Roland has refreshed the popular FA Music Workstation series with an all-new keyboard model, plus a Version 2.0 system update for the entire series. The new FA-07 Music Workstation features a 76-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with semi-weighted action, providing customers a mid- level option to the 88-note FA-08 and 61-note FA-06. Available as a free download, the Version 2.0 update includes new functionality requested by FA users. In addition, all new FA purchases now include a bundled license for Live 9 Lite, a special version of the well-known Ableton Live music production software.

Studio sets enhanced for master rig control.

In the FA series, a studio set stores 16 tones and the various parameters associated with them, including level, pan, effects, and more. Now, master control functionality has been added to studio sets, enabling you to use the FA as a master controller for a large studio or live rig. You can save MIDI messages like bank select, program change, volume, and many others. This info is sent out via MIDI when you select the studio set, letting you reconfigure the FA and multiple external devices with one command.

Seamless DAW Integration and Ableton Lite Bundle

In addition to its impressive standalone performance, the FA series easily transitions into any DAW environment. With a press of the DAW Control button, you can instantly set up the keyboard to communicate with your software via USB.Dedicated control maps for popular DAWs provide quick setup for operating transport functions and other parameters in your software. In addition, you can use the FA as a USB audio interface to record a variety sources directly into your DAW and monitor them through the stereo output and headphones jack. A free license for Ableton Live Lite is now included with every FA keyboard, enabling you to pair up your instrument with a powerful DAW right away.

76-note Light Weight High Quality Keyboard

If you need to command a complex keyboard setup with multiple splits or zones, the 76-note FA-07 and its semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard is a great option. The FA-08 is already one of the lowest weight 88-note keyboards on the market, but at almost 20 pounds lighter, the FA-07 is a great choice for musicians looking for portability. The improved Tone Remain function in Version 2.0 also makes the FA-07 a great choice for live musicians in need of smooth transitions between sounds.