Thanks for this video. Superb presentation, with seriousness and humor touch. It looks like you're enjoying this little Roland Go Keys3... Would you be unfaithful to Yamaha ? (Don't worry, it's just a small joke, i know all brands have their strengths and weaknesses ) But it really seems you liked this new toy... Have a good week end Master MK.
In terms of action keys, I prefer the CT-S1. As for the sound of the electric piano, I think the S1 is also quite good, but overall, I think the GO:KEYS3 has a thicker, better sound.
Masataka, Is the action at all awkward to play? My Casio CT-S1 , when I set Touch to Heavy, allows for very well controlled piano playing and touch. This review of the Go Keys 3 is 100% positive and I would like to really know about the key action response for Acoustic Piano playing? Are those fast runs in the video difficult? It looks as if Masataka working very hard to execute them.
As I said in the GOKEYS3 video, the keyboard is stiff and takes some getting used to. That's what I don't really like now. At the moment, the keyboard is too stiff to play solo piano, making it impossible to make detailed expressions. Still, I think I might be able to do it once I get used to it. And I still think I need time to verify it.
@@pf_masathank you! I understand. For me key action and response for solo piano playing is the most important thing. Your honest comment have helped me decide to continue playing solo piano with my Casio CT-S1
Excellent demonstration. I'm waiting for the comparison video with other keyboards in the same price range. Mainly the piano and electric piano tones. Thank you!
Nice presentation, I`m very interest in this keyboard, but I can hardly find some video presentations of it, so thank you for showing us some details of this instrument. And btw I very much like your performances. Greetings from Germany
Thank you !!☺ As you said, there aren't many explanatory videos related to GOKEYS3 yet. I will continue to upload videos and performances related to GOKEYS3.
I think GOKEYS has a thicker sound source, but I think the tone is a matter of personal preference. For me, the CT-S500 and CT-S1 keyboards (keybeds) are more comfortable to play. Many people have commented that they are interested in the differences between S1, S500 (S1000), and GOKEYS3, so I am planning to make a comparison video soon. thank you!☺
Your question is very meaningful! GOKEYS3's C to B (one octave) is 163mm. For your reference, YAMAHA's MONTAGE and PSR-E373 are 160mm. When I measured it, I realized for the first time that the GOKEYS keyboard was slightly larger.🎹
@@pf_masa Sorry. You mean 160 and 163. My Yamaha DGX-670 (88 keys GHS) is 165mm, Yamaha MODX7+ is 162mm (or 161.5) and Casio CT-S1 is 163mm. Key length is also different. DGX-670 white/black = 145/95mm, MODX7+ = 140/90mm, CT-S1 = 135/85mm. I prefer fully weighted 88 key keyboards, especially for piano playing.
Is there a Line Out to a Mixer or Amplifier? If there is a Line Out this can be a used in a Live Band just like the sound of Roland Fantom O series. Thanks.
GO:KEYS3 is equipped with only a phones/output terminal. GO:KEYS5 is equipped with LINE terminals (L,R). I think GO:KEYS5 is good for use in a live band. Thank you♪
The best piano sound ever means nothing if it doesn’t respond well to the key action. The Casio CT series piano sound is very good and “Zen Core” is a great marketing name… the Rhodes is nice in the Zen but the piano is not superior, IMO. I am beyond worrying about which is better, it’s all about action and behavior (dynamic response pp-mp-mf-ff etc) for me. And the Casio wins in year key area (tip: set the Touch level to Heavy). Several fine pianists have told me they cannot play solo piano in the Go Keys 3 action but can on the Casio CT-S1 action which I already own and agree is suited for piano. So the Go Keys 3 is off my list.
I believe that the instruments and tones that each person chooses will vary depending on their purpose and the genre/song they are playing. Without a doubt, the CT-S1 is superior in every way and I will continue to own it forever. On the other hand, I am currently exploring the possibilities of GOKEYS3. Thank you for your comment☺
The Casio CT-S1 is not bad for playing acoustic piano sounds on the white keys when the velocity touch sensitivity is set to "Heavy", but its black keys have a different feel/heaviness to them, and it makes it close to impossible to play in keys that have a lot of sharps or flats, because of the black keys, especially if the "Do" is a black key in the particular key we are trying to play. I acknowledge that even real acoustic pianos have sometimes ever so slightly different touch/heavin feel to their black keys (compared to the touch/heavy feel to thei white keys), but those differences are so nuanced that they are practically insignificant while playing in any key (with howevermany black keys are in the musical key). The touch/heavy feel between the white and black keys are significantly different, and that is one of the biggest issue with its action/keybed/tocuh/feel/etc..., and the exact reason why dynamic sounds (Grand Piano, Mellow Piano, etc) is not possible to play with well controlled dynamics (without random loud notes constantly popping out, or sometimes even just playing a long scales crescendo). With considerably less dynamic sounds (some types of EP, or organ sounds, etc...) the CT-S1's keybed/touch etc is fine, but even when you play an organ sound (which is "non-dynamic" (not velocity sensitive) sound) even with organ sounds you will still feel that playing organ stuff on the black keys compared to playing organ stuff on the white keys will feel different, and it is definitely a bother for some people (for me it's a deal breaker, although i bought the CT-S1, but while i was test-playing it in the shop, I didn't feel annoyed by the different weight-feel between its white and black keys, and I though I will be able to get uses to it. But I was very wrong, I notice it even more now, the more I play it, the more I notice the difference between the CT-S1 white keys vs its black keys, and I can't not notice it. Now I am using it only as a MIDI controller, and I am correcting its black keys velocity inside the DAW with MIDI settings, its still not perfext but it became much more usable
Have you tried to play anything with the CT-S1's paino sounds in the key of F# or B# or any "many-black-keys" key? It's too hard if you want goos control over the dynamics (velocity).
@@kaisfp Thank you for sharing your information. By the way, I often play Dbmaj's jazz standard ``Body and Soul,'' which uses a lot of black keys. However, with this spring keyboard, even the slightest touch can suddenly produce a loud sound regardless of the white or black keys, so playing a piano solo requires much more care than on an acoustic grand piano. But it's fun to overcome it♪
I have a Casio CT-S1 the action is not bad for traditional acoustic piano playing when the Touch response is set to Heavy. I'm hearing reports that the Go Keys 3 and 5 action response does not enable easy control over all the levels from soft touch to heavy touch that pianists use (dynamics pp-ff). The Acoustic Piano 1 sounds are subjective and more or less acceptable on all these models. Of particular notice to me is the Rhodes ('70s Electric Piano) on the new Go Keys 3 and 5.
I have uploaded some solo piano recordings with CT-S1. However, I currently feel that I can only play actions close to ON/OFF with the GOKEYS3, and I feel that it is difficult to perform the delicate velocity control required for solo piano. However, I believe that once you get used to playing with automatic accompaniment, this problem will be less of a problem. I like the tone of GOKEYS3's Rhodes. In the near future, I'm planning on uploading a video that shows what the GOKEYS3 tones have, and although it's hard to see all the tones (more than 1000 tones!).
By the way mr Masataka you’re playing is just a beautiful and wonderful playing with these jazz chords and a Great taste….just thank you very much for your playing. And that roland gokeys 3 sounds great…and for a very good price…A
@@pf_masa I use CT-S1 as a MIDI controller. I like the action. It is very quiet and let you play expressively. Is GOKEYS3 too stiff / heavy. Is it quiet? ありがとう。
Add on question. How is the speakers of this compared to CTS1, in terms of dynamics and bass. I prefer to play in small group settings that avoid bringing my own speakers. Currently owning CTS1, which i feel its speakers are good.
The bright colour and rectangular design reminded me of a high-end CASIO Privia keyboard (I saw one in a music shop once). I was surprised this is an entry-level Roland keyboard!
Nice to see videos coming out for these. I have the Go Keys 5. I find the keybed similar to the original red Go Keys but sometimes when playing the Concert piano my notes are not coming out so I guess I have to press a bit harder than the original Go Keys. Good to hear someone who can play well so I know it will sound great when I improve haha.
Oh, you have GO:KEYS5! Wonderful♪ When I asked the person in charge at the Roland store, I was told that it was the same keyboard as the previous model (red). It's true that there are times when I can't change the tone or volume properly even if I change the strength of my touch, but I'd like to get used to it as well🎹✨
Can you memorise more groups of favorite sounds? Or only one per each sound group... Can you make custom styles? Like through DAW on PC, and than transfer via USB on keyboard
You can memorize 256 of your favorite sound groups, auto-accompaniment styles and effect sets with the SCENE function. I have also confirmed that it can be connected to a PC (I use Logic on a MAC) via USB. However, it does not support multi-timbral functions.
Excellent video! I am definitely getting the Go:Keys 5 as my next keyboard, hopefully in the near future. As much as I like my original Go:Keys, when I get this, I will probably give this to my good guitarist friend, Kenji from church, so he can have a keyboard for his music projects and also for his singer wife and two sons to learn/play. I also still have my CT-S1, though I think the CT-S500 is great, and comparable to the original Go:Keys for the price, but with an arranger format, instead of the sample phrase feature. I was thinking about getting on for the sound quality and pitch bend wheel, but the Go:Keys 3 came out at the same price and is definitely an upgrade with the newer features and sound expansion, the Go:Keys 5 even more so with the added features I wanted. I believe that the Go:Keys 3 is a great update to the original, and more affordable to many who don't need the extra features of the Go:Keys 5. The colors certainly appeal to many, I would get the Midnight Blue, but getting the Go:Keys 5, so I will.opt for the Charcoal Grey/Black, and I prefer that over white keyboards. You will be instrumental in helping me familiarize myself more with these keyboards since I plan to get one, and they are basically identical for all the things you will be presenting in your future videos. Have a great, blessed week. I also will probably be getting the Zoom R4 digital audio recorder to add to my audio arsenal. I like the products from other companies like Yamaha and Casio, but Roland has long been my favorite company for most music gear for their innovation and frequency if reading many new products. I have spent a lot over the years on Roland/Boss musical instruments and products.
@@pf_masa Yes, it still is, comparable in price to the original Go:Keys and now Go:Keys 3, but with dual ¼" audio out jacks. Maybe not the expansive sound capability and as advanced features of the Go:Keys 3, but still a solid arranger keyboard to have, with great quality sounds. I think it's like the CT-S1 with more sounds and all the features desired from the CT-S1, albeit at a higher, but reasonable price, but the CT-S1 is still an incredible keyboard for the beginner, moderate musician in a budget, or even professional musician like you to take anywhere to play, or elsewhere at home without having to fire up your professional keyboard rig to just relax and play to good keyboard action and great quality sound.
*This is supposed to be posted on the PSR-E383/E373 video... My friend Jeremy See just reviewed this, also comparing it with the PSR-E373, albeit your review is more comprehensive, and more progressive jazz playing examples, as he is a piano teacher and a large part of his viewers are novice arranger keyboard users. He even has a whole I line course for that. I like the nicer new design, with the metal speaker grills, and superb construction and design. It seems slightly wider left to right, but not as much depth front to rear l, like you stated. I know this is a Japan spec edition with the same language characters for the controls and I puts, but the red and white fonts are easy to read and look nice. The labels for the input connectivity on the back panel also on the top of the control panel is a great idea. You may it sound great, while done others make it sound often cheesy are the expected arranger keyboard sound. Still a pretty great keyboard and update for general playing, albeit no pitch bend wheel, and only a stereo ¼" headphones output jack. But it's only $200 USD. Very affordable for the target consumer. You explain the rest very well. One big challenge, even for many proficient playing musicians and keyboardists is understanding all the diverse and complex features of each instrument, something you do very well, better than most others at the levels you are to benefit from them. For $150 & $300 more for the Roland Go:Keys 3 & 5, those instruments are so much more advanced in every way, including the more modernized styles and sound tone and style expansion capability in addition to the already immense amount of onboard sounds, the connectivity of the 5 and the advanced user interface like being able to input your own chord progressions, amount of music backgrounds instrument interaction and sonic sound quality and fidelity. Like I mentioned earlier, the Go:Keys 5 is essentially a 61 key semi weighted version of the FP-E50 with most of the same features vat half the cost. Which makes it perfect for me. The only thing that comes close to that for my preferences at $380 is the Casio CT-S00 with great sounds, pitch bend wheel and stereo ¼" audio out jacks and more. That solves my dilemma of choosing between the FP-E50 and RD-08/88 when I am ready to get an 88 key digital keyboard. The only other keyboard I would probably want is the CK61 which is also and amazing, I credible keyboard for of the best quality, quantity and variety of sounds and effects capabilities, as well as microphone input with effects. If I don't need the 88 weighted keys, though there are differences, for 61 semi weighted keys, it is still classified as a full stage piano. They have the CK88, but it is not cist effective, snd twice the price of tye VK61 and the RD-08/RD-88. The best thing is all the great instruments and available choices at different price points. Again, a great video. I always enjoy your playing demonstrations.
That one smooth jazz groove that is built in is nice. But it seems Masataka only plays over that one single smooth jazz groove. How many great smooth jazz grooves does the Go Keys 3 provide? I am not interested in their pop, rock, country, or all the many cheesy grooves Roland always has. And I know straight ahead acoustic jazz drums and bass swing is always cheesy when sequenced. So how many truly great smooth jazz grooves does it come with ??? I guess very few because no other smooth jazz grooves are demonstrated in the video just that one good groove.
Like you, I also like jazz grooves, and I just started looking to see if GOKEYS3 has the grooves I like in the automatic accompaniment style. I think that will take time. Thank you for your comment☺
This is the latest information! I also upgraded from V1.02 to V1.04, but the menu that allows me to select pitch bend as a modulation wheel does not appear. Where is it... On the other hand, we have confirmed that a new setting has appeared that allows you to change the polarity of the damper pedal.
Hmmm.... I was referring to Roland's description: Version 1.04: "A setting has been added that lets you control modulation using the wheel" My bad if this is not referring to mod wheel. And I could swear 2 weeks ago there was also the info about switching via menu, but maybe I confused this with another keyboard? - Sorry for any potential confusion.
@@pf_masa Asked Roland support and found it now. It’s under F4 Setting and then F3 Common. :) You can push the wheel up for bend and down for modulation for example.
Thank you for your question! GO:KEYS3 has a function called "scene" that can store settings such as tone, auto accompaniment, and arpeggio, and can store 256 scenes. The built-in recorder can store 99 songs in a dedicated MIDI format, with approximately 70,000 notes per song. These can be backed up to a USB memory stick (capacity up to 32GB supported).Thank you !!☺
Just got my Go keys 5 this weekend...really impressed with the dollar value...this keyboard is by far the cheapest one I own but, holds up against keyboards costing much more.
Thanks for sharing the information! I sincerely hope that it will be possible to turn on/off the speakers of musical instruments, regardless of the manufacturer.☺
Recently, i changed the temperament of my CTS1 from Equal to Pythagorean and it sounded a little more dynamic. Have you tried anything like this, and does this keyboard have temperament setting?
You have done a very deep study♪ I have never verified the difference due to temperament. You can also set the scale (Scale Tuning) for GOKEYS3 as well. Menu⇒Scene Edit⇒Scale Tune⇒Type EQUAL, PYTHAGOREAN, KIRNBERGER etc.
Compared to GOKEYS3, GOKEYS5 is equipped with LINEOUT and MIC terminals, effects, and speaker reinforcement. The sound source and automatic accompaniment part are exactly the same. thank you☺
This recording was recorded using a ZOOM recorder: R4 with a cable inserted into the GOKEYS3's phone jack, and played using a KENWOOD portable external speaker. KENWOOD Portable Speaker : AS-BT77 www.kenwood.com/jp/products/audio/personal/special/as_bt77/ The two black things in the back are [IK MULTIMEDIA] iLoud Micro Monitor www.ikmultimedia.com/products/iloudmm/
As you say, the total FX applied to the entire GOKEYS3 is 15. On the other hand, if you press "SETTING" on the tone screen, you will see the FX TYPE item, where you can choose from 93 effects.
for the speaker menu on/off there is but on the GO Key 5. Also, thjankss you so much for your incredible vidéos, and for the subtiltltes in english Domo arigato :D
Hallo Kono, how are you? A question for you please: do you find much amusement in playing Roland fp30x or Roland Go keys3? Thank you. And many greetings from Italy.😊😊
Hello♪ GO:KEYS3 has an automatic accompaniment function, a function that allows you to register chord progressions in advance, and many built-in sounds, so I'm currently trying them out. The keyboard is not close to the structure of a piano like the FP-30X, but I think each one has its own fun ☺
@@pf_masa Hallo Kono, how are you? What can you tell me about your new Go Keys3? Are you explorating It yet or it has no further "secrets" for you? Meanwhile I'm going to choice a Go keys5. But I would wait that its price decreases... The combi Roland Fp30x and Yamaha HS5 is marvellous and both of them make me entusiast day by day!!!!! My neighbours at home are sueprised and delightful hearing the mellow sound of my fp30x!! I use mellow grand upright very often, infact.... Like you, I know you like It very much!! And what can you tell me about your impressions playing new Yamaha p225?? How is its Cfx sample so acclaimed and appreciated?? Many greetings and compliments for your so pro reviews!!!! Good afternoon, Kono!
@@antonioperillo1182 Hello♪ It's a pleasant season in Japan now. I think that the GO:KEYS3 is an instrument with potential, and I plan to continue to study it. Many people choose the GO:KEYS5. I think that the FP-30X and HS5 are the best combination! As for the P-225, I like the standard grand piano sound and action that goes with any genre☺ Thank you♪
