--- product_id: 56514411 title: "Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard" brand: "roland" price: "R36251" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Roland" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56514411-roland-v-combo-vr-09-b-live-performance-keyboard store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # runs on AC or battery power 61-note lightweight pro keyboard 7 simultaneous effects with real-time controls Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard **Brand:** roland **Price:** R36251 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your gig with pro sounds and ultimate freedom! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard by roland - **How much does it cost?** R36251 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56514411-roland-v-combo-vr-09-b-live-performance-keyboard) ## Best For - roland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ultimate Portability:** Weighing just 8.2 kg with battery power option, take your performance anywhere without compromise. - • **Authentic Vintage Vibes:** Virtual Tone Wheel Organ and vintage electric pianos deliver rich, stage-ready warmth. - • **Expressive Real-Time Control:** Hands-on sliders and knobs let you shape your sound live with precision and flair. - • **Seamless Modern Connectivity:** USB and 6.35mm jack support integrates effortlessly with your setup and Roland iPad Editor. - • **Instant Access to Iconic Sounds:** Dedicated organ, piano, and synth sections put classic tones at your fingertips for any genre. ## Overview The Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B is a lightweight, battery-powered 61-note performance keyboard featuring dedicated organ, piano, and synth engines. It offers real-time hands-on controls for seven simultaneous effects, authentic vintage tones, and modern USB connectivity, making it the perfect all-in-one instrument for gigging musicians seeking professional sound and portability. ## Description From the manufacturer Trusted Roland quality. On stage, in the studio, and at home. Since 1972, Roland's innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fuelled inspiration for genre-defining creators around the world. Review: A Hidden Roland Gem - This is the secret Roland Stage Keyboard from 13 years ago that still sells today. Why? Because it is excellent value for money and sounds awesome! You are going to get sounds out of this that can only be found on much more expensive boards. The record modes and looper are awesome too. You can record entire songs as MIDI with motion control and then play them back changing the instruments in mid song. Amazing! The external input jack is great too. Very handy to jam along to songs or feed in external synths. The built in rhythm section is nice too. The entire package is very well thought out and out together. It is a central component to my live rig. It is light, portable and offers a full range of Roland SuperNatural sounds as well as the special Organ sim with rotary speaker emulation. If you are doing live work this thing is extremely fast to get around. I don't know of many other keyboards where everything is so easy to get to. Mostly everything is knob per function although there is an iPad app and a desktop app if you really want to get into very deep changes to the core engine. But honestly that is totally unnecessary for most use cases. The keyboard could be better. It is pretty noisy and I am not a huge fan of the short throw, but on the positive side it is extremely responsive. I would probably have got the 730 with the better keybed if I had the space, but I don't, and I prefer the 61 key version anyway. Apparently this keyboard was designed by Rolands Home Organ department or so I heard. This makes sense because the MIDI implementation is a little bit different to how their synths work. It is also a bit weird in its implementation to help it work better with more modern gear. Could be improved. Roland please update this amazing platform for 2025 with a new keybed and some additional toys and improvements, but keep the basic aesthetic and design. Either way it is really great. Review: Excellent value Roland keyboard - I bought this keyboard as an update to my Roland Juno d and have not been disappointed. Great range of synth sounds, including piano, strings, organ etc. Easy to switch between sounds and pre-sets and the overall sound is impressive. Light and can be battery or PSU powered. A very good value synth for home, studio or stage. ## Features - Lightweight, affordable, and outfitted with top-level Roland sounds, the V-Combo VR-09-B is the ideal all-in-one solution for performing keyboard players. - Dedicated organ, acoustic/electric piano, and synth engines are organized in three sections on the front panel, providing fingertip access to the essential tones you need for covering any music style. - Powerful real-time controls give you maximum expression on stage, with hands-on sliders for tone shaping and a large array of knobs and buttons for tweaking the seven simultaneous effects and numerous other parameters. - With its versatile sounds, smart user interface, and highly mobile design, the V-Combo VR-09-B is a dream come true for gigging musicians. - Easy-to-carry 61-note performance keyboard with professional sounds for all music styles. - Weighs just 12 lb. 3 oz./5.5 kg and runs on AC or battery power. - Instant access to organ, piano, and synth sounds via dedicated panel sections. - Virtual Tone Wheel Organ reproduces authentic vintage organ sounds. - Three onboard rotary effects, including a newly developed rock rotary type with cutting presence for performing with loud bands. - Vintage electric pianos and rich acoustic grand pianos. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B075M6HWZF | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | 36,792 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 208 in Portable & Arranger Keyboards | | Brand | ROLAND | | Brand Name | ROLAND | | Colour | Black, White | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 51 Reviews | | Finish Type | Matte Finish | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294511381, 04957054511388 | | Headphones Jack | 1/4-inch (6.35mm) Jack | | Included Components | AC Adaptor, Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6) x 8 | | Instrument | Digital Piano | | Item Dimensions | 121.5 x 39.5 x 18.5 centimetres | | Item Type Name | VR-09-B | | Item Weight | 8.2 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Roland | | Manufacturer Part Number | VR-09-B | | Model Name | VR-09-B | | Model Number | VR-09-B | | Number of Keys | 61 | | Number of keys | 61 | | Operating System | iOS | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Warranty | 2 years. | | Size | 121.5 x 41.5 x 18.5 cm | | Skill Level | Intermediate | | Skill level | Intermediate | | Special Features | Lightweight,Carry | | Special feature | Lightweight,Carry | | Style | Modern | | Supported Software | Roland iPad Editor | | UPC | 761294511381 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ROLAND - **Colour:** Black, White - **Number of keys:** 61 - **Skill level:** Intermediate - **Special feature:** Lightweight,Carry ## Images ![Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LupqD15bL.jpg) ![Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wYQMkMgWL.jpg) ![Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PFY1NKVYL.jpg) ![Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511neFpVRlL.jpg) ![Roland V-COMBO VR-09-B Live Performance Keyboard - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KxwapKpOL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it come with a sustain pedal?** A: No, it doesn’t. I bought the “ M-Audio SP 2 - Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action For MIDI Keyboards, Digital Pianos” Also, I returned the VR-09, and bought the VR-730. The 730 has a “waterfall” keyboard, which is more like a Hammond organ. (Organ is my main instrument). I found the 09 keyboard to be more like a synth. Neither keyboard has weighted keys. (Like a piano). I believe both keyboards have excellent sounds, the 730 has more. **Q: It's not polyphonic, does that make a difference to a keyboard player? It doesn't have a sequencer feature. How big of a difference does that make?** A: How is it not polyphonic? You can play chords. **Q: Does the VR-09-B have the feature that allows playing chords on the left hand by playing / pressing just one note. Usually called memory chord?** A: as far as having memory cord---no but some of the features like strings-brass-and snth. can be played with one or more fingers **Q: Will it produce the Leslie type rotating sound on a regular speaker?** A: Yes, the VR-09B has a built-in rotary speaker effect that will work with a normal speaker or amplifier. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hidden Roland Gem *by J***R on 27 September 2024* This is the secret Roland Stage Keyboard from 13 years ago that still sells today. Why? Because it is excellent value for money and sounds awesome! You are going to get sounds out of this that can only be found on much more expensive boards. The record modes and looper are awesome too. You can record entire songs as MIDI with motion control and then play them back changing the instruments in mid song. Amazing! The external input jack is great too. Very handy to jam along to songs or feed in external synths. The built in rhythm section is nice too. The entire package is very well thought out and out together. It is a central component to my live rig. It is light, portable and offers a full range of Roland SuperNatural sounds as well as the special Organ sim with rotary speaker emulation. If you are doing live work this thing is extremely fast to get around. I don't know of many other keyboards where everything is so easy to get to. Mostly everything is knob per function although there is an iPad app and a desktop app if you really want to get into very deep changes to the core engine. But honestly that is totally unnecessary for most use cases. The keyboard could be better. It is pretty noisy and I am not a huge fan of the short throw, but on the positive side it is extremely responsive. I would probably have got the 730 with the better keybed if I had the space, but I don't, and I prefer the 61 key version anyway. Apparently this keyboard was designed by Rolands Home Organ department or so I heard. This makes sense because the MIDI implementation is a little bit different to how their synths work. It is also a bit weird in its implementation to help it work better with more modern gear. Could be improved. Roland please update this amazing platform for 2025 with a new keybed and some additional toys and improvements, but keep the basic aesthetic and design. Either way it is really great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value Roland keyboard *by K***R on 25 October 2023* I bought this keyboard as an update to my Roland Juno d and have not been disappointed. Great range of synth sounds, including piano, strings, organ etc. Easy to switch between sounds and pre-sets and the overall sound is impressive. Light and can be battery or PSU powered. A very good value synth for home, studio or stage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loads of features and sounds, easy to use, poorly finished *by J***O on 31 July 2023* This is a great keyboard for live performance, easy to access sounds and effects, and modulate them. Only gripe: all the drawbar slider buttons came off in transit within 2 days. Come on, Roland, finish your products properly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Roland VR-09-B 'V-Combo' | Travel-Ready 61-Note Keyboard with All the Sounds You Need,Black - M-Audio SP-2 - Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action For MIDI Keyboards, Digital Pianos & More --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56514411-roland-v-combo-vr-09-b-live-performance-keyboard](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56514411-roland-v-combo-vr-09-b-live-performance-keyboard) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*