R5 is identical in all sound and programming features include
- 68 drum and percussion sounds
- 16 bit dynamic range
- RolandUs RNuanceS parameter
- 26 additional copy instruments for varied parameters from original sounds
- 100 pattern / 10 song memory
- dynamic pressure sensitive buttons
- roll and flam function buttons
- and more.
The R5 has 4 outputs instead of 8, and does not accept external sound cards as does the R8. The R5 list is $695.
