Roland A-49-WH 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller with D-BEAM, White

Few compact controllers feel this much like an instrument: Roland built the pearl-white A-49 around 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with a premium-grade action — rounded key shapes, quiet mechanics, and minimal vertical shake — so producers and players get genuine expression from a keyboard that weighs just 2.5 kg.

Hands-on control comes standard. Wave a hand over the D-BEAM infrared sensor to bend sounds in real time, work the pitch bend/modulation lever for classic synth phrasing, and map the two assignable knobs and two assignable switches to whatever your DAW or soft synth needs. Octave and transpose buttons extend the 49-key range across the full MIDI spectrum in seconds.

Connectivity keeps things simple: one USB cable powers the A-49 and carries MIDI to your Mac, PC, or iPad (via Camera Connection Kit), and a 5-pin MIDI OUT jack drives external hardware. An included Ableton Live Lite license makes the striking white A-49 a complete starting point for computer music production.

Key Features

• 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with premium-grade action and rounded key shape
• D-BEAM infrared controller plus pitch bend/modulation lever for expressive performance
• 2 assignable knobs and 2 assignable switches for hands-on software control
• USB bus-powered with 5-pin MIDI OUT for external synths and modules
• Lightweight 2.5 kg pearl-white design; includes Ableton Live Lite

Technical Specifications

• Keyboard: 49 full-size keys with velocity sensitivity
• Controllers: D-BEAM, pitch bend/modulation lever, 2 assignable knobs (C1/C2), 2 assignable switches (S1/S2)
• Buttons: Octave +/- with LED indicators, Transpose, Function
• Connections: USB Type-B (computer), MIDI OUT (5-pin DIN)
• Power: USB bus power (98 mA current draw)
• Dimensions: 836 x 182 x 84 mm (32-15/16 x 7-3/16 x 3-5/16 in)
• Weight: 2.5 kg (5 lbs 9 oz)
• Color: Pearl White

What's Included

• Owner's manual
• USB cable
• Ableton Live Lite serial number card