The Roland A-49 is a lightweight, responsive 49-key MIDI keyboard controller designed for studio production, live performance, and home music creation.
This special configuration includes an Arabic pitch bend, allowing players to perform Oriental scales and microtonal expressions with precision—perfect for Arabic music, live performances, and studio recordings.
The A-49 features velocity-sensitive keys with an expressive feel, ergonomic pitch/mod controls, assignable knobs, and seamless integration with DAWs and virtual instruments.
Its compact and durable design makes it ideal for producers, keyboardists, and performers who need a reliable controller with smooth playability and enhanced Arabic performance capability.
Roland A-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller Features: High-quality, velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard Keys have a rounded shape for a comfortable touch Technical enhancements to reduce keybed noise and increase playability Roland’s bend/mod lever and D-BEAM controller Assignable knobs and switches Octave and transpose buttons Sustain and expression pedal inputs Mac and Windows compatible iOS music app compatibility on the iPad (via optional Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit) Tech Specs Type: Keyboard Controller Number of Keys: 49 Type of Keys: Synth Action Velocity Sensitive: Yes Pads: 4 Other Controllers: Pitchbend/Mod Lever, D-Beam Encoders/Pots: 2 Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4″ (sustain), 1 x 1/4″ (expression) MIDI I/O: Out USB: 1 x Type B Computer Connectivity: USB Software: Ableton Live 9 Lite included Color: Black Power Supply: USB Powered Height: 3.31″ Width: 32.94″ Depth: 7.19″ Weight: 5.56 lbs Manufacturer Part Number: A-49-BK
