Roland GO:KEYS 5 (Graphite)

61-Key Touch-Sensitive Portable Keyboard (Graphite)

Unlock Your Inner Singer/Songwriter

Go from being a fan to an active music/song creator with the Roland GO:KEYS 5 (Graphite), a modern keyboard that unlocks a simple new approach to making music, encouraging you to explore sounds and ideas in the moment—no previous experience required. This powerful and fun instrument lets you play with a wide variety of high-quality Roland ZEN-Core sounds, automatically generate accompaniments with drum and bass parts, plug in a mic and sing along with vocal effects, plus record what you play and listen back later.

Use the friendly user interface to modify and add variations to the sound of your performance, play music from your smartphone through the speakers via Bluetooth. You can even add more tones and styles to your instrument by accessing Roland Cloud. Just power on, push a few buttons, and let your imagination flow.

Sound Motivation

• GO:KEYS 5’s ZEN-Core engine includes over 1000 sounds from Roland’s historic library, which has motivated top music artists in every genre for over 50 years.
• Journey through a universe of possibilities with the expressive 61-note keyboard, from acoustic pianos and orchestral instruments to modern synthesizers, guitars, drums, and beyond.
• Melodic Magic
• Once you find a sound that energizes you, experiment by creating melodies and arpeggios over automatic musical backings with more than 200 styles, all with the immersive sound of a finished record.
• Use the Chord sequencer with user-editing features and over 300 ready-to-play presets to craft your own chord sequences.
• You can also easily find the progressions for your favorite songs online or with dedicated apps.
• Mix and Match
• As a chord progression loops, discover your own performance style by remixing sounds. Change things up with four variations. Drop parts in and out, including the drums, bass, and backing chords.
• Swap instruments for a different vibe. And create dynamic energy by processing the entire sound with filtering, lo-fi tones, beat slicing, and other ear-catching performance effects.

Lead the Band

• GO:KEYS 5 offers a wide selection of dynamic accompaniments controlled by one or two left-hand fingers.
• Jam melodies and solos with your right hand as the band backs every move. Then weave in more sophisticated textures with full left-hand chords as your technique grows.
• Get Vocal
• GO:KEYS 5 features a microphone input and a large selection of effects to enhance your voice. Sing along with your compositions, complete with studio-style reverb for a polished sound.
• Magically create real-time harmonies that automatically follow your chords and accompaniment. Or, transform your voice with robotic tones that mimic the electronic sounds heard on current pop hits.

Record and Share

• At any time, the onboard audio/MIDI recorder lets you instantly capture what you’re doing with GO:KEYS 5 and listen back.
• Analyze and hone your ideas. Show off your progress with family and friends. Or, share your skills with the world on social media.

Compact Music Companion

• With its portable all-in-one design, you can pick up GO:KEYS 5 and enjoy music anywhere in your living space. The built-in stereo sound system and passive radiator deliver big sound and powerful bass response. And when you want to play privately, plug in headphones or earbuds to enjoy GO:KEYS 5 without disturbing others.
• Support for AA battery power makes setup fast and easy. The keyboard can be powered via the included AC adapter.
• Stream Songs and Create with Music Software
• To inspire your next creative session, play songs from your music library via Bluetooth, USB memory, or the 3.5mm analog audio inputs and jam along.
• Use the center cancel function to remove the vocals from songs and sing them yourself.
• GO:KEYS 5 also supports Bluetooth MIDI and audio/MIDI over USB, opening the door to further creative possibilities with music apps on a computer or mobile device.
• Expand Your Repertoire on Roland Cloud

• Roland Cloud offers an ever-growing selection of premium sounds and exciting new arranger styles to explore.
• GO:KEYS 5 also supports the Roland WC-1 Adapter for Wireless Cloud Connect, an optional wireless adapter that lets you browse, audition, and download Roland Cloud content from your smartphone.
• Build Skills with Melodics
• When you’re ready to take the next step in your musical journey, Melodics Essentials for Roland is the perfect partner to extend the GO:KEYS experience.
• Available on Roland Cloud, this free-flowing app from Melodics makes learning fun and engaging with a unique visual approach to music education.

FEATURES

• Beginner-Friendly Music & Song Creation
• 61 Full Size Keys, Touch Sensitivity
• Mic Input with Vocal Effects
• 1154 Sounds/Grand Piano
• 203 Auto-Accompaniment Styles
• Audio/MIDI Song Recorder
• Powerful Speaker System, Headphone Jack
• Chord Sequencer: 304 Patterns
• Bluetooth MIDI & Audio, USB MIDI & Audio
• Battery or AC Powered