Roland Release Kick-Ass Synth and NOBODY NOTICES
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Roland recently released a brand new keyboard that is packed with great features, has their flagship ZenCore sound engine, built-in speakers, runs on batteries and if that wasn't enough has arranger keyboard functionality! The strange thing is, nobody is talking about it. Let's have a chat!
I have many videos featuring the sister keyboard, the ROLAND GO PIANO.
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Come on Roland Woody needs this keyboard
100%
Yeah, I would like to see a review of this keyboard.
Very interesting. You are right I didn't know anything about this. I spend plenty of time researching the highend keyboards and not thinking about something so simple, yet so powerful. Great video.
Waiting to see it arrive in your studio! 😊
Just ordered the Go Keys 5 in White. Thank you as always for your Videos Woody 😊
Me too 😄
I have been researching this. You are right, no one is talking about this.
I lost track of your channel, around when you went full time with the channel. Not sure why.
Love what you’ve evolved into. And it’s all because you are just an authentic guy. Honest with yourself, which completely translates to us, the viewers l.
Much love from Ireland. 👍
This, and a Novation Circuit Rhythm 👍
Stand-alone battery-powered goodness..
Woody, I’m glad you mentioned how the Go Keys 3 is backordered. I’m looking into purchasing one when they are in stock.
Yep! I think this is a great option for a nice portable keyboard you can take anywhere regardless of your level of play. Definitely on my radar.
Ordered the 5.
Thanks Woody!
I've been looking for more info and demos on this and the 5 (same thing but more memory or something) since I got the launch email, but it's like the whole internet decided to ignore it? Thanks for at least mentioning it!
I read comments on the Internet that there is no modulation wheel. The manual states that you can configure the wheel. For example, wheel up for pitch bend and wheel down for modulation or a combination of both. So it is there.
WOW! I wish something like this was available back in 1996. Back then, the best thing you could get for $300 was either a Casio or a Radio Shack Concertmate 1100 (which is what I had). Anything with the Roland name on it was made for professionals with professional pricetags to match!
Thank you Woody , I was just about ready to get one and really i looked for more info and vids but was waiting for your take on this one before jumping on it . I see that the original go keyes faired ok and the go piano also , i just wished that they made the go 88 just like the 61 with more sounds. Maybe they might come out with a 88 key version GO Keyes 8..
Hey Woody, thanks for doing this, had no idea about this! I went and looked on Sweetwater, and the Go Keys 5 is a real thing. It's variation of the Go Keys 3. It seems the 5 is more geared for studio than the 3. The 3 has bigger speakers and an albeit small, amp built in, whereas the 5 only has smaller speakers and no amp listed. But, the 3 has only 1 stereo output for headphones, whereas the 5 has audio input, 2 mono outputs (stereo) and a headphone output. and the 5 is $150 more at $499. Everything else appears to be the same on the spec sheet. God bless you and yours Woody! Hope to see a review of one of these (or both) soon!
You can install wave expansions on the GK5 but not on the GK3
I got the Roland newsletter and was stoked, i agree there should be much more hype which is somehow missing. I definitely have my eyes peeled for when it becomes available locally 👍
It's because it's "just" an arranger keyboard, Yamaha also refreshed their line recently with the PSR E-373 in the same price range that is very popular.
Ömmh? Isnt PSR-e373 from year 2020?
If you have access to every sound the Zencore engine can make this is WAY more than an arranger keyboard, it's a beast in an arrangers body.
The e373 is garbage compare to this. And I am saying this as a Yamaha keyboard user. Yamaha should really fight back and trickle down Tyros sounds to PSRE.
@@cirisirpula152 Has it really been 4 years already? There was the pandemic, it might have launched a bit later than the official release date, but for what it's worth it really doesn't feel outdated on any level (at least to me).
@@amusic9825 Sorry I just checked the price and the e-373 is actually half the price of this keyboard. The E-473 would be its competitor, but I'm not as familiar with it. Access to the Zencore engine sounds amazing but I don't know how much content is provided onboard and how much is locked behind a Roland Cloud subscription or microtransactions. If it's not too predatory, it sounds like a great option.
Yep, I’m up for one of those, the zen core access is awesome dood! 👍🙏😎
I had a Casio around 22 years ago. I borrowed it from my friend, but I forgot the model. It was just a typical, cheap arranger, but I hooked it up to my PC with a 1/4 to 3.5mm adapter and made music with it. I didn't even have an audio interface, just a sound blaster card. I've been wanting one again ever since. Unfortunately, most of them don't usually have MIDI jacks on them. The rolands would be a nice entry point into zencore for newbies or if u need something to tinker with away from the studio 🎶🎹
It sounds great. Thanks for mentioning this Woody! Perfect for Christmas and birthdays, and indeed ideal for youngsters!
Btw, what is that rack there, it looks like a miniature moog?
I’ve got a Go:Keys (1) which I bought as it has reasonable sounds (actually many very good sounds), it was cheap and an OK keybed, which I got as a lightweight gigging keyboard when I don’t want the hassle and weight of unplugging a larger keyboard from my studio setup, and it has been really useful in that role. I may well upgrade it to the Go:Keys 3 for the better sounds and splits/layers. As a lightweight gigging keyboard it looks just the job in many ways, including the ability to create set lists. People can be very snobby when it comes to certain keyboards, but if it does what you need it to in a practical way, then why not!
Would love a vid from you showcasing/comparing the GoKeys 3 and 5. I have a pile of synths but no actual "piano" or anything like one, seems like one of these would be good for me to have and learn to play on (since I still don't know how to play!). Would love to know more about them!
I have Go Keys one I bought about 8 years, ago for around £230. It still sounds great and is very well made. This new version looks to be even better.
I ordered the white go keys 5 It will be delivered tomorrow. thanks to Woody 😊😉
i had the first one few years ago. really useful beginners instrument.
versatile , great sounds . I liked it , so much i gave it to my nephew who spent a great summer with it & after a year went back to playing football. But his sister has really used it & develpoed her sonwriting skills.. The go keys 3 is upgraded & the 5 has more features . a great keyboard for someone wants to get into music production. & portable , playable.
So a few days ago, I cancelled my order for the Astrolab after seeing Woody's "review" (Wasn't the only review I watched). This clip, just had me place an order for one with Sweetwater (Damn the Turquoise sold-out ? ☹ Oh well, the Red works, maybe someone might confuse it for a Nord ! 🙄). Needed an inexpensive keyboard for upstairs. Word to Roland, don't make the mistake Arturia did, send the man a Keyboard ! Gave you a sub Woody 😉
What is kick-ass to me, is that you can load wave expansions and sound packs you already own when you have for example a Fantom. You need to have the Go:Keys 5. And what I have missed are the typical Roland styles with its own character and the Roland sounds. And now they are back!!
Go keys 5 already got introduced. It has more features and of course higher price!
I got excited when I heard about this, and was dissapointed about the lack of videos, I guess something like astrolab is more interesting topic than this to youtubers.
Please Woody, save us and do a couple of videos about this ;), interesting to hear about your thoughts, especially about the keybed!
hi and thanks, would love to. i already know how the keybed will feel :) but at this price, you can't be picky. it's more upsetting when a $2000 instrument has bad keys. this is in many ways comparable to astrolab, preset machine, presumable editable only by using software VST version on your pc, bitimbral etc.
Hopefully they are at least playable! From the videos I have saw, I honestly have no idea what this machine is capable of doing or how it is operated. Can't wait to test it in local stores, if ot ever arrives!
The Astrolab looks to me like hospital equipment, very clinical. And hasn't 'space' become the hobby of Earth-destroying billionaires?
@@WoodyPianoShack Got to test out this at the store. The keys were eh not good. But yeah I didn't particularly like the keys on most under 1000€ keyboards. All of those have pretty strong springs that push on the fingers. So maybe it was on par with others on the price range.
CK61, Juno-X and hydrasynth felt a lot more smoother, but also more expensive. MPC key 61 was rather okay too.
But man the genos 2 and montage m6 keybed feels nice and smooth. If that keybed somehow finds it way to under 2k€ keyboard, I am sold.
We need Woody take on this. Even more than the Fantom
I’ve got the Go Keys 3 (from Bax) and have sold my GK 1.
Big step up in sound quality.
Many more functions than the 1: accompaniment, arpeggiator, split, layering, bend / mod wheel etc.
Keybed is a bit better to my taste.
Slightly larger and heavier (8 not 6 AA batteries).
Speakers are useful but still a bit crap - better on the 5 apparently.
Functionally it’s very similar to my FP-e50 apart from the obvious portability advantages.
I’ve had it a couple of weeks and it’s perfect for my needs.
I wonder if they are on track to release an updated GO:PIANO too... That would be interesting.
It sure would!
I've been ringing around trying to find out the ins and outs of this synth/keyboard in terms of what you can save to it from cloud, Thomann, Sweetwater my locals, no one knows! Going to a local to tinker with it in the morning.
Woody, greetings from PR. No one is talking about this cause there's a marketing flaw by Roland promoting this as a beginner (entry-level) keyboard, probably to keep expectations low. Casio has erased this notion from the CTS series, making a great keyboard accessible to almost everyone. This keyboard is aimed to go toe to toe with the Casio CTS series, but there's a significant advantage no one is mentioning either, aside from the built-in Bluetooth which Casio sells separately, the Roland Go Keys 5 is USB Audio. So there are 3 really good keyboards kind of disruptive right now: 1. Roland Go keys 3 and 5, Casio CT-S500, and Medeli/Thomann AKX10/AKX1100. This means technology is there to make professional-sounding instruments at accessible prices.
Hi Woody!
I’ve seen the press release on the new Go Keys 3 about one month ago and like you, assumed I’d find some videos on YT. Yet, all I found were videos on the existing Go Keys model. Sorry mate, if I had known, I would have let you know sooner and perhaps you’d cover it then.
The Go Keys 3 seems to be a direct competitor to the Yamaha NP-15 which is a part of their “Piaggero” line - affordable and highly portable instruments. However, while the Yamaha seems to be piano-focused and has but a few sounds, the Roland is simply chock-full and also has arranger functionality. To my mind, the Roland would be an ideal choice to just play anywhere, anytime - in bed, in the garden, under the open (night) sky! Heck, I really love the blue-coloured one and at the price, it is a tempting proposition to develop musical ideas when you’re not sitting in front of your usual instrument, or to just have some fun - sometimes, that’s the best reason to do anything.
If I may be so bold, let me tell you something else - Roland is more than a little responsible for its lack of recognition. It has nothing to do with technology or the instruments themselves but with the way they advertise the products. It would take an incredibly long (and boring) explanation why that is but suffice it to say, the market is not what it was 20 or even 10 years ago and neither are purchasers. They expect to have the dots connected for them and without meaning disrespect to anyone, such are most of the reviewers. Looking at the Roland site, without knowing EXACTLY what one wants or needs, it is virtually impossible to choose the right product.
I am telling you all of this because for one, I find you to be a man of integrity and second, through your entertaining yet educational approach to music technology, you are in a position to pass on ideas to the manufacturers, including critique which IMHO is far more valuable to any manufacturer than golden praise.
All the best, as always. Cheers! Tunka
P.S. The GO:KEYS 5, as I'm sure you'll get many comments on, is from this release as well, it's basically a Go keys 3 with extra features and more cloud integration.
Whelp, now I know xD
@@bryanskrantz I think it's a bit more than 400 US too, it's €545 so I'd imagine around the same in dollars
@@Dr-Stu yea my mistake lol it's $499 US
@bryanskrantz the US/€ exchange rate is so depressing, it used to be about 60 cent European to the dollar, we could go the states and live like Kings! It's pretty much flipped now.
Thomann says stock due soon £549 ?
I’ve been thinking about getting a basic arranger style keyboard for my girls, as they both love playing with my old Yamaha PSS-470 and my Reface CS.
This might be just what I’m after!
Woody my friend, you need to do some acoustic treatment on that room!
It is basically a cheaper and more modern Juno DS based on ZenCore and with friendly colors. Indeed a good deal for all that this does.
I guess you can't use it with Model Expansions though or make any fine sound design. Do you know if it gives access to the ZenCore partial editor like the MC lineup does ?
Woody,
Any news on the upcoming Yamaha MODX+ replacement model ?
I got a GO: KEYS just over 2 years ago. On "paper" it seemed to be ideal - a highly portable self contained synth and with bluetooth midi when I needed a controller. What I found was that the keys feel was not to my liking (I'm not a good keyboard player and have joint damage) but the deal breaker was excessive latency in the bluetooth midi. It all depends on what you consider important. For me, this resulted in the almost unheard of event of returning it! I tend to use a Korg microKEY Air as a midi keyboard, but that has its own "features"/problems 😀
yeah, keys are cheap feeling because it is cheap! interesting with bt midi, but anything bt has latency... i avoid bt like plague for pro audio.
@@WoodyPianoShack I tried a GO:KEYS for a little while. Bluetooth midi worked fine with absolutely no discernible latency. Unlike the new ones, it didn't have a "Local On/Off" control, which limited its utility.
I also use a Korg NanoKey Studio which works brilliantly over bluetooth with Gadget... BLE midi latency is in the order of 3-5ms, which I doubt many players could discern, considering sound travels at about 1ft/ms...
Here is what I did. I looked at the go 5 specs. I had a bk 5 , that I sent it back due to the small screen. I later found out that you can hook it up to a iPad using the BK partner app. So I recently bought a BK 3 at a good price and with a connected iPad and BK partner app, I was able to program all my songs that I do on stage into the bk3. now I’m able to access my songs. at a touch of a button on a large screen or a mini iPad whatever I choose. I also have a korg pa 600 that had touchscreen and the same capability. Making my job on stage going from one song to another very very easy. Here are some pictures of my set up. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to more of your reviews.
What the heck is a BK 5?
@@joemonroe1106 next to the entry level arranger released in 2012 they were bk3,bk5,bk7,bk9 and the arranger in a module bkm7. Made by Roland before they shut down the plant in Italy (I think)
Woody, I’ve wondered the same thing. I’m leaning toward the $500 Go:Keys 5 version with more inputs and better speakers, but they both look interesting to me but I can’t find any reviews on the 5 and only one on the 3. I’m waiting to see some reviews before I order one.
it's really puzzling that there is so little information yet. roland must be having production or supply problems.
I mucked about with this morning. Small enough little rompler. Keys are odd in that although they're full size in the width, the height of the sharps'n'flats only sticks out a bit, about the same mini keys on a microkorg or hydra explorer would, never seen that before. Rough finish as well, not gloss, I've played nicer. Pitch wheel is an awful mickey mouse yoke, both in size and response. Presets are good, about half are usable rest are muck(usual with a rompler), dual/bi-timbral mode is great. Annoying you can't do any editing on the keyboard considering it's housing Zencore but apparently there'll be an app that will cover this. Guy in the shop reckons, and I had asked him last Monday to find out, that you can edit a patch from any of Rolands cloud offerings to your desired taste, and then save it to the Go:keys, if that's true, that makes this 400beans worth spending. If not, I wouldn't give this a second glance. No point in having a great engine if you can't actually use it!
This can be a nice addition the the SE-02 for your string and piano sounds. If it does midi you're good to go.
Just bought a Korg EK-50 and like the "band in a box" kinda concept.
i bet you it does not have midi out. over usb only. congrats on the ek50, similar beast as my i3 i believe.
zen core on a budget - nice one
go keys 3 and go keys 5 are very similar
go keys 5 has more speakers, more in audio inputs including mic input
nice selection of colours too for both models
would love to see a review form you on the new go keys range.
really appreciate you providing some info on that, the gokeys 5 had gone completely unnoticed by me!
@@WoodyPianoShack the go keys 3 price is amazing for a 61 key zencore engine and 4 parts...
and i'd NEVER have seen the go keys 5 without your video on the go keys 3 !
I posted your video to gearspace btw on the thread of someone looking to get into zencore.
I would choose the 5.
It's actually a cool idea to finally make a beginners' synth not a GM-sounding toy but a proper synthesizer.
Actually a right way to go in music for beginners.
But it seems like Roland could care less about synthfluencers and synth community here, this will be sold to parents who buy the first keys for their kids or as a gift to a children who beat the musical school this year.
Also i gotta know how much sounds in there is free to use and how much requires Roland Cloud subscription... i mean here may lies a problem (i don't want my nephew to become another Roland subscriber just coz he want some new marimba sound).
I'm not into "subscription for synth". I want to have everything in the box. If I need any more sounds I can buy these.
i am confident everything you need is in the box, with option for cloud sub for more content, or availability to editors perhaps. another interesing thing about go: range is that roland aim to sell them not only in music stores, but main stream high street electrical goods retailers. they are aiming for the masses, not just musicians.
@@WoodyPianoShacktrue! i've seen more Casio STK models at my local consumer electronics shop than in music stores
Kaspersky identifies Roland Cloud as malware 😂
Hi Woody thanks for your short video, the GO:KEYS 5 is actually a more advanced version with more outputs and inputs available on the rear panel. It actually has several more features than the GO:KEYS 3. And it’s still reasonably priced. it’s a better long-term starter keyboard than the GO:KEYS 3.
Good thing to point out!
Hope you can get one in for review.
Yes Go:Keys 5 also out - seems to have mic input and vocal effects. Where or what is the Go:Keys4?! 😅
There is some report here on YT about faulty keyboard sensing on this model. If you have an opportunity to try it could you try playing some more complex chords to see if they work or triggering weirdly?
will totally do that for you if i get the chance and can remember any complex chords!
Well done, 👍 and the go keys 5 as well ! I’ve been wondering why no one has picked up on this very affordable keyboard ✅ great entry level keyboard with so many features (would also be great portable keyboard for anyone what ever level as a portable keyboard) 👍 cool 😎 do reviews
Go:Keys 5 is the upgraded version with bass drivers, Mic Input, and more audio connectivity, sadly both version only have MIDI via USB-C and don't have any aftertouch which will deter some folks viewing this as a Midi-Controller with bonus speakers and sounds. In fact, many of the ZEN-Core sounds will suffer from lack of aftertouch.
Seems to good to be true. I'm wondering if it requires a subscription to Roland Cloud to enable a lot of the functionality.
no i doubt that. but perhaps if you want to edit sounds and transfer to the keyboard, yes. or download more content. otherwise you can enjoy the keys without sub.
somebody is getting really fancy with their set design and video quality 🧐
Did you get one in, Woody?
I ordered both the 3 and the 5 after all.
Already received the 3 and it’s pretty pretty good. Would be great to see you do a vid on it.
Hows playing piano on it? Good enough key action and tone?
Definitely. Great to play and listen to. Got the RD-88 too and this is a mighty fine sibling.
@@ProFleer-ep4wq good to hear. And how about the fact that it's 61 keys? Does that feel limiting?
Not to me. But then I’m quite happy with 49 keys too. Or less, like on the Sequential Take 5.
@@ProFleer-ep4wq Cool! Sequential take 5 seems amazing!! I've put some discreet, tiny stickers on my 88-key digital piano at home recently. It turns out I do need those extra notes, so something like a 73-key keyboard would be more ideal, although 61 keys might still work. I'll need to try the Go Keys 3/5 in the store first to ensure it isn't too different from what I'm used to and won't affect my playing.
I had a friend who bought one of the original Go series, and I remember the keybed feeling very cheap. Which makes sense, but I wonder if they’ve improved on that front.
well it is cheap, so I give them a pass on the keybed!
I think I'm going to get one.
Me too... this could be a great portable unit to partner with an iPad and a single usb cable... 👍 - even has a music rest for the iPad available...
I bought the GO:KEYS 5 2 weeks ago. I was surprised that there was no real review in the internet. It is really a great product. Actually the GO:KEYS 3 is sufficient for most people. Sound und and amount of functions are incredible for that price. I like the keyboard with little harder springs than usual synths - good dynamic controll, but you should try it if you get along with it. Of course it can't compete with even the cheapest digital piano keys. The user interface is well done but diving deep in the settings can be complicated because of the limited display and key count. Speakers (here "5" is better than "3") are good, but the volume is limited.
Alright, until I read to your comments I decided to go with 3 as I’m a beginner 😂Thank you.
The number of styles that you can install from the Roland Cloud is 50. Is that enough and does it justify the price or do we expect more as memory does not cost much anymore these days. I don't mind it very much.
i guess you can cherry pick the best styles to fill up that 50, instead of installing junk, so 50 great styles might be enough
Hey there Woody - yes the Go Keys 3 is pretty cool = the Go Keys 5 is actually the "bigger sibling" of the 3 - it has audio input, and vocal effects... Pretty cool! $500 for the 5 and $350 for the 3 in the US
I don't need it because I don't gig, and I already have a Yamaha DGX-650 at home.
But the Go Keys 5 is certainly tempting! Maybe I'll find a used one a few years down the road to supplement my DGX.
Go Keys 5 has bigger speakers.
Seen a couple of reviews regarding playing of chords and some other notes sounding. Hopefully firmware will resolve that. It's a good entry arranger with exceptional sounds.
I don't see midi i/o only usb. Yamaha doesn't install them on the cheaper lines.
It's basically an fp-e50 with a different keyboard and speaker system, as far as I can tell. I wish I had known about this when I bought my casio ct-s1 a few weeks back.
Same here, but I've got a Casio CT-S500 last year. If Roland did even a satisfactory job on the new Go:Keys, then Casio is doomed.
Note:
GO keys 5 is GO:keys3 but include mic. and vocal harmonizer
I played the red Go:Keys 3 in a music store for a bit, sounds and lookgs very good but the key action is underwhelming when compared to something like a Casio CT-S1 .
Gonna try one out but it’s got heavy competition from my 707
It looks a bit like a keyboard version of the FP-E50, with only synth but no piano engine. As far as I can see they are using both the same styles.
I wonder if it can hold as many or more sounds than the Fantom 0 Series
Good question, I wonder what the memory size is.
Is it worth going for the Go Key 5 instead?
good question, not even sure of the differences apart from better speaks
Sure I'd noticed same lack of information. I play solo in a small parrish in my neighborhood and this lightweight entry level keyboards are just what I need. I was impressed by the 4 variations! Normally at that price range you get only something very basic. I look forward we can have independent reviews by you or Jeremy See, who truly appreciate the value this keyboards for both an entry level or a pro-sumer.
We also missed the GO KEYS 5? I WONDER if go keys 6 & 7 have been shipped from the future?:vía info from pleaidis ?🎉😂
Some idiots are calling this keyboard a toy, it’s a stripped down version of the Juno DS with professional sounds
Noop roland BK3/BK5 follow up
No, this updated GoKeys version has even more powerfill Zencore engine.
fantom sounds
It's unclear whether you can load something like a Jupiter or Juno on this keyboard or whether the engine is for "pack presets" like those in Roland's Zenbeats on the iPad.
I guarantee that you can't load Juno or Jupiter expansions. But probably this thing loads Zenology presets. Just as MC101 and MC707
I've looked at the Go Keys 3, but considering the Go keys 5 as it has some features that aren't present on the 3. I find the price to be fair and for my line of work, the portability would be amazing for a decent keyboard, but I worry anout the build qulity. Roland has gotten a little lax in their manufacturng process in recent times, and I need something that will hold up to travelling constantly. So, I'm going to hold off on a purchase until I've seen a few more reviews. Great feature sets for both of these keyboards at that price point......
Cool, but is it multi-timbral ?
Yes upper and lower patches kan be played.
They launched a step-up model at the same time, the Go:Keys 5. Not as many cool colors, but a little more capable (or so they say). Both look pretty good if you need a cheap, knock-around keyboard and don't want to (or can't) dump a lot of money. One could do worse, that's for sure!
Let's not forget the FP-E50 that uses the same sound engine but with 88 weighted keys. It's still quite reasonably priced!!
There's been some cool stuff at the low end of the market in the last few years, the Casiotone ct-s1 raised the bar with a usable piano sound in the price range, looks like Roland had raised it again.
The Casio CT series doesn't have Zen Core, but it seems it is of a superior build. Yamaha PSRs lack similar expandability but seem to be a better option in build.
Yes, knew about it. To me the most un-celebrated release of the last 5 decades is the new Yamaha DGX-670. The most gorgeous, editable, and playable, and affordable digital piano ever made and with the stand and 3 pedal system is only $1100.00. I have played piano for 56 years, this is the first digital that is (is) a piano instrument. All others, and I have owned most of them, are toys. Even the built in speakers sound okay, but with good headphones on studio monitors, it is fantastic.
that does seem like a great instrument for the price, or any price. congrats, must spend some time with the DGX lineup some day.
@@WoodyPianoShack The entire range of DGX's over the last 20 years were absolutely horrible pianos. Only the new one is good, and is nothing like all the other previous DGX series.
What's your opinion about the GO Keys?
@@amusic9825 The problem with digital pianos over the last 35 years (not Epianos) is the decay rate, the length of sustain with and without pedal, and the sterility of sound without string sympathetic resonance. So all of them over the years have been bad compared to a good acoustic grand. I am only speaking of solo piano, if you're playing in a band, lots of digitals may be to your liking. I have never played the GoKeys, but it uses the same samples I have on other Roland pianos I own like the SuperNatural, the Zen-Core, which are like all other pianos not very good. The Roland V-Piano is good but has issues. Again, if you want to play solo piano, forget all the others and buy a NEW Yamaha DGX-670 with stand and pedals. Don't buy used, the DGX previous series has been around for 20 years and they are very bad.
There's a gokey 5 too, for a bit more dollars, so no clickbait.
aha, they release 3 and 5 at the same time? what is difference and what happened to 4?
@@WoodyPianoShack the 4 is the one you want
Not sure, can you do sound design on it? Can you record your own presets? If no and no, that might be why no buzz
not sure. not much editing on board is my guess. someone should download and read manual!
You can do basic stuff, for example filter, resonance, attack, decay, release, portamento and more.
Can it play roland syle's (.stl) ? can it direct load/play style's from USB? does it have a database manager? can you store /call user performance from usb? Hom many layers it has? polyfonie? NO ANWSERS FOUND IN THE SPECS.........so maybe it's not as good as the BK7m.BK5,EA7
I don't think so.
Are there no dedicated audio outputs, just a headphone jack?
check the specs yourself, i am not sure, i hope so!
There are on the 5...
i'm getting one
Hopefully a ZenCore II will come eventually - in a few years - the next AC iteration seems obvious to me - and... incorporating all the ACB ARIA technology in too!. Gotta happen. Bring it on ROLAND! :)
They need a new processor (with more cores) before they can integrate ACB in such a way. The Fantom has 4xBMC and System-8 has 3xBMC, that's why they can do ACB with decent polyphony. Most of Roland's other products are using a single chip.. stuff like the Jupiter-X only has the same power as an MC-101 or a boutique
So this gives access to the full zencore engine?
i'm not sure how we define "full", you certainly can't edit anything onboard, but presumably it can play some or all of the presets... maybe even editing in zenology and transfer to the keyboard. getting astrolab vibes all of a sudden :)
This is the crux of it really, are they just Zen Core preset players or can you add in your own created patches via Zenology etc. I've got an MC-707 so I have no need for it.. I find Roland's strategy of using Zen Core everywhere a bit weird, why would I want the same engine over and over in different shaped boxes? The Gaia 2 and SH-4d have started to differentiate themselves from stock Zen Core a bit by being code forks and adding some unique features at least.. so they have a tad more appeal
Arrangers are made for a different market of people than synths. They aren't into sound design, and they want to be up and running with passably cool songs that sound like the radio. It may be the only piece of equipment they buy, so it's priced accordingly.
Go Keys is when your friend is having a bonfire and you can’t justify bringing your Fantom to drive the neighbors crazy. Lol
and what happens when the batteries leak??
So my biggest complaint about this keyboard is the lack of a mod wheel or something of that nature. I don't think that would be a deal breaker for me at this price, but I'd gladly pay some more to have that feature.
Expression pedal jack, perhaps?
It has a mod wheel...
@@zzrwoodso that's a mod wheel and not a pitch bend?
@@markridlen4380 According to the manual it’s programmable to be either, or even both in various configurations…
They might be waiting for the Astrolab hype to die down
GO:KEYS 3?
GO:KEYS 5?
Are the released at the same time?
How are they different?
Should you buy the GO:KEYS 5 (instead of the GO:KEYS 3) because it is a better model (indicated by the number)?
Thank you.
I wonder if this will be yet another keyboard that has no midi out like so many now. Too often a computer or expensive midi host is needed to be able to get any midi connectivity. With midi, any of the Roland Boutique or other devices could be connected easily to the keyboard. I wonder if any presets can be exported from (similarly Zen Core) Zenology also
i can almost guarantee no din midi out, only over usb. fine imho, can't see target audience for this keyboard having hardware midi setups!
Hello Woody. Yes, please review GoKeys:3 or GoKeys;5 for us ! 😀 Thank you very much ! Both models are the same features, but GoKeys:5 includes more speakers and more connectivity.
Another big difference between GK3 and GK5 is that only the GK5 allows to install Wave Expansions and turn off the speakers..
Will it run crysis tho?
i heard it can do doom
Reminds me of the Korg Kross keyboard
But why is there no mention of polyphony anywhere? Seems like that’s an important spec to know..
Check Roland FAQ; polyphony there.
The maximum polyphony of the GO:KEYS 3/5 is 256 notes (varies depending on the load of the sounds being used).