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Versatile 61-key model from the A-PRO Series
UK ONLY
If you’re looking for a keyboard controller that you can use in the studio, on-stage, or anywhere you feel inspired, look no further than the A-800PRO. Combining the best of Roland engineering with Cakewalk’s legendary ease-of-use, the A-800PRO has the features and feel you need to get the most out of your music performances and productions.Velocity-sensitive 61 keysInspiring feel & response for serious players45 assignable controls: knobs, sliders, buttons, transport & more8 Dynamic Pads for finger drumming & MIDI triggeringSure-grip Pitch Bend/Modulation StickExpand playability with Sustain & Expression Pedals (available separately)USB Bus Powered no AC adaptor required (AC adaptor is an optional)Durable Roland-quality manufacturing & craftsmanshipBundled with the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack including three incredible instruments and production softwareWorks with any DAW on Mac or PCSupports Windows 7 & Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Features
The Feel of a Roland-Quality InstrumentWhen you perform with the A-800PRO, youre 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-800PRO to match your playing style. No matter what your skill level, youll appreciate the feel of a quality instrument when you play the A-800PRO.Easy Connections with Side Panel PortsThe A-800PRO 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.Everything at Your FingertipsThe A-800PRO 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 youre 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-800PRO Editor for Mac and PC makes it a breeze to customize the A-800PRO for use with your favorite synth or DAW. Just fire up the editor, adjust your Control Map, and hit transmitits that easy. And when youre working with an ACT (Active Controller Technology) enabled DAW like SONAR, parameters will remap automatically, keeping you in the flow and focused on your music.Dynamic PadsThe A-800PRO 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 StageWhether youre 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 youre doing with the A-800PROs ultra-bright backlit LED display and buttons. And the A-PRO works with USB bus power, so if you have your laptop youre ready to make music anywhere.FPT Low-latency MIDI TransmissionDont trust your MIDI to anything else! The A-800PRO offers MIDI Transmission using Rolands proprietary FPT (Fast Processing Technology). You can rely on FPT for stable, high speed, low latency, and low jitter MIDI transmission. In laymans 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.Production Plus PackThe Production Plus Pack is a powerful suite of music creation software that ships with the A-800PRO. It includes SONAR 8.5 LE recording software (PC only) and three high-quality and versatile virtual instruments for Mac and PC: Rapture LE, Cakewalk Sound Center,and Studio Instruments Drums.
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