Dude, THANK YOU so much. It's crazy that Roland released these keyboards with zero promotion and even more frustratingly, ZERO support videos. They sound great and have so much potential but there's almost no info on them online.
In the chord sequencer when you zoom you can add 1 chord per quarter note. This is how I am able to compose entire jazz standards, it's a lot of fun. I just need more arrangements for all the different songs.
Thanks for the vid. On my GoGkeys3, I have noticed a bug I think. When I want to rename a midi recording, it corrupts the file and it only displays the first two bars of the song, and the song is lost. Another thing I would LOVE to see in a future firmware update would be the possibility to set 5 custom instruments for EACH scene, instead of a single global setting. That would make the instrument much more usable live.
Ah, I'll check the bug on the 5 too... Yes, 5 favs per scene. And some shortcut to go to the bottom of a list faster (like shit+scroll on other gear). The selection wheel will wear out quickly I think.
Thank you so much for this, very well done. I'm glad you didn't do it too slowly because we can always repeat something. My main question is if you want to choose a sound and you know the # can't you just type the # in? Like if i'm on stage and i want to switch between organ and sax sound do i have to go to the menu, tab back and forth and then scroll through all the options to find the right sax sound? I think you said there are 5 "presets" you can assign sounds to but that's not very many if you are playing a large variety of cover songs, you know what i mean?
Great stuff, did not know u could change the startup scene! Re Chord Seq - the Zoom button allows u to put in more than one chord in a measure, upto 1 chord per beat.
Oh really, I will check that out, figured it was only for readability....😅 The global effects are, but I think a patch can still have it's own effects, I don't hear them change when a second patch/layer is added.
From what I can determine on the owners manual, each single tone can have only one effect active (mfx). Then the scene can have one total effect active plus reverb. So, essentially 2 effects plus reverb altogether. I'd like to see this tested and confirmed if possible.
could you make a complete sound test by category ? and explain the scene and favorite mode ? how to modify and save sounds in order for live performance ? thanks ?
A complete sound demo has already been done by someone else: ua-cam.com/video/sSnxDXP3hBM/v-deo.html The sounds are exactly the same on the 5. Maybe if I have the time I can make the videos you requested, thanks for the suggestion!
How can i change the time mode for an effect? E.g. the 70s Suitcase Piano sound has set as default the FX "EP -> Tremolo" with tremolo speed "1/4". So it is synced to the BPM. But when i select the FX "EP -> Tremolo" on my own, I have just an absolute value in Hz for the speed. I cannot find out how to change time controlled effects to sync. In the total FX section there is a parameter for that, but not for the tone effects.
As far as I know the USB connector(s, the 5 has 2, one dedicated to the cloud adapter) is only for the cloud adapter and an USB mem stick. I dare not try any other stuff I must admit... 😬
@@Patric1976 OK, guess I'm taking a controller to the store... ;-) For Reference the midi implementation mentions: Modulation (Controller Number 1) Portamento Time (Controller Number 5) Data Entry (Controller Number 6, 38) Volume (Controller Number 7) Pan (Controller Number 10) Expression (Controller Number 11) Hold 1 (Controller Number 64) Portamento (Controller Number 65) Sostenuto (Controller Number 66) Soft (Controller Number 67) Resonance (Controller Number 71) Release Time (Controller Number 72) Attack Time (Controller Number 73) Cutoff (Controller Number 74) Decay Time (Controller Number 75) Vibrato Rate (Controller Number 76) Vibrato Depth (Controller Number 77) Vibrato Delay (Controller Number 78) Effect 3 (Chorus Send Level) (Controller Number 93)
@@mungewell "Modulation". But it has no mod wheel. Just pitch-bend. Can you control modulation from an expression pedal? I guess, yes. If so, this makes it even more interesting
Is there a setting/button I can use to play notes that are automatically transposed? I'm looking to play school band parts on the fly that will match the different instruments.
So it just has 1 MIDI channel to record right? There is no possibility of recording a 16 Midi tracks' project as with a workstation, unless you record the different tracks in audio. Still nice that it can record 1 Midi track and multiple audio tracks too
I made a comparison video here: ua-cam.com/video/qAVSmIxoElU/v-deo.htmlsi=e5YCcCCe0QdXEJCr Also in the description there's a whole list of differences. Quite a lot, I recommend the 5.
Masataka Kono plays all the sounds, he is an excellent jazz lounge pianist too btw, and has already a bunch of digital pianos/keyboards all sounds playthrough videos.
How do you import a .MID file to play on the GoKeys? This seems like a silly thing for Roland to omit, but I can't find this documented anywhere! Can it only import .WAV and no .MID files I acquired from the Web?
@@Patric1976 The confusion is in the owners manual on page 30 vs page 55... I have all the fx available on page 30 but page 55 shows all these other fx...of which I haven’t a clue how to access. (You’re talking to a seasoned synthesizer operator here). It’s crazy:)
Because of the cost of production. You get a fullfledged zencore synth engine in this thing for $500, even import of waveform expansions (!) from the Fantom series. I will get one to use live, compose in Zenbeats, transfer the same patches to the go keys 5. Really unique to be able to do this.
Dude, THANK YOU so much. It's crazy that Roland released these keyboards with zero promotion and even more frustratingly, ZERO support videos. They sound great and have so much potential but there's almost no info on them online.
Welcome! Yes indeed, they just silently sneaked them upon us :) They really have the potential to become popular if people know they exist!
The missing manual! You've already answered several question I had and I'm only 2/3 of the way through the video. Thanks!!!
In the chord sequencer when you zoom you can add 1 chord per quarter note. This is how I am able to compose entire jazz standards, it's a lot of fun. I just need more arrangements for all the different songs.
Brilliant, thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for this.. does Go Keys 5 have sustain?
ey bedankt voor deze video, Ik ga de vijf kopen Ik had gehoord dat de speakers beter waren en wat extra outputs 😊
Ik zou zeker ook voor de 5 gaan. Zie ua-cam.com/video/qAVSmIxoElU/v-deo.html voor mijn vergelijkingsvideo...
Thanks for the vid. On my GoGkeys3, I have noticed a bug I think. When I want to rename a midi recording, it corrupts the file and it only displays the first two bars of the song, and the song is lost. Another thing I would LOVE to see in a future firmware update would be the possibility to set 5 custom instruments for EACH scene, instead of a single global setting. That would make the instrument much more usable live.
Just like on the Yamaha PSR SX600 and higher!
yes can confirm your bug when renaming; hope a firmware update fixes that
Ah, I'll check the bug on the 5 too...
Yes, 5 favs per scene. And some shortcut to go to the bottom of a list faster (like shit+scroll on other gear). The selection wheel will wear out quickly I think.
Yep, same bug on the 5 (not surprising). Renaming WAV is fine....
Thank you so much for this, very well done. I'm glad you didn't do it too slowly because we can always repeat something. My main question is if you want to choose a sound and you know the # can't you just type the # in? Like if i'm on stage and i want to switch between organ and sax sound do i have to go to the menu, tab back and forth and then scroll through all the options to find the right sax sound? I think you said there are 5 "presets" you can assign sounds to but that's not very many if you are playing a large variety of cover songs, you know what i mean?
Thank you! Yes I understand. No, you have to scroll the heck out of the scrollwheal. I would have loved a quicker way also.
Great stuff, did not know u could change the startup scene!
Re Chord Seq - the Zoom button allows u to put in more than one chord in a measure, upto 1 chord per beat.
Can you tell me how many of the effects can be on simultaneously? Thanks.
@@LutionStackridge only one effect at a time for each tone I think
Oh really, I will check that out, figured it was only for readability....😅
The global effects are, but I think a patch can still have it's own effects, I don't hear them change when a second patch/layer is added.
From what I can determine on the owners manual, each single tone can have only one effect active (mfx). Then the scene can have one total effect active plus reverb. So, essentially 2 effects plus reverb altogether. I'd like to see this tested and confirmed if possible.
@@LutionStackridge yes can confirm 2 effects and reverb, and also mic effects
could you make a complete sound test by category ? and explain the scene and favorite mode ? how to modify and save sounds in order for live performance ? thanks ?
A complete sound demo has already been done by someone else: ua-cam.com/video/sSnxDXP3hBM/v-deo.html
The sounds are exactly the same on the 5.
Maybe if I have the time I can make the videos you requested, thanks for the suggestion!
How can i change the time mode for an effect? E.g. the 70s Suitcase Piano sound has set as default the FX "EP -> Tremolo" with tremolo speed "1/4". So it is synced to the BPM. But when i select the FX "EP -> Tremolo" on my own, I have just an absolute value in Hz for the speed. I cannot find out how to change time controlled effects to sync. In the total FX section there is a parameter for that, but not for the tone effects.
Can the GK3/5 USB Host a midi controller (like the FP-E50 can).... ie to use knob/fader to send midi CCs to affect/adjust the current sound?
As far as I know the USB connector(s, the 5 has 2, one dedicated to the cloud adapter) is only for the cloud adapter and an USB mem stick. I dare not try any other stuff I must admit... 😬
@@Patric1976 OK, guess I'm taking a controller to the store... ;-)
For Reference the midi implementation mentions:
Modulation (Controller Number 1)
Portamento Time (Controller Number 5)
Data Entry (Controller Number 6, 38)
Volume (Controller Number 7)
Pan (Controller Number 10)
Expression (Controller Number 11)
Hold 1 (Controller Number 64)
Portamento (Controller Number 65)
Sostenuto (Controller Number 66)
Soft (Controller Number 67)
Resonance (Controller Number 71)
Release Time (Controller Number 72)
Attack Time (Controller Number 73)
Cutoff (Controller Number 74)
Decay Time (Controller Number 75)
Vibrato Rate (Controller Number 76)
Vibrato Depth (Controller Number 77)
Vibrato Delay (Controller Number 78)
Effect 3 (Chorus Send Level) (Controller Number 93)
@@mungewell "Modulation". But it has no mod wheel. Just pitch-bend. Can you control modulation from an expression pedal? I guess, yes. If so, this makes it even more interesting
Is there a setting/button I can use to play notes that are automatically transposed? I'm looking to play school band parts on the fly that will match the different instruments.
So it just has 1 MIDI channel to record right? There is no possibility of recording a 16 Midi tracks' project as with a workstation, unless you record the different tracks in audio. Still nice that it can record 1 Midi track and multiple audio tracks too
Yes, recording (and possibly edtiting) more probably makes it too much of a "budget Fantom" 😁
Por favor, sabe me dizer se dá pra inserir nele novos ritmos? Dá pra colocar nele os ritmos do ex30?
You can add style packs. No clue about the ex30....
how to save your favorites I cant make mine work thanks
Just play your fav sound and then press+hold one of the 5 "sound" keys
Do you recommend buying the 3 or 5?
I made a comparison video here: ua-cam.com/video/qAVSmIxoElU/v-deo.htmlsi=e5YCcCCe0QdXEJCr
Also in the description there's a whole list of differences. Quite a lot, I recommend the 5.
When can I hear any tones?
this guy has videoed all tones - ua-cam.com/video/sSnxDXP3hBM/v-deo.htmlsi=4ygFs20wBd4GbFJM
That wasn't the purpose of the video. There's one of someone playing all the presets.
Masataka Kono plays all the sounds, he is an excellent jazz lounge pianist too btw, and has already a bunch of digital pianos/keyboards all sounds playthrough videos.
@@Patric1976 eens
How do you import a .MID file to play on the GoKeys? This seems like a silly thing for Roland to omit, but I can't find this documented anywhere! Can it only import .WAV and no .MID files I acquired from the Web?
Yes so far midi can only be on internal memory :(. On the other hand Chord Patterns are simple .csv files you can easily edit.
Strange, yes. The OG can so this. You can import .wav files.
Just bought this keyboard. How do I access the other effects aside from the 15 Total Effects listed?
You mean efx per patch? On the home screen, press the "settings" key under the screen and scroll down.
@@Patric1976 The confusion is in the owners manual on page 30 vs page 55... I have all the fx available on page 30 but page 55 shows all these other fx...of which I haven’t a clue how to access. (You’re talking to a seasoned synthesizer operator here). It’s crazy:)
@@Patric1976 Now, can’t seem to save exact settings such as the release on the piano. 😯
@@Patric1976 just answered my own question. Just saved it as a scene, which saves all the parameters. 😃
@@PianoMan-hx3ev You can change the effect for the upper and lower tones, see page 16. It is called Fx Type. It is in the Tone Setting list
I can’t understand why Roland can’t put a couple of knobs, sliders and sequencer either with buttons or drum pads on this
Because of the cost of production. You get a fullfledged zencore synth engine in this thing for $500, even import of waveform expansions (!) from the Fantom series. I will get one to use live, compose in Zenbeats, transfer the same patches to the go keys 5. Really unique to be able to do this.
@@jenslempke7883 Yes, and if they did put all of that on it, why buy a Fantom? I'd then rather go on stage with 5 of these puppies 😁
@@Patric1976 I only need one on upper tier. My loyal old Fantom is on the first tier.