Roland FA-07 Workstation

Roland FA-07 Workstation Overview

Overview By GAK

The Roland FA-07 sits in the middle of the FA Workstation Series. Unlike the others in the series, the FA-07 offers the best balance between compact portability and having a keybed with a bit of resistance, aiding you to play weighted key instruments.

The FA-07 has a 76-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, with semi-weighted synth-action. This premium synth-action offers more resistance than the FA-06 and is still lightweight for back-saving transportability. Furthermore, by extending the range of notes to 76 keys, more traditionally trained pianists can utilise their chops in this fantastic synth action.

To get a more piano-like experience from your FA-07, you can use the Roland DP 10 Piano Style Sustain Pedal (sold separately), to sustain the notes like an Acoustic Piano. When used with a DP-10, the FA-07 supports Half-Pedalling, which is a technique used by professional pianists.

The SuperNATURAL sound engine, partnered with the more resistant action and transportable size, makes the FA-07 ideal for function band players. It’s a happy medium between having a large variety of sounds, portability and allowing you to play with accurate dynamics and real-life expression. SuperNATURAL powers the Acoustic Piano, E.Piano, Clavinets, Drawbar Organs, Strings, Guitar, Synths and Drums tones, meaning the FA-07 will also play like a high-end Stage Piano.

The FA-07 fits perfectly into the Roland CB-B76 Black 76-Note Keyboard Bag. We have made sure that everything you need for your FA Workstation is available in one click, with our Roland FA Workstation Bundles.

For users that require a more extensive/editable synth engine, a more powerful sequencer, higher quality sounds/effects, integration with Zen-Core and Mainstage, check out the Roland Fantom Range.

Here’s What Roland Say:
"The Roland FA series have consistently been some of our most popular synthesizers since their launch; whether you are looking for a great sounding and flexible synth to use on stage, an easy to use writing tool, or simply the ideal keyboard to compliment your home studio set up, the FA will definitely meet your needs.

The FA-07 features a 76-note semi-weighted synth action, with velocity sensitivity. It weighs just 8.5KG and features all the same capabilites as the FA-08, excluding the action.

The FA synthesizers feature over 2,000 sounds taken from our Integra-7 sound module. These include many acoustic tones powered by our acclaimed SuperNatural technology including SuperNatural Acoustic and Electric pianos, tonewheel organ (with customisable drawbars), strings and drums.

SuperNatural uses a combination of sampling and modelling techniques to re-create the true behaviour of acoustic instruments for added realism. The FA also features a SuperNatural synth engine allowing you to create incredible synth tones from scratch across 3 partials. You can also load in 2 additional expansion packs of sounds from the Roland Axial website.

For live musicians, the FA allows you to split or layer upto 16 tones at once (each with its own MFX) across the keyboard in a studio set which can be easily recalled in a live situation. The FA also features 16 sample pads (based on the SP-404A) which can trigger one shots or complete backing tracks from an SD card. If you’re not working with samples you can reconfigure the pads to operate a number of useful functions within the synth instead.

The FA features a 16-track linear midi sequencer, allowing you to create your own custom songs using the sounds in your studio set (or even sent externally to trigger other midi instruments). This can be exported as a multi-track WAV file to use within your DAW if you wish. Further to this, the FA can be used as an audio interface with your computer over USB, and it also features great DAW Midi control, with pre-made maps for Ableton, Cubase, Logic Pro and Sonar.

For customers looking for features similar to the FA, but in a more professional package check out the Roland Fantom range. Alternatively, if you are looking for something on a smaller budget take a look at the Roland Juno-DS series of synths.

The Roland FA Series all come with a 3 year warranty when registering your product with Roland Backstage."