Roland A-49 User Manual

Performing
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Using the Pedals to Modify the Sound
The A-49 supports the use of a hold pedal (DP-2, DP-10; available separately) and an expression
pedal (EV-5, EV-7; available separately).
Jack Function Pedal
HOLD jack Hold (CC#64) Hold pedal
EXPRESSION jack Expression (CC#11) Expression pedal
* The eect that’s applied will depend on the sound module. For details, refer to the owner’s
manual of your sound module.
MEMO
You can change the functions that are assigned to the HOLD jack and the EXPRESSION jack. For
details, refer to “Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons, and Jacks” (p. 37).
Sustaining the notes (Hold Pedal)
While playing the keyboard, step on the pedal switch.
You can hold (sustain) the notes by stepping on the pedal switch.
Adding expression to your performance (Expression Pedal)
While playing the keyboard, raise or lower the expression pedal.
You can make your performance more expressive by varying the volume.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; sold separately). By
connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/
or damage to the unit.

Roland A-49 Specifications

General

Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Number of knobs	2
Backlight buttons	No
MIDI-keyboard number of keys	49 keys
Product color	Black, White
Octave adjustment	Yes
Power source type	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	182 mm
Width	836 mm
Height	84 mm
Weight	2500 g