Roland GO PIANO leisurely unboxing

[@BenanasMusic]

Watching you having fun is really the best feeling ever, I just hope you keep making more videos because I enjoy every single one of them. Thank you so much for the very high quality content and all the efforts involved

[@WoodyPianoShack]

very nice comment, much appreciated.

[@froseatwork]

Just starting out, looking for a keyboard, and online tutorials. Perfect, well delivered and watchable. Thank you

[@kroms1983]

Just one and a half month ago purchased the Roland GO:KEYS and liked it as an "everywhere on-the-go" synth

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

You’re always inspirational Woody! Nice keyboard riffs. Really love the Electric Piano lines you play, born from DX7 and other famous boards in your history.

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Best wishes for the new series

[@cahenglish]

Hey Woody, I love that you put as much enthusiasm and information in video's for "lower-end" boards as the more expensive stuff. I'm interested to hear this board through your system vice the built-in speakers. Great tease for Autumn; looking forward to seeing what's coming. (btw, don't forget - the Hammer 88 you demo'd came with a music stand as well.) Cheers, Cliff

[@WoodyPianoShack]

good catch cliff, forgot about the H88! I do gravitate myself towards cheaper and used gear, I'll leave the RD2000 and Nord Stage 3 for the other players. I'm a cheapskate I guess. :)

[@leegreveson]

I began learning to play keyboard when I was 11 on a Casio MT100, had mini keys, 10 auto accompaniment styles and about 12 tones and a 5 band graphic equaliser (not quite sure why). Learned by Kenneth Baker books "The complete Keyboard player". The Casio cost my parents £110 in 1986. Learning this way I learned about what notes made up chords etc... but I do regret not going on and learning to play proper piano, my left hand is pretty stubborn when it comes to playing something simultaneously these days. Looking forward to your new direction, but hope you'll still occasionally dip into a secondhand classic synth now and again.

[@whitecupidkaraoke]

Mine is getting shipped as we speak. Decided to get one by watching your unboxing. Thanks Woody. Do more videos on this keyboard please.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

congrats on the hilman, when are you expecting delivery?

[@whitecupidkaraoke]

@@WoodyPianoShack It arrived the next day. Then I ordered a roland pedal for it, found out my kawai pedal won't work with the gopiano. I thought those pedals are universal.. Hmm.

[@vmitchell1131]

Really excited for that review video! Great sounds :)

[@ModularLanding]

Very nice video and a fun looking little piano. Looking forward to the future videos and tutorials!

[@sonictube9953]

Very cool video, I am looking forward to the tutorials. Cheers

[@Stoney3K]

SPOILER ALERT: France won the World Cup.

[@LucianaethiagodemattosCCB]

Meu sonho de consumo comprar um desse 😃🙏

[@Robbinsffxi]

I think piano practice series, music theory series and composition series would be a nice idea.

[@AndreaDAmicokc00l]

I didn’t know this go series instruments from Roland and I must admit they’re gorgeous and sound good for a cheap price. I just bought an entry level Yamaha psr for my kid as a spare keyboard at our summer house. It’s not the same category price (80€ refurbished...) but it has similar specs.

[@JakeTheBear1]

I look forward how this channel will progress! New to this channel, subscribed. I love Roland pianos.

[@susancooke6309]

I'm really looking forward to your tutorials Woody 😊

[@NotNoAndrew]

Nice unboxing video Woody. I have a GO:PIANO and liked it as well. Can't wait to see the series of videos in the Autumn.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that's cool! glad you like it :)

[@wisemanscreekstudios1404]

Great unboxing we love Roland keyboards,We have a number of the old JV Series. Another great video, Always enjoy watching. Cheers from Australia.

[@geekindakitchen]

Aussie here too!

[@IamtheKingsman]

Yamaha's first portable intelligent synth were equipped to be portable, and even advertised as such, with six internal "D" batteries, you could play all day in the great outdoors and entertain the family or a small group up in the militaries, at the beach, or at the park. Omg of my earliest was a Yamaha PS-20. It was a lot of fun.

[@IamtheKingsman]

Boy what a mistake that was. Don't you just love your computer doing predictive words for you? That's not militaries, but mountains! Sorry!

[@jonvincentmusic]

Honestly I can’t think of any 61 note keyboard that doesn’t run C to C. I really don’t know where you’ve ever seen one that runs E to E, not even your favourite the Roland D50.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

jon, i was talking rubbish for once.

[@wnshealthcarevertical1428]

Great video sir!!

[@jujhaarsingh1027]

Hey what song was he playing at 16:50 Thanks

[@ivansimo214]

Jujhaar Singh some kind of canteloupe island¿

[@2011arish]

Hi, does it have transpose?

[@davek12]

i just had an unboxing of my own-an old iPad and the iM1 app. It looks to me like this is intended to be used with a smart device to make a good user interface. I know you weren't interested in the iM1 app, but that's what I traded my old phone in for. I'd be curious what it sounds like compared to the real thing. It's nice to see some of this stuff come out built to use the convenient powerful computer you carry all the time.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

I already compared the M1 to the legacy edition (spoiler alert - extremely close), and my guess is that the iM1 is using same code and samples, just ported from one OS to the other. Yeah, agree this thing might shine when used with the phone/Tablet. We'll have to see.

[@dykodesigns]

Woody Piano Shack I have the korg iM1 app and I use with a korg plugkey and sometimes with my yamaha reface DX. the M1 app is quite nice and like the wavestation app it works with korg gadget on the iPad.

[@davek12]

The Reface DX was the first one that caught my attention, but I decided after playing with FM Essential that it covered the FM sufficiently. The MIDI and tone possible with iOS apps is so good, easy, and portable that even pros should consider using them to lessen gear burden.

[@Roboprogs]

davek12 I love the iM1 app. The search feature plus user “cards” plus file save/load for your channel setups make this so easy to use for impromptu jamming

[@juanversion3922]

Go piano is the best for my son whos starting out classical piece

[@AndrewAHayes]

looks and sounds nice for a budget instrument, I'm surprised that keyboards don't come with digital music displays with the falling prices of LED and LCD displays.

[@call_me_stan5887]

I'm no player but fairly interested in music theory and various playing styles so I'm looking forward to that! :)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

we'll see what we can find, youtube pretty saturated already, so gonna have to find my niche to fill

[@call_me_stan5887]

I think it's a good direction. Beginners will love your personality! :)

[@matthunter9562]

The best Unboxing Keyboard I've ever see, good job 👍👍

[@WoodyPianoShack]

wow, thanks

[@deejay5719]

Another great video,woody!

[@SuperMegaWoofer3000]

I HOPE YOUR NEW SERIES IS ON MUSIC THEORY!

[@wilnishi10]

Would you recommend this or the key for church? I’m looking nice piano sounds,pads & strings.

[@XavierRadix]

I'm impressed! This look like a great tool for any beginning player :).

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you're probably right, haven't had a chance to explore it since the unboxing, i'll let you know how it works out

[@pointsurrender]

Great unboxing. If this thing had MIDI out and proper pitch and mod wheels I'd seriously consider it for a main keyboard controller. I think it looks gorgeous. Very future retro. Edit: I'm really impressed with the sounds on this unit as well. Sounds superb. I owned a Roland A-49 in the past and it had the best key action of any cheap controller I've laid hands on. It was totally playable for $180. Roland knows how to make a good keyboard. The pitch/mod stick was unusable for me however; short throw and spring loaded. What's the point of modulation if you can't leave it where you want and keep playing? I don't understand why Roland continues to feature these. Their head is in the sand on this point. I actually cracked the A-49 open and removed the spring. So while it still had a very short throw; at least it staid where I put it so I could actually perform with it.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

that's a neat trick to remove the spring! I prefer separate pitch and mod wheels myself for most stuff, but for imitating intruments like a guitar the pitch stick has its advantages.

[@Stoney3K]

If you're only looking for a MIDI controller, you can get an M-Audio Axiom 61 for about the same price. It's a bit heavier on the build, and has semi-weighted keys just like the GO PIANO. It's also got a USB to MIDI built-in.

[@Moon-kr1pw]

Stoney3K the second shame: piano go doesn't have midi output. So you can't piano go with another synth. For example you can't connect with rack synth such as korg m3-m.

[@rogerfelez7478]

@@Moon-kr1pw There's a solution to that: on Thomann search for the Miditech USB-MIDI Host. It's way cheaper than the Kentron and it works as good as it. It's plug-and-play, no drivers required. Just plug the USB cable to the IN and you have MIDI 5pin DIN connectors. I'm after a Korg M3r, how does it sound? Will it cover the basic M1 sounds?

[@Moon-kr1pw]

@@rogerfelez7478 There are some samples from korg m1 such as m1 piano. I can,t compare whis korg m1. I think if you need m1 sound go and by m1 also if you like how it sounds . But now it,s no necessary because listener can't hear difference between korg m1 and korg m3.

[@paulganteng7405]

Hi,, I have go keys 61P, but No Music stand ,, is there music stand same type to Go Keys also? thanks FYI

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no idea, you might want to check the roland product page, available accessories.

[@steveswan5714]

Thanks Woody nice one👍

[@Krieffer]

I have a Yamaha PSR E433 and it serves me well, but it's so heavy to carry to weddings or other events that is hurting my back and my shouders, I think I'm going to Roland Go:Piano because it's looks like lighter and smaller... And the sounds looks good. :D Do you guys think that I can carry this one on my back?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you could totally carry on your back with the right case!

[@rumham9911]

Was half expecting a "meme review" after those claps lol. Great video as always man, keep em rollin' out. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Reface series should you ever consider giving them a spin. Cheers!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, had a few requests for that. Only played a couple of them briefly in the music store, they felt pretty nice. I'll look out for one.

[@Latexi_LMX]

Awesome, was thinking of buying that one and start practicing piano! Subbed!

[@OriginalPuro]

I hope you didn't just think about it, you are playing the piano now unless you just dropped it. If you didn't drop it, awesome, stick with it!

[@grahamharms54]

Woody what song are you playing at 22:55? Sounds Awesome!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

cool, it was "i wish i knew how it is to be free" or similar... :)

[@Skijumptoes]

Wonder if this responds to midi cc for cutoff or Adsr etc. If so would be interesting to pair it with a lauchcontrol or behringer bcr. Good review Woody, and you're looking trimmed for summer mate!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

perhaps it does, since that's part of GM2 specs, I'm curious what it's capable of in this regard. cheers

[@robfriedrich2822]

The BK3 music stand? Yamaha NP piano series and PSR S series also share the same music stand

[@treblehead79]

Great as always, Woody. Seems like a nice little beginner keyboard.

[@billligon4005]

If you are a amateur classical piano, will this keyboard work as a ‘practice piano’??

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i would step up to an 88 with weighted keys if you have space and another $100

[@someasiankid6323]

so which is better go keys or piano

[@rob26b]

HI how do you compare the sound of the Roland Go with the P121? You mentioned in the latter that the sound was tinny. Is it still better than the Go Piano?

[@JanPrze]

The p121 sounded tinny only because it had it's subs muted.

[@rob26b]

@@JanPrze Thank you for the response. What do you mean by Subs? Also, do you think it is better than the Go Piano?

[@warp9988]

I would like you to address some of the following topics that I as an adult piano learner, would benefit from: 1. Piano practice ideas; Exercises and things to build skills. 2. Ideas on learning to read sheet-music. 3. Review the various modern learning conveniences like the various tablet apps that claim to "help you learn piano". You could get a victim/volunteer who doesn't play and see them work with these apps and observe which ones seem to do a better job of coaching and teaching basic skills. 4. Personally I think youtube is flooded with basics on scales, chords, theory, and so on. Music is such a vast topic though, I am sure you can make some unique twists on it. A song based tutorial like "here's a great 80s hit, lets break it down and play it together", would be great.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

some good suggestions here, thanks, I will try to incorporate all of these ideas into my upcoming content as I want to move in this direction, cheers

[@warp9988]

I always thought your channel name "piano shack" would be more about "how to learn to play" and I'm super excited about your new direction. I'll do what I can to funnel more viewers to ya.

[@mikebreler9724]

Are the keys sizes smaller than the keys on the Roland A-33? Also can it be connected to an external 5pin cable sound module? Thanks

[@WoodyPianoShack]

these keys are very different to any of the roland synth-action controllers. they are very light weighted and the size is larger/longer. quite cheap feeling, but ok.

[@AndyVonal]

Nice vid Woody, again.What did you mean, though, about keyboards going from E-E? I have owned quite a lot of 5 octave keyboards and they have all been C-C, in fact I can't think of one 5 octave keyboard which goes E-E. Please correct me if i'm wrong...

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi andrew, you're absolutely right, i stand corrected. even my moxf61 has c-c. good on you for filtering out my nonsense!

[@AndyVonal]

No "nonsense filters" here...I was just curious! I thought: maybe the Nords or other 76 note keyboards or something... I know that the Korg Monologue has funny octaves but that's all I could think of...

[@Roboprogs]

Some 3 or 6 octaves keyboards use E as the bottom like a guitar or bass would

[@santiagolorcayrek3085]

Thanks, its very good te yo piano

[@Sugam5]

Hey Woody!!! I need your advise on buying my first keyboard. I want to learn play a synthesizer but I realized that I will need to practice on a keyboard first. I planned on buying Yamaha E463, I would like to know what is your thought on that. May be in an year or two I would like to get Roland JD-Xi. What first steps do you think a beginner should take to learn a musical instrument?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

if you want to really learn how to PLAY, then a keyboard like this is a great choice! for making beats and grooves the Xi would be much more fun!

[@synthland4526]

I love you man pls keep doing this you are so gooooood!!!!! Love your videos. Cheers Greetings from switzerland😂👍

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi, very nice of you to comment, cheers.

[@josefsarik7459]

Hey Woody, thank you for this video! Can you recommend something else in the simillar value, or you think this is the best from cheaper keyboards?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi, step up to 88 weighted keys if you have space and money, from casio, yamaha or roland, of 73, maybe yamaha p121?

[@josefsarik7459]

@@WoodyPianoShack Thank you a lot, I´ll check Yamaha p121. Did you try it?

[@yannick_koppens]

I also want a keyboard... at the moment i play on my phone with a app..

[@rob26b]

Hi. I want to buy this piano and had a question. The Go Piano comes with onboard sounds. What happens when I​ want to the sounds from software (such as mainstage sounds) instead of the onboard sounds? Is it possible to do that? If so, how do you do it?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

you connect gopiano to pc with usb cable, install roland USB midi drivers and you're good to go!

[@rob26b]

Woody Piano Shack so it will work automatically and mute the onboard sounds and use the software sounds instead?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

just turn down the volume on the gopiano!

[@nelsonbalan2146]

is this compatible to any ampli ?

[@Chris5685]

What a nice piece of equipment! I might have bought this one instead of the A49 if it was available. This might be a bit much to ask, but could you make a video (or maybe a series) for absolute beginners if you have the time? You know, kinda where to start if you know almost nothing, what to look up and learn first to be able to actually practice, the absolute basics and stuff. I really want to learn playing the keyboard, but I don't have enough time to go to music school due to work :/ I'd rather play some nice synthwave instead of videogames. Anyway, thanks for your hard work sir.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi chris, and thanks for the suggestion! yes, that's a really great idea.

[@piplup7995]

Roland Go Piano:88 or Roland Go Piano:61 ? Which one is better ? What is the difference between them ?

[@garyramoutar3966]

Where did you purchased it?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

it was just on loan to me!

[@garyramoutar3966]

Ok thank you

[@CHANNELAPOLLO]

Are the keys weighted like a piano?

[@konradhausmann6359]

No, more like a synth

[@paulr0911]

Wow Woody, you 've been scalped. You look about 25! Enjoyed the video looking forward to more about Roland GO.

[@stu13th]

Does this keyboard come with a rhyme section?????? Hope someone can help...Cheers!

[@sadiekaye352]

"play anytime" what tune is that? or should it say "play any time"?

[@charleslascari7191]

Can you recommend a very good keyboard (around 70 keys) less than $2K, with piano like keybed, and the greatest breadth of sounds (organ, piano, synth, drums, strings, pads, etc.)? Thank you.

[@charleslascari7191]

Should have mentioned, I would be using it for live playing out.

[@chasecloutier3220]

Nord's electro series might not be bad to check out!

[@warp9988]

Go for a nice early 2000s used keyboard, and get a really great full weighted action. I absolutely adore my Korg TR-88 which uses the same engine as the Triton LE. An early 2000 high end yamaha keyboard with full 88 key weighted action will also be a beast and will be configurable to do anything you want. If you're playing out live, think about how you're gonna want to set up your live sets (patches, fills, etc). Then go find the board that fits your workflow and style.

[@fychxhs]

Hi Woody! Have you tried using it as midi via Bluetooth? Great videos by the way!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no i have not, i don't think I have anything else that can transmit or receive midi blue

[@wittydit5639]

What type of batteries do you need

[@skaposzczet]

AA

[@harjoz]

I like your video, and I also want this keyboard too hahaha

[@John_Riff]

Can ypu record your performance as with the Go Keys? I find the Go Piano speakers and piabo sound way better.

[@mallery7]

Are the keys waited?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

no

[@warp9988]

At this price this sells for the only way to get a weighted keyboard would be to go on craigslist and get a really crap-sounding 1990s e-piano.

[@dykodesigns]

The fantasia sound is spot on, sounds very close to the D50 version.

[@hispanochino]

dykodesigns2yt Indeed, I recognized Fantasia immediately.

[@rogerfelez7478]

Yeah, I expected the JV/XV General MIDI recreation that doesn't sound like Fantasia, the background pad is brighter and the bell sound is very digital. My question is if they've used Digital Circuit Behaviour or it's a sample of the original D-50

[@davefridjhon]

How much does it go for im from south africa

[@axs203]

Nice looking keyboard. I like the Roland Go design most out of the lower end keyboards. How does it compare to a Casio Ctx 700 I wonder........ I much prefer KZbin vids that show people getting good results on cheap gear.....stuff that's in everyone's price range. The UNO synth is another good value product like this Roland and the Casio. Would be interesting to compare piano sounds on the cheap models.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i'm not up-to-speed on the competition to this keyboard so thanks for your tips. The Casio and Yamaha arrangers are definitely a viable alternative, I think the Roland might win on keybed, but the arranger features are really good fun, maybe inspiring to a beginner.

[@axs203]

Everyone is talking about the Ctx Woody.....its 80 pounds cheaper. So how does it compare I wonder....

[@skaposzczet]

Using it for a year now. The only thing that annoys me is backlight display. It is so bright that I must covet it when playing in not well lighted environment. I will wait for the warranty to end and I will try to disable this light permanently.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i totally agree on that, it's glaringly bright when I try to film it. I was gonna go through the manual and see if there is a setting, but I guess you already tried that.

[@RDobbs-uv4xc]

I bet you could find some tinted tape or film that you could cut to fit over it easy and cheap enough.

[@hispanochino]

This keyboard is pretty nice. I almost bought one, but I found out it skipped notes or stutter as I tried it at the store. I cannot believe this keyboard is indeed 128 polyphonic. It's really a big let down for an otherwise very promising little keyboard (no MIDI OUT). I loved the jazz scat and Fantasia patches. Cheers

[@WoodyPianoShack]

hi, i'll look out for that when I'm playing it myself, thanks for the info!

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

I think it's annoying when the power jack is at the back in the middle, always clumsy connecting. Better on the side, even better one on both sides.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

agree, especially if you put it on your desk.

[@AndyVonal]

Was that the theme to Film (Year) with Barry Norman? heehee not heard that for years!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes it was! doesn't that show still run on TV? i heard the presenter had left us.

[@AndyVonal]

Yes I think the show still runs but Jonathan Ross was presenting it last time I watched... I have a funny feeling that Barry Norman may have indeed left us for good... Yes just checked, he passed away last year. Rather sad...he was part of my youth - Watching him review generally rubbish 1980s films with his sardonic smirk...

[@ChasenLovesYou]

anyone know if u can turn the reverb off on this bad boi

[@aserhas]

Can the piano sound be played so softly that no sound is generated at all?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i'll try that for you next time I use it, probably someone else will confirm or deny before then...

[@FirstSonsMotif]

Looks great for hotels and on the road ......

[@karlhaese7183]

15:38. "Rhodes"? I have a Fender Rhodes 88 suitcase from 1974 and the Roland sounds NOTHING like a Rhodes I'm afraid to say.

[@w13rdguy]

8:51

[@bobby101a]

Woody has a new look and haircut !

[@WoodyPianoShack]

don't worry, it's growing back quickly.

[@bobby101a]

Woody it looks good on you.

[@mariomendez1866]

does it have beats ?

[@konradhausmann6359]

Yes

[@mariomendez1866]

@@konradhausmann6359 thanks

[@kiko1935]

Wow didn't recognize you with the fresh cut my man!!

[@PeterWalkerHP16c]

Very good item and price for music / keyboard beginners. Best not to spend thousands on a better instrument until the student is established for a year or so. Weighted keys being the only issue for piano students.

[@davefridjhon]

Nice hair cut argued with the lawn mower woody

[@TheRealWinsletFan]

The Roland App is distinctly average, though the Diary feature is pretty great. Shame some of the months don't have a 1st (really!!!).

[@thepianoplayer416]

Nice demo. The music stand is generic with every digital keyboard (nothing exciting). Tend to have bad experience with the stand. Once I was in a performance where a pianist was playing a tune with a keyboard on stage. The pages of sheet music were taller than the plastic music stand and kept falling off causing a bit of an embarrassment. At home the music stand comes in handy but in a public performance you can setup a much sturdier music stand behind the keyboard that sits on the floor and the paper copies are less likely to fall off.

[@bluecaster]

Recommendations?, Go Piano or Go Keys?

[@OttosTheName]

Keys has more sounds, but it's missing the Rhodes without FX, but it has other (and more) Rhodes aounds with FX. The Piano model has better acoustic Piano's. They have that string resonance thing going on. I also prefer it for EP's. Keys has a really cool looper though. If you want to get into electronic music or try different instruments, Keys. If you like Piano, Piano.

[@zombieman81]

Slight oops on the 61 C-to-C... That's normal for 61 key keyboards... it's the 73 key ones that usually (but don't always) go E-to-E... Nice looking keyboard though... The click on changing sounds (and other controls) would get annoying pretty quickly I think, but guessing there's a setting for that... All the best for the new video series using this keyboard...

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thanks, yes, i have realized the error of this statement. but if you say it convincingly enough, it sounds correct.

[@garys-617]

Woody Piano Shack I agree Woody - all my 61 key boards go from b# to b# ;-)

[@batner]

So it looks like an ABS plastic toy. The price is also right to be an ABS plastic toy. Especially when you click the instrument selection buttons and you see how the plastic gives a bit. Keys themselves look good for the price bracket. I didn't see any pedal, did one came with the keyboard? You can't really learn piano without at least a cheap flat pedal. Is it a standard midi? Can you connect it to an android tablet and it just works? Tutorials sounds great. Thinking of myself I would love to see a series on "essential repertoire" or some entry bits into various genres. Exercises and learning tips are always great too.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

thx for the comments and questions, i will try to address in a follow up video. no pedal. yep, plastic case is a bit flimsy for my liking, however doesn't seem to affect the playing experience. only usb midi fo pc and bluetooth for the phone.

[@OriginalPuro]

Good man.

[@mattkaz9604]

It's such a tease when Woody does his unboxing slowly...

[@WoodyPianoShack]

omg

[@DarkSideofSynth]

'Either Croatia or Sweden'... nope ;)

[@WoodyPianoShack]

croatia got 2nd, so not a bad guess. in the vid i said spain knocked out russia, when it was other way around, the comments will surely come... :D

[@DarkSideofSynth]

True. Comments will come, comments will go... ;)

[@demofactory]

Once again... no true midi ports. Thanks for nothing Roland. Since it won't play with ANY of my 25 years worth of collected hardware, it would get about the same amount of use as a rubber door stop. I'm sure this was created to take some of the market from the Yamaha NP11. The Yamaha has fewer sounds, but sounds better imho, costs less, and yes, has true midi(not just usb). The NP11 does also have usb, but I would never use it. Even my first Casio keyboard had true midi in, out, and through. Why did midi ports, once a necessity, become an elitist function only worthy of more expensive keyboards? Too many companies are trying to tell us what we should want, instead of listening to us, and taking note of what we say we need in a product. I mostly stopped purchasing newer keyboards over a decade ago, when USB started to replace midi. Consequently, I've bought many thousands of dollars worth of older gear. That's money that will never make it back to the manufacturers. Yea, I feel a little jaded... if anybody cares.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

we care! thx for sharing.

[@RDobbs-uv4xc]

Can't have everything for nothing.

[@EpicSpeedademon]

Your new hair!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yeah, not a good look, but great for the beach!

[@jazzualdo]

61 keys never starts on E and ends on E. This is typical. I wish 76 keys keyboards were also starting and ending on C. You need that bottom end lower than E.

[@GavinMcCloy]

on going battle you`ll agree Woody with all the keyboard manufacturers, they`ve just put their template of Roland sounds into a different form-factor I take it? (again) not just Roland do this but tons of other brands. it's tiresome, to the extent when you unbox a new Roland keyboard it`ll just be a variant of a sound canvas? :(

[@johnsch8634]

Looks perfectly acceptable, but Casio has been killing it with the cheap keyboards. They’ve got keyboards that sound as good for $100 or less.

[@Roboprogs]

John Sch more like $175 for the new aix model. My old $120 CTK is not this nice sounding, though it does have some other fun features.

[@WoodyPianoShack]

yes it would be interesting to try the equivalent Casio. They might sound as good (not convinced though since the Roland uses JV/XV sound engine and samples) but need to compare the keybeds and features.

[@johnsch8634]

Roboprogs you’re right, I didn’t pay that close of attention to the price of the Casio... but yeah, you can get a very nice sounding casio for $175 😁

[@warp9988]

But does the casio have a nice feeling synth keyboard action?

[@lianzamichhakchhuak8504]

Can you transpose it?

[@sonykroket]

god bless Roland.