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Whether you’re a seasoned composer, a gigging musician, or looking to launch your musical journey, the GO:KEYS 5 stands ready to accompany you on any endeavor. This portable keyboard sports a 61-key layout with touch-sensitive, piano-style keys that inspire you to let your creativity flow through your fingers. With plenty of onboard sound presets, recording and production software connectivity, and auto-accompaniment functionalities, the GO:KEYS 5 is equipped to handle nearly any project. Enjoy crystal-clear sound via the onboard passive radiator speakers, or use the dedicated stereo output for larger sound setups. The GO:KEYS 5 even has a microphone input that allows you to incorporate colorful vocal effects! And because it is also remarkably lightweight at under 10 pounds, this keyboard doubles as the perfect travel companion for booked and busy musicians.





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A premium piano experience for every player





While some keyboards present a steep learning curve, the beauty of the GO:KEYS is that using it is only as complicated as you need it to be. At first glance, its layout might seem rather utilitarian. But in reality, the GO:KEYS 5 is a powerful instrument capable of accommodating players at every stage of their career. Keep things simple by improvising over preset chord progressions, or connect the GO:KEYS 5 to production software like ZenBeats for maximum creative freedom. Regardless of your level of expertise, the GO:KEYS 5 sports everything you need to express yourself ? and more.





Lightweight build for top-tier portability





Weighing in at under 10 pounds, the Roland GO:KEYS is one of the lightest portable keyboards you’ll come across. But don’t let its size mislead you! The GO:KEYS is replete with high-end compositional features that meet your modern needs. A handy auto-accompaniment feature follows the chords you play to help you create original backing tracks, and a user-friendly chord sequencer offers preset progressions for times you’d rather focus on melodic lines. A simple Song function enables you to record those chords and melodies with the click of button ? a feature composers at Sweetwater can’t get enough of.





A world of instruments powered by ZEN-Core





The GO:KEYS 5 features the expandable ZEN-Core sound engine, the same cutting-edge sound generator that drives professional Roland synths like the FANTOM and JUPITER-X. Call up iconic Roland synthesizer sounds, orchestral voices, guitars and basses, drums and percussion, exotic world sounds, and many others. Using the GO:KEYS 5’s streamlined controls, you can freely layer piano and ZEN-Core tones, assign specific sounds to the left and right hands, and much more. Whatever the instrument, each note can be shaped to respond to your touch and dynamics with the tone and harmonic accuracy you desire.





Roland GO:KEYS 5 Keyboard Features:


Portable keyboard with 61 touch-sensitive, piano-style keys


128-voice polyphony offers options for plenty of note combinations and arrangements


Includes 554 tones and an auto-accompaniment feature containing over 200 music styles


Hosts over 1,000 sounds powered by Roland’s ZEN-Core sound engine


Dedicated stereo output and powerful passive radiator speakers deliver crystal-clear sound


Bluetooth connectivity allows you to link mobile devices for streaming and song creation


MIDI interface and USB recorder allow you to work with music production software


Mic input offers colorful vocal effects


Powered by AC adapter (included)