The Roland A-49 MIDI Controller Keyboard is not your ordinary controller. It is a compact MIDI keyboard with unique features that will elevate your production and performance. The A-49 has velocity-sensitive keys that provide fluid and natural playability. It also includes the exclusive D-Beamm technology, which allows you to control and manipulate sounds with hand movements tracked by an infrared beam of light. LED indicators and a Function button provide visual feedback and access to additional settings. The keyboard is powered via USB, making it highly portable for musicians on the go. It comes with Ableton Live Lite to get you started making music right away.
The A-49 stands out from conventional keyboard MIDI controllers with its integrated D-Beam controller. This technology, found in Roland’s most revered synthesizers, samplers, and workstations, allows you to manipulate sound with your hands using an infrared beam. The beam can sense hand movements up to 15 inches high, giving you hands-on control over your sound. The A-49 is compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad, and its rear panel offers connections for ergonomic setups with computer monitors and laptops. It features buttons and controls for optimizing your workflow, including two knobs and two switches that can be assigned to various settings in your DAW. Dedicated octave and transpose buttons allow you to adjust the scale and octaves of the keyboard for auditioning sounds. LED indicators provide visual feedback for the octave/transpose settings, and a Function button allows you to perform additional tasks. Ableton Live Lite is also included.
The A-49 is designed to be lightweight and portable. With its compact size and weight of only 2.5kg, it can easily be taken anywhere, from live performances to different studios. It is powered by USB, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. The keyboard features 49 full-size keys with velocity sensitivity and comes in pearl white and black finishes. It also comes with Ableton Live Lite to get you started.
Specifications:
– Keyboard: 49 keys (with velocity)
– Controllers: Buttons: S1, S2 (Assignable), Knobs: C1, C2 (Assignable), Hold foot pedal, Expression foot pedal, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, D-BEAM Controller
– Buttons: Function button, SuperNATURAL button, Octave +/- button, Transpose button
– Display: Power Indicator LED, Octave Indicator LED
– Connectors: Hold Pedal jack, Expression Pedal jack, MIDI OUT connector, USB port (USB Type B)
– Interface: USB
– Power Supply: Supplied from the computer via USB port
– Accessories: Owners Manual, A-49 CD-ROM, USB Cable
– Dimensions (WxDxH): 836 mm x 182 mm x 84 mm
– Weight: 2.5 kg
