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Description

The Roland MP-600 was developed after the Roland MP-700. The MP-600 simplified the technology of the MP-700 and offered a 6-band EQ.

Anders Enger Jensen

Anders Enger Jensen

Roland MP-600 Electric Piano (Short Demo) Feat. Alex Ball

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Roland MP-600 Electric Piano (Short Demo) Feat. Alex Ball

Anders Enger Jensen

Anders Enger Jensen

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland MP-600 Electronic Piano.

Features and functionality

  • The Roland MP-600 uses divide-down oscillator technology, similar to electronic organs and string machines of its era.

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  • The MP-600 includes controls for Volume, Tone 1, 2, and 3, Decay, and a six-band graphic EQ, offering versatile sound shaping.

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Comparisons

  • Sound-wise, the MP-600 is described as between a transistor organ and a Wurlitzer, with a dry/raw tone, unlike the Yamaha CP-30.

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  • Similar models to consider include Roland EP-09, Crumar Roadrunner, and Yamaha CP-20 and CP-30.

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  • The MP-600 is compared to an RMI Electra Harpsichord, with some owners preferring the MP-600's tone and keybed action for funk music.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The MP-600 is noted to be difficult to repair due to complex circuitry and scarcity of voice chips.

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Use cases and applications

  • The MP-600's sound benefits from additional filtering, reverb, or modulation to enhance its unique tonal character.

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  • The MP-600 is described as a "funk machine," suitable for genres requiring a distinctive electronic keyboard sound.

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Value and pricing

  • Despite its rising cost, the MP-600 is considered fun and worthwhile if found at a good price.

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User experience

  • One owner appreciates the MP-600 for its "funky, plinky tone," noting it as a standout feature compared to other electronic keyboards.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners suggest enhancing the MP-600's sound with chorus and reverb effects for a richer audio experience.

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biobazar

Ce n'est pas un Fender Rhodes, mais ça sonne très chaud et analogue quand même.

Très intéressent , un piano électrique "outsider" Ce n'est pas un Fender Rhodes, mais ça sonne très chaud et analogue quand même.

Artist usage

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See how Andrew W.K. uses Roland MP-600 Electronic Piano

Andrew W.K.

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"And then I have a Roland MP-60 - which is similar to the EP-9 which I had for years"

See how Micky Billingham uses Roland MP-600 Electronic Piano

Micky Billingham

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Used for live shows in 1982 with Dexy's Midnight Runners.

Genre Usage

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