Roland GoKeys 3 Music Creation Keyboard User Guide

Roland GoKeys 3 Music Creation Keyboard

Important Information

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Visit the following website on your computer.
   
   https://www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Choose “GO:KEYS 5” or “GO:KEYS 3” as the product name.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual.
After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2024 Roland Corporation

Panel Descriptions

Top panel

GO:KEYS 5

GO:KEYS 3

Rear panel

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

GO:KEYS 5

GO:KEYS 3

Using Roland Cloud Connect

You can use Roland Cloud Connect (sold separately) with your smartphone to import contents such as Sound Packs and Style Packs into the GO:KEYS.

• See this website for details on Roland Cloud Connect. https://roland.cm/wc1
• If you are using Roland Cloud Connect (sold separately), you can use the Sound Pack and Style Pack contents on a membership basis.
• Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might not be possible to use Roland Cloud at this time.

Bottom panel (installing batteries)

If eight commercially available nickel-metal hydride or alkaline AA batteries are installed, you can perform without connecting an AC adaptor.

• When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.

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

• When the batteries run low, the display indicates “Battery Low!” When this occurs, install fresh batteries.
• If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid 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 ” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 7)).

Turning On/off The Power

Turning on the power

1. Move the [volume] slider all the way down to minimize the volume.
2. Press the [ ] (power) switch to turn on the power.

Turning off the power

1. Move the [volume] slider all the way down to minimize the volume.
2. Hold down the [ ] (power) button until the display shows “POWER OFF”.

NOTE

Never turn off the power of the GO:KEYS during playback or recording, or when loading/saving data to or from the USB flash drive.

Making the power automatically turn off after a time (Auto Off)

The power to this unit will be turned off 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 Off function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.

For details, refer to “Reference Manual” (PDF).

• Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off, save the data that you want to keep.
• To restore power, turn the power on again.

Selecting The Tone

You can enjoy playing a wide range of sounds (tones) on this instrument, including piano tones and many others.
The tones are separated into the categories shown below.

Pop Piano
E.Grand Piano
[e.piano] button| E.Piano1
E.Piano2
[strings] button| Solo Strings
Ensemble Strings
[synth] button| Synth Lead
Synth Brass
Synth Pad/Str
Synth Bellpad
Synth Polykey
Synth FX
Synth Pluck
Synth Bass
Plsating

1. Press the tone buttons to select a category.
   Press the [ ] [ ] buttons to switch between all categories in order.

2. Turn the dial to select a tone.

3. When playing in dual or split mode, use the function buttons to select a part and then select the tone.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Concerning the Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned off 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 Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (Reference Manual).

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.

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 (Reference Manual).
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 different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

CAUTION

Use only the specified stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in combination with specific stands (KS20X, KS-13, KS-11Z) 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.

Take care so as not to get fingers pinched

Be careful not to get your fingers or other body parts pinched in the music rest (sold separately) when you attach it. When using the music rest in a place where children are present, be sure to provide adult supervision or guidance.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

Store the included screws in a safe place used to attach the music rest (sold separately) where children cannot reach, to prevent the screws from being accidentally swallowed.

Take care not to get burned

Batteries may reach a high temperature; please be careful to avoid burning yourself.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Place the AC adaptor so that the side with text is downward.

Use of Battery

• If the batteries run extremely low, he sound may distort / interruptions in the sound may occur at high volume levels, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the batteries / use the included AC adaptor.
• If operating this unit on batteries, please use alkaline batteries, Ni-MH batteries.

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.

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 affix 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 off, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys.

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.

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, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a floor or wall to an unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.
• Do not apply excessive force to the music rest (sold separately) .
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor. (GO:KEYS 5 only)

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.
  • Do not remove the device while reading/ writing is in progress.
  • To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.

Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions

• The following actions may subject you to penalty of law.
• Disassembling or modifying this device.
• Removing the certification label affixed to the back of this device.
• Using this device in a country other than where it was purchased

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 modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.
• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• 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.
• This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
• This product includes third party open source software.
  • Copyright © 2009-2018 Arm Limited. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the License) ; You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
  • Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All rights reserved. This software component is licensed by ST under BSD 3-Clause license, the License; You may obtain a copy of the License at https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause
  • This product uses source code from the Jansson (http://www.digip.org/jansson/) library. Copyright © 2009-2016 Petri Lehtinen petri@digip.org Released under the MIT license; http://opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php
• Roland is a 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

Main Specifications

Bluetooth

| Bluetooth Ver 5.0

Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy) CODEC: SBC (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Power Supply| AC adaptor, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6), or Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8

• Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.

Power consumption| 9 W (When using the included AC adaptor)| 7 W (When using the included AC adaptor)
Expected battery life under continuous use| Ni-MH battery (1900 mAh): Approx. 6 hours
Alkaline battery: Approx. 5 hours| Ni-MH battery (1900 mAh): Approx. 6 hours
Alkaline battery: Approx. 5 hours
Dimensions| Without optional music rest MRGKS3/5

950 (W) x 286 (D) x 87 (H) mm
37-7/16 (W) x 11-5/16 (D) x 3-7/16 (H) inches

With optional music rest MRGKS3/5
950 (W) x 395 (D) x 245 (H) mm
37-7/16 (W) x 15-9/16 (D) x 9-11/16 (H) inches

Weight| 4.9 kg / 10 lbs 13 oz 5.5 kg / 12 lbs 3 oz (with dedicated music rest)| 4.5 kg / 9 lbs 15 oz 5.1 kg / 11 lbs 4 oz (with dedicated music rest)
Accessories| Quick Start, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, AC adaptor, Power cord
Options| Dedicated music rest: MRGKS3/5 Keyboard stand: KS-11Z, KS-13, KS-20X Damper pedal: DP series
Expression pedal: EV-5
Wireless Adapter: WC-1

• 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.

References

• The MIT License – Open Source Initiative
• Apache License, Version 2.0
• GitHub - akheron/jansson: C library for encoding, decoding and manipulating JSON data
• TRON Forum
• The 3-Clause BSD License – Open Source Initiative
• Roland - Roland Cloud Connect | Pro Membership and Wireless Adapter
• Roland - Support - Owner’s Manuals

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