Roland GO:KEYS 5 vs Roland SYSTEM-8
| Roland GO:KEYS 5 | Roland SYSTEM-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 box-shape keys with velocity (synth action) | 49 keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | — | 8 |
| Sounds / presets | 1154 | — |
| Sound engine | ZEN-Core sound generator (1,154 tones + 74 drum kits; Roland Cloud sound pack expansion), 203 accompaniment styles | SYSTEM-8 + PLUG-OUT 1–3 (Analog Circuit Behavior, ACB) |
| Effects | Tone MFX 2 systems x 93 types, Total MFX 1 system x 15 types, Reverb 4 types; mic effects (auto harmony, voice transformer, compressor, noise suppressor) | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 4.9 kg | 5.9 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [950, 87, 286] mm | — |
| Battery power | yes (8 x AA alkaline approx. 5 hours, or Ni-MH approx. 6 hours) | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 61 | 49 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GO:KEYS 5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.9 kg vs 5.9 kg).
Full spec sheets: Roland GO:KEYS 5 · Roland SYSTEM-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.