Prelude version 2

You can't buy my Prelude v2.... It is staying put!

If it was not a version 2 and could not be updated, I would not have it.

Version 2 made all the difference... It is near perfect for my purpose.

The added features has a 48 page supplementary manual..

Features include advance editing for styles, songs and system choices.

Multi effects (MFX) were added for Styles and songs besides individual real time parts
(Lower and upper).

Make up tools were added for both song and style.. Tone, performance edits are also
available.

16 track sequencer is enhanced, as is the style composer.

Style converter to convert SMF to styles (easy converter software) , similar to Korg.

Too many things to mention all..

The first time I used Prelude 10 years ago, I used it in a limited way with the band.

Since I purchased it back again, I needed different uses.

Keep in mind the Prelude came out after the G70 and with version 2 has some same type features.

The E80, and Juno stage had audio players, but were terrible to use.. Prelude was
the first Roland too address this.. and they succeded..

The design and sounds are taken from Sonic cell.

Prelude was followed with the BK5 ( no sequencer but better OS and storage), than the
BK9 ( you can see the BK9 was based on Prelude)..
later the EA7 that is the most advanced in the last 4 models.

After a couple days understanding the OS, I have found it very capable, perfect
for in and out jobs (why I owned the E-A7)

The Prelude, is a compact , small footprint keyboard, that serves as a nice
controller with DAW.

In reality it is a one owner (me), modest investment (price) and does what I like.

The only arrangers I would consider trading up to (if priced right), a BK9 or E-A7 (again).

But it would have to be good price tag for me to make a move. Can't steal this one.