Roland · Updated June 2026
A-49: price, specs & release date
A-49, released 2012-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: roland.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the A-49 a good buy?
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.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $175 Current street price per Thomann |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: roland.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by thomannmusic.com. Verified on Thomann: $175, in stock, available since October 2012. 49 full-size velocity-sensitive synth-action keys, 2 assignable knobs (C1/C2), 2 switches, D-BEAM, no pads, no aftertouch, USB Type-B + 5-pin MIDI DIN out. Note some US retailers list $371-451 due to limited stock; Thomann $175 retained as the cited stable price.
Is the A-49 worth it vs cheaper MIDI keyboards?
A-49 against its closest cheaper and pricier MIDI keyboards on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Keys | Key type | Drum pads | Knobs | Faders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-49 this | $175 | 49 | synth | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| V49 MKII | $149.99 | 49 | synth | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Launchkey 49 MK4 | $279.99 | 49 | semi_weighted | 16 | 8 | 9 |
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.
Price of record: $175 at roland.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Head-to-head
Cheaper MIDI keyboards
- V49 MKII $149.99
- MiniLab 3 $149
- Impact GX61 $129.99
- Komplete Kontrol M32 $129
- MPK Mini MK3 $119
- nanoKEY2 $99.99
Step up
- Launchkey 49 MK4 $279.99
- KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 $299
- Oxygen Pro 49 $299
- MPK249 $399
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