Roland FA-06

Music Workstation and Audio-/MIDI Interface

Integrated audio-/MIDI interface with 16 bit / 44.1 kHz
61 Velocity sensitive keys
Guitar/Mic- and line inputs for sampling and performing live with effects
Large colour display
Over 2000 sounds from the INTEGRA-7 incl. SuperNatural and PCM
2 Virtual expansion slots add even more tones via the AXIAL platform from Roland
Sampling section based on Roland's SP-404SX with 16 pads and 4 banks
Recording and playback of samples via SDHC cards
Internal 16-track sequencer incl. non stop loop recording and multitrack MIDI-/audio export for use in your DAW
16 Independent MFX engines, plus master EQ and compressor
6 Assignable knobs for internal sounds and DAW control
By pressing a button can be switched to DAW control
D-Beam controller
Rhythm Pattern
Arpeggiator and Chord Memory functions
Compatible with Apple iPad (requires optional Camera Connection Kit)
MIDI in-/output
Pedal connector, 6.3 mm jack
2 Controller connectors 6.3 mm jack
Jack input for external sound sources, 3.5 mm
Switchable guitar-/mic input with level control, 6.3 mm
Headphone connector, 6.3 mm jack
Sub output, 6.3 mm jack
Main output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
USB connector for computer-/iPad
USB connector for updates via USB Stick
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1008 x 300 x 101 mm
Weight: 5.7 kg
Incl. Quick Start Guide, safety instructions, SD card, SD card protector, power supply and power cable

Further Information

Amount Of Keys	61
Touch Sensitive	Yes
Aftertouch	No
Split Zones	Yes
Modulation Wheel	Yes
Antal röster	128
Sound Engine	Modeling, Sample based, Virtuell Analog
MIDI interface	1x In, 1x Out
Storage Medium	SD Card
USB-port	Yes
Effects	Yes
Arpeggiator	Yes
Sampler	Yes
Number of analog outputs	2
Digital Output	No
Pedal Connectors	3
Optional Expansion Boards	Virtuell intern
Display	Yes

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Little keyboard with quite a punch.

Sebastian1132, 30.06.2014

A very capable synth from Roland packed full of nice features. Before the FA-06 was released I was torn between a full blown Fantom G6 or the more performance focused v-Synth GT but the FA-06 with it's rich feature set and relatively low price was a winner.

My only gripe with the FA-06 is the control layout as I find it restrictive for live expressive performance. Perhaps the addition of an external MIDI controller might free the potential of the sound engine but that's left to be see.

Recommended buy.

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Ultra portable workhorse for live and studio works

25.02.2016

I have a large collection of digital synth keyboards and modules (From all the big Japan, Amarican and German brands), and also use some software and hardware samplers. Composing in my on home studio and playing live keyboards in two rock/metal bands.
My old keyboards were too heavy to carry in a regular way, and in case of a live concert I had to take a lot of equipment on stage, not mentioning the installation and "uninstallation" after the concert. Many clubs could accomodate only 1 stereo line from my keys, so in the past I also had to carry my own mixer in addition....

I was looking for a keyboard with the following parameters:
- large soundbank
- expandable sounds
- built in sampler
- sequencer
- portable
- SD card storage

Roland FA-06 was the right choice. Its truly lightweight, and I have no longer to mess around with floppy disks.
Thanks to the onboard sampler - I can sample my studio synthesizers / VA / VST instruments, and launch all the special effects and soudns from the FA-06.

So my true advantage that when I travel to concert or to a rehearsal with my band, I really need only this keyboard to carry, this is my all-in-one solution.

Ah' the sound engine: I play very different musical styles: my own compositions are mainly electronica / ambient. In the rock / metal bands we play rock/metal covers and also compose our own songs. FA-06 could be easily adopted to sound environment.

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NIce sounds,but not perfect

Adrian708, 16.05.2017

I have recently returned to live gigs after 15 years not playing keys.My Rig consisted of a CS1X,Roland JV1010 plus an axiom controller.Fairly dated I know.I used the CS1X for the majority of the set (weddings/pubs modern pop/rock) using the JV1010 for brass,strings and piano.I bought the FA 06 to replace the JV1010 and eventually the CS1x.I thought that after about 20 years there would be a dramatic improvement in hardware but there hasn't been really.The FA 06 has the string sound I wanted and a great (if not amazing)piano but not the brass sound that I wanted.Basically many sounds are the same as the JV1010 from 2000.That's not too bad,they were pretty good anyway.THis is not a keyboard that has everything you need the way you want it out of the box.The sequencer is going to take some getting used to,the organisation of sounds can be awkward to get around and the sampler,while sounding great is very limited.You can't for example multi sample and store an instrument,you can't tune samples.That said it does have loads of sounds of many types to keep you busy,just expect a learning curve.

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All worked perfect

Asanka, 27.11.2017

The best decision I ever made. FA06 is the best keyboard you could buy in a moderate budget where you want to rule the live gigs.

01)Extremely lightweight in transporting.
02)Elegant Super Natural tones
03)Great accessibility
04)Easy Sampling and list goes on

However, disadvantages so far I experienced
01)No on stop volume control for Samplers - Sample volume all the time set for 127 and louder than the keyboard tones

02)Part view does not reset when you move from Split,Duel or studio mode to single mode (if Split mode is with a different octave or with an effect, when you quite from split mode, still the octave change and effect will be there on single mode)

Also, it would have been great if it had more expansion slots :) just a suggestion

overall, it is a workstation with a good value for your investment.

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