounds
11-pin rotary cabinet connector for connecting to an external rotating speaker
9 drawbars, dedicated sound selection buttons and a backlit LCD for intuitive control
Attractive wood finish
Organ Sounds That Are Strong On The Basics
Virtual ToneWheel Sound Source
A Virtual ToneWheel sound source faithfully reproduces those classic organ sounds. Since the notes speak quickly, glissando playing techniques are especially effective. Because the VK-7 is completely polyphonic, you can enjoy ideal playing conditions with no fear of notes being cut off.
Rotary Sound
A DSP (Digital Sound Processor) is used to simulate the rotary speaker sound that is indispensable for an organ. This means that you can enjoy the great rotary sound simply by connecting the VK-7 to a keyboard amp or stereo set.
Overdrive Sound
Not only the rotary speaker, but also the distortion produced by the vacuum tube circuitry of a stack-type or combo-type amplifier and the characteristics of their cabinets are also reproduced faithfully, giving you a thick overdrive sound suitable for hard rock.
Orchestral Sound Source
In addition to the organ sound source, the VK-7 contains a separate orchestral sound source with six sound groups. These can be used in combination with the organ for heightened possibilities of performance expression.
The sounds in the Strings, Choir, Brass and Others sound groups can be used not only as solo sounds, but also layered with the organ to create rich sonorities.
The sounds in the Attack sound group add a short accent to the beginning of each note. By layering these with the organ sound, you can 'snap' to your organ sound.
The sounds in the Bass sound group include several types of bass sound such as fingered bass and fretless bass. This enables performance expressions that were not possible with the bass sounds of conventional organs.
Other Features
The design emphasizes easy operation, with harmonic bars and large buttons.
In addition to the expression pedal jack, the VK-7 provides two other control pedal jacks. Expression pedals or pedal switches can be connected to these control pedal jacks to allow a variety of performance techniques.
Two MIDI IN connectors are provided on the rear panel, letting you connect another keyboard or pedal keyboard to allow two manual or pedal performance.
Classic wood grain cabinet and solid wood side panels give a luxurious appearance.
Specifications
Keyboard 61 keys ( with velocity )
Sound Generator Virtual ToneWheel Method
Part Main, Sub, Pedal, Orchestral
Maximum Polyphony Organ: full polyphony. Orchestral: 64 notes
Organ
AMP Simulator Type I, Type II, Stack I, Stack II, Stack Mix, Combo
Percussion Second, third, soft, slow
Vibrato and Chorus V-1, V-2, V-3, C-1, C-2, C-3
Ring Modulator
Orchestral
Voice Category Strings, Choir, Bass, Brass, Attack, Others
Chorus
Effect
Reverb Hall 1, Hall 2, Room 1, Room 2, Room 3, Plate, Delay
Internal Memory
Registration Memory: 128
Orchestral Voices: 64
Control
Harmonic Bar 16', 5-1/3', 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', 1-3/5', 1-1/3', 1'
Harmonic Bar Part Pedal, Sub, Main
Rotary Sound Rotary Sound, Brake, Slow / Fast
Percussion Second, Third, Soft, Slow
Organ Presets Edit, Manual, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Bank
Split Pdl/Main, Sub/Main
Orchestral Assign Pedal, Sub, Main
Orchestral Voices Strings, Choir, Bass, Brass, Attack, Others, Variation, Orchestral Level
Miscellaneous Vibrato/Chorus, Overdrive, User Presets, Organ Mute, Reverb, Master Volume, Rotary Level, MIDI select switch (SUB KEYBOARD/SEQ), Power
Display
16 characters, 2 lines ( backlit LCD )
Connectors
Output Jacks ( L (mono ), R )
Phones Jack Stereo
MIDI Connectors ( KEYBOARD IN/IN 1, PEDAL IN/IN2, OUT))
Control Pedal 1 (2) Jacks
Expression Pedal Jack
Control Pedal 1 (2) Jacks
Rotary Tone Cabinet Connector (11 pins)
AC inlet
Dimensions
116 cm ( 45-9/16" ) wide x 34 cm ( 13-1/8" ) deep x 10 cm ( 3-15/16" ) high
Weight
14.8 kg / 32 lbs 14 oz
Accessories
Owner's Manual, Power Cable
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