Detail 01
49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys
It provides a full-size 49-key playing surface that responds to playing velocity.
Product detailSKU #1344269371514
RolandA-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roland’s black A-49 is a slim, lightweight MIDI keyboard controller with 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys. Its rounded keys are designed for responsive playing and more comfortable glissandi, with reduced mechanical noise and less vertical shake. USB bus power removes the need for a separate power cable or adapter when connected to a computer. D-BEAM, two knobs, two switches, octave buttons, transpose control, and LED feedback keep hands-on adjustment close to the keys.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mobile computer-based music sessions that need a lightweight full-size 49-key controller.
- Desktop writing setups using USB bus power and accessible octave, transpose, and controller controls.
- iPad music-making with an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit purchased separately.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- iPad setups without Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
USB bus powered
When used with a computer, it draws power from USB without a separate power cable or adapter.
Detail 03
D-BEAM, two knobs, and two switches
These controls provide hands-on parameter access alongside the keyboard.
Detail 04
836 x 182 x 84 mm
These are the controller’s listed width, depth, and height.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit is required for iPad connection and is sold separately.
- 02Its automatic controller assignment is described for an external SuperNATURAL sound module such as the INTEGRA-7.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the A-49 need a separate power adapter with a computer?
No. It is powered by the computer’s USB bus, so no separate power cable or adapter is required.
02How many keys does it have?
It has 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys.
03Is software included?
Cakewalk SONAR LE software is bundled with it.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 836mm x 182 mm x 84 mm, 32-15/16 inch x 7-3/16 inch x 3-5/16 inch
- Weight
- 5
