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Roland A-49 49-key Keyboard Controller - Black

49-key MIDI Keyboard Controller with Octave/Transpose Buttons, Sustain/Expression Pedal Inputs, Bend/Mod Lever, and D-BEAM Controller - Black
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Pro Playability and Mobile Convenience

The Roland A-49 MIDI keyboard controller gives you pro playability and mobile convenience. The A-49 features a high-quality, velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard in a trim, roadworthy package that weighs in at under six pounds, and offers USB and iPad compatibility, as well as onboard control of Roland SuperNATURAL-powered synths. You get robust performance control, with assignable knobs and switches, octave and transpose buttons, sustain and expression pedal inputs, and Roland's way-cool bend/mod lever and D-BEAM controller. If you need a compact controller, the Roland A-49 belongs on your short list.

Roland A-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller at a Glance:
  • All you could want in a compact controller
  • Control your SuperNATURAL synths directly
  • Compatible with three operating systems
All you could want in a compact controller

Roland is back at it, flexing its considerable keyboard design mojo with the A-49 MIDI controller. This 'board gives you everything you could want in a compact controller: a great-feeling keybed, assignable knobs and switches, octave and transpose buttons, sustain and expression pedal inputs, Roland's slick bend/mod lever and even their insanely cool D-BEAM controller.

Control your SuperNATURAL synths directly

The A-49 sports a dedicated SuperNATURAL mode button that unlocks a bevy of sound-selection features when hooked up to a Roland SuperNATURAL instrument such as the INTEGRA-7 sound module or the JUPITER-80 and JUPITER-50 synths. It's like they were made for each other.

Compatible with three operating systems

The Roland A-49 is three-OS compatible. That's right. You get compatibility with the Mac, as well as iOS apps on the iPad (via the optional Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit). The A-49 comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite software, for straight-out-of-the-box music production.

Roland A-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Features:
  • High-quality, velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
  • Keys have a rounded shape for a comfortable touch
  • Technical enhancements to reduce keybed noise and increase playability
  • Roland's bend/mod lever and D-BEAM controller
  • Assignable knobs and switches
  • Octave and transpose buttons
  • Sustain and expression pedal inputs
  • Mac and Windows compatible
  • iOS music app compatibility on the iPad (via optional Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit)
Compact, versatile, and highly playable - that's the Roland A-49 controller!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Controller
  • Number of Keys: 49
  • Type of Keys: Synth Action
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Pads: 4
  • Other Controllers: Pitchbend/Mod Lever, D-Beam
  • Encoders/Pots: 2
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 1/4" (expression)
  • MIDI I/O: Out
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Computer Connectivity: USB
  • Software: Ableton Live 9 Lite included
  • Power Supply: Bus Powered
  • Height: 3.31"
  • Width: 32.94"
  • Depth: 7.19"
  • Weight: 5.56 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: A-49-BK

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Feels nice

This keyboard feels nice, especially for the price. I had the Akai MPK249 and it just didn't last. The keys felt janky too. The pitch and mod wheel quit working. Some keys quit working. So I decided to go with this Roland and I'm glad I did. I've had it for several months now and so far so good.
Rated 5/5

The most usefull midi controller

Maybe the most unique if not the best feature of the Roland A-49 is that it not only have USB but also a traditional midi out.
Sustain and expression pedal connection.
That's makes it very flexible.
Not only for desktop use with software, but also with an sound module for live preformes.
With a arrangerkeyboard and the A-49 on top it's a very nice tool with small footprint as second manual
Music background: Hobby Musician Accordionkeyboard player
Rated 5/5

Great Customer Service and Fantastic Keyboard

Camden initially started my order. Everything went without a hitch. Except for fedex misplacing the package. But when I called Sweet Water they got in touch with them and got it fixed. And Fedex wouldn't tell me anything. They kept saying it will arrive in 2 days, or it has already arrived. Cut to 9 days later, haha.

The keyboard itself was a fantastic bargain. I didn't want to break the bank, but knew I needed weighted keys. Comes with Ableton live lite 11. Which i already had. My suggestion is learn the software in this free version, and then if you need more tracks or features they will let you upgrade from one version to another. I plan on at least upgrading to intro which is the 100 dollar version, because lite doesnt allow vocal comping. For beginners though, it comes with plenty.

PS Have a decent RAM on your computer. I have one computer that runs it fine, and another that freezes up. Thanks

-Razorrayfromouterspace
Music background: Music School dropout with 23 years guitar, piano, bass
Rated 5/5

Very High Quality Keyboard at a VERY Reasonable Price

I bought this keyboard for music theory purposes to support my guitar and overall music study. Couldn't be happier. I run it into a DAW and into my practice in-ear monitors. Perfect setup. Keys have the realistic feel you only find on expensive electric pianos and all-in-one keyboards.
Rated 5/5

great item

pairs perfect with a Jd-xi

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What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?

Evan Mehre

As much as I love my bigger keyboards, they can be overkill sometimes. And nobody seems to want to help me move them. Enter the A-49. It feels better than many flagship boards I've played, offers a lot of control for very little outlay. And D-Beam is just plain fun. The portability is only one of the A-49's many virtues.

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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