Roland GW-7 affordable arranger keyboard workstation

At Musikmesse Frankfurt 2005 Roland launched the GW-7 arranger workstation, offering a very affordable price, a simple user interface, and a sound set that's stocked with world, pop, and jazz sounds - plus companion accompaniment styles. No extensive knowledge of synthesis or sequencing is required to use this instrument for players who are interested in pop, jazz, and world-music genres. The GW-7 features a wide variety of pre-programmed Styles, which can be customized. There are 110 arrangements onboard, with 16 user memory locations. Choose from three band types: Drum & Bass, Combo, and Full Band. Ninety-nine song locations are provided for storing compositions. Connect the GW-7 to a computer or USB-equipped external device and transfer data back and forth quickly and easily. The GW-7 can be constantly refreshed with new songs and Styles via USB data import - Standard MIDI Files can be loaded as well. The GW-7 offers an infrared D Beam, a pitch-bend/modulation lever, and a pair of control knobs for realtime expression. Performers will appreciate the GW-7's large backlit LCD, especially on dark stages and dimly lit studio environments.