A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller version 2.10

– Unmatched playability with Roland’s own PHA-4 keyboard
– Built to last with wood and premium materials for years of dependable performance
– Eight RGB-lit assignable knobs, eight RGB-lit pads, and three pedal inputs
– Three customizable zones, onboard arpeggiator, and chord memory
– Thin design with shallow depth fits today’s studio environments
– Control application for deep customization and instant recall
– USB-C connectivity and bus power
– Support for MIDI 2.0 protocol and the upcoming “Piano Profile” functionality (when used with Piano Profile-compatible products such as Ivory3 from Synthogy)

The A-88MKII was the first MIDI 2.0-compatible instrument, and Roland has continued to provide free updates to expand MIDI 2.0 functionality. At the 2025 NAMM Show, Roland released A-88MKII firmware version 2.10, which offers a preview of the MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile set of features for the public to try (when used in combination with a special version of the Ivory3 plugin from Synthogy).

From the player’s perspective, the Roland A-88MKII is arguably the most musical MIDI Keyboard Controller currently available from any brand, and when used in combination with MIDI 2.0 Piano Profile functionality, offers the most true-to-life virtual piano playing possible.