Roland Go Keys 61 Key Piano Owner's Manual

Roland Go Keys 61 Key Piano Owner's Manual

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Main features

5 The Loop Mix function lets you perform great-sounding music simply by selecting a genre and pressing keys.You can perform easily, without paying attention to pitch or timing. In addition, you can use the performance pads to apply e”ects in real time.
5 Bluetooth functionality allows interoperation with your smartphone or tablet.
Music or the audio from a music video on your smartphone or tablet can be played via this instrument while you perform along with the music. You can also use this instrument’s keyboard to play a music app that supports Bluetooth MIDI (only for units equipped with Bluetooth). 5 The portable all-in-one design is compact and light-weight, featuring batterypowered operation, built-in high-quality speakers, and a stylish shape that’s free of protrusions.
Provision of Bluetooth functionality
Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth functionality might not be included.
If Bluetooth functionality is included
The Bluetooth logo appears when you turn on the power.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Bluetooth logo appears

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the lea!et “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 13)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION

Operating Guide

Selecting a Tone
This instrument lets you enjoy performing with a variety of tones.
The tones are organized into eight groups, and are assigned to the corresponding tone buttons.
1. Press a tone button such as [PIANO], and then use the [–] [+] buttons.
If a tone other than a drum tone is selected: “ ” is lit
If a drum tone is selected: “ Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon1” is lit
Reference
For details on the tones, refer to “Tone List” at the end of this manual.
Tone groups

ButtonExplanation
[PIANO] buttonPiano tones
[ORGAN] buttonOrgan tones
[STRINGS] buttonStrings tones
[BRASS] buttonBrass tones
[DRUM] buttonDrum tones
[BASS] buttonBass tones
[SYNTH] buttonSynthesizer tones
[FX/GUITAR] buttonSound e”ects/Guitar tones

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Selecting a Tone

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Keyboard to Play Patterns

Connecting Equipment

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Connecting Equipment

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o” all the units before making any connections.
Installing Batteries
If six commercially available nickel-metal hydride or alkaline AA batteries are installed, you can perform without connecting an AC adaptor.

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Install the batteries, making sure that they are oriented correctly.
  3. Close the battery cover.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and !uid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (lea!et “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual p. 13).
* When the batteries run low, the display indicates “Battery Low!” When this occurs, install fresh batteries.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Batteries

Turning the Power On/O!

  1. Press the [L] (power) button to turn on the power.
  2. Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the volume.
  3. To turn the power o!, hold down the [L](power) button for one second or longer.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Turning the Power

Concerning the Auto O! function
The power to this unit will be turned o” automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O” function).
If you do not want the power to be turned o” automatically, disengage the Auto O” function (p. 9).
NOTE
To restore power, turn the power on again.

Performing with the Loop Mix Function

Loop mix is a function that lets you play patterns (accompaniment tones or drum tones) by pressing notes on the keyboard.
Patterns for each tone part are assigned to #ve areas of the keyboard. These #ve areas are collectively called a “loop mix set.”
One pattern can be played in each area; patterns are two measures long, and play back repeatedly (as a loop).
In every loop mix set, a drum pattern is assigned to area 1 and a bass pattern is assigned to area 2.
This instrument lets you enjoy performing with loop mix sets that cover a wide variety of musical genres.
* The song function and the loop mix function can’t be used at the same time.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Loop mix set

MEMO

  • You can change the tempo of the pattern (p. 8).
  • Only in area 5, you can play patterns with multiple tone parameters. You can also press multiple keys at the same time to play them simultaneously.
  • For details on the loop mix sets and patterns, refer to “Loop Mix Set List” at the end of this manual.
    Here we explain the procedure for performing a bass tone while sounding a drum tone.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Loop mix set 1

Selecting a loop mix set

  1. Press the [LOOP MIX] button to turn the loop mix function on (“ Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon2” is lit).
    If you press the [LOOP MIX] button while a song is loaded, the display indicates “CLEAR SONG?”
    If you want to use the loop mix function, press the [ENTER] button to clear the song. You can recall the cleared song by loading it again (p. 7).
  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the loop mix set that you want.
    Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon3 Playing a drum part pattern
  3. Press one of the keys in area 1.
    A drum tone pattern sounds.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - During playbackTo stop the patterns
    To stop one patternPress the right-most key of the area whose pattern you want to stop.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - pattern
    To stop all patternsPress the [Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon5] button.
    If you press the [Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon5] button once again, the patterns play in the previous state.
  4. Press keys in area 2 one at a time.
    A bass tone pattern sounds.
    If you want to add more parts to the playback, press keys in each of the other areas.
  5. Press the [LOOP MIX] button to return to the normal performance state (“ Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon2” is unlit).
    To stop the pattern, press the [Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon5] button.

Playing Patterns According to the Chord You Play (Interactive Chord)
While the loop mix function is playing patterns, you can use the interactive chord function to vary the patterns according to the chords that you play.
For more about the interactive chord function, refer to “Sounding Patterns According to the Chord You Play (Interactive Chord)” (p. 3).

Recording with the Loop Mix Function

You can easily create a song by recording with the loop mix function.
* If you want to record a new song, clear the song before you proceed (p. 3).
Here we explain the procedure for recording the drum tone and bass tone.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Recording

Selecting a loop mix set

  1. Press the [LOOP MIX] button to turn the loop mix function on (“ Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon2” is lit).
  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the loop mix set that you want.
    Recording your performance
  3. Press the [t] button (“Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon6” blinks).
    Now you’re in the record-standby state.
  4. Press a key in each area to start recording (“Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon6” is lit).
    When you press a key, recording starts and the number of recorded measures is shown in the screen.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - One measureMEMO
    Your performance using the interactive chord function (p. 3) is also recorded.
  5. Press the [Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon5] button to stop recording (“t” is unlit).
    A con#rmation message appears.
  6. To save, press the [ENTER] button.
    If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
  7. When you once again press the [Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon5] button, the recorded performance plays back.

Convenient Functions

Loading a Song (SONG LOAD)
Here’s how to load a song that’s saved in internal memory.
* When you load a song, the recorded data of the current song is lost. If you’ve created a song that you want to keep, you should save it.

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate SONG LOAD.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG LOAD
  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
  3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to load.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG LOAD1
  4. Press the [ENTER] button.
    When a song is loaded, the indicator in the lower part of the screen is lit.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG LOAD2

Deleting a Song (SONG DEL)
Here’s how to delete a song that’s saved in internal memory.

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate SONG DEL.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG DEL
  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
  3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG DEL 1
  4. Press the [ENTER] button.
    A con#rmation message appears.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - SONG DEL2If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
  5. Press the [ENTER] button.
    The song is deleted.

Backing-Up or Restoring Songs and Settings
Songs (SMF format) and settings that you’ve saved in this instrument can be backed-up to your computer. Songs and settings that you’ve backed-up on your computer can also be restored to this instrument.
* Before you execute backup or restore, use a micro USB cable to connect this instrument to your computer.
MEMO
Since songs are in SMF format, you can use them in your DAW or other music software.
Backing Up (BACKUP)

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate BACKUP.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - BACKUP
  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
    The BACKUP drive appears in the screen of your computer.
  3. Copy the GO-61 folder of the BACKUP drive to your computer.
    * Copy this entire “GO-61” folder to your computer. Similarly when executing restore, copy the entire “GO-61” folder.
    Backup or restore won’t occur correctly if you copy just the folder that’s inside the “GO-61” folder, or if you copy only some of the #les.
  4. On your computer, perform the appropriate steps to end (unmount) the connection with this instrument.
    The normal screen of this instrument reappears.
    MEMO
    When backing up or restoring data, there might be cases in which backup or restore does not proceed even if you end (unmount) the connection on your computer.
    If so, end the connection on your computer, and then press the [EXIT] button of this instrument.
    If you’re using a Mac, end the connection; then when you’re #nished, press this instrument’s [EXIT] button.

Restoring (RESTORE)

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate RESTORE.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - RESTORE
  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
    The RESTORE drive appears in the screen of your computer.
  3. Copy the GO-61 folder into the RESTORE drive.
  4. On your computer, perform the appropriate steps to end (unmount) the connection with this instrument.
    When the connection is ended, restore begins.
    When restore is completed, the screen indicates “Completed.
    TurnO”Power.”
  5. Turn the power of this instrument o! and on again (p. 4).

Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RST)
Here’s how the settings of this instrument can be returned to their factory-set state. This operation is called factory reset.
NOTE
When you execute this operation, all songs and settings saved in this instrument are lost. If there are songs that you want to keep, back them up to your computer (p. 7).

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate FACTORY RST.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - FACTORY RST
  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
    A con#rmation message appears.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - FACTORY RST1If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
  3. Press the [ENTER] button.
    The factory reset is executed.

Setting Various Functions (Setting)

Basic Operations in Setting

  1. Press the [SETTING] button to select an item (“ ” is lit).
    The item switches each time you press the [SETTING] button
  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the value of the setting.
  3. Press the [EXIT] button when you’re “nished making settings (“ ” is unlit).

MEMO

  • When you’re making settings (whileRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon7
    ” is lit), you can press the performance pad to select the setting itemRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - pad
  • The lower part of the screen shows the position of the selected item.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - lower part
  • These settings can be backed up (p. 7).
IndicationValue/Explanation
PART VOLUME *1Adjusting the Volume of the Part (PART VOLUME)
This adjusts the volume of the part.
*  Use a tone button to select the part that you want to adjust. 0–127
TEMPO *1Changing the Tempo (TEMPO)
This changes the tempo of the song and pattern.
MEMO You can also specify the tempo by pressing the performance pad at the appropriate interval of timing (tap tempo).Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - tap tempo
REVERB LEVEL *1Adjusting the Reverberation (REVERB LEVEL)
This adds reverberation that is characteristic of a performance in a concert hall. 0–10
OCTAVE SHIFT *1Changing the Pitch Range of the Keyboard in Steps of an Octave (OCTAVE SHIFT)
This shifts the pitch of the keyboard in steps of an octave. -3–0–3
TRANSPOSE *1Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE)
The keyboard can be transposed in semitone steps.For example if a song is in the key of E major but you want to play it using the #ngering of the C major scale, you would set the keyboard transpose setting to “4.” -5–0–+6
MASTER TUNEMatching the Pitch with Other Instruments (MASTER TUNE)
When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you #nger the middle A key.
For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called “master tuning.” 415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz
KEY TOUCHSpecifying the Feel (Touch Response) of the Keyboard (KEY TOUCH)
This changes the feel (touch response) of the keyboard. If you’ve speci#ed “Fix,” notes will sound at the same volume regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard. Fix, Light, Medium, Heavy
TOUCH SOUNDEmitting an Operation Sound When You Press a Button (TOUCH SOUND)
You can specify whether an operation sound is played (On) or is not played (O” ) when you press one of this instrument’s buttons.
SP PHONES SWMuting the Speakers When Headphones Are Connected (SP PHONES SW)
This speci#es whether connecting headphones automatically mutes this instrument’s speakers (On) or does not mute them (O” ).
GM2 TONEDisplaying GM2 Tones (GM2 TONE)
This speci#es whether GM2 tones are shown (On) or not shown (O” ) when you’re selecting tones.
Reference For details on the GM2 tones, refer to “Tone List” at the end of this manual.
KEEP SETTINGPreserving the Settings When the Power Turns o! (KEEP SETTING)
The following settings return to their default values when you turn o” the power; however by turning this setting “On,” you can preserve the settings that were in use when the power was turned o”.
The next time the power turns on, those previous settings are reproduced.
Settings that can be preserved: PART VOLUME, TEMPO, REVERB LEVEL, OCTAVE SHIFT, TRANSPOSE, and the tone that is selected for each group
SONG LOADRefer to “Loading a Song (SONG LOAD)” (p. 7).
SONG DELRefer to “Deleting a Song (SONG DEL)” (p. 7).
BLUETOOTHRefer to “Using the Bluetooth® Functionality” (p. 10).
BT PAIRING
BLUETOOTH ID
BACKUPRefer to “Backing-Up or Restoring Songs and Settings” (p. 7).
RESTORE
AUTO OFFMaking the Power Automatically Turn o! After a Time (AUTO OFF)
This instrument automatically turns o” its power when 30 minutes have elapsed since it was last played or operated (this is the factory setting).
If you don’t want the power to turn o” automatically, set Auto O” to “O”.” O!, 30, 240 (min)
LCD CONTRASTAdjusting the Brightness of the Display (LCD CONTRAST)
Adjusts the brightness of this instrument’s display.
0–10
FACTORY RSTRefer to “Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RST)” (p. 8).
VERSIONThis shows the version of this instrument’s program.

Using the Bluetooth® Functionality

Provision of Bluetooth functionality
Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth functionality might not be included.
If Bluetooth functionality is included

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Bluetooth logo

Here’s What You Can Do
Bluetooth functionality creates a wireless connection between a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet (subsequently referred to as the “mobile device”) and this unit, allowing you to do the following.
Bluetooth audio
You can use the speakers of this instrument to listen to music or music videos played on your mobile device.
MIDI data transmission and reception
MIDI data can be exchanged between this unit and the mobile device.
You can use the keyboard of this instrument to play a music app that supports Bluetooth MIDI.
Using Bluetooth Audio
* The volume of the Bluetooth audio cannot be adjusted from this unit. Adjust the volume on the mobile device.
Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing)
“Pairing” is the procedure by which the mobile device that you want to use is registered on this unit (the two devices recognize each other).

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Pairing

Make settings so that music data saved on the mobile device can be played wirelessly via this unit.
MEMO

  • Once a mobile device has been paired with this unit, there is no need to perform pairing again. If you want to connect this unit with a mobile device that has already been paired, refer to “Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device” (p. 10).
  • Pairing is required again if you execute a Factory Reset (p. 8).
  • The following explanation of the procedure is only one example. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
    * Make sure that this unit’s Bluetooth function is “On” (settings0“BLUETOOTH” turned “On”).
  1. Place the mobile device that you want to connect nearby this unit.
    MEMO
    If you have more than one unit of this model, power-on only the unit that you want to pair (power-o” the other units).
  2. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate BT PAIRING.
  3. Press the [ENTER] button.
    The display indicates “PAIRING…,” and this unit waits for a response from the mobile device. MEMO
    If you decide to cancel pairing, press the [Exit] button.
  4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Transferring MIDI Data1The explanation here uses the iPhone as an example. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
  5. Tap “GO:KEYS Audio” that is shown in the Bluetooth device screen of your mobile device.
    This unit is paired with the mobile device. When pairing succeeds, “GO:KEYS Audio” is added to the list of “Paired Devices” on your mobile device.
  6. Press the [EXIT] button when you’re “nished making settings.

Specifying the Bluetooth ID
You can specify a number that is added following the device name of this unit when it is displayed by a Bluetooth connected application.
If you own multiple units of the same instrument, this is a convenient way to distinguish them.

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate BLUETOOTH ID.
  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value of the setting.
Parameter Explanation
O!, 1–9Set to “O””: “ GO:KEYS Audio,” “GO:KEYS MIDI” (default value)
Set to “1”: “GO:KEYS Audio 1,” “GO:KEYS MIDI 1”

Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.
    MEMO
    If you were unable to establish a connection using the procedure above, tap “GO:KEYS Audio” that is displayed in the Bluetooth device screen of the mobile device.
    To disconnect, either turn this unit’s Bluetooth Audio function “O”” (Setting0turn ”BLUETOOTH” O” ) or turn the mobile device’s Bluetooth function o”.

Transferring MIDI Data
Here’s how to make settings for transmitting and receiving MIDI data between this unit and the mobile device.
Note when using an already-paired iOS device The following operation is required after each time that you execute a factory reset.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Transferring MIDI Data

For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your iOS device.
* Make sure that this unit’s Bluetooth function is “On” (settings0“BLUETOOTH” turned “On”).

  1. Place the mobile device that you want to connect nearby this unit.
    MEMO
    If you have more than one unit of this model, power-on only the unit that you want to pair (power-o” the other units).
  2. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - mobileMEMO
    The explanation here uses the iPhone as an example. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device.
  3. In the mobile device’s app (e.g., GarageBand), establish a connection with this unit.
    NOTE
    Do not tap the “GO:KEYS MIDI” that is shown in the Bluetooth settings of the mobile device.

Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality
Disable the Bluetooth functionality if you don’t want this unit to be connected via Bluetooth with your mobile device.

  1. Press the [SETTING] button several times to make the display indicate BLUETOOTH.
  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to turn the setting “O!.”
  3. Press the [EXIT] button when you’re “nished making settings.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Items to checkAction

Page

Power turns off on its ownCould the auto-off setting be something other than “Off”?If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically,turn the Auto Off setting “Off.”p. 9
Power turns on unexpectedlyIs the AC adaptor connected correctly?
Could the batteries be exhausted?Install fresh batteries.p. 4
If you connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power when batteries are installed, the AC adaptor will be used preferentially. Even if batteries are installed, the power will not turn on unless the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet. If you’re using batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit. If batteries are installed, connecting or disconnecting the power cord from the outlet or connecting or disconnecting the DC plug of the AC adaptor while this unit is turned on will cause the power to turn off. 

 

Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”Is the pedal connected correctly?p. 4
The volume level of the unit connected to AUX IN jack is too lowCould the volume of the connected device be turned down?
No soundAre your amp, speakers, headphones, etc., connected correctly?p. 4
Is the volume turned down?p. 2
Could the interactive chord function be turned on?Turn off the interactive chord function. While the chord function is on, the left-most two octaves of the keyboard are used only for inputting chords. Playing the keys in this region won’t produce sound. 

 

p. 3

Notes don’t sound right
The notes you play on the keyboard don’t soundCould the loop mix function be turned on?Turn off the loop mix function.p. 5
The notes have the wrong pitchCould you have changed the transpose setting?p. 9

Problems with Bluetooth functionality

ProblemItems to check/ActionPage
This unit does not appear in the Bluetooth device list of your mobile deviceCould the Bluetooth function be turned “Off”?Turn the Bluetooth function “On.” Setting0turn ”BLUETOOTH” On Bluetooth Audio function: A device named “GO:KEYS Audio” appears. Bluetooth MIDI function: A device named “GO:KEYS MIDI” appears. You can check this from the settings inside an app such as GarageBand. 

 

 

 

p. 11

Can’t connect to Bluetooth audioIf this unit is visible as a device in the mobile device’s Bluetooth settingsDelete the device’s registration, turn the Bluetooth Audio function “Off” and then “On” again, and establish pairing once again.p. 11
If this unit is not visible as a deviceTurn the mobile device’s Bluetooth function off and then on again, and initiate pairing from this unit to re-establish pairing.p. 10
 

Can’t connect to Bluetooth MIDI

In some cases, the connection with the mobile device might become unavailable when you switch the Bluetooth MIDI function.
After unpairing the “GO:KEYS MIDI” that is registered on the mobile device, turn the mobile device’s Bluetooth function off and then on again, and reconnect it.
Can’t connect via MIDIYou must make the connection not from the mobile device’s Bluetooth setting but from the setting within GarageBand or other app that you’re using.
Can’t establish pairing with the MIDI functionThe MIDI function is paired when you first select a device on the mobile device and establish a connection. There is no need to initiate pairing from this unit.
Can’t connect a paired mobile deviceIf the connection breaks immediately after it is established, turning the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth switch off and then on again may allow connection to occur.

MEMO
If checking these points does not solve the problem, please refer to the Roland support website. http://www.roland.com/support/

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10WARNING
Concerning the Auto O! function
The power to this unit will be turned o” automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O” function). If you do not want the power to be turned o” automatically, disengage the Auto O” function (p. 9).
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10 Use only the stand that is recommended This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon11 Do not place in a location that is unstable
When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10WARNING
Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon11Be sure to follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual carefully when placing this unit on a stand (p. 14).
If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon11Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit.
Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a di”erent polarity, or be designed for a di”erent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10 CAUTION
Use only the speci”ed stand(s)
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10  This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stands (KS-12) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.
Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon10 Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

  • If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries, rechargeable NiMH batteries.
  • Even if batteries are installed, the power turns o” if the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet while the power is on, or if the AC adaptor is disconnected from this instrument. In this case, unsaved data might be lost. Be sure to turn o” the power before you disconnect the power cord or the AC adaptor.
    Placement
  • Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
  • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.
    Repairs and Data
  • Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Care of the Keyboard

  • Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement, and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument. Ink will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable.
  • Do not a$x stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause discoloration.
  • To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives. Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does not come o”, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys.
    Additional Precautions
  • Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.
  • Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
  • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
  • Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions

  • The following actions may subject you to penalty of law.
  • Disassembling or modifying this device.
  • Removing the certi#cation label a$xed to the back of this device.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Intellectual Property Right

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Placing This Unit on a Stand
Be careful not to pinch your #ngers when setting up the stand (KS-12; sold separately).
Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Stand

Main Speci”cations
Roland GO:KEYS : Music Creation Keyboard

Keyboard61 keys (Ivory Feel and Box-shape Keys with velocity)
BluetoothBluetooth Ver 4.2 Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy) Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
Power SupplyAC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) / Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 6 * Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.
Current Draw1,000 mA
Battery Life for Continuous UseRechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6): Approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.) Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6): Approximately 4 hours * This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Dimensions877 (W) x 271 (D) x 82 (H) mm 34-9/16 (W) x 10-11/16 (D) x 3-1/4 (H) inches
Weight3.9 kg/8 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
AccessoriesOwner’s manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC adaptor
Options (sold separately)Keyboard stand: KS-12 Pedal switch: DP series

This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

Tone List
BASS

No.Tone name
01Stage Grand
02Concert Grand
03Pop Piano
04Rokkin’ pF
05Mellow Tune
06Phase EP
07Pure EP Trem
08sin(EP)
09FM EP mix
10Pop Bell
11Frends Bell
12D50Fantasia
13Fairy Piano
14Grand Hall
15Piano+Str
16Piano+Pad
17Layers
18Rapsody
19Dyno EP
20SA Dance Pno
21TEL Stage EP
22Back2the60s
23Mk2 Stg phsr
24TineEP+Pad
25Wurly Trem
26Vintage Tine
27Pulse Clavi
28Snappy Clavi
29Funky D
30Biting Clavi
31BPF Clavi Ph
32EP Bell
33Candy Bell
34J-Bell
35Chime
36Vibe Trem
3750`SteelDrms
38Housechord
GM2
39Piano 1
40Piano 1w
41European Pf
42Piano 2
43Piano 2w
44Piano 3
45Piano 3w
46Honky-tonk
47Honky-tonk 2
48E.Piano 1
49St.Soft EP
50FM+SA EP
51Wurly
52E.Piano 2
53Detuned EP 2
54St.FM EP
55EP Legend
56EP Phase
57Harpsichord
58Coupled Hps.
59Harpsi.w
60Harpsi.o
61Clav.
62Pulse Clav
63Celesta
64Glockenspiel
65Music Box
66Vibraphone
67Vibraphone w
68Marimba
69Marimba w
70Xylophone
71Tubular-bell
72Church Bell
73Carillon
74Tinkle Bell
75Echo Drops
76Echo Bell
77Echo Pan
78Star Theme

ORGAN

No.Tone name
01Pop Organ
02B Org
03Perc Organ
04Rochno Org
05HardRockORG
06GT Org Stack
07FullStop Org
08FullDraw Org
09StakDraw Org
10D.Bar Org 1
11D.Bar Org 2
12D.Bar Org 3
13Rhythm’n’B
14R&B Organ 1
15R&B Organ 2
16SuperDist Ld
17Smoky Organ
18Soap Opera
19Crummy Organ
20Chapel Organ
21Cathedral
22Pipe Organ 1
23Pipe Organ 2
24Squeeze Me!
25J-Harm
26Blues harp
27Jazz Scat
28Syn Opera
29Vox Pad
30Gospel Oohs
31Morning Star
32Paradise
GM2
33Organ 1
34Trem. Organ
3560’s Organ 1
3670’s E.Organ
37Organ 2
38Chorus Or.2
39Perc. Organ
40Organ 3
41Church Org.1
42Church Org.2
43Church Org.3
44Reed Organ
45Puff Organ
46Accordion Fr
47Accordion It
48Harmonica
49Bandoneon

STRINGS

No.Tone name
01String Ens
02Staccato
03Pizzicato
04Super SynStr
05JP Strings
06Syn Strings
07Strings Pad
08Stringship
09Sahara Str
10Chamber Str
11Marcato
12Full Strings
13Oct Strings
14Biggie Bows
15Str Stacc mp
16Orch Pizz
17BrightViolin
18Bright Cello
19Clustered!?!
20Movie Scene
21Tronic Str
22Symphonika
23Cheezy Movie
24StepPitShift
25NuSoundtrack
26Reso Pad
27Slow Saw Str
28Summer Pad
29Frends Pad
30Borealis
GM2
31Violin
32Slow Violin
33Viola
34Cello
35Contrabass
36Tremolo Str
37PizzicatoStr
38Strings
39Orchestra
4060s Strings
41Slow Strings
42Syn.Strings1
43Syn.Strings3
44Syn.Strings2
45Choir Aahs
46Chorus Aahs
47Voice Oohs
48Humming
49SynVox
50Analog Voice
51Fiddle
52OrchestraHit
53Bass Hit
546th Hit
55Euro Hit

BRASS

No.Tone name
01BreakOut Brs
02DetuneSawBrs
03J-Pop Brass
04JUNO-106 Brs
05Wide Syn Brs
0680s Brass
07Dual Saw Brs
08Poly Brass
09BreakOut Key
10Brass & Sax
11BrassPartOut
12Ambi Tp
13Harmon Mute
14Soft Tb
15Spit Flugel
16JP8000 Brass
17J-Brass
18Super Saw
19SoftSynBrass
20Windy Synth
21Silky JP
22Cheesy Brass
23Stacked Brs
24Horny Sax
25XP TnrBrethy
26Ethnic Lead
27Lochscape
GM2
28Trumpet
29Dark Trumpet
30Trombone
31Trombone 2
32Bright Tb
33Tuba
34MutedTrumpet
35MuteTrumpet2
36French Horns
37Fr.Horn 2
38Brass 1
39Brass 2
40Synth Brass1
41Pro Brass
42Oct SynBrass
43Jump Brass
44Synth Brass2
45SynBrass sfz
46Velo Brass 1
47Soprano Sax
48Alto Sax
49Tenor Sax
50Baritone Sax
51Oboe
52English Horn
53Bassoon
54Clarinet
55Piccolo
56Flute
57Recorder
58Pan Flute
59Bottle Blow
60Shakuhachi
61Whistle
62Ocarina
63Bagpipe
64Shanai

DRUM

No.Tone name
01HipHop Kit
02R&B Kit
03Pop Kit 1
04Pop Kit 2
05Rock Kit
06Dance Kit 1
07Dance Kit 2
08Dance Kit 3
09Dance Kit 4
10Brush Jz Kit
GM2
11GM2 STANDARD
12GM2 ROOM
13GM2 POWER
14GM2 ELECTRIC
15GM2 ANALOG
16GM2 JAZZ
17GM2 BRUSH
18GM2 ORCHSTRA
19GM2 SFX
20Timpani
21Agogo
22Steel Drums
23Woodblock
24Castanets
25Taiko
26Concert BD
27Melo. Tom 1
28Melo. Tom 2
29Synth Drum
30808 Tom
31Elec Perc
32Reverse Cym.

BASS

No.

Tone name

01Saw&MG Bass1
02Mini Like!
03Moogy Bass
04SH Sawtooth
05Foundation
06Return2Base!
07Chorus Bass
08A Big Pick
09Ulti Ac Bass
10Big Mini 1
11Big Mini 2
12Bs TB
13SH-101 Bs
14SH-2 Bs
15JUNO-106 Bs
16Garage Bass
17Low Bass
18Downright Bs
19Cmp’d Fng Bs
20FingerMaster
21Finger Bs
22RichFretless
23Fat RubberBs
24JUNO Acid Bs
25Oil Can Bass
26Big Mini 3
27Moogy Bass 2
28JUNO Reso
29Alpha SynBs2
30SH Square
31MC-404 Bass
32Electro Rubb
33DCO Bass
34Saw&MG Bass2
35Not a Bass
36Punch MG 1
37MKS-50 SynBs
38Kickin’ Bass
39OilDrum Bass
40Dust Bass
41Glide-iator
42Acid Punch
43MC-TB Bass
44Acdg Bass
45Unplug it!
46S&H Bass
47Destroyed Bs
48Muffled MG
49Intrusive Bs
50TransistorBs

GM2

51Acoustic Bs.
52Fingered Bs.
53Finger Slap
54Picked Bass
55Fretless Bs.
56Slap Bass 1
57Slap Bass 2
58Synth Bass 1
59SynthBass101
60Acid Bass
61Clavi Bass
62Hammer
63Synth Bass 2
64Beef FM Bass
65RubberBass 2
66Attack Pulse

SYNTH

No.

Tone name

01Saw Lead
02Jump Poly
03JP OctAttack
04Gwyo Press
05Spooky Lead
06GR Lead
07Anadroid
08Octa Juice
09Saw Keystep
10Synth Key
11Pure Square
12Sqr-Seqence
13forSequence
14Synthi Fizz
15Legato Saw
16Digitaless
17Dance Saws
18Houze Clavi
19Hot Coffee
20Digi-vox Syn
21Wind Syn Ld
22JUNO Lead
23Octa Sync
24DC Triangle
25Griggley
26Dual Profs
27Clean?
28Syn Lead 1
29Syn Lead 2
30Destroyed Ld
31Sync Ld
32Vintagolizer
33Tri Lead
34Sine Lead
35Sqr Lead
36Evangelized
37Stacc Heaven
38Oct Unison
39Tempest
40HPF Sweep
41BPF Saw
42Tekno Gargle
43Dance floor
44Nu Trance X
45AllinOneRiff
46YZ Again
47LoFiSequence
48Strobe
49Rhythmic 5th
50Step Trance
51Jazzy Arps
52Echo Echo
53Keep going

GM2

54Square Wave
55MG Square
562600 Sine
57Saw Wave
58OB2 Saw
59Doctor Solo
60Natural Lead
61SequencedSaw
62Syn.Calliope
63Chiffer Lead
64Charang
65Wire Lead
66Solo Vox
675th Saw Wave
68Bass & Lead
69Delayed Lead
70Fantasia
71Warm Pad
72Sine Pad
73Polysynth
74Space Voice
75Itopia
76Bowed Glass
77Metal Pad
78Halo Pad
79Sweep Pad
80Ice Rain
81Soundtrack
82Crystal
83Syn Mallet
84Brightness

FX/GUITAR

No.

Tone name

01Morpher
02Alpha Said..
03Try This!
04C64 Lead
05Synchro Lead
06TB Booster
07Mini Growl
08DoubleBubble
09Periscope
10MelodicDrums
11Acid Lead
12Shroomy
13Lazer Points
14Hot Sync
15CerealKiller
16Dance Steam
17Philly Hit
18Good Old Hit
192ble Action
20In da Cave
21Fairy’s Song
22New Planetz
23Seq Saw
24Repertition
25Technotribe
26Crunch Twin
27Hurtling Gtr
28Wet Nyln Gtr
29SoftNyln Gtr
30So good !
31DynoJazz Gtr
32Clean Gtr
33Funk Gtr
34Nice Oct Gtr
35Crimson Gtr
36Plugged!!
37Chunk Atk
38Power Chord
39Sitar on C
40Elec Sitar
41Pat is away
42Nice Kalimba
43Harpiness
44Monsoon
45Bend Koto
46Wired Synth
474DaCommonMan
48Orgaenia
49Sleeper

GM2

50Nylon-str.Gt
51Ukulele
52Nylon Gt.o
53Nylon Gt.2
54Steel-str.Gt
5512-str.Gt
56Mandolin
57Steel + Body
58Jazz Gt.
59Pedal Steel
60Clean Gt.
61Chorus Gt.
62Mid Tone GTR
63Muted Gt.
64Funk Pop
65Funk Gt.2
66Jazz Man
67Overdrive Gt
68Guitar Pinch
69DistortionGt
70Feedback Gt.
71Dist Rtm GTR
72Gt.Harmonics
73Gt. Feedback
74Santur
75Atmosphere
76Harp
77Yang Qin
78Goblin
79Sitar
80Sitar 2
81Banjo
82Shamisen
83Koto
84Taisho Koto
85Kalimba
86Gt.FretNoise
87Gt.Cut Noise
88String Slap
89Breath Noise
90Fl.Key Click
91Seashore
92Rain
93Thunder
94Wind
95Stream
96Bubble
97Bird
98Dog
99Horse-Gallop
100Bird 2
101Telephone 1
102Telephone 2
103DoorCreaking
104Door
105Scratch
106Wind Chimes
107Helicopter
108Car-Engine
109Car-Stop
110Car-Pass
111Car-Crash
112Siren
113Train
114Jetplane
115Starship
116Burst Noise
117Applause
118Laughing
119Screaming
120Punch
121Heart Beat
122Footsteps
123Gun Shot
124Machine Gun
125Lasergun
126Explosion

Loop Mix Set List

Loop mix set name

Tone nameRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon24Key

Tempo

01: TranceDance Kit 2Mini Like!Hot Sync (FX/GUITAR)Synthi Fizz (SYNTH)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon13Cm128
02: Funk (*1)Pop Kit 1SH SawtoothDetuneSawBrs (BRASS)Pure EP Trem (PIANO)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon14Dm116
03: HouseDance Kit 2Garage BassPiano+Pad (PIANO)JP OctAttack (SYNTH)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon15Cm1420
04: Drum N’ BassDance Kit 2MKS-50 SynBsTempest (SYNTH)Synchro Lead (FX/GUITAR)TitleCm175
05: Neo HipHop (*1)HipHop KitUlti Ac BassWurly Trem (PIANO)BreakOut Key (BRASS)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon17C100
06: Pop (*1)Rock Kit Big PickAnadroid (SYNTH)Pop Bell (PIANO)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon18Cm119
07: Bright Rock (*1)Rock KitA Big PickClean Gtr (FX/GUITAR)Plugged! (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon19C180
08: Trap StepDance Kit 2MKS-50 SynBsC64 Lead (FX/GUITAR)Hot Coffee (SYNTH)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon20Cm152
09: Future Bass (*1)Dance Kit 2SH SquareJ-Pop Brass (BRASS)Syn Lead 2 (SYNTH)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon21Am120
10: Trad HipHopR&B KitFinger BsStaccato (STRINGS)StageGrand (PIANO)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon22Cm96
11: EDMDance Kit 2DCO BassJP OctAttack (SYNTH)Synchro Lead (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon23Cm132

Loop mix set name

Tone nameRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon12

Key

Tempo

12: R&BHipHop KitOil Can BassRepertition (FX/GUITAR)Mellow Tune (PIANO)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon25Bp110
13: Reggaeton (*1)HipHop KitSH SquareSA Dance Pno (PIANO)Wet Nyln Gtr (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon26Dm100
14: CumbiaPop Kit 1FingerMasterRokkin’ pF (PIANO)Chorus Gt. (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon27Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon27Cm180
15: ColombianPopPop Kit 1FingerMasterSo good ! (FX/GUITAR)Accordion Fr (ORGAN)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon28C106
16: Bossa LoungeR&B KitGarage BassTEL Stage EP (PIANO)DynoJazz Gtr (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon29C78
17: ArrochaPop Kit 1FingerMasterPhase EP (PIANO)Smoky Organ (ORGAN)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon30C135
18: Drum’n BossaDance Kit 2FoundationHPF Sweep (SYNTH)Wet Nyln Gtr (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon31D169
19: Bahia MixPop Kit 1Return2BasePhase EP (PIANO)D.Bar Org 1 (ORGAN)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon32C85
20: Power RockRock KitCmp’d Fng BsHurtling Gtr (FX/GUITAR)Plugged (FX/GUITAR)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon33Am154
21: Classic RockPop Kit 1A Big PickRokkin’ pF (PIANO)R&B Organ2 (ORGAN)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon34C72
22: J-PopPop Kit 1A Big PickSo good ! (FX/GUITAR)Rokkin’ pF (PIANO)Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon35C156

*1: Chord speci”cation is limited; only the key can be speci”ed.Roland - logo

References

Documents / Resouces

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