{"id":15536,"date":"2019-12-13T12:49:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T12:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audiopronews.com\/?p=15536"},"modified":"2019-12-27T13:43:45","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T13:43:45","slug":"roland-go-piano-with-alexa-built-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/press-releases\/roland-go-piano-with-alexa-built-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Roland GO:PIANO comes with Amazon Alexa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Roland released GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in, the first musical instrument from Roland that incorporates Amazon Alexa. Roland continually seeks to develop new technology solutions that make playing music easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in is definitely an exciting new way for everyone to learn and have fun with the piano. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-In\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oVu-blv2Q4g?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring voice control over nearly any function, Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in makes complicated panel operations a thing of the past. Piano players can ask Alexa to call up any of the 40 onboard sounds, without ever having to take their hands off the keyboard. Dozens of other common operations can be accessed with voice commands, like turning the metronome on\/off, changing up the beat, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than this, Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in also works as a standard Alexa device, allowing users to listen and play along to songs from Amazon Music and other streaming services through the keyboard\u2019s high-quality sound system. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs, and customers can also subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 50 million songs and the latest new releases. Users can also take advantage of their favorite Alexa skills for everyday home tasks such as setting alarms, checking the weather, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-\/\/i1.wp.com\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-scaled.jpeg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><a href=\"\/\/i1.wp.com\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"\/\/i1.wp.com\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"ROLAND GO:PIANO WITH ALEXA\" class=\"wp-image-15541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-1392x928.jpeg 1392w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-1068x712.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the combined technologies in <strong>GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in<\/strong>, users can fast-track learning like never before. Alexa sharpens music sensibilities with ear training and builds knowledge with trivia on composers and famous music. And by connecting a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, players can use Roland\u2019s Piano Partner 2 app for iOS and Android to learn music scores and boost skills with fun exercises and musical games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the player has mastered a piece or composed a new idea, they can ask Amazon Alexa to record their performance. Recorded songs are always available in cloud storage via a wi-fi connection and can be played back through the piano using voice commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in<\/strong> inspires players with expressive sounds derived from Roland\u2019s premium pianos. Each note responds like a fine acoustic grand, sparking creativity and stimulating ongoing musical growth. Electric pianos, organs, and many other sounds are also on board, allowing the user to explore different styles and expand their musical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in<\/strong> features a lightweight, portable design (4 kg\/8 lb. 14 oz.) that&#8217;s easy to move around the home. Battery operation is also supported for mobile playing. (To use the Alexa feature and wi-fi connectivity, the instrument must be powered with the supplied AC adaptor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keyboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Number of Keys:<\/strong> 61 keys (Ivory Feel and box-shape Keys with velocity)<\/li><li><strong>Touch Sensitivity: <\/strong>Key Touch: 3 types, fixed touch<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sound Generator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Maximum Polyphony: <\/strong>128 voices<\/li><li><strong>MIDI Format: <\/strong>Conforms to GM2<\/li><li><strong>Tones:<\/strong><ul><li>Piano: 10 tones<\/li><li>E.Piano: 7 tones<\/li><li>Organ: 7 tones<\/li><li>Other: 16 tones (including a drum set, a SFX set)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Effects:<\/strong><ul><li>Multi-Effects, Chorus, Reverb &#8211; Only Reverb level is adjustable.<\/li><li>Damper Resonance (Always On)<\/li><li>Only for Piano Tones<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Master Tuning: <\/strong>415.3 Hz\u2013466.2 Hz (Adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)<\/li><li><strong>Transpose:<\/strong> -5\u2013+6 (in semitones)<\/li><li><strong>Octave Shift:<\/strong> -3\u2013+3<\/li><li><strong>Sample Rate:<\/strong> 44.1 kHz<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Metronome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tempo:<\/strong> Quarter note = 5\u2013300<\/li><li><strong>Beat:<\/strong> 0\/4, 2\/4, 3\/4, 4\/4, 5\/4, 6\/4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Save Format:<\/strong> SMF (Format 0)<\/li><li><strong>Song Storage: <\/strong>99 songs (Within the limits of note storage)<\/li><li><strong>Note Storage:<\/strong> Approx. 30,000 notes<\/li><li><strong>Tempo:<\/strong> Quarter note = 5\u2013300<\/li><li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 96 ticks per quarter note<\/li><li><strong>Internal Songs:<\/strong><ul><li>Listening: 6 songs<\/li><li>For kids: 5 songs<\/li><li>Burgmuller: 10 songs<\/li><li>Masterpieces: 29 songs<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Standards:<\/strong> IEEE 802.11b\/g\/n, 2.4 GHz band<\/li><li><strong>Transmission speed: <\/strong>150 Mbps (Max)<\/li><li><strong>Antenna:<\/strong> Internal type<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bluetooth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bluetooth Version 4.2:<\/strong><ul><li>Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)<\/li><li>Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li> <strong>MIDI:<\/strong> Bluetooth Ver 4.0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other specifications of Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-In<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Display: <\/strong>Custom LCD (With backlit)<\/li><li><strong>Amplifier Power Output:<\/strong> 2.5 W x 2<\/li><li><strong>Speakers:<\/strong> 12 x 6 cm (4-3\/4 x 2-3\/8 inches) x 2<\/li><li><strong>Connectors:<\/strong><ul><li>     PHONES\/OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type<\/li><li>     AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type<\/li><li>     PEDAL jack: 1\/4-inch phone type<\/li><li>     DC IN jack<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Power Supply:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>AC adaptor, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6), or Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 6 <\/strong>&#8211; Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.<\/li><li><strong>Current Draw:<\/strong> 1,000 mA Battery Life for Continuous Use:<ul><li>Ni-MH batteries (AA, HR6): Approximately 5 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)<\/li><li>Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6): Approximately 3.5 hours &#8211; This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>(Without music rest) <\/strong><ul><li>877 (W) x 271 (D) x 82 (H) mm<\/li><li>34-9\/16 (W) x 10-11\/16 (D) x 3-1\/4 (H) inches<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>(With music rest)<\/strong><ul><li>877 (W) x 314 (D) x 254 (H) mm<\/li><li>34-9\/16 (W) x 12-3\/8 (D) x 10 (H) inches<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Weight (Excluding AC adaptor and music rest):<\/strong> 4.0 kg \/ 8 lbs 14 oz<\/li><li><strong>Accessories:<\/strong><ul><li>Owner&#8217;s manual<\/li><li>Quick Start<\/li><li>Leaflet &#8220;USING THE UNIT SAFELY&#8221;<\/li><li>Music rest<\/li><li>AC adaptor<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Options (Sold separately)<\/strong><ul><li>Keyboard stand: KS-12<\/li><li>Pedal switch: DP series<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Availability &amp; Pricing of Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in is available now on Amazon and from authorized dealers for $499.99 U.S. Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-\/\/i1.wp.com\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-scaled.jpeg\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"><a href=\"blob:https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/0a6a1138-14bb-40fb-8bee-c337cbc1a538\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"\/\/i1.wp.com\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Roland GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-In\" class=\"wp-image-15544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-696x464.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-1392x928.jpeg 1392w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-1068x712.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/audiopronews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/roland-go-piano-with-amazon-alexa-inside-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roland released GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in, the first musical instrument from Roland that incorporates Amazon Alexa. Roland continually seeks to develop new technology solutions that make playing music easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable. GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in is definitely an exciting new way for everyone to learn and have fun with the piano. 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