Roland XPS-60 Expandable Synthesizer Overview:

The XPS-60 is the latest evolution of Roland’s expandable synthesizer series, combining premium performance features with many user-requested enhancements. The sound engine comprises three key components–a curated range of core tones driven by the latest Roland sound technology, returning favorites from the beloved XPS-30, and EXZ sounds tailored for regional music styles. A special selection of newly-recorded Indian instruments from the World Expansion series comes pre-installed on the unit, with further sound expansion packs available on Roland Cloud. Loaded with popular Indian instruments like sitar, pungi, bansuri, harmonium, tabla-dholak, and many more, XPS-60 is perfect for stage use as well as devotional performances. There’s also an Audio Player with independent pitch and speed control, per-tone scale tuning, and a mic input with dedicated vocal effects. And with class-compliant USB-C, you can play backing tracks and work with music software via a laptop or mobile device.

Features:

• Pro performance keyboard with expanded sounds, enhanced features, and support for USB-C mobile battery power
  
• Explore over 1600 onboard sounds driven by the latest Roland sound technology, including acoustic piano, electric piano, synthesizer, and other essential stage instruments
  
• Perform with instruments from around the globe with the World Expansion (EXZ) series on Roland Cloud
  
• Spark fresh creativity with the Indian instruments World Expansion pack, with 69 newly recorded instruments and three sound packs–plucked strings (EXZ102), sustained instruments (EXZ103), and percussion (EXZ104)–all available for purchase on Roland Cloud
  
• A Special Selection of these new Indian sounds (EXZ101) comes pre-installed on the XPS_60 and is available as a free download on Roland Cloud
  
• Intuitive panel interface designed for real-time control
  
• Audio player function with pitch and time-stretch support
  
• Hardware painstakingly designed for portability, robustness, and playability
  
• Quick tone selection and speedy sound creation
  
• Mic input with dedicated Reverb, Vocoder, and Auto Pitch effects for impressive vocal performances
  
• Eight-track step sequencer for easy phrase creation
  
• Eight phrase pads for triggering controlling sequencer parts and triggering audio samples and rhythm sounds
  
• Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface for working with music software on computers and mobile devices

Specifications:

Keyboard

• Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity)

Sound Generator

• Parts: 8
• Tones:
  • 1,600 tone or greater
    
  • 55 Drum kits or greater
• Expansion:
  • EXZ World Expansion Series
    
  • * The expansion are rewritable internal sound generator memory.
    
  • You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it via a USB flash drive into the internal memory.
    
  • Maximum number of Expansions: 6
    
  • * Depends on size of Expansion titles
• Sample Import:
  • Audio file: WAV
    
  • File format: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bits
    
  • Approximately 24 minutes of samples can be used in total.
    
  • Up to 3 minutes of stereo per sample (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
    
  • * Share with Expansion titles
• Preset Scene: 1,600 scenes or greater
• User Scene: 256
• Scene Remain: Yes
• Favorite: 256
• Effects:
  • Multi-Effects: 8 systems, 93 types
    
  • Part EQ: 8 systems
    
  • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
    
  • Insertion Effect: 1 system, 93 types
    
  • Chorus: 10 types
    
  • Reverb: 8 types
    
  • System EQ: 1 system
    
  • Mic Reverb: 8 types
    
  • Mic NS/Comp
• Vocoder:
  • Band: 13
    
  • Type: Mono
• Step Sequencer
  • 8 Tracks (per secne)
    
  • Maximum 64 steps
    
  • Recording Method: Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC
    
  • Editing Method: Step edit
• Audio File Player Section:
  • Audio file: WAV, AIFF
    
  • File format: 44.1/48 kHz, 8/16/24 bits
    
  • Speed/Pitch Control: Yes

Other

• Rhythm pattern: Yes
• Arpeggio: Yes
• Chord Memory: Yes
• Controllers:
  • Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
    
  • Sound Modified knob x 4
    
  • Slider x 4
    
  • 2 x 4 Pads
• Display: Graphic color LCD (480 x 272 dots with backlight)
• Connectors:
  • Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    
  • MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
    
  • Mic Input jack: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone)
    
  • External Input jack: Stereo miniature phone type
    
  • FOOT PEDAL jacks(HOLD, CONTROL)
    
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
    
  • USB MEMORY/EXT DEVICE port: Type-A (Storage, MIDI)
    
  • USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
• External Memory: USB flash drive (sold separately)
• Power Supply:
  • AC Adaptor
    
  • USB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port)
    
  • * External power supply from a USB Type-A port isn't available.
• Current draw:
  • 700 mA (AC adaptor)
    
  • 2,000 mA (USB bus power supply)
• Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.2 W
• Accessories:
  • Startup Guide
    
  • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
    
  • AC adaptor (PSB-5U)
    
  • Power cord

Size and Weight

• Width
  • 1,005 mm
    
  • 39-5/8 inches
• Depth
  • 324 mm
    
  • 12-13/16 inches
• Height
  • 94 mm
    
  • 3-3/4 inches
• Weight
  • 5.8 kg
    
  • 12 lbs 13 oz