ROLAND / A-500PRO MIDI Keyboard

A high-performance MIDI keyboard controller that further enhances the playing feel of a keyboard and the operability of a controller.

■USB-MIDI Keyboard

・The A-500PRO is a MIDI keyboard controller equipped with a high-performance keyboard designed for expressive performance and a wide range of controls, including knobs and sliders.

・Combining high playability with real-time controller functionality, it is ideal for music production with DAW software as well as real-time performance at live shows.

・The A-PRO series is available in three keyboard types: 32-key, 49-key, and 61-key. Choose the keyboard that best suits your space and application.

High-performance keyboard designed for playability and expressiveness
・Features a high-performance keyboard directly derived from Roland synthesizers. Designed to improve playability, with features such as elimination of vertical and horizontal distortion and reduced key noise, it delivers a high level of expressiveness.

Equipped with a wide range of controls for intuitive real-time control
・Equipped with a wide range of controls for real-time control of DAW applications and external sound sources. Intuitive operation is possible using assignable knobs, sliders, pads, and more.

Supports control of a variety of software
- Compatible with ACT (Active Controller Technology), which optimizes the unit for Cakewalk software. Simply press the ACT button to use it as a control surface for SONAR and other applications, without any complicated setup.
- In addition to Cakewalk software, a wide variety of control maps are included, from popular software synthesizers to DAW software such as Logic, Live, and Digital Performer.
- Includes a dedicated A-PRO editor for PC operation. Using the graphical interface, you can customize the control map to your liking.

Ableton Live Lite included (available as a download)

Specifications

Keyboard: 49 keys (velocity and channel aftertouch supported)
Controllers: Pads (A1-A8), Buttons (L1-L9, B1-B4), Knobs (R1-R9), Sliders (S1-S9), Foot Pedals (P1, P2), Bender Lever (BEND, MOD), Keyboard Aftertouch (AFTERTOUCH), Value Encoder Knob

Connections: Hold Pedal Jack (1/4 inch), Expression Pedal Jack (1/4 inch TRS), MIDI In/Out, USB Port, DC IN

Power Supply: DC9V (AC adapter) or USB bus power

Dimensions/Weight: 839 mm (W) x 251 mm (D) x 91 mm (H), Weight: 3.8 kg

■ Operating Environment

Mac
- OS X v10.4 or later (up to 10.11)
- Apple Macintosh series with a USB port as standard
- CPU/clock: Intel processor or PowerPC G4 1GHz or higher
- Memory: 512MB or more
- Free hard disk space: 100MB or more

Windows
- Microsoft Windows 10 / Windows 8 / 8.1 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP Home / Windows XP Professional SP2 or higher (all Japanese versions)
- Compatible Computers: Windows-compatible computers with a USB port as standard
- CPU/clock: Intel processor 1GHz or higher
- Memory: 512MB or more
- Free hard disk space: 100MB or more