# A-49: specs and price

**Price (US):** $175 at roland.com (Current street price per Thomann), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 midi keyboards we track it is #8 cheapest of 12; category median $149.
**Brand:** Roland
**Released:** 2012-10
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $175 |
| Brand | Roland |
| Released | 2012-10 |
| Keys | 49 |
| Key type | synth |
| Drum pads | 0 |
| Knobs | 2 |
| Faders | 0 |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Connection | usb_midi_din |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite |

## Where it stands

At $175, the A-49 is #8 cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149. On the spec sheet, its drum pads of 0 is the lowest of the 12, its faders of 0 is the lowest of the 12, and its knobs of 2 is below the median of the 12.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the A-49 cost?**

The A-49 has a US price of $175 (Current street price per Thomann), as of 2026-06-19.

**How does the A-49 compare on price?**

At $175, the A-49 is #8 cheapest of the 12 MIDI keyboards we track, where the median is $149.

**When was the A-49 released?**

The A-49 was released 2012-10.

**What are the A-49's key specs?**

A-49 (Roland): keys 49, key type synth, drum pads 0, knobs 2, faders 0. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://www.roland.com/us/products/a-49/specifications/ (roland.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://www.thomannmusic.com/roland_a49_black.htm (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/midi-keyboards/roland-a-49/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the A-49 price of record was $175 as of 2026-06-19 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/midi-keyboards/roland-a-49/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl