Product Comparison: Roland A-49 vs Roland A-500PRO
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General Specifications
Brand
Roland
Roland
Model
A-49
A-500PRO
Origin
China
China
About the Product
There’s no shortage of portable MIDI keyboard controllers on the market, but portability often equates to subpar keyboard action. With the new A-49, the game has changed — this lightweight, slim-line controller features a premium-grade, full-size keyboard that raises the bar in its class.
If you’re looking for keyboard controllers that you can use in the studio, on-stage, or anywhere you feel inspired, look no further than the A-500PRO. The A-500PRO has the features and feel you need to get the most out of your music performances and productions.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
49
49
Weighted Keys
No
No
Metronome Included
No
No
Roland A-49
Roland A-500PRO
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Roland A-49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Fantastic feeling synth-type action. Solid, fast and quiet.
- Amazing keyboard! Great feel and sensitivity to the keys.
- Great key feel. I have been very pleased with the performance.
- The keys are very playable and responsive.
- Decent feel of the keys.
Roland A-500PRO USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- It is quality made and plays well enough.
- The synth-style keybed feels great.
- Nice feel and key action. Full-sized keys and a professional feel really set this apart from other small controllers.
- The knobs and sliders are perfect.
- Friction, design, and response are simply perfect.
Size & Weight
Height
3.3 in.
3.6 in.
Width
32.91 in.
33.02 in.
Depth
7.16 in.
9.87 in.
Weight
5.51 lbs.
8.37 lbs.
Roland A-49
Roland A-500PRO
Roland A-49
Roland A-500PRO
Roland A-49
Roland A-500PRO
Roland A-49
Roland A-500PRO
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Roland A-49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The features and compact size seemed perfect for my needs.
- The size is perfect for my desk.
- Love the key feel, dimensions (size) and transportability.
- Compact and professional. Very good keyboard.
- It has a small footprint and it fits easily on my desk.
Roland A-500PRO USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Smallish and light, is very portable.
- Great item. Easy to use. Good size.
- I was surprised about the size. The keys feel good.
- High quality keyboard and lots of features. Really happy with size.
- It's too big and heavy for my use.
Features
Display Type
No
Backlit LCD
Mixing Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Equalizer
No
Yes
Drum Pads
No
No
Recording Feature
Yes
Yes
MIDI
Yes
Yes
USB Port(s)
Yes
Yes
Power Source
USB
AC adapter, USB
Extras
D-BEAM controller, Perfect Partner for the iPad, Sustain pedal jack
45 assignable controls, 8 Dynamic Pads, Sure-grip Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick, Works with any DAW on Mac or PC, FPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission
What customers say about "Features"
Roland A-49 USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The build quality is very good and feels like a pro level controller.
- Roland is the best. The D-Beam is very usable for expression.
- The D-Beam is so cool, all worked great.
- Keys feel nice and have good touch sensitivity.
- Very easy to connect to the computer and play.
Roland A-500PRO USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller
- The combination pitch/mod stick is awesome.
- The keys feel great, the pads are excellent, the knobs and sliders feel good.
- The display is a 16 character, 2-line LCD with a backlight nicely installed in the top left corner of the keyboard.
- It has ports for both a sustain and an expression pedal.
- Lots of knobs and faders.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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