Roland MKS-20 'Digital Piano' Sound Module Rack Mounted Unit
Roland MKS-20 'Digital Piano' Sound Module Rack Mounted Unit
Condition: In great condition with very minor cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Key details
- Requires a standard modular AC IEC power cable
Overview
The Roland MKS-20 is a professional-grade 1U rackmount digital piano module released in 1986, based on the RD-1000 stage piano and featuring Roland’s proprietary Structured/Adaptive Synthesis (SAS) engine. It offers 16-voice polyphony, eight distinct timbres (three acoustic piano, two electric piano, harpsichord, vibraphone, clavinet), and built-in stereo chorus, tremolo, and 3-band EQ with sweepable mid-range for deep tone shaping.
The SAS system emulates nuanced dynamics by analysing 88-key, 128-velocity-level piano waveforms and reconstructing them with additive synthesis techniques, delivering expressive, organic performance that stood apart from static samples.
The MKS-20 has been heard on countless ’80s recordings, notiable users include Elton John and Thomas Dolby!
Specs
| Year of release | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 16-voice |
| Presets | 8 (56 variations) |
| Keyboard | n/a |
| Responds to velocity | yes |
| Sound generation method | S.A. synthesis |
| MIDI | in & out |
| Arpeggiator | no |
| Effects | chorus, tremolo, equalizer |
| Controls | slider, buttons, alpha-dial |
| Outputs | stereo 1/4" and XLR) |
| Weight | 8kg - 17lb 10oz |
| Serial number | 716981 |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
