A MIDI controller that feels like a real Roland piano – with modern controls for your studio. The Roland A-88MKII is a professional 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with Roland’s hammer-action keyboard, solid wood build, RGB-lit controls, USB-C and MIDI 2.0 support. It is made for producers, composers, pianists and performers who play soft synths and virtual pianos.
Why customers choose it
- Real piano feel: PHA-4 Standard keyboard with escapement and ivory feel, plus adjustable sensitivity to suit your touch.
- Deep control: 8 assignable RGB-lit pads, 8 assignable RGB-lit knobs, Roland’s pitch/mod lever and two assignable buttons.
- Layers and splits: three user-definable zones (Lower, Upper1, Upper2), arpeggiator and chord memory.
- Pedal power: damper input plus two fully assignable pedal inputs (FC1, FC2).
- One-cable setup: class-compliant USB-C with bus power for Windows, macOS, iOS and iPadOS; 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT for hardware.
- Future-ready: MIDI 2.0 support with system software Version 2.0 and later; control app with Snap Shot recall for custom setups.
Who it is for
Home and pro studio producers, film and game composers, pianists using virtual piano software, worship and stage keyboardists controlling sound modules, and music schools with computer labs.
What’s in the box
- A-88MKII controller
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- USB Type-C to Type-A cable
- Owner’s manual
Specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, PHA-4 Standard with escapement and ivory feel |
|---|---|
| Controllers | 8 pads, 8 knobs (illuminated, assignable), pitch bend/mod lever, 2 assignable buttons |
| Pedal inputs | Damper, FC1, FC2 (TRS) |
| Zones | 3 (Lower / Upper1 / Upper2) |
| User memory | 8 |
| Connectors | MIDI IN/OUT, USB Type-C (USB 2.0), DC in |
| Power | USB bus power or AC adaptor (PSB-1U, optional) |
| OS support | Windows 8.1/10, macOS 10.13 or later, iOS 13 or later |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1,429 x 274 x 119 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg |
Good to know
- This is a controller – it has no built-in sounds or speakers; use it with software or a sound module.
- With a Lightning iPhone/iPad you need an Apple USB-C adaptor and the optional PSB-1U AC adaptor (no bus power on that connection).
- Options: KS-13 or KS-11Z stand, RPU-3 pedal unit, DP-10 damper, DP-2 pedal switch, EV-5 expression pedal.
FAQ
Does it need a power adaptor?
Not with a computer – it is powered over USB-C. The PSB-1U adaptor is optional.
Can I use three pedals?
Yes – it has damper, FC1 and FC2 inputs, and Roland lists the RPU-3 pedal unit as an option.
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