Roland GO:KEYS 5 Music Creation Keyboard, Graphite

Do you have a passion for music? GO:KEYS 5 makes it easy to go from being a fan to an active music creator. This fun modern keyboard unlocks a simple new approach to making music, encouraging you to explore sounds and ideas in the moment—no previous experience required. Just power on, push a few buttons, and let your imagination flow. And as your skills develop, deeper features allow you to travel as far as your ambition takes you.

With GO:KEYS 5 under your fingers, you have everything you need to turn your musical dreams into reality.

Main Features

• 61-note keyboard with expressive touch sensitivity
• ZEN-Core engine with over 1000 Roland sounds that have influenced modern music for five decades
• Auto-accompaniment with over 200 onboard music styles
• Chord sequencer with user editing features and over 300 ready-to-play presets
• Big, powerful sound with stereo speakers and passive radiator
• Bluetooth audio/MIDI support for music streaming and song creation
• USB audio/MIDI interface for working with music software on computers and mobile devices
• Microphone input and onboard vocal effects
• Audio inputs and outputs for connecting with other sound devices
• Pedal hold and external control jacks
• USB memory port for backup and audio file playback
• Dedicated WC-1 adapter port for Roland Cloud Connect
• Support for Roland Cloud Connect (optional) allows you to wirelessly browse, audition, and download Roland Cloud content from your smartphone

Creativity Starts Here
Learning music doesn’t have to be hard. GO:KEYS 5 invites exploration at every turn, urging your inner creative voice to emerge. The friendly, interactive interface stimulates discovery and spontaneous musical moments, even if you’ve never played an instrument before.

Sound Motivation
As many top composers will tell you, playing one note with an inspiring sound is often all it takes to spark a complete idea. GO:KEYS 5 includes over 1000 sounds from Roland’s historic library, which has motivated top music artists in every genre for over 50 years. Journey through a universe of possibilities with the expressive 61-note keyboard, from acoustic pianos and orchestral instruments to modern synthesizers, guitars, drums, and beyond.

Melodic Magic
Once you find a sound that energizes you, experiment by creating melodies and arpeggios over automatic musical backing. GO:KEYS 5 is filled with ready-made chord progressions in various styles, all with the immersive sound of a finished record. It’s also possible to craft your own chord sequences, and you can easily find the progressions for your favourite songs online or with dedicated apps.

Mix and Match
As a chord progression loops, discover your own performance style by remixing sounds. Change things up with four variations. Drop parts in and out, including the drums, bass, and backing chords. Swap instruments for a different vibe. And create dynamic energy by processing the entire sound with filtering, lo-fi tones, beat slicing, and other ear-catching performance effects.

Lead the Band
After you’ve mastered chord progressions, go even further by directing a band of virtual musicians. GO:KEYS 5 offers a wide selection of dynamic accompaniments controlled by one or two left-hand fingers. Jam melodies and solos with your right hand as the band backs every move. Then weave in more sophisticated textures with full left-hand chords as your technique grows.

Get Vocal
GO:KEYS 5 also features a microphone input and a large selection of effects to enhance your voice. Sing along with your compositions, complete with studio-style reverb for a polished sound. Magically create real-time harmonies that automatically follow your chords and accompaniment. Or transform your voice with robotic tones that mimic the electronic sounds heard on current pop hits.

Record and Share
At any time, you can instantly capture what you’re doing with GO:KEYS 5 and listen back. Analyze and hone your ideas. Show off your progress with family and friends. Or share your skills with the world on social media.

Compact Music Companion
With its portable, all-in-one design, you can pick up GO:KEYS 5 and enjoy music anywhere in your living space. The built-in stereo sound system and passive radiator deliver big sound and powerful bass response, while support for AA battery power makes setup fast and easy. And when you want to play privately, plug in headphones or earbuds to enjoy GO:KEYS 5 without disturbing others.

Stream Songs and Create with Music Software
Listening to your favourite music is a great way to inspire the next creative session. Play songs from your music library via Bluetooth, USB memory, or the analog audio inputs and jam along. Then, use the centre cancel function to remove the vocals and sing them yourself. GO:KEYS 5 also supports Bluetooth MIDI and audio/MIDI over USB, opening the door to further creative possibilities with music apps on a computer or mobile device.

Specifications

Sound Generator

• Sound Generator: ZEN-Core
• Tones: 1,154 tones, 74 Drum kits, Sound packs and Wave Expansion from Roland Cloud are available
• Effects: Tone MFX: 2 systems, 93 types, Total MFX: 1 system, 15 types, Reverb: 1 system, 4 types

Keyboard

• Keyboard: 61 keys (Box-shape Keys with velocity)
• Touch Sensitivity: Key Touch: 9 types, fixed touch

Speaker System

• Speaker: Speaker: 5 cm (2 inches) x 2 (with speaker box), Passive Radiator x 2

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Ver 5.0, Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy), CODEC: SBC (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Auto Accompaniment

• Style: Preset: 203 styles, Z-Style packs from Roland Cloud are available
• Functions: Start, Stop, Intro, Ending, Sync Start, Variation1, Variation2, Variation3, Variation4, Part Mute
• Chord Sequencer: Preset Chord Pattern: 304 types

Scene

• User Scene: Scene: 256

Data Playback

• Playable Software: Proprietary MIDI format (99 songs, Approx. 70,000 notes memory per song), Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64–320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)

Recorder

• Recordable Software: Proprietary MIDI format (99 songs, Approx. 70,000 notes memory per song), Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, requires USB flash drive)
• Master Tuning: 415.3–466.2 Hz (Adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
• Mic Effects: Auto Harmony (9 types), Voice Transformer (Octave: -1–+1, Formant: -12–+12 semitones), Compressor (Type: Soft, Normal, Hard), Noise Suppressor (Threshold: -96–0 dB)

Convenient Functions

• Convenient Functions: Metronome (Adjustable Tempo/Beat/Down beat/Pattern/Volume/Tone), Transpose (Keyboard/Style: in semitones), Octave Shift, Dual, Split (Split point adjustable), Center Cancel, Arpeggiator, Auto Off

Other

• Display: Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
• Control: Master Volume slider, Pitch Bend Wheel
• Connectors: DC In jack, Hold pedal jack (Capable of continuous detection when optional pedal connected), Control pedal jack (Capable of continuous detection when optional pedal connected), Input Stereo jack: Stereo miniature phone type, Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: ¼-inch phone type, Mic Input jack: ¼-inch phone type, USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C® (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI), USB MEMORY port: USB A (Mass Storage), EXT DEVICE port: USB A (Roland Cloud Connect WC-1), Phones jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• Power Supply: AC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) / Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8 * Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.
• Power Consumption: 9 W (When using the included AC adaptor)
• Battery Life for Continuous Use: Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6): Approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.), Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6): Approximately 5 hours *This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
• Accessories: Quick Start, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, AC Adaptor, Power Cord

Dimensions

• Width: 950 mm, 37-7/16 inches
• Depth: Detached music rest: 286 mm / 11-5/16 inches, With music rest: 395 mm / 15-9/16 inches
• Height: Detached music rest: 87 mm / 3-7/16 inches, With music rest: 245 mm / 9-11/16 inches
• Weight: 4.9 kg, 10 lbs 13 oz, 5.5 kg, 12 lbs 3 oz (GO:KEYS 5 with music rest)