If you’re looking for keyboard controllers that you can use in the
studio, on-stage, or anywhere you feel inspired, look no further than
the A-500PRO. The A-500PRO has the features and feel you need to get the
most out of your music performances and productions ,and reduce the
already low mechanical noise on key strokes. And with selectable
Velocity curves you can fine tune the A-500PRO to match your playing
style. No matter what your skill level, you’ll appreciate the feel of a
quality instrument when you play the A-500PRO.
The Feel of a Roland-Quality Instrument
When you perform with the A-500PRO you’re tapping into the benefits of
over 30 years of Roland keyboard development. A superior key mechanism
provides and and increased sensitivity for a wide range of expressive
dynamics in your performance. Rounded key assemblies offer responsive
reaction to your touch and more comfortable glissando. Plus,
enhancements have been made to eliminate vertical shake
Dynamic Pads
The A-500PRO puts 8 velocity sensitive Dynamic Pads right within your
reach. Use these pads to trigger grooves, samples, or one shots on the
fly with your favorite DAW, sampler, or virtual Instrument. Use the Hold
control to “latch” the pads. Or assign aftertouch, velocity, and
controller data to pads for greater expression in your performance.
Velocity-sensitive 49 keys with channel aftertouch
Inspiring feel and response for serious players
45 assignable controls: knobs, sliders, buttons, transport and more
8 Dynamic Pads for finger drumming and MIDI triggering
Sure-grip Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick
Expand playability with sustain and expression pedals (available separately)
USB Bus Powered — no AC adaptor required (AC adaptor is an optional)
Durable Roland-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship Works with any DAW on Mac or PC
Everything at your fingertips
The A-500PRO has been ergonomically designed to put everything at your
fingertips. All controls are easily accessible and intelligently laid
out to make performing and producing music an inspiring affair. Whether
you’re playing your favorite virtual instrument or working in your
digital audio workstation, 9 knobs, 9 sliders, 4 buttons, and a
dedicated Transport section offers fully assignable control of all the
features you need. And the sure-grip, rubber-coated Pitch
Bend/Modulation Stick offers expressive control of both functions at the
same time. The A-500PRO Editor for Mac and PC makes it a breeze to
customize the A-500PRO for use with your favorite synth or DAW. Just
fire up the editor, adjust your Control Map, and hit transmit…it’s that
easy. And when you’re working with an ACT (Active Controller Technology)
enabled DAW, parameters will remap automatically, keeping you in the
flow and focused on your music.
FPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission
Don’t trust your MIDI to anything else! The A-500PRO offers MIDI
Transmission using Roland’s proprietary FPT (Fast Processing
Technology). You can rely on FPT for stable, high speed, low latency,
and low jitter MIDI transmission. In layman’s terms, that means that
subtleties of your performance are going to be captured regardless of
the music application you are using. And when working with virtual
instruments, FPT provides lower latencies to give you the inspiring feel
of playing a real instrument.
Easy Connections with Side Panel Ports
The A-500PRO provides easy access connections on the side panel so that
you can have a computer monitor or laptop in the ideal position behind
the keyboard — a must for educational use. Connect USB, MIDI IN/OUT,
Hold and Expression pedals without having to reach behind the keyboard.
Ready to Rock In Studio or On Stage
Whether you’re live on stage in front an audience of screaming fans, or
dimming the lights in the studio to capture a mood, you can always
clearly see what you’re doing with the A-500PRO’s ultra-bright backlit
LED display and buttons. And the A-PRO works with USB bus power, so if
you have your laptop you’re ready to make music anywhere.