{"product_id":"roland-a88mk2-midi-keyboard-controller","title":"Roland A88MK2 - MIDI Keyboard Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest in our long line of professional MIDI controllers the Roland A-88MKII is supremely playable with onboard creative tools for today#39;s musicians and producers. Our acclaimed hammer-action keyboard and built-to-last quality combine with modern features like USB-C connectivity RGB-lit controls and MIDI 2.0 (coming soon) for the best performance in its class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmatched playability with Roland#39;s own PHA-4 keyboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-to-last with wood and premium materials for years of dependable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight RGB-lit assignable knobs eight RGB-lit pads and three pedal inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree customizable zones onboard arpeggiator and chord memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin design with shallow depth fits today#39;s studio environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl application for deep customization and instant recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connectivity and bus power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI 2.0 ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eA controller that plays like an instrument.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to MIDI controllers` playability often seems like an afterthought. With the A-88MKII` we bring our acclaimed keyboard feel` enjoyed by professional players on stages around the world` to your studio. Its robust` wood construction creates a solid playing experience you can feel under your fingers. And you can easily adjust the sensitivity and responsiveness to match your unique playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eDeep expression.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A-88MKII has three user-definable zones` so you can layer and split the keyboard with different sounds or instruments. Our unique pitch\/mod lever and an array of RGB-lit knobs and pads give you expressive` hands-on control of your sound. And a sustain pedal input plus two fully assignable pedal inputs mean your feet can get in on the action too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCreative control.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday's musical styles demand special production techniques. And some soft synths and modules don't always have the onboard tools you might like. The A-88MKII extends your creative arsenal with three configurable zones` advanced arpeggiator` chord memory` and multipurpose pads that can trigger commands and events` and energize real-time performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eMIDI 2.0 and USB-C\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A-88MKII uses the latest technologies for years of universal compatibility and convenience. Class compliant USB-C provides bus power and single cable connectivity with macOS` Windows and compatibility with iOS. And the A-88MKII is ready to take advantage of the extended capabilities of MIDI 2.0.\u003cbr\u003en\u003cbr\u003en\u003cem\u003e*When connecting the A-88MK2 to iOS devices with Lightning` Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit and A-88MKII AC power is required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCustom control. Instant recall.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomize the A-88MKII with the control app for macOS and Windows. See all your layers and control mappings at a glance and assign commands to the pads with custom colors for visual feedback. You can create custom setups to control specific soft synths or external hardware` and instantly recall everything with the handy Snap Shot function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWhen less is more.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpace is always at a premium in today's personal studios. The A-88MKII is designed to be as thin and shallow as possible while still retaining the smooth` dynamic playability that Roland instruments are known for. Surfaces are flat and edges are squared so they sit neat and flush against other gear or integrated into a studio desk.\u003c\/p\u003en","brand":"Roland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619744149794,"sku":"A88MK2","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0066\/2818\/files\/a-88mk2_top_main__91317.1587102035.1280.1280_eb4ec3dd-27c2-4cf2-802b-2daa947755dc.jpg?v=1790232576","url":"https:\/\/guitar.com.au\/products\/roland-a88mk2-midi-keyboard-controller","provider":"Guitar World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}