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C-30: Digital Harpsichord

A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument

Features

From solo performance to ensemble playing, the C-30 provides the perfect sound and touch for baroque music. Enjoy the best of both worlds — a new-generation digital harpsichord with authentic sound and touch, excellent playability, and soul-stirring expression.

  • 61 keys with “click action” F-Scale touch
  • Four harpsichord sound-sets and two positive organ sounds
  • Plectrums and strings never need replacing, and no tuning is required
  • Five different classical temperaments with Baroque pitch support
  • Reverb effect enhances small room acoustics
  • Mahogany finish with optional picture board, decoration panel, and bench

A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument

More Info

Elegance and Class

The C-30 is elegant and classy, and suitable for any size room. It allows images, paintings, or other artistic elements to be affixed to the keyboard lid and side panels (see Accessories). Roland provides a variety of image patterns, including paintings and stained-glass-type panels. Together with its matching stand (included) the C-30 is a gorgeous addition to any home or music venue.

Click-Action Keyboard

Not only does the C-30 look and sound wonderful, it’s a joy for the fingers as well. Roland’s newly developed “click action” F-scale keyboard provides the perfect, authentic harpsichord experience.

Classic Sounds

Four types of sound-sets are built into the C-30: French-type harpsichord, Flemish-type harpsichord, Fortepiano and Dynamic harpsichord. Each has four stop variations: 8’I (back), 8’II (front), 4’ and Lute. It also has two positive small-pipe organ sounds, and a choice of five temperaments with Baroque pitch support.

Classical Tuning & Temperament

Available tuning options include baroque pitch (415Hz) and Versailles pitch (392Hz), which can be switched instantly without changing the temperament (classical tuning). A total of five tunings are supported. In addition to equal temperament, there are Werckmeister, Kirnberger, Vallotti and Meantone. Best of all, since the C-30 is a digital instrument, it is unaffected by weather, humidity, or transport. It never goes out of tune!

Private Practice

Music students will appreciate the ability to play day or night without disturbing their surrounding environment. But when it’s time to raise the volume, the C-30 can fill every corner of a medium-size hall with its built in speakers (without the use of an external PA). For larger venues, the C-30 can be connected to an external amp or PA for high-volume performance.

Portability

Solid and robust, the C-30 is also portable and easy to move — great for traveling musicians or music schools and churches. Simply unplug and carry the C-30 from room to room.

A Beautiful Marriage: the Enchanting Harpsichord and the Wonders of a Digital Instrument

Specs

Main Specifications
Keyboard
61 keys (F scale, haprsichord action mechanism)
Maximum Polyphony
128 voices
Tones
6 (8 feet I, 8 feet II, 4 feet, Lute, Organ I, Organ II)
(4 types : French type, Flemish type, Fortepiano, Dynamic Harpsichord)
Effect
Reverb (8 levels)
Controls
Volume knob, Reverb knob, Tone knob
Key Transpose
-6 to +5 (semitone steps)
Temperament
5 types (Equal, Werckmeister, Kirnberger, Vallotti, Meantone)
Baroque Pitch
415 Hz/392 Hz
Master Tuning
440/415 Hz ±50 cents
Pedal
Damper/Tone change
Speakers
12 cm x 2, 8 cm x 2
Rated Output
13 W x 2
Connectors
Phones jack (Stereo), Output jacks ( L/Mono, R ), Input jacks ( L/Mono, R ), MIDI connectors (In, Out), Pedal jack, AC adaptor jack
Power Supply
AC Adapter
Power Consumption
25 W (AC 117 V/230 V/240 V)
Cabinet Finish
Simulated mahogany
Accessories
Owner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord, Music stand, Damper pedal (DP-10), Picture board, Decoration panel
Options
Bench (BNC-29), Picture board (OP-C30PB series), Decoration panel (OP-C30DP series)
Size and Weight ( Lid closed )
Width
1,100 mm
43-5/16 inches
Depth
380 mm
15 inches
Height
830 mm
32-11/16 inches
Weight
38.0 kg
83 lbs. 13 oz.
Size and Weight ( Lid opened )
Width
1,100 mm
43-5/16 inches
Depth
450 mm
17-3/4 inches
Height
1,170 mm
46-1/16 inches
Weight
38.0 kg
83 lbs. 13 oz.
Including Stand.
*Weight is total of main unit (25kg) and stand (13kg)
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Accessories

CD-2

CD/CF Recorder

CD-2

Whether your goal is to burn CDs, advance your playing skills, preserve and archive important audio, or simply capture unforgettable moments, the CD-2 will do the job quickly and simply.

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CD-2e

SD/CD Recorder

CD-2e

Record with high-quality sound, listen back, and burn straight to CD. This SD/CD Recorder is a great partner for practice and composition.

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DP-8

Damper Pedal

DP-8

A high-quality damper pedal with expressive half-pedal capabilities.

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DP-10

Damper Pedal

DP-10

This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups.

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RH-iE3

In-Ear Headphones

RH-iE3

Attractive in-ear headphones with deeper bass and extended frequency performance.

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RH-D20

Monitor Headphones

RH-D20

Light and comfortable headphones with 40mm drivers and rotating earpieces.

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RH-D30

Monitor Headphones

RH-D30

Light and comfortable headphones with 45mm drivers and rotating earpieces.

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RH-50

Stereo Headphones

RH-50

Professional studio headphones with exceptional low frequency response.

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RH-200S

Stereo Headphones

RH-200S

Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice.

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M-UF2G

2 GB USB Flash Memory

M-UF2G

High-quality 2GB USB memory key that’s compatible with the high-speed USB (USB 2.0) specification.

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Support

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In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Support Documents

C-30 TurboStart
C-30 QuickStart
C-30 Brochure
Classic Series Catalog

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