Best selling MIDI controllers from Roland
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best MIDI controllers from Roland. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Roland MIDIKeyboard
There are truly enough compact MIDI controller keyboards on the market, but often the feel of the keyboard is sacrificed for the sake of a compact design. The A-49 is different – this lightweight, compact instrument features a premium keyboard with full-size keys. Available in pearl white or black, it is a dream instrument for all musicians who value a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with a professional playing feel.
2. Roland MC-707
The MC-707 Groovebox offers all the tools needed to create songs or perform live without a computer. Experience the eight-track capabilities for recording, sequencing, synthesizing, and effects, along with a carefully curated palette of sounds, loops, and phrases. Record audio and MIDI with comprehensive timing control and immerse yourself in the creative process with faders and knobs. Take advantage of the endless possibilities of the MC-707 to produce any genre or develop your unique music style.
With the MC-707 Groovebox, you can get a lot out of a single device. Despite its extensive features, it remains user-friendly and is always ready when inspiration strikes. Create compositions with a curated collection of integrated sounds, beats, and phrases developed by renowned artists and sound designers. Explore a vast musical playground by combining loops and one-shot samples with melodic phrases and your own audio recordings, as well as MIDI sequences. Record clips, trigger, arrange, and sample recordings, automate controls, and use individual track and master effects to enhance your productions.
The eight-track sequencer of the MC-707 is optimized for smooth production in today's electronic music genres, including many evolving subgenres. The TR-REC step sequencer, inspired by classic Roland drum machines, is excellent for quickly creating rhythm parts. Additionally, there are 16 velocity-sensitive pads available for playing or creating drum parts, melodic bass lines, and polyphonic chord progressions. The sequencer clips also record your controller movements, allowing for dramatic, lively effects like deep reverb for a single clap, slow filter sweeps, and more.
3. Roland FD-8 Hi-hat controller
Ultra-sensitive Hi-Hat Controller: With Roland's FD-8 Hi-Hat Controller, the hi-hat sounds even more realistic, featuring seamless transitions between open and closed. The FD-8 is compatible with all Roland TD series modules, SPD-S, SPD-20, and HandSonic 15.
4. Roland A-88 MKII
The Roland A-88MKII is the latest addition to the long line of professional MIDI controllers, impressing with its outstanding playability and integrated creative tools for modern musicians and producers. The combination of a renowned hammer-action keyboard, robust construction, and modern features such as USB-C, RGB-lit knobs and buttons, and MIDI 2.0 ensures a performance that is unmatched in its class. In the context of MIDI controllers, the playing feel often takes a back seat. With the A-88MKII, you bring the renowned key response, valued by live professionals worldwide, into your studio. The sturdy wooden-based keys provide a solid playing experience under your fingers. Additionally, you can comfortably adjust the sensitivity and response to suit your individual playing style. The A-88MKII features three split individual zones to play and combine different sounds and instruments separately. For expressive hands-on sound editing, it offers a unique pitch/mod lever as well as a variety of RGB-lit knobs and pads. Thanks to the sustain pedal input and two freely assignable pedal inputs, your feet will also stay active.
5. Roland A-49 Bk
There are truly enough compact MIDI controller keyboards on the market, but the feel of the keyboard is often sacrificed to its compact design. With the A-49, it's different - this lightweight, compact instrument features a premium keyboard with full-size keys. It is therefore suitable for all musicians who value a simple, easy-to-use MIDI keyboard with a professional feel.
The keys of the A-49 have rounded edges for a particularly sensitive response to the playing technique and comfortable glissandi. The already extraordinarily low mechanical noise was further reduced, with special emphasis on a wobbly suspension of the keys. The result is a keyboard that will delight even the most discerning professional.
The A-49 has recessed ports on the back, making it ideal for use in front of a computer monitor. Two controls, two buttons and the D-Beam are intelligently arranged for direct access and perfect workflow. Special octave buttons are available to extend the keyboard range. There is also a transpose button for transposing in semitone steps. LED indicators provide a direct overview of the octave/transposition settings. Other settings are made via the Function button, which can be used to activate other functions printed above the keyboard.
Many musicians have started to record musical ideas with the iPad. In contrast to conventional MIDI keyboards with small keys, the A-49 offers an optimal combination of compactness and a professional keyboard for demanding musicians. So you can concentrate fully on the music and don't have to be careful not to miss one of the small keys. The A-49 connects to the iPad via the Apple Camera Connection Kit.
6. Roland MC-101
The Roland MC-101 is a compact groovebox that is ideal for creative music production and live performances. With its powerful 4-track sequencer and high-quality sounds from the MC-707, it offers a wide range of possibilities for creating and shaping music. The MC-101 is lightweight and sturdy, making it a perfect companion for on-the-go use. It allows you to import your own sounds and loops and use them in sync with the performance tempo. The user-friendly hands-on controllers enable you to trigger clips and dynamically edit sounds, enhancing creative freedom while playing. Whether in the studio or on the road, the MC-101 is a versatile tool for anyone looking to bring their musical ideas to life.
- 4-track sequencer for complex music productions
- Integrated sounds and patterns for instant inspiration
- Import of your own sounds and loops for personalized design
- Operates on AA batteries for up to five hours of mobility
- Sturdy construction for use on the go.
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