Thanks for the decent review. My Roland Go arrives today, and I'm stoked to jam on it. I wanted something to get my little ones into playing the keys. A factor I liked for my kids (as well as myself), was the unique feel of the keys. The action seems a bit lower in that you don't have to push down so far, like a normal piano. The keys aren't weighted, but they aren't 'clacky' either. The sound (Roland) is always fantastic. If people want more sounds, plug it into a computer and use it as a midi controller. Quit complaining. The pricetag is more than fair.
I own this keyboard. Really nice Keybed, no latency in the interface. Amazing sounds (even the GMS built-in are pretty good actually). The 128 notes poliphony, which is basically what you could found not so long ago on more expensive workstation, means that you can torture the hell out of It in the recording section without issues. The only 2 things that this Little keyboard doesn't have are the sound layer function and the metronome..It also sound really good when recorded into DAWs via USB soundcard,
Any chance the keys have a little weight to them though? That's what I searched for and this was the first thing that popped up. It looks perfect for my 1 year old but definitely need some weight behind the keys
I was so close to buying this a few months ago, but then I found out that the way the looper works is nothing like I had in mind. Now that I see the case flexing when pressure is applied I'm again grateful I haven't. Still it does sound really good. I wish it was half the price then I'd buy it for outdoor fun.
Try the go Piano. It’s a little more expensive but sounds a bit better and has some better samples. Not sure if the build quality is better but Sweetwater offers a 2 year warranty.
MY REVIEW: I bought this because I needed a new MIDI controller for my compositions and love a keyboard with nice keys. If you want a piano like experience with your keyboard, this is one I can recommend. I did have trouble connecting this keyboard to my DAW with the bluetooth. It worked briefly. I gave up trying to fix that and went and bought a USB connection (sadly not included in the box.) After that, it's been a great MIDI controller. Sadly, the speakers built into this unit are not good quality. I prefer to use this with headphones on if I'm going to play around. It's good to connect your phone/tablet to it and put on your music because you can play along to the music. This is a great way to learn music, you just keep hitting the keys until you find the key the song is in and play along. I've learnt lots of great chord patterns doing this.
Hi there, I am having trouble connecting it to Logic via my Mac. I have managed to get the keyboard paired with the MacBook Pro but I cant see it as a midi controller or input in Logic X. I wonder if I should buy the USB cable? Thoughts?
Hi! I’m trying to find out if this will work with apps that transcribe what you’re playing, for use with composing. Have you tried that? Thanks in advance!
Guys just to note you. It has piano sound but it isn't made for learning piano. This is like synthesizer keyboard made for fun learning but kind of like yamaha psr e 463. It's a keyboard for those who like to play for fun and create your own music. Of course you can learn but you can fine a better keyboard better then this for learning focus piano song.
Thank you for this insight. I was hoping to buy this for my 1 year old. But wanted some semi-weighted keys. I liked that this has lots of other sounds and looping etc to keep him engaged and give more dimension but definitely don't want to encourage bad technique. Really just something that's fun but also does the fundamentals.
Sweet licks. Great review. I think I'm buying this to add a reasonable selection of sounds to the only other synth I own, which is the slightly redder Roland keytar that clashes exactly the same on the redder side as this dude's slightly clashing pinker shirt, which I also have to buy to further the theme this dude has started of clashing reds.
Hi, nice review! I'm thinking of buying this keyboard to use in my band, however I was wondering about the output and how it sounds connected to a PA/digital mixer? I noticed the ouput is on 1/8 rather than a 1/4 jack. Have you tried connecting the output to powered speakers and/or a digital mixer, and what was the sound quality like? Were there any audio artifacts? Also, can the speakers be switched off when it's connected to external speakers?
@@nickno honestly the GO does the trick and gets the job done! It’s so light to carry and I made the right decision in switching as it was incredibly heavy. I don’t tend to need much in terms of different sounds so it was ideal! Soon I’ll be putting up some stuff with me playing though so you can hear the different 🤛
Hello, great question! The keys are not weighted like an acoustic piano on the GO:KEYs (this is the case with most 61 key keyboards). You can play a solo part on top of the loops, though. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Thankfully, Roland refined this concept with the Go Keys 3 and especially the Go Keys 5. Real buttons and a real pitch bend wheel! The 5 is nearly a professional instrument. The membrane "buttons" scream cost-cutting. You will not appreciate them if you are performing live.
Hey! Thanks for the videos! Important question: How do I get away the klick sound that ist there by pressing EVERY button? By changing sound, volume… every button. I didn’t find a solution so far. I would be thankful for possible solution!🙏
Sorry for long reply, but there is a setting like that. You just need to press setting and scroll until you find something like "Press sound" and turn it off
good keys, but it would be better if it was a wire midi compatible, and i broke some keys after some time. i disassembled it, the reason the bad quality rubber things which hold the keys, they are teared up after normal playing
which model is better for a beginner: Roland Go: keys, YAMAHA PSR-E463, Korg EK-50, Kurzweil KP90L? Is it important for the beginner to have keys backlight?
Hi, Vlad. Great question, that's a tough choice as those are all good brands! I would say the Go:Keys would be my choice, but any of them will do you well. Feel free to give us a call with any questions. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hello! The performance pad strips on the GOKeys are designed to add effects, like vibrato, filter, or roll effect to the sounds you bring up in the keyboard, as shown on Page 2 of the manual, linked below: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Why oh why so few loop patterns??? Why oh why can't you make your own patterns??? Why is there no split-keyboard function??. Why isn't the music rest sold anywhere??? Fix this, Roland!!!
I want basic hammond like green onions, Kansas Carry on and Boston foreplay long time and gregg rolie santana plus old Fender Rhodes and grand piano sounds for jazz
I tried to play Baby I love Your Way by Big Mountains. I cant switch right away from Sax to Flute in one song because it is in one bank Brass section. It takes time for me to switch from Sax to Flute because I have to press - and + button while i search. Do u have any idea?
Hey, CJ! Thanks for reaching out. You’re correct, this is not like a workstation where you can create and edit more intricate loops (like the Roland Fantoms, for example). The loops in here can be triggered and combined to create your larger loops/songs, but if you want to record your own loops with it you would need to use a DAW or external recorder. I hope this helps! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Horrible membrane buttons. And what about keys? Are they simple springy synth? I wish Roland had made a light but weighted hammer keyboard in the 61-keys form factor.
@@ternitamas I'd have to agree. It is nothing like the usual weighted key, but also isn't a "clacky" plastic key feel either. It's like a smooth ride, in my opinion. I rather liked the unique feel. To me it feels like you don't have to press so far down and they've shortened the ride to the bottom. (why the demonstrator was likely pushing too hard.) And really, for this price, you get a lot of sweet bells and whistles. Cool little keyboard!
Hi, Grant! Thanks for your interest. Yes, you can transpose the GO:KEYS up to 5 semitones down or 6 semitones up. Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
So I would like your advise since you tried both - I need a travel keyboard between Go-Go-keys or Yamaha NP 12 - your input will be much appreciated Thank you
Hi, Nehemiah - thanks for your interest! Yes, the GO:KEYS has built-in speakers, so you do not need to connect it to an amp or sound system. Feel free to reach out to me directly with further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Hello, iemore40! This definitely can work. The important consideration here is that the GO:KEYS only has an 1/8” stereo output. You will need to break that signal out to two mono ¼” connections in order for it to work with a guitar pedal. This is the cable for the job: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IPMB2Q2--pro-co-ipmb2q-2-2-foot That cable will allow you to use guitar pedals with stereo inputs. If you have a guitar pedal with only a mono input, you can either choose to only use one side of the stereo signal from the GO:KEYS or sum the two signals together to a single mono output via a box like this: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SummingAmp--jhs-summing-amp Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
Hi, Elouhim - great question! This keyboard can be connected to a speaker via the headphone output using a cable like this: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CMP110--hosa-3.5-mm-trs-to-1-4-inch-ts-mono-interconnect-cable-10-foot Feel free to reach out with any other questions. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
so it's possible to use it as a MIDI controller? I use Reason 10 will it automap it ?(I 've read some comments that you can't use it as a MIDI controller,...)
Hi there. That is a great question! For the Go Keys, the only way that you would be able to use MIDI would be via Bluetooth, and that is normally with a smartphone or tablet. If you are looking for a controller that would be able to map easier to Reason 10, as well as have more control over the software itself, we would probably need to look at a standard MIDI controller. Let us know if you have any other questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
Hi, Simon. The Go:Keys does not have a 5-pin MIDI input or output, but can be sent MIDI input over USB. So if you had both an external keyboard and the Go:Keys connected to a computer you could use another keyboard to control it, or vice versa. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hi there. That is a great question! The Go Keys does have some pad sounds sprinkled throughout the 500+ tones offered. You will have string, vox, and sine pads, along with a few others here and there. I have also placed a link below to the manual and you will find starting on page 15 the tone list that lets you know of all the sounds offered: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf Let us know if you have any other questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
Hey, D A. Thanks for reaching out about the Roland Go Keys! The only way to use the MIDI with the GO KEYS is via USB or Bluetooth, so controlling your Yamaha Reface CP will not be possible. The Reface has its own MIDI capability though, and has a dedicated 5 Pin MIDI connection that is In/Out (shared). You will want to get a keyboard that also has a 5 Pin MIDI connection as well, and that can easily be found through our site. But if you have any more questions, let me know. Thanks and have a great day! Jack Wellington, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3240, jack_wellington@sweetwater.com
Hello I am trying to connect this keyboard with Ableton Live, so i can do some editing and production. does anyone know how to connect this to with USB? maybe a interface would be needed？ THank you！
Hi, David! Thanks for your interest. The GO:KEYS doesn’t have MIDI DIN connectivity, so you wouldn’t be able to connect it directly to another hardware synthesizer. However, it does send MIDI data over USB and Bluetooth, so you could use it as a MIDI controller with a laptop, tablet, or other computer. I hope this helps - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Great question! The GO:KEYS does have built-in speakers. Let us know if we can help out with anything else. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hi, Elizer! Thanks for your interest. Sorry, but the GO:KEYS doesn't support banks or "favorites" when it comes to the different tones. It might be worth looking at a more advanced workstation keyboard such as the Juno-DS or FA series, also from Roland. For more info on the functionality of the GO:KEYS, check out Roland's user manual at this link: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions. Thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Hello! Yes, the GoKeys has a built in USB port on it that will carry MIDI to and from a computer or tablet. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
hi.i am looking for a cheap keyboard that gives a great premium piano sound.can anyone please give some suggestions?this one seemed dope!a looping function would be such a plus point!
Hello. In my personal views, some cheap keyboards which have nice sounds as well will be Yamaha Psr e363, Yamaha Psr e463 and Roland EX-20,30. These all keyboards are great
Hi, Mikkel. Great question! You can indeed use that keyboard as a MIDI controller via the USB output. If you have any other questions, let us know. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hello! The term "semi weighted" is fairly nebulous, but I'd describe the GOKeys as semi weighted, yes. These do not have the weight of a traditional hammer action 88 piano key, they are light to the touch, like some "synth action" keyboards. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hello! The GoKeys will give you the ability to transpose up or down by half step, and to set the master tuning range from anywhere between the 415.3 Hz - 466.2 Hz (A=440 is the default). It will not allow you to change the tuning intervals from standard Equal Temperament, so micro tuning is not possible. The manual goes into the tuning options on page 9: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hi Pratim, I’m not quite sure what you are referring to by “the bottom and top row”. Feel free to give us a call and we can go into more details. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater What i meant was that the rows which are being used as Pitch Bend and "Other parameter" in the video, can those be used to control the Modwheel and Pitch Bend wheel of let's say the Kontakt Player. In essence, when connected as a midi device do they send CC messages or not? Then not only I can use this product as a standalone keyboard (which is very good, i might add) but also as a proper midi keyboard as well.
@@prat2609 Hi again Pratim, we have confirmed with Roland that the only MIDI messages that can be sent by that GO:KEYS are from playing the keyboard itself. All of the other buttons do not send MIDI messages. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hi, thanks for your interest! Yes, the GO:KEYS can be used as a MIDI controller over either USB or Bluetooth. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
@@James-kb5mx I use mine with Logic Pro X. I had so much trouble with the bluetooth connection to get it to work, it finally did and then it stopped. I gave up trying to get it to work after awhile and bought a USB cable.
My local channel is doing a giveaway and one of these is up for grabs. All I have to do is watch Two and a Half Men and enter the code of the day. I just want the cash they are giving away. But this thing might be cool. LOL.
Hi there. That is a great question! With the Go:Keys, you would be able to record and overdub a 12 bar blues segment, but it won't be able to be looped. With the Loop mix functionality, I'm not seeing that it has a blues pattern available. But if it did, it would only be able to loop for 2 measures. You are able to record on top of the loop mix pattern going on though. Let us know if you have any other questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater could you use the loop mix just for drums and bass line, store it as a song then overdub with other sounds off the keyboard using the record feature and store it all as one song?
@@andyfin990 Hello! The Loop Mix function will certainly let you create a full song. There are five different available parts - 1) drums, 2) bass, and A,B, and X, all three of which are user assignable. For more information, check out the very last page of the manual called "Loop Mix Set List" - static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@@John_Riff Hey! Josh here at Sweetwater… Thanks for the inquiry! Great question. You can add up to 8 different parts at a time by going through the different sections (i.e. keys, bass, etc.). To note, though: you can only record 99 songs up to 30,000 notes. That's quite a bit, but just keep a note on that! Let me know if you have more questions. Josh Kattner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1689, Josh_Kattner@Sweetwater.com
does anyone know how to get sustain working? ive been googling for ages, and ive found nothing! settings dont seem to have it but i can see the unlit option on the screen
Hello! If you have a keyboard sustain pedal, there shouldn't be a trick to making the sustain function work inside of the GO Keys - all you'll need to do is plug it into the "pedal" jack on the back of the keyboard. If yours isn't working, perhaps you are using the wrong type of pedal - you'll need a non latching switch to function as a sustain on most keyboards. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hello! Unfortunately there is no way to split or layer the Roland GOKeys, so you can't play multiple sounds at one time. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Hey, Dani! Great question. It doesn't come with a sustain pedal, but does have the ability to use one, though! If you want to chat further, just give me a holler at my work number below. Josh Kattner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1689, Josh_Kattner@Sweetwater.com
5, 6, 7, 8... Using The Power in your face Sending you back to your place Don't look at our crotches while we synchronize our watches Boop boop bweep, boo boo boo, boo bweep bee boo Bee bee beep, bee bee beep Synchronized!
Brass us kind of crappy. My yamaha psr 235 has a great brass sound for stuff like vehicle. I need a good hammond b3 sound like Gregg rolie from Santana and a good grand piano sound for jazz also good fender Rhodes
What is "dump stuf"? Why does no one on the internet know how to type basic English? Even if you they can't type English they still fail at something basic like ending sentences. It's quite sad.
Yeah but how many voices does it have and what's the quality of the sound? also what are the recording capabilities and can it connect wirelessly? Don't get me wrong I absolutely love Yamaha and it was my first keyboard And I was so very impressed for what I got at a $135 price
Thanks for the decent review.
My Roland Go arrives today, and I'm stoked to jam on it. I wanted something to get my little ones into playing the keys. A factor I liked for my kids (as well as myself), was the unique feel of the keys. The action seems a bit lower in that you don't have to push down so far, like a normal piano. The keys aren't weighted, but they aren't 'clacky' either. The sound (Roland) is always fantastic.
If people want more sounds, plug it into a computer and use it as a midi controller. Quit complaining. The pricetag is more than fair.
"Im gonna lay down a quick little bass track for this song im working on."
3:04 plays the dopest bass in history
U ain’t lyin
Literally the truest comment on UA-cam
1:46 sounds like finishing a Mario level
Thought the same thing LoL
I own this keyboard.
Really nice Keybed, no latency in the interface. Amazing sounds (even the GMS built-in are pretty good actually). The 128 notes poliphony, which is basically what you could found not so long ago on more expensive workstation, means that you can torture the hell out of It in the recording section without issues. The only 2 things that this Little keyboard doesn't have are the sound layer function and the metronome..It also sound really good when recorded into DAWs via USB soundcard,
Any chance the keys have a little weight to them though? That's what I searched for and this was the first thing that popped up. It looks perfect for my 1 year old but definitely need some weight behind the keys
Nope... It's touch sensitive but not weighted@@a.nobodys.nobody
Mate, does this keyboard have split function?
@@Reverieeeee nope, it has some voices which are already splitter but you can't change the setup
This guy is talented
I might buy one. The pitch bend button is new. Thought that was cool. Most of the sounds are good.
I was so close to buying this a few months ago, but then I found out that the way the looper works is nothing like I had in mind. Now that I see the case flexing when pressure is applied I'm again grateful I haven't. Still it does sound really good. I wish it was half the price then I'd buy it for outdoor fun.
Honestly for the $319.00 price point you have no right to complain!
Try the go Piano. It’s a little more expensive but sounds a bit better and has some better samples. Not sure if the build quality is better but Sweetwater offers a 2 year warranty.
Got mine brand new on clearance for $107...its fun.
You forgot to mention the MIDI feature. It is useful.
MY REVIEW:
I bought this because I needed a new MIDI controller for my compositions and love a keyboard with nice keys. If you want a piano like experience with your keyboard, this is one I can recommend. I did have trouble connecting this keyboard to my DAW with the bluetooth. It worked briefly. I gave up trying to fix that and went and bought a USB connection (sadly not included in the box.) After that, it's been a great MIDI controller.
Sadly, the speakers built into this unit are not good quality. I prefer to use this with headphones on if I'm going to play around. It's good to connect your phone/tablet to it and put on your music because you can play along to the music. This is a great way to learn music, you just keep hitting the keys until you find the key the song is in and play along. I've learnt lots of great chord patterns doing this.
Does it works with pc DAW?
Lewis Tiongco yes,
Hi there, I am having trouble connecting it to Logic via my Mac. I have managed to get the keyboard paired with the MacBook Pro but I cant see it as a midi controller or input in Logic X. I wonder if I should buy the USB cable? Thoughts?
@@EmGAL2007 Yes, I think you should. I got it to connect and work only once. It was so annoying. Better to just go and buy the cable and relax.
Hi! I’m trying to find out if this will work with apps that transcribe what you’re playing, for use with composing. Have you tried that? Thanks in advance!
SOLD!! thank you I have been looking for a keyboard with looper, synth and can play without a computer attached.
Guys just to note you. It has piano sound but it isn't made for learning piano. This is like synthesizer keyboard made for fun learning but kind of like yamaha psr e 463.
It's a keyboard for those who like to play for fun and create your own music.
Of course you can learn but you can fine a better keyboard better then this for learning focus piano song.
which would you recommend to learn piano? i also would like it to be 'compact' because i dont have much space
@@Dan-pg5mf Yamaha ypt 360 psre e373
Thank you for this insight. I was hoping to buy this for my 1 year old. But wanted some semi-weighted keys. I liked that this has lots of other sounds and looping etc to keep him engaged and give more dimension but definitely don't want to encourage bad technique. Really just something that's fun but also does the fundamentals.
Excellent review and the product is incredible sounds amazing too
Why do they experiment with crappy new control ways? Just put a good pitch bend wheel...
i assume its to save on space/ money
I actually like it. Simplified. I use roland xps 30 now, but planning for buying this for simple gig.
Anything not-moving is cheaper to produce, oddly enough. That probably drives the price down.
Excellent review! Subscribed !
Santa, plz bring one. I was good this year.
😂
Wow sounds great!
Yes, I agree.
Sweet licks. Great review. I think I'm buying this to add a reasonable selection of sounds to the only other synth I own, which is the slightly redder Roland keytar that clashes exactly the same on the redder side as this dude's slightly clashing pinker shirt, which I also have to buy to further the theme this dude has started of clashing reds.
Hi, nice review! I'm thinking of buying this keyboard to use in my band, however I was wondering about the output and how it sounds connected to a PA/digital mixer? I noticed the ouput is on 1/8 rather than a 1/4 jack. Have you tried connecting the output to powered speakers and/or a digital mixer, and what was the sound quality like? Were there any audio artifacts? Also, can the speakers be switched off when it's connected to external speakers?
Great demo! Mr. Dupre certainly knows how to tickle the ivories!
This sounds very good for the price
Very nice❤
Thank you. Best review I have seen on this so far. Looks like a fun keyboard.
Thanks for checking it out, Turk! 😃👍
@@sweetwater I ended up buying it, love it!
I’ve got an FP 30 - 88 keys which is Beautiful to play but it’s so heavy so I’m think I’m going to have to get this 🤷♀️
I also have a FP 30 and think it’s too heavy. Did you get the Go-Keys and how would you compare the two?
@@nickno honestly the GO does the trick and gets the job done! It’s so light to carry and I made the right decision in switching as it was incredibly heavy. I don’t tend to need much in terms of different sounds so it was ideal! Soon I’ll be putting up some stuff with me playing though so you can hear the different 🤛
Thank you for this video. Short and sweet. Are the keys weighted like an acoustic piano? Also, can you play a solo part on top of the loops?
Hello, great question! The keys are not weighted like an acoustic piano on the GO:KEYs (this is the case with most 61 key keyboards). You can play a solo part on top of the loops, though.
Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Thankfully, Roland refined this concept with the Go Keys 3 and especially the Go Keys 5. Real buttons and a real pitch bend wheel! The 5 is nearly a professional instrument.
The membrane "buttons" scream cost-cutting. You will not appreciate them if you are performing live.
I’d love to use it more as a mini controller I’m wondering if it’s possible could I use it as a mini controller?
Thanks to tell me
What should I buy go piano or go keys?
Kickass
I got Roland go keys but disappointed, because stage grand piano doesn't sound like in the video.... please help me achieve it
Hey! Thanks for the videos!
Important question: How do I get away the klick sound that ist there by pressing EVERY button? By changing sound, volume… every button. I didn’t find a solution so far.
I would be thankful for possible solution!🙏
Sorry for long reply, but there is a setting like that. You just need to press setting and scroll until you find something like "Press sound" and turn it off
superb 🥈🥇🥇🏅🎈🏆
good keys, but it would be better if it was a wire midi compatible, and i broke some keys after some time. i disassembled it, the reason the bad quality rubber things which hold the keys, they are teared up after normal playing
Not bad for the price!
which model is better for a beginner: Roland Go: keys, YAMAHA PSR-E463, Korg EK-50, Kurzweil KP90L? Is it important for the beginner to have keys backlight?
Hi, Vlad. Great question, that's a tough choice as those are all good brands! I would say the Go:Keys would be my choice, but any of them will do you well. Feel free to give us a call with any questions. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Hello! Can you use the function of the pads like using it as favorite sound banks? Please help thank you :))
Hello! The performance pad strips on the GOKeys are designed to add effects, like vibrato, filter, or roll effect to the sounds you bring up in the keyboard, as shown on Page 2 of the manual, linked below:
static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Why oh why so few loop patterns???
Why oh why can't you make your own patterns???
Why is there no split-keyboard function??.
Why isn't the music rest sold anywhere???
Fix this, Roland!!!
@Mm split keyboard function is not high end,, its a typical traditional feature everyone expects at every keyboard.
I want basic hammond like green onions, Kansas Carry on and Boston foreplay long time and gregg rolie santana plus old Fender Rhodes and grand piano sounds for jazz
I tried to play Baby I love Your Way by Big Mountains. I cant switch right away from Sax to Flute in one song because it is in one bank Brass section. It takes time for me to switch from Sax to Flute because I have to press - and + button while i search. Do u have any idea?
can you not make your own loops then play them back as chords?
Hey, CJ! Thanks for reaching out. You’re correct, this is not like a workstation where you can create and edit more intricate loops (like the Roland Fantoms, for example). The loops in here can be triggered and combined to create your larger loops/songs, but if you want to record your own loops with it you would need to use a DAW or external recorder.
I hope this helps!
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
How many batteries needed?
THAT PIANO AND ALL THOSE SOUNDS ARE INSIDE THE KEYBOARD?
Yes.
The red color...
🤮
😐🤏it looks pretty juicy IRL, but it is very bright.
Can program change commands be sent to Go keys ? I have Stage Trax3 to send program changes to keyboard
Horrible membrane buttons. And what about keys? Are they simple springy synth? I wish Roland had made a light but weighted hammer keyboard in the 61-keys form factor.
they did. it's the Roland RD-64
Lmao it wouldn’t be possible or logical at this price point. Spend more money and you’ll get what you want. Can’t have it all dude.
The way that thing flexes when he bangs on it is worrying....
He’s pressing it way harder then he needs to. I have one and u only need to tap it and it works.
@@dominiccarpenter7451 everything is great on the instrument except the key action, I went to a shop for a try and was so disappointed
@@ternitamas I'd have to agree. It is nothing like the usual weighted key, but also isn't a "clacky" plastic key feel either.
It's like a smooth ride, in my opinion. I rather liked the unique feel. To me it feels like you don't have to press so far down and they've shortened the ride to the bottom. (why the demonstrator was likely pushing too hard.) And really, for this price, you get a lot of sweet bells and whistles. Cool little keyboard!
Gilda Gottlieb Yep. All of them.
Is there a transpose function on this keyboard?
Hi, Grant! Thanks for your interest. Yes, you can transpose the GO:KEYS up to 5 semitones down or 6 semitones up. Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with any further questions!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
So I would like your advise since you tried both - I need a travel keyboard between Go-Go-keys or Yamaha NP 12 - your input will be much appreciated Thank you
The BIG Question is: Will it RHODES? Does it have a Fender Rhodes aka Rhodes piano preset?
Can someone PLEASE answer this? Even a half decent e piano sound would be appreciated.
@@johncitizen8828 Yes it has several Rhodes type sounds. They sound freaking awesome. I could make a UA-cam demo, if you like.
Yes they're very nice
No amp needed?
Hi, Nehemiah - thanks for your interest! Yes, the GO:KEYS has built-in speakers, so you do not need to connect it to an amp or sound system. Feel free to reach out to me directly with further questions!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
It’s only £8?
The *weight* is eight pounds … 3.63 kilos! The cost (at Sweetwater) is $329.99 USD. … ca. 268 £.
@@thorn324 Thanks for clearing that up!
😂😂
Can u use this keyboard like a midi keyboard?
I have a couple guitar reverb ambient pedals, can they be connected to this keyboard to create even more ambient sounds ?
Hello, iemore40! This definitely can work. The important consideration here is that the GO:KEYS only has an 1/8” stereo output. You will need to break that signal out to two mono ¼” connections in order for it to work with a guitar pedal. This is the cable for the job: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IPMB2Q2--pro-co-ipmb2q-2-2-foot
That cable will allow you to use guitar pedals with stereo inputs. If you have a guitar pedal with only a mono input, you can either choose to only use one side of the stereo signal from the GO:KEYS or sum the two signals together to a single mono output via a box like this:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SummingAmp--jhs-summing-amp
Thanks for the interest!
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
Can you connect it to amplifier speaker?
Hi, Elouhim - great question! This keyboard can be connected to a speaker via the headphone output using a cable like this:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CMP110--hosa-3.5-mm-trs-to-1-4-inch-ts-mono-interconnect-cable-10-foot
Feel free to reach out with any other questions. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Does the GO:Keys layer tones?
so it's possible to use it as a MIDI controller? I use Reason 10 will it automap it ?(I 've read some comments that you can't use it as a MIDI controller,...)
Hi there. That is a great question! For the Go Keys, the only way that you would be able to use MIDI would be via Bluetooth, and that is normally with a smartphone or tablet. If you are looking for a controller that would be able to map easier to Reason 10, as well as have more control over the software itself, we would probably need to look at a standard MIDI controller. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
The Go Keys has USB MIDI and Bluetooth MIDI.
Hi, Does it have MIDI to plug an external keyboard in please?
Hi, Simon. The Go:Keys does not have a 5-pin MIDI input or output, but can be sent MIDI input over USB. So if you had both an external keyboard and the Go:Keys connected to a computer you could use another keyboard to control it, or vice versa.
Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Is there option to on acmp in go keys?
Are the keys weights???
No, I wish.. They're still very nice keys for the price point, but don't expect it to function like a piano.
This is like synthesizer keyboard no keyboard like this cannot equip with graded hammer action accept fewer workstation can have that.
It can be split?like bass and piano?
manual says no :(
Does it have pad sounds?
Hi there. That is a great question! The Go Keys does have some pad sounds sprinkled throughout the 500+ tones offered. You will have string, vox, and sine pads, along with a few others here and there. I have also placed a link below to the manual and you will find starting on page 15 the tone list that lets you know of all the sounds offered:
static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
Why is the brass section sound reminding me of Super Mario World? I think when you clear a world?
There seems to be an audible click when switching tones. Can this be disabled?
Yes, in the settings you can turn the click sound off.
@@unusualcomposition7374 Thank you so much!
Can I use this as a midi controller for my Yamaha Reface CP?
Hey, D A. Thanks for reaching out about the Roland Go Keys! The only way to use the MIDI with the GO KEYS is via USB or Bluetooth, so controlling your Yamaha Reface CP will not be possible. The Reface has its own MIDI capability though, and has a dedicated 5 Pin MIDI connection that is In/Out (shared). You will want to get a keyboard that also has a 5 Pin MIDI connection as well, and that can easily be found through our site. But if you have any more questions, let me know. Thanks and have a great day!
Jack Wellington, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 3240, jack_wellington@sweetwater.com
Hello I am trying to connect this keyboard with Ableton Live, so i can do some editing and production. does anyone know how to connect this to with USB? maybe a interface would be needed？
THank you！
does it have midi in and out
Hi, David! Thanks for your interest. The GO:KEYS doesn’t have MIDI DIN connectivity, so you wouldn’t be able to connect it directly to another hardware synthesizer. However, it does send MIDI data over USB and Bluetooth, so you could use it as a MIDI controller with a laptop, tablet, or other computer.
I hope this helps - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
built-in speaker sir?
Great question! The GO:KEYS does have built-in speakers. Let us know if we can help out with anything else. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater thank you sir... i am planning to buy this keyboard...
Can you bank voices/tones? I want to buy this for my live performances
Hi, Elizer! Thanks for your interest. Sorry, but the GO:KEYS doesn't support banks or "favorites" when it comes to the different tones. It might be worth looking at a more advanced workstation keyboard such as the Juno-DS or FA series, also from Roland. For more info on the functionality of the GO:KEYS, check out Roland's user manual at this link:
static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf
Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions. Thanks again!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Is there a USB port on this keyboard?
Hello! Yes, the GoKeys has a built in USB port on it that will carry MIDI to and from a computer or tablet.
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Is the piano sound the same as XPS-10?
yes because this uses the same sound chip of the xps-10,juno DS61,76,88
hi.i am looking for a cheap keyboard that gives a great premium piano sound.can anyone please give some suggestions?this one seemed dope!a looping function would be such a plus point!
Hello. In my personal views, some cheap keyboards which have nice sounds as well will be Yamaha Psr e363, Yamaha Psr e463 and Roland EX-20,30. These all keyboards are great
Can you use the keyboard as a midi controller? please help
Hi, Mikkel. Great question! You can indeed use that keyboard as a MIDI controller via the USB output. If you have any other questions, let us know. Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Are the keys semi weighted?
Hello! The term "semi weighted" is fairly nebulous, but I'd describe the GOKeys as semi weighted, yes. These do not have the weight of a traditional hammer action 88 piano key, they are light to the touch, like some "synth action" keyboards.
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Can this be micro tuned?
Hello! The GoKeys will give you the ability to transpose up or down by half step, and to set the master tuning range from anywhere between the 415.3 Hz - 466.2 Hz (A=440 is the default). It will not allow you to change the tuning intervals from standard Equal Temperament, so micro tuning is not possible.
The manual goes into the tuning options on page 9:
static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
Y not just put a pitch Bend roller ,?🤦♀️
yeah, I guess they wanted the streamline look.
Can the bottom and top row be programmed to send midi information to control the pitch bend and mod wheel of a synth when connected to a computer?
Hi Pratim, I’m not quite sure what you are referring to by “the bottom and top row”. Feel free to give us a call and we can go into more details.
Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater What i meant was that the rows which are being used as Pitch Bend and "Other parameter" in the video, can those be used to control the Modwheel and Pitch Bend wheel of let's say the Kontakt Player. In essence, when connected as a midi device do they send CC messages or not? Then not only I can use this product as a standalone keyboard (which is very good, i might add) but also as a proper midi keyboard as well.
@@prat2609 Hi again Pratim, we have confirmed with Roland that the only MIDI messages that can be sent by that GO:KEYS are from playing the keyboard itself. All of the other buttons do not send MIDI messages.
Thanks!
Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1281, Jason_Filloramo@sweetwater.com
Does it also work with DAW software as a controller keyboard?
Hi, thanks for your interest! Yes, the GO:KEYS can be used as a MIDI controller over either USB or Bluetooth. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any further questions!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Wanted to ask the same, cheers
@@James-kb5mx I use mine with Logic Pro X. I had so much trouble with the bluetooth connection to get it to work, it finally did and then it stopped. I gave up trying to get it to work after awhile and bought a USB cable.
My local channel is doing a giveaway and one of these is up for grabs. All I have to do is watch Two and a Half Men and enter the code of the day. I just want the cash they are giving away. But this thing might be cool. LOL.
The only problem is the click sound when you change the tone 😢 it can be heard during live event 😭
You can turn it off
Can you record a 12 bar blues backing track and then loop it?
Hi there. That is a great question! With the Go:Keys, you would be able to record and overdub a 12 bar blues segment, but it won't be able to be looped. With the Loop mix functionality, I'm not seeing that it has a blues pattern available. But if it did, it would only be able to loop for 2 measures. You are able to record on top of the loop mix pattern going on though. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater could you use the loop mix just for drums and bass line, store it as a song then overdub with other sounds off the keyboard using the record feature and store it all as one song?
@@andyfin990 Hello! The Loop Mix function will certainly let you create a full song. There are five different available parts - 1) drums, 2) bass, and A,B, and X, all three of which are user assignable. For more information, check out the very last page of the manual called "Loop Mix Set List" - static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/GO_KEYS_eng03_W.pdf
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater Question: Can you record an 8-track Midi file?
@@John_Riff Hey! Josh here at Sweetwater… Thanks for the inquiry! Great question.
You can add up to 8 different parts at a time by going through the different sections (i.e. keys, bass, etc.). To note, though: you can only record 99 songs up to 30,000 notes. That's quite a bit, but just keep a note on that! Let me know if you have more questions.
Josh Kattner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1689, Josh_Kattner@Sweetwater.com
does anyone know how to get sustain working? ive been googling for ages, and ive found nothing! settings dont seem to have it but i can see the unlit option on the screen
Hello! If you have a keyboard sustain pedal, there shouldn't be a trick to making the sustain function work inside of the GO Keys - all you'll need to do is plug it into the "pedal" jack on the back of the keyboard. If yours isn't working, perhaps you are using the wrong type of pedal - you'll need a non latching switch to function as a sustain on most keyboards.
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater i dont have a pedal, on my last keyboard there was an actual function so i just assumed this would have one?
I bought one that doesn't have the Bluetooth function on it, why do they have different variants
cuz some ppl dont need that function and are then able to pay less for one without it
@@brosephthomas3764 looks like it's certain countries that don't have it, not certain models..
Can you layer sounds like piano and strings on this?
Hello! Unfortunately there is no way to split or layer the Roland GOKeys, so you can't play multiple sounds at one time.
If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater Thanks Nick, but I watched a few more videos, and I saw that there are presets with piano and strings and pads so I'm good.
Can we use this as an midi keyboard
@Mm such as what?
@@fr3fou AKAI MPK mini is awesome
How about dual mode
Hi! CAn I download tones for this piano? Does it have a Split Bass function?thanks!
Do we need to buy an amp separately ?
Looks like it has built in speakers
Does it have sustain pedal ?
Hey, Dani! Great question. It doesn't come with a sustain pedal, but does have the ability to use one, though! If you want to chat further, just give me a holler at my work number below.
Josh Kattner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1689, Josh_Kattner@Sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater thanks for your answer!
Doesit split
5, 6, 7, 8...
Using The Power in your face
Sending you back to your place
Don't look at our crotches while we synchronize our watches
Boop boop bweep, boo boo boo, boo bweep bee boo
Bee bee beep, bee bee beep
Synchronized!
Brass us kind of crappy. My yamaha psr 235 has a great brass sound for stuff like vehicle. I need a good hammond b3 sound like Gregg rolie from Santana and a good grand piano sound for jazz also good fender Rhodes
Why in every video everybody play dump stuf🤦♂️🤦♂️only synths
What is "dump stuf"?
Why does no one on the internet know how to type basic English?
Even if you they can't type English they still fail at something basic like ending sentences.
It's quite sad.
Imagine thinking the internet is an English assignment.
Does it have an inbuilt speaker?
yes on each side
Can I repeat the drum beat I played ? Anyone can teach me?
It’s only £8. I might get 2
Sounds horrible and looks very cheap.
Roland ran out of ideas...come on Roland
@Mm how much is this 280?
If so you can get yamaha psr e463 which does the same but better
pitch bend seems anti-ux
329 dollar geez I can get a yahama 88 keys for that price or get a 88 key for 200 does that say say something but it's cool sont get me wrong
Yeah but how many voices does it have and what's the quality of the sound?
also what are the recording capabilities and can it connect wirelessly?
Don't get me wrong I absolutely love Yamaha and it was my first keyboard And I was so very impressed for what I got at a $135 price
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