Roland A-500 PRO Keyboard Controller

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Versatile 49-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

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. 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. 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 optional)

- Durable Roland-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship

- Works with any DAW on Mac or PC

- Keyboard 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)

Controllers: Pads: [A1]–[A8]

Buttons: [B1]–[B4], [L1]–[L9]

Knobs: [R1]–[R9]

Sliders: [S1]–[S9]

Foot Pedals: HOLD (P1), EXPRESSION (P2)

Bender Lever: BENDER, MODULATION

Keyboard: AFTERTOUCH

[VALUE] knob
Buttons: [ACT] button

[ < ] button

[ > ] button

[DUAL] button

[SPLIT] button

[UPPER] button

[LOWER] button

[SHIFT] button

[TRANSPOSE] button

OCTAVE [–] [+] button
Display: 16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
Side Panel: [POWER] Switch (USB/OFF/DC IN), [MIDI MERGE] Switch (ON/OFF)
Connectors: HOLD (P1) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type

EXPRESSION (P2) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)

USB Connector

DC IN Jack
Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus Power
Current Draw: 300 mA (AC Adaptor or USB Bus Power)
Accessories: A-PRO CD-ROM

USB Cable

Owner’s Manual
Options: Pedal Switch: DP-2/DP-10

Expression Pedal: EV-5

AC Adaptor (PSB series)
Size and Weight
Width: 838.9 mm

33-1/16 inches
Depth: 250.8 mm

9-7/8 inches
Height: 91.4 mm

3-10/16 inches
Weight: 3.8 kg

8 lbs. 7 oz.