Roland GO:KEYS User Manual

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
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.
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Contents
Operating Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Selecting a Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjusting the Overall Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applying an Eect to the Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Playing Back / Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Keyboard to Play Patterns (Loop Mix Function) . 3
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conrming an Operation / Changing a Value . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Making Various Settings (Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sounding Patterns According to the Chord You Play
(Interactive Chord)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Clearing the Performance State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Performing with the Loop Mix Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playing Patterns According to the Chord You Play
(Interactive Chord)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recording with the Loop Mix Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading a Song (SONG LOAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Deleting a Song (SONG DEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Backing-Up or Restoring Songs and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Backing Up (BACKUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Restoring (RESTORE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Restoring the Factory Settings (FACTORY RST) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Various Functions (Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Operations in Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the Volume of the Part (PART VOLUME). . . 8
Changing the Tempo (TEMPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the Reverberation (REVERB LEVEL) . . . . . . . 9
Changing the Pitch Range of the Keyboard in Steps
of an Octave (OCTAVE SHIFT)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments
(MASTER TUNE)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifying the Feel (Touch Response) of the
Keyboard (KEY TOUCH)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Emitting an Operation Sound When You Press a
Button (TOUCH SOUND)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Muting the Speakers When Headphones Are
Connected (SP PHONES SW)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Displaying GM2 Tones (GM2 TONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preserving the Settings When the Power Turns o
(KEEP SETTING)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a
Time (AUTO OFF)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display (LCD
CONTRAST)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Bluetooth® Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Here’s What You Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registering a Mobile Device (Pairing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device . . . . . . 10
Transferring MIDI Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disabling the Bluetooth Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Placing This Unit on a Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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 battery-
powered operation, built-in high-quality speakers, and a stylish shape that’s free of
protrusions.

Roland GO:KEYS Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	GO:KEYS
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English

Summary

Operating Guide

Tone Selection and Volume Control

Learn to select tones from different groups and adjust the instrument's overall volume.

Performance Pad and Effects

Explore using the performance pad for pitch variation and applying roll/filter effects.

Music Playback and Recording Basics

Understand basic song playback and recording procedures, including overdubbing.

Loop Mix and Interactive Chord

Utilize Loop Mix for patterns and Interactive Chord for chord-based pattern variation.

System Settings and Operations

Learn to make various settings, clear performance states, and confirm operations.

Display and Value Management

Understand the display information and how to change values using interface buttons.

Connectivity and Power

Connecting External Equipment Ports

Details connecting USB, PHONES/OUTPUT, AUX IN, and PEDAL jacks for various functions.

Battery Installation and Power Management

Instructions for installing batteries, powering the unit on/off, and managing the Auto Off feature.

Loop Mix Function Operations

Selecting and Playing Loop Mix Sets

Guides on activating Loop Mix, selecting sets, and playing drum/bass patterns.

Stopping Patterns and Interactive Chord

Learn to stop patterns and dynamically alter them using the Interactive Chord function.

Preparing for Loop Mix Recording

Steps to select a Loop Mix set and enter the record-standby state.

Recording, Saving, and Playback

Details how to record a performance, stop it, save, and play back the recorded data.

Convenient Functions and System Settings

Song Management and Data Handling

Covers loading, deleting songs, and backing up/restoring data.

Factory Reset and Basic Operations

Guides on restoring factory settings, basic setting operations, and tempo/volume adjustments.

Pitch, Tone, and Response Settings

Covers reverb, octave shift, transpose, master tune, and key touch adjustments.

Display, Sound, and Power Settings

Explains touch sound, headphone muting, GM2 tone display, keep setting, auto off, and LCD contrast.

Bluetooth® Functionality

Overview, Audio, and Pairing

Outlines Bluetooth capabilities, audio playback, and mobile device pairing.

MIDI Transfer and Connection Management

Explains MIDI data transfer and disabling Bluetooth functionality.

Troubleshooting and Safety Information

Common Operational Issues

Addresses problems with power, sound, notes, and pitch.

Bluetooth Connectivity Problems

Solutions for issues like unit not appearing, connection failures, and pairing problems.

Unit Safety and Placement

Covers auto-off, stand usage, stable placement, and AC adaptor/battery safety precautions.

Keyboard Care and General Precautions

Details keyboard care, data backup for repairs, general precautions, and RF emissions warnings.

Product Information and Specifications

Key Technical Specifications

Lists keyboard, Bluetooth, power supply, dimensions, and weight details.

Accessories and Important Notes

Covers included accessories, optional items, intellectual property rights, and stand placement guidance.