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Bringing the Baroque Spirit to Life
Roland Digital Harpsichord C-80
Taking great care to accurately reproduce the beautiful, clear sound
of the Flemish harpsichord, Roland has painstakingly gone to utmost
lengths in re-creating the brilliance and luster of each individual note,
incorporating the deep, magical reverberation of this fabulous instru-
ment. Roland has even faithfully reproduced the sound of the plec-
trum on the strings. The five enticing harpsichord sounds, as well as
celesta and two positive organ sounds, not only make the C-80 sound
incredible, but add
breadth to every
performance.
It’s no secret that the acoustic characteristics of a locale will shape
and color the sound being played. Reverb is an effect used to bring
about that feeling of locale. With the reverb knob, you can re-create
the acoustic affects of any setting,whether it’s a small room ora large
hall.You can also adjust the volume for playing at home, at a concert
hall, or for adjusting your level when playing in an
ensemble. Headphones (optional RH-120, RH-80 or
RH-20)are also available for unrestricted playing at
any time.
Design that Takes Traditional Beauty
and Functionality to New Heights
Enjoy the Intimacy of
“Chamber” Playing
Accurate Reproduction of the Flemish
Harpsichord
An Instrument that Will Never
Let You Down
Choose the Right Temperament
for Baroque Pieces
Harpsichord Click Action
Keyboard instruments of the baroque period were designed for beau-
ty, both to the ear and to the eye. The C-80 is a work of art that car-
ries on this principle.With reverse white/black keys and an adjustable
lid, nothing is spared to uphold tradition. Taking this a step further,
Roland finished the C-80 in traditional walnut for a truly dignified
look. The C-80 was also designed with function and practicality in
mind. It is rich in features, yet, being lightweight with removablelegs,
is very easy to transport.
At its heart, the harpsichord is a plucked string instrument. Roland
developed a proprietary click-action keyboard for the C-80 after care-
fully analyzing the harpsichord keyboard, strings, and touch mecha-
nism. That natural feel, a touch unique to the harpsichord, enables a
realism that results in complete satisfaction while playing.
It is said that the life of a harpsichord isdetermined by the number of
times it is moved. With the C-80, this is no longer true: Plectrums
and strings never need replacing, and the correct pitch is always
maintained, since the C-80 is not affected by vibration and changes
in temperature and humidity. Because it is digital, one can play the
C-80 anytime and anywhere,with no fluctuation in timbre andpitch.
Players can also change to baroque pitch (A=415Hz) with the press
of a single button and do fine tuning adjustments with a single knob.
The main classical tunings have been included in the C-80 so that
players can perform in the beautiful harmonies intended by the great
composers of the baroque period. A single switch allows you to
change between Werckmeister, Kirnberger, Vallotti,
Meantone, Pythagorean, and Equal tunings. The
keynote can also be changed for further variation in
temperament.