The Awesome New Roland Go Keys & Go Piano - The Perfect Keyboards for Beginners?

[@stuartdarling1620]

I've had a Go keys for nearly a year now. I'm a professional musician and music teacher and I normally gig with much more expensive high quality gear, but this thing keeps giving. The speakers sound really good for the size. The keybed for the price is really good. Obviously its not a weighted keybed but its very easy to control compared to a Yamaha piaggero for example. The Go Keys has loads of great tones for playing gigs and I've done some small duo gigs with it, and it sounds really good. The fact that it does Midi over USB and Midi over Bluetooth expands the possibilities further, and its small and lightweight, and runs on batteries so I've done some little things outdoors with it in the summer in fields with no access to power. Obviously the organ rotary sim is poor, but plug it into garage band on an iPad and that will solve that. Very useful in many ways. I'd say the go keys for the money is probably the more flexible instrument. I'm now using it for teaching on a weekly basis and I really enjoy using it. Its also got bluetooth connection so you can run sound from your phone or iPad through it. Roland have really nailed it in so many ways here.

[@wilfred6574]

Have you gigged with the Go keys if so what connection do you need for an amp/pa

[@stuartdarling1620]

@@wilfred6574 stereo minijack to whatever connectors you need on the other end

[@micheleb.2946]

@Jazelle Salagoste For construction materials: Roland For sound quality: Roland For resealability: Roland Best choice if you keep on playing !

[@skadragon]

@@stuartdarling1620 the Bluetooth midi is usable with other DAWs? I want to use one with a PC and FL Studio (or literally any other DAW). I don't want to buy it and find out this is limited to Roland Software. USB is fine by me, but Bluetooth would be a welcome luxury. Both are useless to me if I can only use them with Roland software(or Roland supported software).

[@ellenbacklin]

Does this have a really good hammond b3 sound like Kansas Carry on and Boston foreplay long time, Booker t. Jones green onions, gregg rolie santana and a really good grand piano/ old Fender Rhodes sound for jazz

[@calebrabion]

We need an updated video for the go keys 3 and 5.

[@Sky-on2cy]

Sold. Dude this is such a good demo. I'm super impressed you knew what to play intuitively with each sound. I'd have been doing shitty ragtime with all of 'em

[@searayus1]

I just bought the Go Piano for my 2 Grandsons. I think getting them a quality piece is the way to go, rather than some Casio p.o.s. that they will give up on. The features on this should make it an easy transition to full size instruments. I'm especially happy with the near authenticity of the organs.

[@Ezra05b]

are they still playing

[@swordghoti]

Total newbie and just bought one. Cannot wait till it arrives, I'm gonna drive my family nuts. Good presentation, sold it to me anyway.

[@rosdsouza]

So how is it Bro? Is it good?

[@MF-hu9is]

I love This Chapel Organ so Much

[@ggolds5]

THANK YOU for the organ demonstration!!. No one else is showing the organ feature. Awesome!!!>

[@bignatec1000]

Just bought one, can’t wait for it to get here! I’m a guitarist/brass guy, just getting back into piano after a long time.

[@MCM686]

Cool man, how is it working out for you? I am about to get this Roland.

[@bignatec1000]

Marco Cruz Its really nice, the piano sounds are pretty good, and so are the synth sounds. The only problem is that I wish it had weighted keys.

[@bignatec1000]

Marco Cruz I would say that you should use it plugged in though, it goes through batteries pretty quickly. But overall I like it a lot.

[@MCM686]

@@bignatec1000 thanks for the reply, I already ordered I figured it was light keys, but its versatile works as a midi as well which helps for music production and recording.

[@gmichaelhall]

Fantastic lightweight portable key board solution. Some of those cheesy sounds will one day be regarded as epic vintage cheese, sought out by only the most reputed producers in the world..great demo mate :-)

[@soulovelee_2433]

I love my go keys. It's super light weight and I can write music on the couch with this thing on my lap. Also it's great for giving voice lessons, you can take it everywhere. And the sounds are awesome, doesn't sound keyboardy at all

[@joppejansen8722]

are the sounds on the roland go piano higher quality than the ones on the roland go keys? This for me is the the difference for which I will want to buy.

[@andybyrne3754]

I think the piano sounds are much better on the Go Piano, than the Go Keys

[@Najia1977]

I like the scat mode on the Go:Piano. I like the sounds from the Go:Keys as well. I can start with the Go:Piano then add on Go:Keys in the future.

[@captainlockheed]

I'm a beginner so it's ideal for me before moving up, I like the fact you can adjust the sensitivity on the keys, that's good for a learner, and the sounds aren't disappointing plus it's not to big, and finally it's not difficult to navigate your way round, so for me starting out I think it's ideal, and I just want to play for fun It's an absorbing hobby.

[@ellenbacklin]

I'm looking for a really good Hammond B3 organ like Greg Rolie from Santana. And an old Fender road sound and if you Can get a grand piano strings combination without pressing buttons

[@sglynn]

The keys are full size!!! That is why I bought it. I practice on it the muscle memory I learn playing Go Keys matches that for playing a piano or my professional keyboard.

[@MF-hu9is]

This is My Favorites GO Piano

[@ellenbacklin]

Does this have a really good hammond b3 sound like Kansas Carry on and Boston foreplay long time and Booker t. Jones green onions. gregg rolie santana and a really good grand piano/ old Fender Rhodes sound for jazz. I'm not asking for alot 😊

[@xuntdmc]

2:04 - can someone tell me what genre of music this is or the origins (is it blues)? I'm dead serious when I say this.. when I put my hands on a piano (I have no formal training), this music is what I instinctively begin to play. This or 8 bit dungeon music. It's always either one of those two. Thanks in advance!!

[@jeffwilliamson1426]

an excellent review and reviewer !

[@kaybhee6]

for elec piano sounds,,, are they all identical or not.... compare go pia,, go keys,,, ex20

[@nikozadinangeloadeva1024]

which has a better feel?

[@MostEasterlySteve]

Is he saying his name is Amon Standing? Or that his name is Amon and he's standing? I need to know...

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

MostEasterlySteve Haha! His name is Dr. Eamon Standing, he is our in store Roland rep!

[@yandaox]

Standing is standing

[@braveconcepts]

@@AndertonsKeyboardDept I take it he is in good standing. 😉

[@a.mandelli4602]

@@braveconcepts He is an outstanding Player 😁

[@benreilly313]

you had me sold when u played dnb :)

[@ioanetusani3486]

Thank you for the demo it's very helpful. Cheers!

[@ThePianoZone..PradipLuvArnav]

Just one question pls... Sampling size of roland go keys??? I mean reverb quality after press and release keys?

[@edimilsonsamoralouvoreador2854]

Which has the best quality for piano sounds?

[@OttosTheName]

At 2:50 you pressed the Touch Strip and the rotary speaker speed changed, can you do the same with the Phaser / Tremolo on the EP's?

[@smicko77]

Just bought the go for my kids.

[@trevlocke1962]

Just received my GO Keys today from Anderton's, ordered it on Saturday, well impressed, just need to learn to play it now :-) Was thinking of the Yamaha MODX6, have you reviewed that one ?

[@giuseppedimarco2791]

Can I play Babe by Styx and Last Christnas by Wham on this. I wan the sam sound

[@richardwalker8398]

Does anybody know if these are considered carry on luggage?

[@spoilerx1843]

Where to put music sheet?

[@JurySiarezjorpsalm]

I like this GoKeys but I'm distracted with the click sound when hitting a buttons, hope it can be fix on the settings. I will buy one of this if the click sound can be fix.

[@kozmo9000]

according to user manual, you can turn that off

[@kelvinsmith6854]

It can be turned off in Settings

[@joemonroe8896]

I own the GoKeys and yes the click sound can be turned off. Its a really great product.

[@johnh.skeleton6902]

Andertons Keyboard Dept. or any of the people in the comments. Maybe you guys can help me, I'm looking to make a Keyboard rig to go gigging at open mic nights in pubs, I don't know anything about playing electric keyboards in live settings. So whats some gear I should look into buying?

[@watercolourmark]

Roland Go innovative

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

mark grant Thanks for watching Mark, be sure to subscribe for future videos - Brad

[@charlesmoore2415]

Can these be used with an amp gigging or only thru computer?

[@romansp229]

can be used with amp i own one

[@charlesmoore2415]

@@romansp229 WOW, THANK YOU....Do you have the Keys or Piano and are you happy with it? Thanks MUCH for your respnse.

[@ProDigit80]

Thanks for clarifying! It was hard to find the difference between both! Can you use the samples inside the box, using midi over USB IN? And how do the piano samples sound between the go keys and the go piano? Are they essentially the same engine?

[@wilddogwatching6457]

if mostly piano and related, chose go piano, sounds better. if you want a wide range of sounds, go keys

[@ProDigit80]

@@wilddogwatching6457 lol. I played both, and the Go Keys are nothing but a cheap keyboard with a cheap midi sampler. The GO Piano, though cheap, has a few superior instruments compared to the Keys. Not like a Phantom piano, but still acceptable for live play or demo music. I think about a handful useable piano and synth samples, and a few I'd never use. I own the Go for about 3 to 4 years now.

[@MasterMillum]

Would you recommend this or, for example, a Yamaha PSR-E463 for home use, for playing hits or soundtracks.

[@florent3018]

Hi ! I have a question : has the Go Keys good "basic" piano sounds ?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Florent great.... range of Piano sounds

[@mms-melodymusicalstudio2300]

Are the keys weight in go keys model??

[@someasiankid6323]

no

[@monacarlossmokey]

How do you add pads to the Roland go keys?

[@paulimpellizeri3496]

How do the keys feel compared to other brands/models?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Feel fine to me

[@fxpianochannel]

are these keys graded hammer?

[@TheresaTV1]

No, just touch-sensitive.

[@BassamAbusamra]

So what the Go-Piano offer to someone wants to learn to play other than good sounds? I see lots of features the Go-keys has the Go-Piano don't, what's special about the Go-Piano?

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

Bassam Soliman The Go:Piano has more memory dedicated to wider range of Piano sounds. Personally I prefer the Go:Keys but maybe you should contact the shop and speak to Eamon and find out which one is best for you? Cheers for watching and be sure to subscribe! - Brad

[@cotexzzhu3540]

the go piano has better piano sound than go keys

[@phiwayinkosisbusisomasinga3816]

how to use portamento in exr5s Roland

[@Najia1977]

Does the scat mode come on the Go:Keys?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Cotexz Zhu ...same tones

[@herbertboakye8025]

Can either of them split and layer?

[@DylanPank71]

They cannot spit, and layering is only included for some expected presets - grand piano + strings is the only one on the Go: Piano for example.

[@roni01]

Top top 🎉🎉

[@Hecatonicosachoron54]

Can you connect the go-keys to a synth?

[@OttosTheName]

It doens't have proper Midi Din plugs, only Midi over USB. Like most keyboards nowadays. Even the bigger FP range doesn't have Midi Din out which is kind of infuriating. They want to sell you a digital piano ánd a midi keyboard. You could use a USB Midi Host thingy, they cost about 80 usd IIRC. (A Midi Din Out would cost roland less than a dollar.)

[@yeoldmedic7572]

Some new synths will accept usb midi nowadays

[@emikomizuki5892]

Hello, I was wondering how do you record the sounds from the keys/piano to computer so clearly, if not using MIDI? I think MIDI is really cool but the keys itself has so many great features that I always wonder how do people record the sounds directly from the keys.

[@liights8193]

Emma Jacquelin there's a 1/8" inch audio output that doubles as a headphone jack

[@reneeheerkens]

Bonjour, what kind of amplification was used for these keyboards please?

[@OttosTheName]

I assume they were listening to it through a PA or keyboard amp and they also connected the headphone out directly to the camera or an audio interface. We're hearing what you'd hear if you would use headphones. I would recommend any Roland keyboard amp, Roland makes amazing amps. You could consider getting one with 2 speakers for stereo sound if you like the stereo FX on the electric piano's.

[@davesmith6794]

Another question (regarding the Go Keys), and this may decide whether I buy this or not. Does it have any sort of registration memory? Can you set it up the way you like for a song and then recall that later? Also, can you at least layer two different sounds? Without layering, it's pretty much worthless.

[@andyfin990]

Can layer and store as a song, not all go keys have Bluetooth though, depends what country your in

[@davesmith6794]

How do the pitchwheel/ modulation equivalents work? Are they just like a ribbon controller?

[@ternitamas]

sliding or tapping your fingers over it

[@acidspersistant2861]

Is go keys good or go piano good for beginner? thinking of buying one though I don't know single words of piano

[@rufussivaroshan6521]

Can the GO:PIANO be used as a MIDI controller as well?

[@ke0kie]

I'm trying to understand why the GO:PIANO exists, does not the GO:KEYS make all the sounds of the GO:PIANO + more?

[@duanedibbley258]

I think the only thing the go piano that the keys hasn’t is a sheet music rest

[@OttosTheName]

The Piano sounds in the Piano are supposedly of higher quality. I think the Piano also comes with an educational app or something. Also the Piano has a metronome. But the Keys has a looper and drum rhythms.

[@silv3rArrow]

I saw in some review that the keys are a bit heavier in the GO:Piano. Still, they are only half weighted, not fully weighted to I don't know if this makes a difference.

[@Varga_Jozsef]

Go piano has softer key action - it is absolutly illogical - but that is the truth - I tried both and I have go keys

[@PaulScholes1974]

@@Varga_Jozsef they sound the same or the GO PIANO sounds better???

[@josevillegas9618]

are they weighted keys or light ? nice piano the red one

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

Jose Villegas Both have lightweight keys. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe! - Brad

[@rousseld.nzoyem8105]

Thanks for the video ...I have one question though... If one wanted to compose movie scores, which one would be the best ?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Nzoyem Roussel ...GO:KEYS

[@MrJsinwrld]

Go piano is available in India...??

[@bird718]

i want another 49key midi keyboard, whats good?

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

That all depends on what you're wanting to do with it? Obviously both the Go:Keys and Go: Piano will work as MIDI controllers. I'm personally a fan of the Nektar Panorama P4 - www.andertons.co.uk/p/PANORAMAP4/controller-keyboards/nektar-panorama-p4-premium-usb-keyboard-controller We have a wide selection on our website and in store. Drop us an email on [e-mail] if you have anymore questions - Brad

[@cresshead]

both ofthe rolands are only USB midi (to a computer)..good luck trying to connect them to a 5 pin midi device.

[@AndertonsKeyboardDept]

cresshead This is true, but if you look at most 49 key MIDI controllers on the market today, only a small selection have 5 pin DIN connection. Does this signify a shift in manufacturers perception of what the customer wants? Or does the contemporary customer only want to plug it in to a computer/iOS device for software and App use?? It raises a lot of questions. Thanks for watching - Brad

[@JgHaverty]

budget matters :D

[@KriskovKiyivinski]

The Roland JDXA?

[@bluecaster]

Don't know what to go for Go keys 🤔 or Go piano?

[@andyfin990]

Go for keys, you can layer sounds to form a song and save it on the keys.not all have the Bluetooth capability, depending on what country your in

[@Herfinnur]

This is the only really helpful review of the two keyboards I've found

[@kelvinsmith6854]

No , there are others just as good

[@Nebelgaming]

How to get the echo sound fx

[@kpj5]

Great video! I was going to buy the Roland FP -30 but the Go-keys looks much more fun. Is the key weight the same??? About to order online from u guys!

[@eltonrayjohnson]

Kyra McKe

[@twodalec]

The fp30 has weighted keys... ie it feels like an actual piano. The go keys does not.

[@klfighter]

i have go key, the function split no here

[@thestoriesuntold6564]

hi good work!! can i ask. is this a controller?? can this work alone as an independent instrument or does it need a pc to work??

[@UKArtlover]

Hi it works as a standalone with its own speakers which aren't bad, or headphones, or indeed could probably be used as a midi controller also via USB if needed.

[@calebrabion]

Does the Go Piano transpose or does it just do octaves?

[@dmcnabb2226]

The ONLY question that matters to me... How is the B3 organ sound and Leslie effect (compared to a yamaha reface yc?)

[@Toukos95]

Can I connect them to an Amp with jack cables?

[@MMFrommelt]

Yes

[@hentie4439]

Can the go keys connect to a P.A system?

[@AFCofNYC]

yeah

[@aaronkenjiafundar4582]

Roland go:keys or yamaha psr ew400

[@tombola3121]

To many notes ;-) i think each sound has it own "Vibration", so i can not hear the fine things... The Guitar"track" at the "keys model "are nice ;-) One Question about the loopmode: can i record or programm my own patterns? And if yes, how many?? Thanks for Review!,

[@OttosTheName]

I'm pretty sure there's a record mode, where you can record a piano, then record a bass over it, a synth, an organ (1 in every category), but this recording does not loop. You can just play it and record over it. Pretty neat. Then there's the LiveLoop function or something, where you get those pre-made snippets of music you can choose from. About 12 in every category and a bunch of different sets of sounds. You can't change those, those are built in. Would be super rad if you could make your own patterns and stuff for that mode, but I couldn't think of a single instrument that could do that. (You could of course do a lot with a workstation, but that would require some menu diving and stuff) I should add, the Keys can do these things. The Piano can just record 1 instrument once. I bet you can jam over it, but that's it. It's such a shame, the Piano has nicer (Electric) Piano sounds, but it's lacking só many features and sounds.

[@Lalairu]

4:25 Zelda OST

[@cristianvaldez6992]

have it sensitive keys sound?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Cristian Valdez...... yes,

[@tronlady1]

The Bluetooth functionality could be interesting with an iPad but those sounds are like something from a portable home keyboard from the 80s lmao. I fancy the dude that’s demoing though!! Is he for sale?☺️

[@davidplatt5957]

Lol a bit cute.. 😃

[@andyfin990]

His organ is

[@timhidskes]

Hey! Great video! I'm still in doubt which one I should buy. I am mostly looking for some decent organ sounds (I'm gonna use an external pedal for the leslie effect) and decent piano sounds, and a range of synth sounds in addition would be nice. Which of the two keyboards do you think is the best choice for me? And how do they compare in terms of organ sounds?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Tim Hidskes.... great Organs on the Go:Keys

[@braveconcepts]

Hey, it's Brandon Fraser!

[@debhaax]

Much better lookin this guy though, hands down.

[@LEYZAINE]

Do they come with sustain pedals

[@UKArtlover]

Tj Latu hi no that's an added extra but good enough ones can be had for 10-15£ on the usual sites:)

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Tj Latu Yes the go piano does come with one

[@royabner]

awesome

[@Kianquenseda]

nice tan captain ! were you out on the isles ?

[@juliusthompson9306]

Looking for a travel keyboard to keep up with practice. Will the Go Keys fit into a standard suitcase? Or is the Yamaha reface the better option?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Measure it !

[@joemonroe8896]

GoKeys 61k is 34.5in long.

[@aanmardianto1067]

I really lime it,want to buy it but can't afford it.....🥰

[@TReZxDrEaMz]

I've been wanting to learn how to play the piano and also wanna look into music production. I've found the GO:KEYS online for around 262 euro's, so I think I will pick it up!

[@jaiguru9538]

I am considering purchasing the Go Keys model, but I wanted to know a little more about the voicing. Does it have a Rhodes and a Clav voice like the GoKeys model which you demonstrated here? If so, is it the same quality?

[@kozmo9000]

Just find user's on roland.com and see a list of sounds, tones and loops at the end ;)

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Download the Manual from Roland for a full list of the 500 sounds

[@redcomn]

I've seen pro shred on go keys. For beginners this have a long mileage

[@田中庄一-l8c]

EX10！

[@animaschile785]

You can choose different tunning?

[@malibusushipictures]

does it have built-in speakers?

[@kwesifields]

maurice fitzmaurice yupp

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Of couse...simple to see !

[@joemonroe8896]

Yes. Thats what you were hearing in the demo. When plugged into a sound system its very impressive.

[@ellenbacklin]

Also needs some good Pink Floyd sounds

[@ronaldvanjelgerhuis5949]

Do the go:keys and go:piano have split keyboard functions?

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Ronald van Jelgerhuis ....no

[@kirkwilliams2127]

The Piano version sounds much better that the Key version

[@jakp8777]

Completely ignored the Bluetooth feature

[@rokero171]

For anyone who is thinking of buying this thing, the action is the worst I've ever seen from Roland, feels like a really cheap keyboard.

[@rokero171]

​@@phraselijk I'm not a keyboard player, but I played a lot of good keyboards, and Roland action is one of the best I've played, I almost got a Go Keys, my luck is that I decided to test one before buy online, I was so dissapointed. The action felt as bad as the one in my old Casio CTK-5000...

[@adriprematuraw]

Feel the same about those keys. And also I feel so weird for the brass sounds. But still, I think Roland is great on their piano sounds

[@snowzzmusic]

Roland is sooo better than Yamaha for the numerical keyboard

[@kirkwilliams2127]

The Go OPiano has better weighted keys that the Keys verion

[@ternitamas]

so disappointed I tested it in a shop and the key touch is so cheap, it's sold as a piano but it is just a keyboard in the shape of a piano, not a bad product but misleading

[@KriskovKiyivinski]

When I see this guy play the Go Keys, I start seeing it in another perspective. I am considering getting one of them as a travel keyboard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2OQdnaYl9SaZsU

[@kelvinsmith6854]

ternitamas ...get with it, old fashioned point of view, who cares as long as it plays nicely, which it does.

[@johnv6586]

well, if you want a great feeling piano go and test the ones that cost 1000€+. This on seems an awesome deal that i wished i had as an option. I had to pay 1500€ for a roland rd300nx, which is awesome, but also expensive

[@SteveAstronaut]

Here we see the difference between a piano player and a keyboard player...

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Seems kind of 90's for a new keyboard. Menu diving, buttons, no knobs. No pitch wheel. That's a big down to me. But, whatever floats your boat.

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Paul TheSkeptic ...look at the price, what do you expect ? it's great for what it is.

[@joemonroe8896]

I own the GoKeys.... the pitch and mod effects are done via touch pad arrays instead of old style "wheels" and the pads work very well. I expect the competition will eventually evolve to them as well. In fact there is only one actual "button" on my GoKeys...on/off....everything else is touch control which I find very sleek, low profile, noiseless, and highly responsive. This may be an "inexpensive" keyboard, but Im telling you when I run her through my Klipsh computer monitor sub/sat system or even just a good set of headphones...she sounds very impressive. The lightweight compact size is also is a big plus. At only 34.5 inches long and less than 3 inches high, Ive found my GoKeys is the most compact 61 key midi/synth (with full size keys) available. Its really a sweet design, built in tones are great, and the bluetooth midi feature is a nice bonus. Found mine brand new at an unbelievable after xmas DEEP discount for $107 ...at that price it kinda felt like I stole it.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

WHERE IS JACK?

[@kaanklnc4572]

I have Go Keys and I think its better.

[@giovannimanca5592]

E solo un giocatolo.

[@indigos290]

I take it sound like spooky lead and sine lead can't play chords? If so this is a MASSIVE disappointment.

[@Luke_skywalker789]

Roland go keys has more synth function