Roland Pro MIDI Keyboard Controller, 49 Velocity-Sensitive Keys, USB

How can you elevate your music production and performance With the Roland A-500PRO Pro MIDI Keyboard Controller, a fusion of Roland's superior engineering and Cakewalk's renowned user-friendly design. This professional, high-quality MIDI controller is the result of over three decades of Roland's keyboard development expertise, offering a superior key mechanism that provides aftertouch and increased sensitivity for a broad spectrum of expressive dynamics in your performance.

The 49 velocity-sensitive keys of this durable MIDI controller are rounded for responsive reaction to your touch and comfortable glissando. The A-500PRO has been enhanced to minimize vertical shake and reduce mechanical noise on key strokes, ensuring a smooth and seamless playing experience. With selectable Velocity curves, you can customize the A-500PRO to match your unique playing style, regardless of your skill level.

Designed with usability in mind, the A-500PRO places all controls within easy reach. Its layout is intelligently designed to make performing and producing music an inspiring process. It features 9 knobs, 9 sliders, 4 buttons, and a dedicated Transport section for fully assignable control of all necessary features. The rubber-coated Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick offers expressive control of both functions simultaneously.

The A-500PRO also includes an Editor for Mac and PC, simplifying the process of customizing the controller for use with your preferred synth or digital audio workstation (DAW). With 8 velocity-sensitive Dynamic Pads, you can trigger grooves, samples, or one-shots on the fly with your favorite DAW, sampler, or virtual instrument.

The A-500PRO is versatile and ready for any setting, whether you're on stage or in the studio. Its ultra-bright backlit LED display and buttons ensure you can always see what you're doing, while its USB bus power compatibility means you can make music anywhere with your laptop. Side panel ports provide easy access connections for USB, MIDI IN/OUT, Hold and Expression pedals.

The A-500PRO utilizes Roland's proprietary FPT (Fast Processing Technology) for stable, high-speed, low-latency MIDI transmission, capturing the subtleties of your performance regardless of the music application you're using. It also comes with the Production Plus Pack, a powerful suite of music creation software that includes Sonar 8.5 LE recording software (PC only) and three high-quality, versatile virtual instruments for Mac and PC: Rapture LE, Cakewalk Sound Center, and Studio Instruments Drums.

Innovative, professional, and versatile, the Roland A-500PRO Pro MIDI Keyboard Controller is the perfect tool to enhance your music production and performance.