Roland A-88 MKII Midi Keyboard Controller (88 keys)
MSRP: CHF 1119.00
Product # | 212569 |
Brand | Roland![]() |
Category | Master Keyboards up to 88 Keys | Brand Category | Roland - up to 88 Keys |
Series | Roland A |
Release date | March 2020 |
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Description
A controller that plays like a full-fledged instrument.
In connection with MIDI controllers, the feel of the playing is often of secondary importance. With the A-88MKII, you can bring our renowned keystroke into your studio, which is appreciated by live professionals worldwide. The sturdy wooden-based keys create a well-founded gaming experience under your fingers. In addition, you can easily adjust the sensitivity and response to your individual playing style.
Tremendous expressiveness.
The A-88MKII has three divisible individual zones for playing and combining different sounds and instruments separately. Our unique pitch / mod lever and a variety of RGB-illuminated controls and pads ensure expressive hands-on sound processing. Thanks to the sustain pedal input and the two freely assignable pedal inputs, your feet won't stay idle either.
Creative control.
Modern styles of music require special production techniques. However, some software synthesizers and hardware modules do not always offer all the tools you need to do this. The A-88MKII expands your creative arsenal with three configurable zones, modern arpeggiator functions, a chord memory and multifunctional pads for controlling commands and events for energetic real-time performances.
MIDI 2.0 and USB-C
The A-88MKII uses the latest technologies for universal compatibility and maximum comfort in the future. The USB-C connection with bus power only requires a single cable for connection to macOS and Windows systems and is also iOS compatible. The A-88MKII also supports the new MIDI 2.0 standard with its extended options. * The Apple Camera Connection Kit and AC power are required to connect to an iOS device with a Lightning connector.
Individual control. Immediate retrieval.
With the control software for macOS and Windows you can adapt the A-88MKII to your needs. Capture all your layers and mappings at a glance and assign individual commands and colors to the pads. Create your own setups to control certain software synthesizers or external hardware devices and use the practical snap shot function to call up individual setups.
Less is more.
In modern home and project studios, space is a luxury. When developing the A-88MKII, great importance was attached to a slim and compact design, without compromising the smooth and dynamic playability for which Roland instruments have always been known. With its flat surfaces and right-angled corners, the A-88MKII sits neatly and flush next to other devices or in a studio table.
When it comes to MIDI controllers, playability often seems like an afterthought. With the A-88MKII, we bring our acclaimed keyboard feel, enjoyed by professional players on stages around the world, to your studio. Its robust, wood construction creates a solid playing experience you can feel under your fingers. And you can easily adjust the sensitivity and responsiveness to match your unique playing style.
The A-88MKII has three user-definable zones, so you can layer and split the keyboard with different sounds or instruments. Our unique pitch/mod lever and an array of RGB-lit knobs and pads give you expressive, hands-on control of your sound. And a sustain pedal input plus two fully assignable pedal inputs mean your feet can get in on the action too.
Today's musical styles demand special production techniques. And some soft synths and modules don't always have the onboard tools you might like. The A-88MKII extends your creative arsenal with three configurable zones, advanced arpeggiator, chord memory, and multipurpose pads that can trigger commands and events, and energize real-time performance.
The A-88MKII uses the latest technologies for years of universal compatibility and convenience. Class compliant USB-C provides bus power and single cable connectivity with macOS, Windows and compatibility with iOS. And the A-88MKII is ready to take advantage of the extended capabilities of MIDI 2.0.
Customize the A-88MKII with the control app for macOS and Windows. See all your layers and control mappings at a glance and assign commands to the pads with custom colors for visual feedback. You can create custom setups to control specific soft synths or external hardware, and instantly recall everything with the handy Snap Shot function.
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Properties
Controllers:
Pad x 8 (with illumination, assignable)
Knobs x 8 (with illumination, assignable)
Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
Button x2 (Assignable)
Pedals: DAMPER, FC1, FC2
Connectors:
Pedal (DAMPER, FC1, FC2) jacks: TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB (COMPUTER) port: USB Type-C (TM)
DC In jack
Interface: USB 2.0
Zone: 3 (Lower / Upper1 / Upper2)
User memory: 8
Power Supply: Supplied from the computer via USB COMPUTER port / AC-Adaptor
Current Draw:
260 mA (USB)
300 mA (AC adaptor)
Accessories:
Owner’s manual
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
- Weight: 17.300kg
- Height: 1534mm
- Width: 444mm
- Depth: 175mm