Play. Control. Rejoice. The latest in our long line of professional MIDI controllers, the Roland A-88MKII is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for today's musicians and producers. Our acclaimed hammer-action keyboard and built-to-last quality combine with modern features like USB-C connectivity, RGB-lit controls, and MIDI 2.0 (coming soon) for the best performance in its class. Standard Features Watch the Video View the Gallery A controller that plays like an instrument. When it comes to MIDI controllers, playability often seems like an afterthought. With the A-88MKII, we bring our acclaimed keyboard feel, enjoyed by professional players on stages around the world, to your studio. Its robust, wood construction creates a solid playing experience you can feel under your fingers. And you can easily adjust the sensitivity and responsiveness to match your unique playing style. Deep expression. The A-88MKII has three user-definable zones, so you can layer and split the keyboard with different sounds or instruments. Our unique pitch/mod lever and an array of RGB-lit knobs and pads give you expressive, hands-on control of your sound. And a sustain pedal input plus two fully assignable pedal inputs mean your feet can get in on the action too. Creative control. Today's musical styles demand special production techniques. And some soft synths and modules don't always have the onboard tools you might like. The A-88MKII extends your creative arsenal with three configurable zones, advanced arpeggiator, chord memory, and multipurpose pads that can trigger commands and events, and energize real-time performance. MIDI 2.0 and USB-C The A-88MKII uses the latest technologies for years of universal compatibility and convenience. Class compliant USB-C provides bus power and single cable connectivity with macOS, Windows and compatibility with iOS. And the A-88MKII is ready to take advantage of the extended capabilities of MIDI 2.0. *When connecting the A-88MKII to iOS devices with Lightning, Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit and A-88MKII AC power is required. Custom control. Instant recall. Customize the A-88MKII with the control app for macOS and Windows. See all your layers and control mappings at a glance and assign commands to the pads with custom colors for visual feedback. You can create custom setups to control specific soft synths or external hardware, and instantly recall everything with the handy Snap Shot function. When less is more. Space is always at a premium in today's personal studios. The A-88MKII is designed to be as thin and shallow as possible while still retaining the smooth, dynamic playability that Roland instruments are known for. Surfaces are flat and edges are squared so they sit neat and flush against other gear or integrated into a studio desk. Standard Features Unmatched playability with Roland's own PHA-4 keyboard Built-to-last with wood and premium materials for years of dependable performance Eight RGB-lit assignable knobs, eight RGB-lit pads, and three pedal inputs Three customizable zones, onboard arpeggiator, and chord memory Thin design with shallow depth fits today's studio environments Control application for deep customization and instant recall USB-C connectivity and bus power MIDI 2.0 ready
Keyboard 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel) Controllers Pad x 8 (with illumination, assignable) Knobs x 8 (with illumination, assignable) Pitch Bend/Modulation lever Button x2 (Assignable) Pedals: DAMPER, FC1, FC2 Connectors Pedal (DAMPER, FC1, FC2) jacks: TRS phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors USB (COMPUTER) port: USB Type-C (TM) DC In jack Interface USB 2.0 Zone 3 (Lower / Upper1 / Upper2) User memory 8 Power Supply Supplied from the computer via USB COMPUTER port / AC-Adaptor Current Draw 260 mA (USB) 300 mA (AC adaptor) Accessories Owner’s manual USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable Options Keyboard stand: KS-12, KS-10Z Piano pedal: RPU-3 Damper pedal: DP-10 Pedal switch: DP-2 Expression pedal: EV-5 AC-Adaptor: PSB-1U Size and Weight Width 1,429 mm 56-5/16 inches Depth 274 mm 10-13/16 inches Height 119 mm 4-11/16 inches Weight 16.3 kg 35 lbs. 15 oz.
SC-G88W3 Keyboard Soft Case Semi-rigid keyboard case with integrated wheels for 88-note instruments. View Product CB-B88V2 Keyboard Bag Versatile carrying bag for portable 88-note keyboards. View Product RMIDI-B3 Black Series MIDI Cable MIDI cable, 3 ft./1 m length. Also available in 5 ft./1.5 m (RMIDI-B5), 10 ft./3 m (RMIDI-B10), 15 ft./4.5 m (RMIDI-B15), and 20 ft./6 m (RMIDI-B20) lengths. View Product KS-12 Keyboard Stand A portable, sturdy keyboard stand that can hold the heaviest 76-key keyboards securely. View Product KS-10Z Keyboard Stand Heavy-duty adjustable stand for stage pianos and other keyboards. View Product RPU-3 Pedal Unit Three grand piano pedals in one convenient, clutter-free unit. View Product DP-10 Damper Pedal This well-built, real-feel pedal comes with a non-slip rubber plate — essential when performing on hardwood or slip-prone surfaces — and an extended cable (2.2m) for stacked multi-keyboard setups. View Product DP-2 Damper Pedal Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products. View Product EV-5 Expression Pedal Durable expression pedal for use with keyboards or other Expression-compatible instruments to control a range of functions and effects parameters. View Product
Downloads Updates & Drivers Updates & Drivers A-88MKII System Program (Ver.1.03) A-88MKII Driver Ver1.0.0 for Windows 10 A-88MKII Driver Ver1.0.0 for Windows 8.1 A-88MKII Driver Ver1.0.1 for macOS 11 Compatible with Apple Mac series (Intel-based). Compatible with Apple Silicon Mac (using the M1 chip). A-88MKII Driver Ver1.0.0 for macOS10.14 / macOS10.15 A-88MKII Driver Ver1.0.0 for macOS10.13 A-88MKII Control for Windows A-88MKII Control for macOS SMF Player for Windows This is an application for playing back Standard MIDI Files that can be used in place of a full-featured sequencer or librarian program. You will need a MIDI interface on your computer to use this program. SMF Player for macOS OS macOS 11 Compatible with Apple Mac series (Intel-based). Compatible with Apple Silicon Mac (using the M1 chip). macOS 10.13 / macOS 10.14 / macOS 10.15 SMF Player for macOS / OS X
Support Owner’s Manuals If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions. You can also contact our Product Support department by email. In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. Owner’s Manuals [English] A-88MKII Owner's Manual [Français] A-88MKII Owner's Manual [English] Editing A-88MKII Settings from a Computer