Roland GO61K "GO:KEYS" 61-Note Keyboard in Red

If you’re looking for a fun and inspiring way to start playing music` Roland’s GO:KEYS is the answer! With its innovative Loop Mix function` anyone can build fully produced songs right away` even with no previous music experience. There’s also a diverse range of pro sounds to explore` plus an easy-to-use recorder to capture and share your creations. And with Bluetooth® connectivity` you can jam along with music from your smartphone or tablet and work with all sorts of great music apps. Compact and battery powered` GO:KEYS lets you enjoy the magic of musical creativity everywhere you go.

• Fun and inspiring keyboard for beginning musicians
• Loop Mix allows you to build songs by simply playing notes on the keyboard
• Manipulate the sounds of your loops with intuitive one-touch control
• Bluetooth audio/MIDI support for connecting with your smartphone or tablet
• Over 500 pro-quality sounds: pianos` synths` strings` bass` brass` and more
• Built-in song recorder with USB backup
• Play anytime with built-in speakers or headphones
• Lightweight` travel-ready` and runs on batteries

Create Music Instantly with Loop Mix

No musical experience? No problem! Anyone can start creating cool music right away with the Loop Mix function in GO:KEYS. Unlike accompaniment features in other keyboards that require knowledge of chords` Loop Mix offers a completely new approach that even beginners can enjoy. By triggering loop phrases from the keyboard` you can intuitively construct professionally produced songs in real time with drums` bass` and various instruments. And with a simple touch of the performance pads` you’re able to manipulate your songs like a DJ` adjusting pitch` filtering` and more.

Pro-Quality Sounds Make Your Music Shine

GO:KEYS also functions as a normal keyboard instrument with over 500 ready-to-play sounds derived from Roland’s acclaimed pro synthesizers. With the category buttons` it’s easy to call up pianos` synths` strings` brass` and many other sound types. You can play the sounds over your Loop Mix jams` and use GO:KEYS as a high-quality portable synth as your playing skills improve.

Expand Your Musical Fun with Bluetooth

With the Bluetooth functionality of GO:KEYS` it’s simple to use your smartphone or tablet with the keyboard. Just call up favorite songs from your music library` and then jam along as they stream wirelessly through the keyboard’s built-in speakers or connected headphones. And when you’re ready to step up to more music advanced production` GO:KEYS is a perfect partner for MIDI recording in popular apps like GarageBand and many others.

Make Music Anytime and Anywhere

Thanks to its compact` lightweight design and built-in speakers` you can enjoy music nearly anywhere with GO:KEYS. Play in your bedroom` around the house` or at the office with the included AC adapter` or pop in six AA batteries to use GO:KEYS during camping trips` backyard parties` and other outdoor adventures. Plugging in headphones automatically mutes the speakers` allowing you to get lost in music without disturbing others nearby.

Keyboard

Number of Keys

61 keys (Ivory Feel and Box-shape Keys with velocity)

Touch Sensitivity

Key Touch: 3 types

Sound Generator

Maximum Polyphony

128 voices

Parts

8 parts

MIDI Format

Conforms to GM2

Number of Tones

Over 500 tones
*GM2 compatible sounds are included.

Effects

Multi-Effects / Chorus / Reverb
*Only Reverb level is adjustable.

Master Tuning

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

Transpose

-5–+6 (in semitones)

Octave Shift

-3–+3

Sampling Frequency

44.1 kHz

Loop Mix

Loop Mix Set

Over 12 sets

Number of Patterns

Over 672 patterns (12 sets x 56 patterns)

Chord

Interactive Chord function

Tempo

Quarter note = 5–300

Performance Pad

Number of Pads

10 (5 x 2)

Function

Bender: Pitch Bend / Modulation
Effect: Roll / Filter

Recorder

Save Format

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Song Storage

99 songs (within the limits of Note Storage)

Note Storage

Approx. 30`000 notes

Tempo

Quarter note = 5–300

Resolution

96 ticks per quarter note

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Ver 4.2

Profile Support: A2DP(Audio)` GATT(MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
*This function is not available for GO-61KL.

Other

Display

Character LCD (with backlit)

Amplifier Power Output

2.5 W x 2

Speakers

12 x 6 cm (4-3/4 x 2-3/8 inches) x 2

Connectors

PHONES/OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
PEDAL jack: 1/4-inch phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB Micro-B type (MIDI)
DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA` LR6) / Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA` HR6) x 6
*Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.

Current Draw

500 mA

Battery Life for Continuous Use

Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA` HR6): Approximately 6 hours
Alkaline batteries (AA` LR6): Approximately 4 hours
*This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

Owner's manual
Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
AC adaptor

Options (sold separately)

Keyboard stand: KS-12
Pedal switch: DP series

Size and Weight

Width

877 mm
34-9/16 inches

Depth

271 mm
10-11/16 inches

Height

82 mm
3-1/4 inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

3.9 kg
8 lbs 10 oz