The controller is a vital part of any production setup, but choosing the right one can be a real dilemma. You will need a unit that controls your vintage instruments with MIDI and CV / Gate. But you will also need to control all the music apps for smartphones and tablets. And then, being always on the move, you will need a tool that is always ready to use.
Roland A-01 does it all, whether you want to warm up backstage, control every element of an elaborate studio setup, or create music from scratch.
- Ultra compact controller and sound generator
- Maximum portability for mobile production
- Highest build quality with metal case
- Double assignable ribbon for pitch bend, modulation, sound preview, CC, and more
- MIDI over Bluetooth
- Get out CV / GATE for vintage instruments
- Battery operated (4xAA) or via USB
- 192 × 40 LCD screen
- Integrated 0,5 W mini speaker
- Compatible with K-25M mini keyboard
- Also available in bundle with keyboard included (A-01K)
Once you have built your production setup, it would be frustrating to have a MIDI controller that can't interface with all instruments. That you are playing modern MIDI synths o vintage analog instrumentsWhether working on a computer or traveling with an iOS device, the A-01 module is an open-to-everything controller that offers connection options for every MIDI format. For MIDI synths, just use the normal MIDI IN / OUT connectors. To work with a DAW on Mac o PC, there is the outlet USB/MIDI, while the Bluetooth MIDI allows you to work with smartphone, tablets and also computer.
And that's not all, even your trusty analog synths will be supported, thanks to the connection CV / GATE OUT which supports many of the most popular synths, including the modular vintage.
What is expected of a good controller is that it can control a setup. But what you may have missed is that the A-01 is also a portable synth that allows you to create original music at home or wherever you are. With a sound generator a 8 bit developed by the engineer responsible for some great classics such as JX-3P, this model takes up the concept of the family Roland Boutique. By placing it in the optional keyboard Roland K-25m, you'll have a 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard for creating music in real time and driving external instruments. Equipped with one 16 step step sequencer For the expansion of any idea, A-01 goes far beyond simple control, turbo-charging your creativity.
Simple use and LCD display for real-time control on stage and in the studio.
Whether you're working on a complicated arrangement in the studio or checking synths during a gig, having a MIDI controller that gives you all the information in a snap is vital. Thanks to the simple operation and visual representation of the data, plus the optional K-25m keyboard, with the A-01 you are always in control. Designed for realtime performance, the module delivers Dial dedicated and a double ribbon controller assignable to pitch bend, modulation, sound preview, polyphonic aftertouch, CC e Sysex. Even in a dark room you can rely on the 192 × 40 LCD display, which will show you everything about the output waveform.
Compact, battery operated and with built-in speaker, perfect for production on the go.
Like all modern musicians, you will often find yourself on stage, studio and rehearsal, and you certainly don't want to waste time on an outdated MIDI controller. Despite the very high technology, A-01 is very light. It is also very compact, with its metal panel it barely weighs 950 gr and runs on batteries (4xAA) or via USB. It is also convenient for playback, in fact you can choose between the built-in speaker or the headphone output.
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