Monday, 13 February 2012

Roland A-800PRO 61-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller


Roland A-800 PRO (61-Key)
A-800PRO: MIDI Keyboard Controller

Expressive 61-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

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-800PRO. Combining the best of Roland engineering with Cakewalk’s legendary ease-of-use, the A-800PRO has the features and feel you need to get the most out of your music performances and productions.

  • Velocity-sensitive 61 keys with channel aftertouch
  • Inspiring feel and response for serious players
  • 45 assignable controls: knobs, sliders, buttons, transport and more
  • 8 Dynamic Pads for finger drumming and MIDI triggering
  • Sure-grip Pitch Bend/Modulation Stick
  • Expand playability with sustain and expression pedals (available separately)
  • USB Bus Powered — no AC adaptor required (AC adaptor is an optional)
  • Durable Roland-quality manufacturing and craftsmanship
  • Bundled with the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack including three incredible instruments and production software
  • Works with any DAW on Mac or PC
  • Supports Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Expressive 61-Key Model from the A-PRO Series

Keyboard
61 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
Controllers
Pads: [A1]–[A8] Buttons: [B1]–[B4], [L1]–[L9] Knobs: [R1]–[R9] Sliders: [S1]–[S9] Foot Pedals: HOLD (P1), EXPRESSION (P2) Bender Lever: BENDER, MODULATION Keyboard: AFTERTOUCH [VALUE] knob
Buttons
[ACT] button, [ < ] button, [ > ] button, [DUAL] button, [SPLIT] button, [UPPER] button, [LOWER] button, [SHIFT] button, [TRANSPOSE] button, OCTAVE [–] [+] button
Display
16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
Side Panel
[POWER] Switch (USB/OFF/DC IN), [MIDI MERGE] Switch (ON/OFF)
Connectors
HOLD (P1) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type EXPRESSION (P2) Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), USB Connector DC IN Jack
Power Supply
DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus Power
Current Draw
300 mA (AC Adaptor or USB Bus Power)
Accessories
A-PRO CD-ROM, Cakewalk Production Plus Pack DVD-ROM, USB Cable, Owner’s Manual, Cakewalk Production Plus Pack installation guide, License agreement
Options
Pedal Switch: DP-2/DP-10, Expression Pedal: EV-5/EV-7, AC Adaptor (PSB series)
Size and Weight
Width
1001.9 mm
39-1/2 inches
Depth
250.8 mm
9-7/8 inches
Height
91.4 mm
3-10/16 inches
Weight
4.5 kg
9 lbs. 15 oz.
Downloads & Updates
A-PRO Series USB Driver Windows 7 32-bit v1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Windows 7 64-bit v1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Windows Vista 32-bit v1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Windows Vista 64-bit v 1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Windows XP v1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Mac OS 10.6 v1.00
A-PRO Series USB Driver Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier v1.00
A-PRO Series Control Surface Plug-in for Logic and GarageBand
A-PRO Series Control Surface Plug-in for SONAR
A-PRO Series Editor for Windows v1.10
A-PRO Series Preset Control Map v1.10