Roland A-88 MIDI keyboard
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0004-6131 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
The Roland A-88 is a piano-sized MIDI keyboard, fitted with 88 keys with a grand piano response. You can use this compact, lightweight controller to control your computer, your sound module, your synthesizer or any other MIDI-supported device. Load a realistic virtual piano, such as a VST plug-in, into the MIDI software of your PC, Mac or laptop, and you'll feel like you are playing a genuine acoustic grand piano. Of course you can also opt to play any other virtual instrument.
The Roland A88: a MIDI controller with a piano feel
Thanks to the tested Ivory Feel-G keyboard, which is also used for Roland's digital pianos, the keys of the A-88 feel and respond like those of a grand piano. Instead of a simple spring response, these keys are fitted with a Progressive Hammer Action design that uses real hammers. Additionally, the keys are equipped with a moisture-absorbing layer, which feels like real ivory. For a full piano experience, it is possible to connect a sustain pedal and two foot switches, or Roland's 3-pedal RP3U unit.
Functions and connectors
The keyboard is equipped with various controls, including transposition buttons, dual/split functionality, an expression lever and a D-Beam controller. Combine the Function button with the keyboard keys and you can also set a number of parameters. The A-88 is fitted with various connectors, including USB (which can also be used to power the keyboard), MIDI OUT and 3 pedal inputs. The MIDI keyboard is supplied with accessory Sonar LE software.
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Specifications
Product features
| Number of pads | O |
|---|---|
| Number of keys | 88 |
| Aftertouch | no |
| Functions | master section / transport |
| MIDI & other | MIDI out, MIDI over USB |
| Software included | yes, CD-ROM / DVD/ HDD |
| Type of keys | hammer action |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 11,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 160,0 x 40,0 x 25,0 cm |
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