Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano Owner’s Manual

June 10, 2024
Roland

Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - Owner’s Manual

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: “ ” is lit
Reference
For details on the tones, refer to “Tone List” at the end of this manual.
Tone groups

Button Explanation
[PIANO] button Piano tones
[ORGAN] button Organ tones
[STRINGS] button Strings tones
[BRASS] button Brass tones
[DRUM] button Drum tones
[BASS] button Bass tones
[SYNTH] button Synthesizer tones
[FX/GUITAR] button Sound 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.

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 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 (“ ” 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.
    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
playback To stop the patterns**** To stop one pattern| Press the right-most key of the area whose pattern you want to stop.Roland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - pattern
    ---|---
    To stop all patterns| Press the [ ] button.
    If you press the [ ] 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 (“ ” is unlit).
    To stop the pattern, press the [ ] 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 (“ ” is lit).

  2. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the loop mix set that you want.
    Recording your performance

  3. Press the [t] button (“ ” blinks).
    Now you’re in the record-standby state.

  4. Press a key in each area to start recording (“ ” 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
measure MEMO
    Your performance using the interactive chord function (p. 3) is also recorded.

  5. Press the [ ] 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 [ ] 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.

  2. Press the [ENTER] button.

  3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.

  4. Press the [ENTER] button.
    A con#rmation message appears. If 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.

    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.

    1. 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.

  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.

  2. Press the [ENTER] button.
    A con#rmation message appears. If 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 (while “
    ” 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).

Indication Value/Explanation
PART VOLUME *1 Adjusting 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
1| Changing 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).
REVERB LEVEL 1| Adjusting the Reverberation (REVERB LEVEL)
This adds reverberation that is characteristic of a performance in a concert hall. 0–10
OCTAVE SHIFT
1| Changing 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 *1| Transposing 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 TUNE| Matching 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 TOUCH| Specifying 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 SOUND| Emitting 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 SW| Muting 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 TONE| Displaying 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 SETTING| Preserving 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 LOAD| Refer to “Loading a Song (SONG LOAD)” (p. 7).
SONG DEL| Refer to “Deleting a Song (SONG DEL)” (p. 7).
BLUETOOTH| Refer to “Using the Bluetooth® Functionality” (p. 10).
BT PAIRING
BLUETOOTH ID
BACKUP| Refer to “Backing-Up or Restoring Songs and Settings” (p. 7).
RESTORE
AUTO OFF| Making 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 CONTRAST| Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (LCD CONTRAST)
Adjusts the brightness of this instrument’s display.
0–10
FACTORY RST| Refer to “Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RST)” (p. 8).
VERSION| This 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!, 1–9 Set 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 - mobile MEMO
      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 check| Action|

Page

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Power turns o ff on its own| Could 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 unexpectedly| Is 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 low| Could the volume of the connected device be turned down?| –
No sound| Are 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 sound| Could the loop mix function be turned on?| Turn off the loop mix function.| p. 5
The notes have the wrong pitch| Could you have changed the transpose setting?| p. 9

Problems with Bluetooth functionality

Problem Items to check/Action Page

This unit does not appear in the Bluetooth device list of your mobile device| Could 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 audio| If this unit is visible as a device in the mobile device’s Bluetooth settings| Delete 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 device| Turn 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 MIDI| You 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 function| The 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 device| If 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

WARNING
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).
Use only the stand that is recommended This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.
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.
WARNING
Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand
** Be 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
**
Be 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.
CAUTION
Use only the speci”ed stand(s)
  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.
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

  • It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.
  • Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.
  • The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.
  • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.
  • Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modi#ed form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network
  • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license.
  • Roland and GO:KEYS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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

Keyboard 61 keys (Ivory Feel and Box-shape Keys with velocity)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 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 Supply| AC adaptor or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) / Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 6  Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.
Current Draw| 1,000 mA
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 4 hours 
This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
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Dimensions| 877 (W) x 271 (D) x 82 (H) mm 34-9/16 (W) x 10-11/16 (D) x 3-1/4 (H) inches
Weight| 3.9 kg/8 lbs 10 oz (excluding AC adaptor)
Accessories| Owner’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
01 Stage Grand
02 Concert Grand
03 Pop Piano
04 Rokkin’ pF
05 Mellow Tune
06 Phase EP
07 Pure EP Trem
08 sin(EP)
09 FM EP mix
10 Pop Bell
11 Frends Bell
12 D50Fantasia
13 Fairy Piano
14 Grand Hall
15 Piano+Str
16 Piano+Pad
17 Layers
18 Rapsody
19 Dyno EP
20 SA Dance Pno
21 TEL Stage EP
22 Back2the60s
23 Mk2 Stg phsr
24 TineEP+Pad
25 Wurly Trem
26 Vintage Tine
27 Pulse Clavi
28 Snappy Clavi
29 Funky D
30 Biting Clavi
31 BPF Clavi Ph
32 EP Bell
33 Candy Bell
34 J-Bell
35 Chime
36 Vibe Trem
37 50`SteelDrms
38 Housechord

GM2
39| Piano 1
40| Piano 1w
41| European Pf
42| Piano 2
43| Piano 2w
44| Piano 3
45| Piano 3w
46| Honky-tonk
47| Honky-tonk 2
48| E.Piano 1
49| St.Soft EP
50| FM+SA EP
51| Wurly
52| E.Piano 2
53| Detuned EP 2
54| St.FM EP
55| EP Legend
56| EP Phase
57| Harpsichord
58| Coupled Hps.
59| Harpsi.w
60| Harpsi.o
61| Clav.
62| Pulse Clav
63| Celesta
64| Glockenspiel
65| Music Box
66| Vibraphone
67| Vibraphone w
68| Marimba
69| Marimba w
70| Xylophone
71| Tubular-bell
72| Church Bell
73| Carillon
74| Tinkle Bell
75| Echo Drops
76| Echo Bell
77| Echo Pan
78| Star Theme

O RGAN

No. Tone name
01 Pop Organ
02 B Org
03 Perc Organ
04 Rochno Org
05 HardRockORG
06 GT Org Stack
07 FullStop Org
08 FullDraw Org
09 StakDraw Org
10 D.Bar Org 1
11 D.Bar Org 2
12 D.Bar Org 3
13 Rhythm’n’B
14 R&B Organ 1
15 R&B Organ 2
16 SuperDist Ld
17 Smoky Organ
18 Soap Opera
19 Crummy Organ
20 Chapel Organ
21 Cathedral
22 Pipe Organ 1
23 Pipe Organ 2
24 Squeeze Me!
25 J-Harm
26 Blues harp
27 Jazz Scat
28 Syn Opera
29 Vox Pad
30 Gospel Oohs
31 Morning Star
32 Paradise

GM2
33| Organ 1
34| Trem. Organ
35| 60’s Organ 1
36| 70’s E.Organ
37| Organ 2
38| Chorus Or.2
39| Perc. Organ
40| Organ 3
41| Church Org.1
42| Church Org.2
43| Church Org.3
44| Reed Organ
45| Puff Organ
46| Accordion Fr
47| Accordion It
48| Harmonica
49| Bandoneon

S TRINGS

No. Tone name
01 String Ens
02 Staccato
03 Pizzicato
04 Super SynStr
05 JP Strings
06 Syn Strings
07 Strings Pad
08 Stringship
09 Sahara Str
10 Chamber Str
11 Marcato
12 Full Strings
13 Oct Strings
14 Biggie Bows
15 Str Stacc mp
16 Orch Pizz
17 BrightViolin
18 Bright Cello
19 Clustered!?!
20 Movie Scene
21 Tronic Str
22 Symphonika
23 Cheezy Movie
24 StepPitShift
25 NuSoundtrack
26 Reso Pad
27 Slow Saw Str
28 Summer Pad
29 Frends Pad
30 Borealis

GM2
31| Violin
32| Slow Violin
33| Viola
34| Cello
35| Contrabass
36| Tremolo Str
37| PizzicatoStr
38| Strings
39| Orchestra
40| 60s Strings
41| Slow Strings
42| Syn.Strings1
43| Syn.Strings3
44| Syn.Strings2
45| Choir Aahs
46| Chorus Aahs
47| Voice Oohs
48| Humming
49| SynVox
50| Analog Voice
51| Fiddle
52| OrchestraHit
53| Bass Hit
54| 6th Hit
55| Euro Hit

BRASS

No. Tone name
01 BreakOut Brs
02 DetuneSawBrs
03 J-Pop Brass
04 JUNO-106 Brs
05 Wide Syn Brs
06 80s Brass
07 Dual Saw Brs
08 Poly Brass
09 BreakOut Key
10 Brass & Sax
11 BrassPartOut
12 Ambi Tp
13 Harmon Mute
14 Soft Tb
15 Spit Flugel
16 JP8000 Brass
17 J-Brass
18 Super Saw
19 SoftSynBrass
20 Windy Synth
21 Silky JP
22 Cheesy Brass
23 Stacked Brs
24 Horny Sax
25 XP TnrBrethy
26 Ethnic Lead
27 Lochscape

GM2
28| Trumpet
29| Dark Trumpet
30| Trombone
31| Trombone 2
32| Bright Tb
33| Tuba
34| MutedTrumpet
35| MuteTrumpet2
36| French Horns
37| Fr.Horn 2
38| Brass 1
39| Brass 2
40| Synth Brass1
41| Pro Brass
42| Oct SynBrass
43| Jump Brass
44| Synth Brass2
45| SynBrass sfz
46| Velo Brass 1
47| Soprano Sax
48| Alto Sax
49| Tenor Sax
50| Baritone Sax
51| Oboe
52| English Horn
53| Bassoon
54| Clarinet
55| Piccolo
56| Flute
57| Recorder
58| Pan Flute
59| Bottle Blow
60| Shakuhachi
61| Whistle
62| Ocarina
63| Bagpipe
64| Shanai

DRUM

No. Tone name
01 HipHop Kit
02 R&B Kit
03 Pop Kit 1
04 Pop Kit 2
05 Rock Kit
06 Dance Kit 1
07 Dance Kit 2
08 Dance Kit 3
09 Dance Kit 4
10 Brush Jz Kit

GM2
11| GM2 STANDARD
12| GM2 ROOM
13| GM2 POWER
14| GM2 ELECTRIC
15| GM2 ANALOG
16| GM2 JAZZ
17| GM2 BRUSH
18| GM2 ORCHSTRA
19| GM2 SFX
20| Timpani
21| Agogo
22| Steel Drums
23| Woodblock
24| Castanets
25| Taiko
26| Concert BD
27| Melo. Tom 1
28| Melo. Tom 2
29| Synth Drum
30| 808 Tom
31| Elec Perc
32| Reverse Cym.

BASS

No.

|

Tone name

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

GM2

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

SYNTH

No.|

Tone name

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

GM2

54| Square Wave
55| MG Square
56| 2600 Sine
57| Saw Wave
58| OB2 Saw
59| Doctor Solo
60| Natural Lead
61| SequencedSaw
62| Syn.Calliope
63| Chiffer Lead
64| Charang
65| Wire Lead
66| Solo Vox
67| 5th Saw Wave
68| Bass & Lead
69| Delayed Lead
70| Fantasia
71| Warm Pad
72| Sine Pad
73| Polysynth
74| Space Voice
75| Itopia
76| Bowed Glass
77| Metal Pad
78| Halo Pad
79| Sweep Pad
80| Ice Rain
81| Soundtrack
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82| Crystal
83| Syn Mallet
84| Brightness

FX/GUITAR

No.

|

Tone name

---|---
01| Morpher
02| Alpha Said..
03| Try This!
04| C64 Lead
05| Synchro Lead
06| TB Booster
07| Mini Growl
08| DoubleBubble
09| Periscope
10| MelodicDrums
11| Acid Lead
12| Shroomy
13| Lazer Points
14| Hot Sync
15| CerealKiller
16| Dance Steam
17| Philly Hit
18| Good Old Hit
19| 2ble Action
20| In da Cave
21| Fairy’s Song
22| New Planetz
23| Seq Saw
24| Repertition
25| Technotribe
26| Crunch Twin
27| Hurtling Gtr
28| Wet Nyln Gtr
29| SoftNyln Gtr
30| So good !
31| DynoJazz Gtr
32| Clean Gtr
33| Funk Gtr
34| Nice Oct Gtr
35| Crimson Gtr
36| Plugged!!
37| Chunk Atk
38| Power Chord
39| Sitar on C
40| Elec Sitar
41| Pat is away
42| Nice Kalimba
43| Harpiness
44| Monsoon
45| Bend Koto
46| Wired Synth
47| 4DaCommonMan
48| Orgaenia
49| Sleeper

GM2

50| Nylon-str.Gt
51| Ukulele
52| Nylon Gt.o
53| Nylon Gt.2
54| Steel-str.Gt
55| 12-str.Gt
56| Mandolin
57| Steel + Body
58| Jazz Gt.
59| Pedal Steel
60| Clean Gt.
61| Chorus Gt.
62| Mid Tone GTR
63| Muted Gt.
64| Funk Pop
65| Funk Gt.2
66| Jazz Man
67| Overdrive Gt
68| Guitar Pinch
69| DistortionGt
70| Feedback Gt.
71| Dist Rtm GTR
72| Gt.Harmonics
73| Gt. Feedback
74| Santur
75| Atmosphere
76| Harp
77| Yang Qin
78| Goblin
79| Sitar
80| Sitar 2
81| Banjo
82| Shamisen
83| Koto
84| Taisho Koto
85| Kalimba
86| Gt.FretNoise
87| Gt.Cut Noise
88| String Slap
89| Breath Noise
90| Fl.Key Click
91| Seashore
92| Rain
93| Thunder
94| Wind
95| Stream
96| Bubble
97| Bird
98| Dog
99| Horse-Gallop
100| Bird 2
101| Telephone 1
102| Telephone 2
103| DoorCreaking
104| Door
105| Scratch
106| Wind Chimes
107| Helicopter
108| Car-Engine
109| Car-Stop
110| Car-Pass
111| Car-Crash
112| Siren
113| Train
114| Jetplane
115| Starship
116| Burst Noise
117| Applause
118| Laughing
119| Screaming
120| Punch
121| Heart Beat
122| Footsteps
123| Gun Shot
124| Machine Gun
125| Lasergun
126| Explosion

**Loop Mix Set List

**

Loop mix set name

| Tone nameRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon24| Key|

Tempo

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01: Trance| Dance Kit 2| Mini Like!| Hot Sync (FX/GUITAR)| Synthi Fizz (SYNTH)| | Cm| 128
02: Funk (1)| Pop Kit 1| SH Sawtooth| DetuneSawBrs (BRASS)| Pure EP Trem (PIANO)| | Dm| 116
03: House| Dance Kit 2| Garage Bass| Piano+Pad (PIANO)| JP OctAttack (SYNTH)| | Cm| 1420
04: Drum N’ Bass| Dance Kit 2| MKS-50 SynBs| Tempest (SYNTH)| Synchro Lead (FX/GUITAR)| | Cm| 175
05: Neo HipHop (
1)
| HipHop Kit| Ulti Ac Bass| Wurly Trem (PIANO)| BreakOut Key (BRASS)| | C| 100
06: Pop (1)| Rock Kit|  Big Pick| Anadroid (SYNTH)| Pop Bell (PIANO)| | Cm| 119
07: Bright Rock (
1)
| Rock Kit| A Big Pick| Clean Gtr (FX/GUITAR)| Plugged! (FX/GUITAR)| | C| 180
08: Trap Step| Dance Kit 2| MKS-50 SynBs| C64 Lead (FX/GUITAR)| Hot Coffee (SYNTH)| | Cm| 152
*09: Future Bass (1)| Dance Kit 2| SH Square| J-Pop Brass (BRASS)| Syn Lead 2 (SYNTH)| | Am| 120
10: Trad HipHop| R&B Kit| Finger Bs| Staccato (STRINGS)| StageGrand (PIANO)| | Cm| 96
11: EDM**| Dance Kit 2| DCO Bass| JP OctAttack (SYNTH)| Synchro Lead (FX/GUITAR)| | Cm| 132

Loop mix set name

|

Tone nameRoland GO KEYS 61 Key Piano - icon12

|

Key

|

Tempo

---|---|---|---
12: R &B| HipHop Kit| Oil Can Bass| Repertition (FX/GUITAR)| Mellow Tune (PIANO)| | Bp| 110
*13: Reggaeton (1)| HipHop Kit| SH Square| SA Dance Pno (PIANO)| Wet Nyln Gtr (FX/GUITAR)| | Dm| 100
14: Cumbia| Pop Kit 1| FingerMaster| Rokkin’ pF (PIANO)| Chorus Gt. (FX/GUITAR)| | Cm| 180
15: ColombianPop| Pop Kit 1| FingerMaster| So good ! (FX/GUITAR)| Accordion Fr (ORGAN)| | C| 106
16: Bossa Lounge| R&B Kit| Garage Bass| TEL Stage EP (PIANO)| DynoJazz Gtr (FX/GUITAR)| | C| 78
17: Arrocha| Pop Kit 1| FingerMaster| Phase EP (PIANO)| Smoky Organ (ORGAN)| | C| 135
18: Drum’n Bossa| Dance Kit 2| Foundation| HPF Sweep (SYNTH)| Wet Nyln Gtr (FX/GUITAR)| | D| 169
19: Bahia Mix| Pop Kit 1| Return2Base| Phase EP (PIANO)| D.Bar Org 1 (ORGAN)| | C| 85
20: Power Rock| Rock Kit| Cmp’d Fng Bs| Hurtling Gtr (FX/GUITAR)| Plugged (FX/GUITAR)| | Am| 154
21: Classic Rock| Pop Kit 1| A Big Pick| Rokkin’ pF (PIANO)| R&B Organ2 (ORGAN)| | C| 72
22: J-Pop**| Pop Kit 1| A Big Pick| So good ! (FX/GUITAR)| Rokkin’ pF (PIANO)| | C| 156

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

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