Roland GW-8 Version 2 Workstation

The World in a Workstation
features
Roland’s popular GW-8 workstation evolves with Version 2. Building on the foundation of intelligent backing-track functionality, contemporary sounds from around the world, and expressive interactive musical styles, the GW-8 Version 2 adds a new Style Composer that lets you edit the Styles as well as create your own interactive backing tracks. Put your personal stamp of creativity on this amazing instrument.

Contemporary music workstation with high-quality 128-voice sound engine
Wide variety of contemporary sounds and interactive backing styles with special focus on world-music genres
Onboard 16-track sequencer for saving your interactive performances
USB Memory Player feature allows direct playback of MP3, WAV, AIFF, and SMF files from USB key; Center Cancel feature for audio files enables karaoke-style sing-along

New in Version 2


Style Composer to create and customize Styles
New preset Styles added to Version 2
The NTA (Note to Arranger) function allows handsfree control of the arranger engine from external MIDI gear such as Roland’s PK-5A MIDI pedal (sold separately) and Roland V-Accordions
Create multi-track rhythms for a complex drums/percussion ensemble
Edit SMF files and save them as new songs



Specifications
Keyboard
61 keys (with velocity)


Sound GeneratorMaximum Polyphony128 voicesParts16 parts + Keyboard partWave Memory256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)Preset MemoryPerformances: 128, Tones: 896 + 256 (GM2) + World, Rhythm Sets: 32 + 9 (GM2) + WorldUser MemoryPerformances: 128, Favorite Performances: 100, Favorite Tones: 100EffectsMFX: Upper and Lower / 78 types, Chorus: 3 types, Reverb: 5 types
Backing Track
Backing typeStyle, Song, USB Memory PlayerTempo (MIDI)20 to 250Style Variations4 Intro, 4 Main, 4 Ending, 4 Fill In, Sync Start, Stop, One Touch SettingSong (16-track Recorder)16-track, Rec mode (Mix, Replace), Count in, Punch In-Out, Input QuantizeUSB Memory Player999 songs, SMF: format-0/1, Audio File: WAV/AIFF/MP3Preset MemoryStyles: 130 + WorldUser MemoryStyles: 100, Songs: 200
Other
ControllersD BEAM Controller x 1, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever x 1, Control Knobs x 2Display240 x 64 dots white graphic LCDConnectorsOutput Jacks (L/MONO, R), Ext Input Jack, Headphones Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Hold Pedal Jack, Control Pedal Jack, USB Connectors: COMPUTER (supports USB MIDI) / MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory)Power SupplyDC 9 V (AC Adaptor)Current Draw1,000 mAAccessoriesOwner's Manual, CD-ROM, (Style Converter 3.0, Playlist Editor), AC Adaptor (PSB-1U), Music Player Pad, USB Memory Protector USB (MIDI)Operating SystemWindows: XP Home SP2 or later/Windows XP Professional SP2 or later/Windows Vista* This does not work with the 64-bit Edition of Windows Vista.
Size and Weight
Width (W)1,045 mm41-3/16 inchesDepth (D)318 mm12-9/16 inchesHeight (H)102 mm4-1/16 inchesWeight6.0 kg13 lbs. 4 oz.






















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