The A-300PRO from Cakewalk is a 32-key USB/MIDI controller that features a Roland keybed, and can be used in the studio, on-stage, or anywhere else you feel inspired to create music. The ultra sensitive keyboard provides an expanded dynamic feel, while new aftertouch sensors let you play more expressively.
The keyboard also features 8 velocity-sensitive, lighted dynamic pads for finger drumming and triggering loops and samples, with a HOLD button for latching. Console-style faders provide an improved feel while making tweaks and adjustments, and a dedicated transport section can be remapped if desired. A brightly lit LED display helps navigate the system menu.
The included Editor software makes creating new control maps, and transferring them to the A-PRO, simple and easy. And a Production Plus Pack software bundle includes Cakewalk Sound Center, Rapture LE and Studio Instruments Drums for Mac and PC, as well as SONAR 8.5 LE (PC Only), allowing you to start making music instantly.
- A keyboard controller that you can use in the studio, on-stage, or anywhere you feel inspired to create music
- Perfect keyboard for use with a wide variety of software on a Mac or PC based computer, including Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Garage Band, Logic, Nuendo, Pro Tools, SONAR and the included Production Plus Pack
- Easy to set up - plug-in a USB cable, and you'll be making music in no time
- The key mechanism provides aftertouch and increased sensitivity for a wide range of expressive dynamics
- Rounded key assemblies offer responsive reaction to your touch and allow for more comfortable glissando
- Enhancements have been made to eliminate vertical shake and reduce the already low mechanical noise on key strokes
- With selectable velocity curves you can fine tune the controller to match your playing style.
- Ergonomically designed, with all controls easily accessible and intelligently laid out 9 knobs, 9 sliders, 4 buttons and a dedicated Transport section offer fully assignable control of all the features
- Sure-grip, rubber-coated pitch bend/modulation stick offers expressive control of both functions at the same time
- The A-300PRO Editor for Mac and PC makes it a breeze to customize the controller for use with your favorite synthesizer or DAW - just open the editor, adjust your Control Map, and hit transmit
- When you're working with an ACT (Active Controller Technology) enabled DAW like SONAR, parameters will remap automatically, allow you to stay focused on your music
- 8 velocity sensitive dynamic pads can be used to trigger grooves, samples, or one shots on the fly with your favorite DAW, sampler, or virtual instrument like the included Cakewalk Sound Center or Studio Instruments Drums
- Hold control "latches" the pads
- Aftertouch, velocity, and controller data can be assigned to the pads for greater expression
- You can always clearly see what you're doing with the ultra-bright, backlit LED display and buttons
- Works with USB bus power, so if you have your laptop you're ready to make music anywhere
- The A-300PRO provides easy access connections on the side panel so that you can have a computer monitor or laptop in the ideal position behind the keyboard - a must for educational use
- Connect USB, MIDI In/Out, hold and expression pedals without having to reach behind the keyboard
- Offers MIDI Transmission using Roland's proprietary FPT (Fast Processing Technology), providing stable, high speed, low latency and low jitter MIDI transmission
- When working with virtual instruments, FPT provides lower latencies to give you the feel of playing a real instrument
- Suite of music creation software includes SONAR 8.5 LE recording software (PC only), and 3 high-quality and versatile virtual instruments for Mac and PC - Rapture LE, Cakewalk Sound Center, and Studio Instruments Drums