Roland FA-06 61-Note Keyboard Workstation

Roland’s powerful FA series streamlines the music workstation for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Featuring a traditional 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, the FA-06 is the most compact and mobile instrument in the FA series.

Roland FA-06 Features

• Reimagined music workstation designed to maximize your creative flow
• Light, mobile body with 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
• Over 2000 sounds from the flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module, including SuperNATURAL synth and acoustic tones and drums; add even more tones via internal wave sound expansion slots
• SuperNATURAL synth engine is fully compatible with the expansive collection of free INTEGRA-7 synth tones available from Roland’s Axial sound library site
• 16-track sequencer with non-stop loop recording makes it easy to build songs quickly; export your sequencer tracks to an SDHC card as a complete stereo mix, or as multitrack audio or MIDI data for use in your DAW
• Onboard sampler based on the SP-404SX features 16 pads x 4 banks and direct recording/playback via SDHC cards
• Polish your sounds with a multitude of studio-quality effects, including 16 independent MFX engines, six COMP+EQ processors for drums, unique TFX (total effects), and global EQ, chorus, and reverb
• Tweak tones, effects, and external MIDI devices in real time with six user-assignable Sound Modify knobs
• Intuitive, streamlined interface with large color LCD
• Master control functionality added to studio sets, enabling full command of a large studio or live rig
• Press one button to instantly configure the FA-06 for use with your DAW via USB D-Beam, Rhythm Pattern, Arpeggiator, and Chord Memory functions to expand your creative palette
• Guitar/Mic and Line input jacks for performing, sampling, and DAW audio recording; dedicated input reverb provides ambience for performing/recording
• USB ports for sound expansion data, updates, and audio/MIDI interfacing with a computer; MIDI communication with the iPad is possible when using Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit

• FA-06 61-Note Keyboard Workstation1
• Quick Start1
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"1
• SD Card (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)1
• SD Card Protector (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)1
• AC Adaptor1
• Power Cord1

• Sound Generator Section
  • Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
  • Parts: 16 parts
  • Tones
    • SuperNATURAL Acoustic
    • SuperNATURAL Synth
    • SuperNATURAL Drum Kit
    • PCM Synth
    • PCM Drum Kit
    • Note: GM2 compatible sounds are included
  • Wave Expansion Slots
    • 2 slots
    • Note: The wave expansion slots are rewritable internal waveform memory. You can download data from the Axial sound library site and write it via a USB flash drive into the FA's internal wave memory (slot).
  • Favorite: Yes
  • Effects
    • Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 68 types (Vocoder can be used only on part 1.)
    • Part EQ: 16 systems
    • Drum Part COMP+EQ: 6 systems
    • Chorus: 3 types
    • Reverb: 6 types
    • Master Compressor (This can be changed to Insert FX (78 types).)
    • Master EQ
    • Total Effects (TFX): 29 types
    • Mic Input Reverb: 8 types
• Sequencer
  • MIDI Tracks: 16 File format: Original, SMF export/import supported, WAV export supported
  • Note: Sampler trigger data can be recorded
• Sampler
  • Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV/AIFF/MP3 import supported
  • Maximum Polyphony: 8
  • Number of Samples: 16 Pads x 4 Banks (for each song)
  • Note: Samples cannot be used as wave data for the sound engine
• Rhythm PatternYes
• ArpeggioYes
• Chord MemoryYes
• Controllers
  • D-BEAM Controller
  • Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
  • Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
  • Control Knob x 6
  • Sample Pad
  • Tempo Knob
• Display5-inch Graphic Color LCD
• External MemorySD Card (SDHC supported)
• Connectors
  • Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  • MAIN Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • Sub Output Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  • AUDIO INPUT Jacks
  • LINE: Stereo miniature phone type
  • GUITAR/MIC: 1/4-inch phone type
  • FOOT PEDAL Jacks (CTRL 1, CTRL 2, HOLD)
  • MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
  • USB FOR UPDATE Port
  • USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
  • (Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.)
  • DC IN Jack
• Power SupplyAC Adaptor
• Current draw1,300 mA
• Dimensions (WxDxH)39-11/16x11-13/16x4 inches (1008x300x101mm)
• Weight12 lbs 10 oz (5.7 kg)