Roland GO:PIANO | Perfect For Beginners! | Demo/Review

[@jjacob25101]

The Go:Piano is a great keyboard for beginners for the price when you posted this. But I got a Go:Keys. Supposedly, the Go:Piano was said to have a slightly heavier action than the Go:Keys, but never found out if that was true. Of course it is not going to be the actual weighted keys of an FP series, which cost a lot more. Also, the 88 key version has much less voice tones. But now, March, 2023, for the price, the Casiotone CT-S1 is much better, and for $200. But the Go:Keys is still comparable with lots more voices and features, but both of those have things the other doesn't. I love both of them. They sound great, just different, and are perfect for what I want and need. Along with my Roland JD-Xi. But I am adding the new FP-E50 toy audio arsenal in the near future.

[@DNYLNY]

I’m advanced level and youre right. I bought this 100% bc I wanted to have a cheap but doable keyboard that I could toss in the back of my car. All my music comes out of an MPC live so the sounds are irrelevant to me but they’re not bad either and the speakers are LOUD. I don’t even put it in a case because It’s super affordable, light enough to carry but very rugged at the same time and the retro plastic look makes wear and tear acceptable and gives it personality. I was shocked at how nice the ivory like keys felt. Not a huge fan of the action but the keys itself felt as good or close as any keyboard over $1000.

[@paulolea4652]

I got one from the local music store and it's really lovely.......and the man in this video is great and lovely too! Cheers!

[@Robinerd]

I've been looking around for a good instrument to bring to our jam sessions, but also plugging to my computer sometimes for some production. This one looks like a perfect match. I was a bit struggling to get something fully-weighted instead of this half-weighted, but it seems that to get something lightweight and not too expensive, I have to give up on fully-weighted keys. And the way you're playing this one has me convinced. The sound seems great too, and I love the way the velocity affects the sound, like the organ at 4:20.

[@jerryx2000]

did you buy it & are you happy with it?

[@Robinerd]

@@jerryx2000 Yeah, I did buy it and it is really nice. Most of the time I just use the piano or piano+strings, not a lot of cool sounds, but the thing I really love is how portable it is and still has decent speakers and can operate on batteries only. Perfect to bring for a jam or play around, or even let my 2 y/o kid play sometimes for fun anywhere on the floor etc. Edit: also adding, it feels pretty nice to play on also. Its not weighed keys but it has a quite good touch and feels less plastic overall. Its not an instrument I would play difficult classical pieces on but a perfect just-for-fun instrument for me

[@jerryx2000]

@@Robinerd that's some good info. I am also looking for a piano for my son (13). Did you ever try the Yamaha NP12? If yes how does it compare?

[@CarlosMartinez-du1cu]

1:49 Is anyone else wondering about where the coffee mug is situated? Is it floating? Is it on a glass table? Is it on the floor? Who knows...

[@dianehallmusic1508]

@CarlosMartinez I think it's on the floor but try not to worry so much. LOL! You're a Virgo, aren't you..? Hehe.

[@dianehallmusic1508]

Thanks for this. It was very helpful, and I really enjoyed your playing, so that was a great bonus! :)

[@jaytc3218]

I own a Go: Piano and it’s my main practice keyboard. The action of the keys is a little wonky but, hey, it’s an affordable instrument that is lightweight.

[@SylwesterKarnuszewicz]

Great video, thanks for showing this one :)

[@markhilliard4037]

Awesome intro to this impressive keyboard GAK! thank you...Question did you ever try it's midi connection with say Apple Garageband? just curious

[@winterheat]

the Go Piano 61 has USB MIDI port, so it will do MIDI just fine. Garageband, Logic Pro, MainStage, all ok

[@RexamCoding]

Hi there. Thanks for this video. I am a 30yo guy, an absolute beginner and I know nothing about music. I have decided that I want to start learning how to play the piano but I need an instrument that is not too expensive (since I don't really know if I'll keep it up) and not too big (because I travel a lot and I might want to bring this with me). I came across the GO:Piano and the Yamaha NP-12 which seem to fit my requirements, but I'd like to have a suggestion from you, if you like. I know that the keys are not weighted in both keyboards and I might not want to get one like that "for now" (because it would be bigger and heavier and difficult to carry on), so my question is: a GO:Piano is still a good tool for learning, practicing and have fun? Am I loosing my time if in the future I decide to switch to a weighted keyboard? Do you recommend this one over the Yamaha NP-12?

[@GakCoUk]

I haven't actually played the Yamaha but if you can hold off I can take a look at it next week. I dont think you are waisting time by not getting a weighted one. I learnt on a crappy 'fisherprice' toy piano. One of these will suit you just fine to learn. I always say though.....if you can,,,pop in to your local music store and try both. Speak to the sales guys....it is 100% the right way to buy musical instruments.

[@GakCoUk]

Are you local to us?

[@RexamCoding]

@@GakCoUk hi again, thanks for your reply. It's very reassuring. I'm Italian, living in Germany. I have been to my local music store some time ago and spoke with a guy there actually (but my ideas were a bit confused back then) and he of course pointed out some yamaha/casio models with 88 weighted keys. Later on, I realized, despite them being great keyboards, they won't work for my necessities. I therefore plan to buy something like the GO:Piano and switch to a weighted keyboard when I will be more stable and don't need to travel a lot and when I am sure I want to seriously keep going with piano learning. If you could have a check on the Yamaha Piaggero NP-12B compared to the Roland GO:Piano I would really really appreciate it, although from your video I really like the design of the GO:Piano and the fact that it is so compact and user friendly.

[@miladskayaful]

@@RexamCoding check this review, I have the same needs and this helped me decide for the Roland: www.pianodreamers.com/roland-go-piano-review/

[@RexamCoding]

@@miladskayaful hi! I went for the Roland GO:Keys in the end. I tried both the Go:Piano and the Go:Keys and the keys of the Piano were much more "plastic" while the ones of the Go:Keys felt much better! I am very happy with my choice.

[@chaitanyabhardwaj6371]

A beautiful beautiful video!

[@cOy0031]

What speaker are you using? It sounds good

[@craigmill5]

Hi, thanks for the video. I bought the Go:Keys a couple of years ago and sold it after hearing you play I'm tempted to get the Go:Piano. I'd be grateful if you could tell which amp/speaker you have it running through, for example, how would it sound through the Bose S1 Pro or Roland EX Street portable amps - I'd like to use it for busking.

[@Beatboxerskills]

hey Craig :) what made you sell the go keys?

[@sophiamachadomferreira5854]

Hi, can you anwser a question for me? So... I'm play keyboard a 2 year and a half, and i play in church, i Just use a little bit of the sounds, my priority is the sound of piano, because i play more piano than the others (but i play other sounds too), so you think this keyboard is good for me?

[@uoszl9999]

Nice sounds

[@modined8178]

so you have that hooked up to an amp. and speakers right? the sound did not come from the piano, right?

[@noyseannoys7009]

Big thanks from Madrid City. Great Jellyfish t-shirt! I will go for the GO:Keys but...there´s a Fender Rhodes included on it? Thanks in advance for any help about.

[@isaiaspianordoficial9746]

That’s an amazing keyboard 🎹 the sound is very good

[@EliveltonFagundesADV]

I prefer this keyboard instead of the go keys cause of the quality of the sounds

[@aynfrancisco]

Hey Man, did you used 3.5mm trs or ts cable? What is the right adapter to connect to an amplifier for this keyboard? Thanks

[@robinnorthway365]

Love the Go Keys keyboard! But hate the Roland sites as you cannot get anywhere with them! I requested a USB cable for go-keys and you get nowhere with them! Roland sales Suck!!!

[@ramiroalvareztrejo8402]

How did you record the piano with that quality???

[@turtlecat7856]

Is it sensitive to key pressure? Can you make the sound lauder or lower ?

[@JaanAngerpikk]

Yes, the keys are touch sensitive.

[@swisswildpicsswp3095]

How does it feel? Are the keys weighted? I'm a piano player who would love to buy a smaller keyboard to try new things, take on vacation, at work, etc. I bought a Casiotone but I hated the key feel so I gave it back (loved the accompaniment possibilties though). Maybe this is the thing for me?

[@愛してます-i9f]

The keys aren't weighted. But the touch response correlates on how hard or soft you press the keys. For example you press it hard for a more prominent and louder sound.

[@swisswildpicsswp3095]

@@michellemonet4358I didn't. I tried several small keyboards, but I really don't like unweighted keys. I'm too used to pianos I guess. It's a shame we can't find a 61 or 77 keys keyboard with decent action.

[@R15chilly]

Does Go Piano and Go Keys have transpose option??

[@mawpplods9796]

Can i use headset for this ?

[@winterheat]

if I play Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement, I have to shift 1 octave down

[@jimlytleworks]

Awesome playing! Is the best piano sound of the Roland “Keys” inferior to the best piano sound of the Roland “Piano”?

[@Beatboxerskills]

this is just my subjective view but the go keys felt a bit more toyish and cheaper in terms of action and the sounds. i feel the go piano is a bit more quality over quantity

[@JeppeJazzHarmonica]

In terms of playing experience, is the GO Piano & GO KEYS equal? I talking about respons from the keyboard and the keys.

[@glasss1978]

my question too. If you have figured it out please let me know.

[@sheish47]

How do I change the key touch? Doesn’t explain in the manual. Instructions are not compatible with the Roland Go piano.

[@heidik1757]

Can I program this to sound different?

[@belovedhymns7548]

I just purchased the GO Piano 61 keys. Please tell me what I need to do to transpose to lower the pitch. I was shown at the store prior to purchasing this one and I need a reminder of what keys to use. Thanks.

[@R15chilly]

Did you find out? Please let me know if it has transpose option

[@Anthny1]

@@R15chillyit does, it's in the settings

[@Anthny1]

It's in the settings, press the octave buttons to switch to it

[@KazuyaST]

how does this compare to yamaha piaggero np-12 or np32?

[@elenajoya]

How do you connect this to computer? Thanks!

[@Jansbury]

Will this work as a midi keyboard for Logic?

[@DNYLNY]

Yes. However I couldn’t get the Bluetooth midi to function but was successful to send midi with a micro usb to A cable and haven’t bothered troubleshooting the Bluetooth.

[@ellenbacklin]

Does this have a good hammond b3 sound like Gregg rolie from Santana

[@Boo.....]

Is this touch sensitive?

[@vicoycoytv6516]

Hi sir just want to ask if i can bring this one as a handcarry on the airplane?

[@richardwalker8398]

Hi I also would like to know if I could bring this as carry on on a plane. Did you get an answer?

[@savedbyHISblood]

Great review. But recently i got a problem with my go piano 61 keys... When i turn on the keyboard, theres this "feedback" similar sound that sounds loudly. Does anybody have any idea how to troubleshoot this problem?

[@elremaster455]

How you change the touch sensibility ?

[@christopherowens2635]

does it have midi out?

[@mariac5432]

Does he works as a MIDI controller when connected to a DAW??

[@narmada140]

Yes

[@Jack-fs2im]

Can I transpose by Semitone?

[@Chicko_1300]

Are the keys weighted?

[@JaanAngerpikk]

No

[@mariac5432]

Can he split and use two sounds at the same time??

[@philosophizer1868]

Can you link bluetooth headphoned with this?

[@mrinallguptaofficial2236]

Does it have sustain?

[@jazzualdo]

Yes there is sustain pedal standard input.

[@lokevandrone7683]

Se le puede descargar algun driver de sonido Hammond, de la pc al roland?

[@shaktibalu5934]

Does it has split function?

[@jazzualdo]

Unfortunately not.

[@wayfaringshaman]

Does it have midi?

[@5mnee]

How do I pair it

[@jazzualdo]

They are NOT full size keys!. Comparing to real acoustic piano they are 1 cm shorter, both black and white. Otherwise very nice and lighweight little board. I wish Roland could implement a bit better electric piano sound and wurly without tremolo.

[@turtlecat7856]

Why perfect for beginners? Professionals can't use?

[@cl-zachwilliamsstudios3358]

$hitty that we cannot update lcd brightness, only contrast and the screen is too bright!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jazzualdo]

True!

[@mihaisea1]

Big NO to this better buy FP 30

[@potsdam521]

Are the keys weighted?

[@LordyLord]

No, they are not

[@alguienmas2427]

How long does it last on batteries?

[@Beatboxerskills]

it depends on what volume u play i guess - i havnt found out online yet but you should always have a spare package with you

[@jazzualdo]

The specs says it's around 4 hours.

[@manas_____sony6260]

Is this have soft key

[@edwardmills1679]

You mean velocity sensitive?