Roland A-500PRO USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller (49-Key)

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Get the most out of your music productions with the A-500PRO USB MIDI keyboard controller from Roland.

If you're looking for keyboard controllers that you can use in the studio, on-stage, or anywhere you feel inspired, look no further than the Roland A-500PRO. The A-500PRO has the features and feel you need to get the most out of your music performances and productions.

The Feel of a Roland-Quality Instrument

When you perform with the Roland A-500PRO, you're tapping into the benefits of over 30 years of Roland keyboard development. A superior key mechanism provides aftertouch and increased sensitivity for a wide range of expressive dynamics in your performance. Rounded key assemblies offer responsive reaction to your touch and more comfortable glissando. Plus, enhancements have been made to eliminate vertical shake and reduce the already low mechanical noise on key strokes. And with selectable Velocity curves you can fine tune the A-500PRO to match your playing style. No matter what your skill level, you'll appreciate the feel of a quality instrument when you play the A-500PRO.

Everything at Your Fingertips

The A-500PRO has been ergonomically designed to put everything at your fingertips. All controls are easily accessible and intelligently laid out to make performing and producing music an inspiring affair. Whether you're playing your favorite virtual instrument or working in your digital audio workstation, 9 knobs, 9 sliders, 4 buttons, and a dedicated Transport section offers fully assignable control of all the features you need. And the sure-grip, rubber-coated read more Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick offers expressive control of both functions at the same time. The A-500PRO Editor for Mac and PC makes it a breeze to customize the A-500PRO for use with your favorite synth or DAW. Just fire up the editor, adjust your Control Map, and hit transmit...it's that easy. And when you're working with an ACT (Active Controller Technology) enabled DAW, parameters will remap automatically, keeping you in the flow and focused on your music.

Easy Connections with Side Panel Ports

The A-500PRO provides easy access connections on the side panel so that you can have a computer monitor or laptop in the ideal position behind the keyboard -- a must for educational use. Connect USB, MIDI IN/OUT, Hold and Expression pedals without having to reach behind the keyboard.

Dynamic Pads

The A-500PRO puts 8 velocity sensitive Dynamic Pads right within your reach. Use these pads to trigger grooves, samples, or one shots on the fly with your favorite DAW, sampler, or virtual Instrument. Use the Hold control to "latch" the pads. Or assign aftertouch, velocity, and controller data to pads for greater expression in your performance.

Ready to Rock In Studio or On Stage

Whether you're live on stage in front an audience of screaming fans, or dimming the lights in the studio to capture a mood, you can always clearly see what you're doing with the A-500PRO's ultra-bright backlit LED display and buttons. And the A-PRO works with USB bus power, so if you have your laptop you're ready to make music anywhere.

FPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission

Don't trust your MIDI to anything else! The A-500PRO offers MIDI Transmission using Roland's proprietary FPT (Fast Processing Technology). You can rely on FPT for stable, high speed, low latency, and low jitter MIDI transmission. In layman's terms, that means that subtleties of your performance are going to be captured regardless of the music application you are using. And when working with virtual instruments, FPT provides lower latencies to give you the inspiring feel of playing a real instrument.

Features

- Velocity-sensitive 49 keys with channel aftertouch
- Inspiring feel and response for serious players
- 45 assignable controls: knobs, sliders, buttons, transport and more
- 8 Dynamic Pads for finger drumming and MIDI triggering
- Sure-grip Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick
- Expand playability with sustain and expression pedals (available separately)
- USB Bus Powered - no AC adaptor required (AC adaptor is an optional)
- Durable Roland-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship
- Works with any DAW on Mac or PC
- Supports Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard
- Includes Ableton Live Lite
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- Keyboard: 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
- Controllers: Pads: [A1]-[A8]
Buttons: [B1]-[B4], [L1]-[L9]
Knobs: [R1]-[R9]
Sliders: [S1]-[S9]
Foot Pedals: Hold (P1), Expression (P2)
Bender Lever: Bender, Modulation
Keyboard: Aftertouch
[Value] knob
- Buttons: [Act] button, [ < ] button, [ > ] button, [Dual] button, [Split] button, [Upper] button, [Lower] button, [Shift] button, [Transpose] button, Octave [-] [+] button
- Display: 16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
- Side Panel: [Power] Switch (USB/Off/DC In), [MIDI Merge] Switch (On/Off)
- Connectors: Hold (P1) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
Expression (P2) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
MIDI Connectors (In, Out), USB Connector
DC IN Jack
- Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus Power
- Current Draw: 300 mA (AC Adaptor or USB Bus Power)
- Accessories: A-PRO CD-ROM, USB Cable, Owner's Manual, License agreement
- Options: Pedal Switch: DP-2/DP-10, Expression Pedal: EV-5/EV-7, AC Adaptor (PSB series)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 1, 2015 by Pastor Kip B in Kokomo, IN

"Roland Midi Controller"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is everything one could ask for in a recording studs, one could spend more money but would not get much for the difference...

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In music ministry for 25 years...

Musical Style:

Southern gospel, and Christian music base.
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