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A-300PRO: MIDI Keyboard Controller

Compact 32-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

Features

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-300PRO. Combining the best of Roland engineering with Cakewalk’s legendary ease-of-use, the A-300PRO has the features and feel you need to get the most out of your music performances and productions.

  • Velocity-sensitive 32 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
  • Bundled with the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack including three incredible instruments and production software
  • Works with any DAW on Mac or PC
  • Supports Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Compact 32-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

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The Feel of a Roland-Quality Instrument

When you perform with the A-300PRO, you’re tapping into the benefits of over 30 years of Roland keyboard development. A superior key mechanism provides aftertouch 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 and reduce the already low mechanical noise on key strokes. And with selectable Velocity curves you can fine tune the A-300PRO 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-300PRO.

Everything at Your Fingertips

The A-300PRO 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-300PRO Editor for Mac and PC makes it a breeze to customize the A-300PRO 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.

Dynamic Pads

The A-300PRO 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 like the included Cakewalk Sound Center or Studio Instruments Drums. Use the Hold control to “latch” the pads. Or assign aftertouch, velocity, and controller data to pads for greater expression in your performance.

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-300PRO’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.

Easy Connections with Side Panel Ports

The A-300PRO 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.

FPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission

Don’t trust your MIDI to anything else! The A-300PRO 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.

Compact 32-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

Specs

Keyboard
32 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/EV-7
AC Adaptor (PSB series)
Size and Weight
Width
605.9 mm
23-7/8 inches
Depth
250.8 mm
9-7/8 inches
Height
91.4 mm
3-10/16 inches
Weight
2.9 kg
6 lbs. 7 oz.

Accessories

CB-G49

Gold Series Keyboard Bag

CB-G49

Pro 49-note keyboard bag with impact panels and shoulder straps.

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EV-5

Expression Pedal

EV-5

Durable expression pedal for use with keyboards or other Expression-compatible instruments to control a range of functions and effects parameters.

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DP-10

Damper Pedal

DP-10

This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups.

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DP-2

Damper Pedal

DP-2

Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products.

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Support Documents

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