Roland GO:PIANO 61-Key Portable Digital Piano Keyboard with Onboard Bluetooth Speakers and Electronic Teaching (GO-61P)

I bought this keyboard as a backup for my main keyboards - either my Roland VR-730 or Yamaha P-121. I wanted something small, with a good piano and electric piano sound. I originally bought the Yamaha NP12 which sounded ok, but the keys were not full size, so I had to return it. I'm happy to report the Roland Go:Piano does feature full sized keys.There's a few things I would change if I could - The controls are all "touch activated" - they are not physical buttons, so that is somewhat concerning to me. Also, they produce a "click" through the output to verify they've been activated, which is a bit annoying. Apparently, that can be turned off. There should be a 1/4" TS connector for audio output - instead it's a 1/8" mini jack, like for headphones. And for some reason, it doesn't like my sustain pedal - it works backward, and I can't find a switch on either the keyboard or the pedal. This is odd as the pedal works correctly with all my other keyboards, and I'm using a cheap Yamaha pedal that is working correctly. Perhaps that switch is buried somewhere deep in some menu.The action is as expected with a keyboard in this price range. The keys are not weighted, which I am willing to accept for a backup keyboard. They are touch sensitive however, and the sensitivity is adjustable through the menu - a nice feature.It is all plastic, and it feels like cheap plastic, but again, that is expected for a keyboard in this price range. On the plus side, it is very light weight, and compact. It would have been nice if it came with a gig bag, even a cheap one, but one should be able to be found without too much trouble.The instruction manual is a little lacking. For example, it says nothing other than "You can connect a pedal switch (sold separately DP series), and use it as a hold pedal" regarding the sustain pedal. The pedal I have which works backward is a generic pedal, so I may splurge for an DP series Roland pedal. I'm sure it'll be expensive.Overall, the sound quality is good. The piano sounds even better than my VR-730, and as good as the Yamaha P-121, and the electric piano, which is the sound I use most, is acceptable. Not quite as good as my other Roland or Yamaha, but good enough to use with the band. There are a few other sounds that are pretty good as well.So if you are looking for an inexpensive, compact, good sounding electric piano, this is a pretty good deal. I may make adjustments to this review going forward as I just received the unit and have only been playing it for an hour or so, but so far, I'm happy with the purchase.

Great value for the money. It has both midi and audio Bluetooth, so it works as a midi controller for me for Logic Pro and GarageBand. And whatever you record while playing is saved in an exportable standard midi file format that you can then import into your favorite DAW. Of the several keyboards I have owned, this one has the best tactile feel. And it can run on six AA batteries and weighs so little. My only quibble is the micro USB port with no cable provided, and when I used that a couple of times it then just snapped off and now rattles inside the keyboard when I move it. But with the Bluetooth working OK, I don’t need the USB connection.

Positives:Loud speakers, battery operated (needs it otherwise doesn't store your settings), Bluetooth (with midi), comfortable touch sensitive keys, easy to useNegatives:Limited sounds, unable to create layered sounds (only what is stored), 1/8" output only, no midi out or USB connection, limited features in generalThe reason I wanted this was for the sounds that came with but at $300 maybe I can find something better.

The Roland Go Piano is a high quality instrument that can be used for Busking. When paired with a Mipro MA808 battery powered amplifier you can produce professional sound. Roland made the springs in the keys slightly heavier in order to emulate a weighted keyboard, like my Korg Grandstage.I was looking for a small footprint keyboard that sounded good, had velocity sensitive keys and fit in my RV closet. To adjust the Key Touch sensitivity go to settings. The Light setting gives me the most even sound. Being able to shift the sound an octive down or up, is a useful feature. Roland did a great job, it is more than just a beginners keyboard.

Just got back into playing after 25+ years and didn't want something super expensive so I figured this would be a good unit. I was horribly wrong. First, the power supply was missing, I'm still waiting on a response from Roland. A few other reviews mention this same problem. Second, when using the piano voices some keys you barely touch and others you literally have to pound on to get a consistent volume. However, if you change to other voices (string, percussion, etc.) They are all consistent. So if you want to play the "piano" your only real option is to set it to a fixed key level and live with one volume for all your notes. Basically, I hate this thing and if I don't hear from Roland very soon I'm just going to return it, and even if I do hear from them I am pretty likely to return it.

I have tried many portable pianos and this one is the best. Great sound, large keys, excellent size for portability! I definitely recommend this piano.

This really should be for absolute beginners. The feel of the keys is bad, and the sound is worse. I resold this on Craigslist almost immediately. (I didn’t feel like I should return the product, as it functions as a keyboard).

Perfect to practice when there’s other people in the house. I have a real piano in the living room but when there’s other people around I can’t play so I got this one from my bedroom. And it’s great to practice on.