Roland A-49 49-Key Black MIDI Keyboard Controller
There’s no shortage of portable MIDI keyboard controllers on the market, but portability often equates to subpar keyboard action. With the new A-49, the game has changed — this lightweight, slim-line controller features a premium-grade keyboard that raises the bar in its class. The A-49 is a dream for musicians seeking a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with pro-quality playing feel.
The A-49 was born for mobile use. It’s strong yet amazingly lightweight (less than six pounds/2.5 kilograms), making it easy to lift and carry. And although it has a very streamlined design, the A-49 features a full-size, premium keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive keys. For the ultimate in portable convenience, the A-49 is powered from your computer’s USB bus — no power cable or adapter is required. It draws a minimal amount of current, which is ideal for a USB bus-powered device.
The A-49’s keys have a rounded shape for better reaction to the player’s touch and more comfortable glissandi. Other enhancements have been made to reduce the already low mechanical noise and eliminate vertical shake. All of these features add up to a keyboard that even the most discerning pros will appreciate. Add color to your sound and excitement to your performance by waving your hands over the invisible D-BEAM. The A-49 can assign all its controllers automatically for fully utilizing an external SuperNATURAL sound module such as the INTEGRA-7. It’s also a great second keyboard for controlling synthesizers that have onboard SuperNATURAL sounds, such as the JUPITER-80 and JUPITER-50.
Features
- 49 full-size keys with velocity sensitivity
- Lightweight and compact
- Easy to use
- Two knobs, two switches, and D-BEAM controller
- USB bus powered; no AC adapter required
Specs
- Number of Keys: 49 keys (with velocity)
- Controllers: Buttons: S1, S2 (Assignable), Knobs: C1, C2 (Assignable), Foot Pedals: HOLD, EXPRESSION, 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: 1/4-inch phone type, EXPRESSION Pedal jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type, MIDI OUT connector, USB COMPUTER port (USB Type B)
- Interface: USB
- Power Supply: Supplied from the computer via USB COMPUTER port
- Current Draw: 98 mA
- Accessories: Owner's Manual, USB Cable, Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
- Options: (sold separately): Pedal Switch (DP-2/DP-10), Expression Pedal (EV-5/EV-7)Size and Weight
- Width: 836 mm / 32-15/16 inches
- Depth: 182 mm / 7-3/16 inches
- Height: 84 mm / 3-5/16 inches
- Weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lbs. 9 oz.
| Brand | Roland |
|---|---|
| Series | Roland A Series |
| Number of Keys | 49 |
| Type of Keys | Synth |
| Midi I/O | USB |
| Inputs | 1 x sustain, 1 x expression |