Quick Start

To obtain the PDF manual

1. Visit the following website on your computer.

https://www.roland.com/manuals/

2. Choose “GO:KEYS 5” or “GO:KEYS 3” as the product name.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the Owner’s Manual (p. 6)).
After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2024 Roland Corporation
 Panel descriptions
Top panel

GO:KEYS 5

[song] button [style] button [menu] button

Selects the song to play back. Shows a selection screen for selecting the style to use in Press this button to show the menu. Select a parameter to
auto-accompaniment. make detailed settings.
* Long-press the [song] button to start the demo function.
For details, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
[record] button [mute] button
* Long-press the [menu] button to pair with
The mute settings screen appears. a Bluetooth® device.
Records a new song.
This turns the drums, bass and other accompaniment parts
[chord seq] button on/off. When this is turned on, those parts stop playing. [scene] button
Shows the chord sequencer view screen. Shows the scene selection screen.
[effects] button
The chord sequencer function plays back chords as an auto- * Long-press the [scene] button to show the save screen.
Shows a screen where you can configure the effects that
accompaniment based on the chord pattern, even if you
apply to the entire performance.
don’t use the keyboard to specify a chord. [split/dual] button
[transpose] button [arpeggio] button Press the [split/dual] button to cycle between the settings in
Shows the arpeggio settings screen. order: “Single” Ó “Split” Ó “Dual”.
To transpose the key in semitones, hold down the [transpose] Single: Plays with a single tone.
button and press the octave [-] or [+] button. (This only Split: Lets you play this instrument with different
[arranger] button
transposes what you play on the keyboard.) tones in the left and right parts of the keyboard,
Changes the mood of the accompaniment.
separated by a key you choose. For instance, you
This lets you play an intro or ending with the auto-
MEMO can assign a bass sound to the left hand and a
accompaniment, or use variations to change the mood of the
piano sound to the right hand.
While holding down the [transpose] button, you can also accompaniment.
Dual: Lets you play two different tones at the same
change the keyboard transpose value by pressing the root
time with each key press.
on the keyboard for the key to which you want to transpose. [ ] button
Plays/stops the auto-accompaniment.
octave [-] [+] buttons
Raises or lowers the pitch in octaves. [tempo] button
Changes the metronome and auto-accompaniment tempo.
* Long-press the [tempo] button to turn the metronome on/
off.

[Ā] (Power) button [mic effects] button

Turns the power on/off. The edit screen for the mic effects appears.
To turn the instrument off, long-press this button.
[mic] button
[volume] slider The mixer screen for the mic appears.
Adjusts the speaker volume when you are using this
instrument’s speakers, or the headphone volume when
headphones are connected.

Wheel
Controls the pitch bend and modulation depth.

Display Dial [ ] (Home) button

Shows various information according to the operation. Moves between parameters and changes their values. Returns you to the home screen.

Mode/category [exit] button [piano] [e.piano] [strings] [synth] buttons

Tone name
Time signature, tempo
Cancels the operation. (tone buttons)
This can also be used to exit a screen. Selects the tones in each category.

[enter] button [other] button

Confirms the operation. Selects the tones for other categories.

[Ì][Ê] button
Use these buttons to select parameters and change their
values. Hold down the buttons to make the value change
continuously.
Functions assigned to the function buttons Press the other button when changing the value
continuously to make the value change quickly.
On the home screen, use these buttons to change tone
Function buttons [f1]–[f4]
categories; and on the list screen, use these buttons to switch
Press these buttons to select the parameters shown at the between pages.
bottom of the display or to execute a function.

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 Panel descriptions

GO:KEYS 3

[song] button [style] button [menu] button

Selects the song to play back. Shows a selection screen for selecting the style to use in Press this button to show the menu. Select a parameter to
auto-accompaniment. make detailed settings.
* Long-press the [song] button to start the demo function.
For details, refer to the “Reference Manual” (Roland website).
[record] button [mute] button
The mute settings screen appears. [scene] button
Records a new song.
This turns the drums, bass and other accompaniment parts Shows the scene selection screen.
on/off. When this is turned on, those parts stop playing.
[chord seq] button * Long-press the [scene] button to show the save screen.
Shows the chord sequencer view screen. [effects] button
The chord sequencer function plays back chords as an auto- [split/dual] button
Shows a screen where you can configure the effects that
accompaniment based on the chord pattern, even if you Press the [split/dual] button to cycle between the settings in
apply to the entire performance.
don’t use the keyboard to specify a chord. order: “Single” Ó “Split” Ó “Dual”.
Single: Plays with a single tone.
[transpose] button [arpeggio] button
Split: Lets you play this instrument with different
Shows the arpeggio settings screen. tones in the left and right parts of the keyboard,
To transpose the key in semitones, hold down the [transpose]
button and press the octave [-] or [+] button. (This only separated by a key you choose. For instance, you
[arranger] button can assign a bass sound to the left hand and a
transposes what you play on the keyboard.)
Changes the mood of the accompaniment. piano sound to the right hand.
This lets you play an intro or ending with the auto- Dual: Lets you play two different tones at the same
MEMO
accompaniment, or use variations to change the mood of the time with each key press.
While holding down the [transpose] button, you can also accompaniment.
change the keyboard transpose value by pressing the root
on the keyboard for the key to which you want to transpose. [ ] button
Plays/stops the auto-accompaniment.
octave [-] [+] buttons
Raises or lowers the pitch in octaves. [tempo] button
Changes the metronome and auto-accompaniment tempo.

[Ā] (Power) button [Ċ] (Metronome) button

Turns the power on/off. Turns the metronome on/off.
To turn the instrument off, long-press this button. Long-press the [Ċ] (Metronome) button to show the
settings screen.
[volume] slider
Adjusts the speaker volume when you are using this [Ġ] (Bluetooth) button
instrument’s speakers, or the headphone volume when The System > Bluetooth screen appears.
headphones are connected. Long-press the [Ġ] (Bluetooth)
button to start pairing.
Wheel
Controls the pitch bend and modulation depth.

Display Dial [ ] (Home) button

Shows various information according to the operation. Moves between parameters and changes their values. Returns you to the home screen.

Mode/category [exit] button [piano] [e.piano] [strings] [synth] buttons

Tone name
Time signature, tempo
Cancels the operation. (tone buttons)
This can also be used to exit a screen. Selects the tones in each category.

[enter] button [other] button

Confirms the operation. Selects the tones for other categories.

[Ì][Ê] button
Use these buttons to select parameters and change their
values. Hold down the buttons to make the value change
continuously.
Functions assigned to the function buttons Press the other button when changing the value
continuously to make the value change quickly.
On the home screen, use these buttons to change tone
Function buttons [f1]–[f4]
categories; and on the list screen, use these buttons to switch
Press these buttons to select the parameters shown at the between pages.
bottom of the display or to execute a function.

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Panel descriptions

Rear panel
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

GO:KEYS 5 GO:KEYS 3
Wi-Fi adaptor port USB computer port USB memory/Roland WC-1 port USB computer port
Connect the Wireless Adapter that’s included Connect this port to your computer via USB ¹ Use this port to connect a USB flash drive Connect this port to your computer via USB
with Roland Cloud Connect (sold separately) cable. for playing back audio files, or to save the cable.
to this port. This lets you transmit and receive MIDI and settings and data that are stored on this This lets you transmit and receive MIDI and
You can use Roland Cloud Connect and your audio data with this instrument, as well as instrument to a USB flash drive. audio data with this instrument, as well as
smartphone to import contents such as Sound record what you play on this instrument as ¹ Connect the Wireless Adapter that’s record what you play on this instrument as
Packs and Style Packs into the GO:KEYS. audio signals to your sequencer software included with Roland Cloud Connect (sold audio signals to your sequencer software
(DAW). separately) to this port. You can use Roland (DAW).
USB memory port Cloud Connect and your smartphone to
* Do not use a USB cable that is designed only * Do not use a USB cable that is designed only
Use this port to connect a USB flash drive for import contents such as Sound Packs and
for charging a device. Charge-only cables for charging a device. Charge-only cables
playing back audio files, or to save the settings cannot transmit data. Style Packs into the GO:KEYS. cannot transmit data.
and data that are stored on this instrument to * Never turn off the power or remove the
* This instrument does not support USB PD * This instrument does not support USB PD
a USB flash drive. USB flash drives while the screen indicates
(Power Delivery). (Power Delivery).
“Executing...”.
* Never turn off the power or remove the
USB flash drives while the screen indicates DC in jack DC in jack
“Executing...”. Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack. Connect the included AC adaptor to this jack.

pedal hold jack AUX input jack pedal hold jack phones/output jacks
Connect a pedal switch (DP-2, sold separately) Connect an audio device here. Connect a pedal switch (DP-2, sold separately) Connect your headphones, amplified speakers,
or a damper pedal (DP-10, sold separately) or a damper pedal (DP-10, sold separately) recording equipment or other audio output
¹ This lets you record the stereo input audio,
here. as well as mix the audio with the sound of here. devices to these jacks.
this instrument.
pedal ctrl jack ¹ You can adjust the level of the input audio
Connect a pedal switch (DP-2, sold separately), and apply the “center cancel” function
a damper pedal (DP-10, sold separately), or an (canceling out the center frequency Using Roland Cloud Connect
expression pedal (EV-5, sold separately) here. bands).
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By
You can use Roland Cloud Connect (sold separately) with your
connecting any other expression pedals, you output R, L/mono jacks smartphone to import contents such as Sound Packs and Style
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to Connect these jacks to your amplified
the unit. speakers, recording equipment or other
Packs into the GO:KEYS.

mic input jack

devices for audio output.
For mono output, connect only to the L/mono
¹ See this website for details on Roland Cloud Connect.
Connect a dynamic mic here. jack. https://roland.cm/wc1
* Pin assignment of mic input jack
※ 入力端子の場合
phones jack ※ 出力端子の場合 * If you are using Roland Cloud Connect (sold separately),
TIP: HOT
Connect a pair of headphones or earphones you can use the Sound Pack and Style Pack contents on a
2: HOT (headset) that1:
support
GND a four-conductor
1: GND mic 2: HOT membership basis.
RING: COLD
input.
SLEEVE: GND
Adjust the headset mic volume from the mixer
screen, accessed from [menu] Ó [mixer].
* Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might
3: COLD 3: COLD not be possible to use Roland Cloud at this time.

Bottom panel (installing batteries)

If eight commercially available nickel-metal hydride or alkaline AA 1. Remove the battery cover.
batteries are installed, you can perform without connecting an AC
adaptor. 2. Install the batteries, making sure that they are oriented
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons correctly.
and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not
drop it. 3. Close the battery cover.
* When the batteries run low, the display indicates “Battery Low!”
When this occurs, install fresh batteries.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid
leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items
related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s
Manual (p. 7)).

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 Turning on/off the power
Turning on the power Making the power automatically turn off after a
time (Auto Off )
1. Move the [volume] slider all the way down to minimize The power to this unit turns off automatically to save energy after a
the volume. certain amount of time (20 minutes by default) has passed since it was
last used or since its buttons or controls were operated.
2. Press the [Ā] (power) switch to turn on the power. ¹ If the power automatically turns off, any unsaved data is lost. Before
the power turns off, save the data that you want to keep.
Turning off the power ¹ If you do not want the power to turn off automatically, disengage
the Auto Off function. Note that when the setting is turned off,
1. Move the [volume] slider all the way down to minimize the unit may consume more power. For details, refer to “Reference
Manual” (Roland website).
the volume.
¹ You can simply turn the power back on after it has turned off
2. Hold down the [Ā] (power) button until the display automatically.
shows “POWER OFF”. Power consumption when the device has shut off automatically
Release the button, and the power turns off. (OFF mode): 0.1 W

NOTE
Never turn off the power of the GO:KEYS during playback or recording,
or when loading/saving data to or from the USB flash drive.

Selecting the tone

A “tone” is the smallest unit of sound on this instrument.
A tone consists of the combination of sound generator and effects. Some tones are “drum kits”, which provide a collection of percussion instrument
sounds.
In a drum kit, different percussion instrument sounds are heard depending on the key (note number) that you play.

Selecting a tone (tone button) Selecting a tone (home screen)

Select a tone using the tone buttons. On the home screen, select a tone.

1. Press a tone button. 1. Press the [ ] (Home) button.

2. Turn the dial to select a tone.

The tone switches to the one that’s assigned to the respective
button. Press the cursor [Ì] [Ê] buttons to switch between all categories (or
banks) in order.

MEMO
When playing in dual or split mode, use the function buttons to
select a part and then select the tone.

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 USING THE UNIT SAFELY
WARNING CAUTION
Concerning the Auto Off function Use only the specified stand(s)
The power to this unit will be turned This unit is designed to be used in
off automatically after a predetermined combination with specific stands (KS-
amount of time has passed since it 20X, KS-13, KS-11Z) manufactured by
was last used for playing music, or Roland. If used in combination with
its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the
function). If you do not want the power to be result of this product dropping down or toppling
turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off over due to a lack of stability.
function (Reference Manual).
Evaluate safety issues before using stands
Use only the stand that is recommended Even if you observe the cautions given
This unit should be used only with a in the owner’s manual, certain types
stand that is recommended by Roland. of handling may allow this product to
fall from the stand, or cause the stand
to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues
Do not place in a location that is unstable before using this product.
When using the unit with a stand Take care so as not to get fingers pinched
recommended by Roland, the stand
must be carefully placed so it is level Be careful not to get your fingers or
and sure to remain stable. If not using a other body parts pinched in the music
stand, you still need to make sure that any location rest (sold separately) when you attach
you choose for placing the unit provides a level it. When using the music rest in a place
surface that will properly support the unit, and where children are present, be sure to provide
keep it from wobbling. adult supervision or guidance.

Precautions regarding placement of this Keep small items out of the reach of children
unit on a stand Store the included screws in a safe
Be sure to follow the instructions in the place used to attach the music rest
Owner’s Manual carefully when placing (sold separately) where children
this unit on a stand (Reference Manual). cannot reach, to prevent the screws from
If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an being accidentally swallowed.
unstable situation which could lead to the unit
Take care not to get burned
falling or the stand toppling, and may result in
injury. Batteries may reach a high temperature;
please be careful to avoid burning
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the yourself.
correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make
sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use
a different polarity, or be designed for a different
voltage, so their use could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be
used with any other device.

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 IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply ¹ Do not use connection cables that contain a ¹ This product includes third party open source
built-in resistor. (GO:KEYS 5 only) software.
¹ Place the AC adaptor so that the side with text is
downward. Using External Memories ¹ Copyright © 2009-2018 Arm Limited. All
rights reserved.
Use of Battery ¹ Please observe the following precautions when Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All
handling external memory devices. Also, make rights reserved.
¹ If the batteries run extremely low, he sound may
sure to carefully observe all the precautions that Licensed under the Apache License, Version
distort / interruptions in the sound may occur
were supplied with the external memory device. 2.0 (the License) ;
at high volume levels, but this does not indicate
a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the ¹ Do not remove the device while reading/ You may obtain a copy of the License at
batteries / use the included AC adaptor. writing is in progress. http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
¹ To prevent damage from static electricity, ¹ Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All
¹ If operating this unit on batteries, please use
discharge all static electricity from your rights reserved.
alkaline batteries, Ni-MH batteries.
person before handling the device. This software component is licensed by ST
Placement under BSD 3-Clause license, the License;
Caution Regarding Radio Frequency You may obtain a copy of the License at
¹ Do not allow objects to remain on top of the Emissions https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-
keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction,
Clause
such as keys ceasing to produce sound. ¹ The following actions may subject you to
penalty of law. ¹ This product uses source code from the
¹ Depending on the material and temperature Jansson (http://www.digip.org/jansson/)
of the surface on which you place the unit, its ¹ Disassembling or modifying this device.
library.
rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. ¹ Removing the certification label affixed to the Copyright © 2009-2016 Petri Lehtinen
back of this device. <petri@digip.org> Released under the MIT
Care of the Keyboard
¹ Using this device in a country other than license;
¹ Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or where it was purchased http://opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.
other implement, and do not stamp or place any php
marking on the instrument. Ink will seep into the Intellectual Property Right
surface lines and become unremovable. ¹ Roland is a registered trademarks or trademarks
¹ It is forbidden by law to make an audio of Roland Corporation in the United States and/
¹ Do not affix stickers on the keyboard. You recording, video recording, copy or revision of or other countries.
may be unable to remove stickers that use a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work,
strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause video work, broadcast, live performance, or ¹ Company names and product names appearing
discoloration. other work), whether in whole or in part, and in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners
¹ To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast it
available keyboard cleaner that does not contain without the permission of the copyright owner.
abrasives. Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does ¹ Do not use this product for purposes that could
not come off, wipe using gradually increasing infringe on a copyright held by a third party.
amounts of pressure while taking care not to We assume no responsibility whatsoever with
scratch the keys. regard to any infringements of third-party
copyrights arising through your use of this
Repairs and Data
product.
¹ Before sending the unit away for repairs, be
¹ The copyright of content in this product
sure to make a backup of the data stored
(the sound waveform data, style data,
within it; or you may prefer to write down the
accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio
needed information. Although we will do our
loops and image data) is reserved by Roland
utmost to preserve the data stored in your
Corporation.
unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases,
such as when the memory section is physically ¹ Purchasers of this product are permitted to
damaged, restoration of the stored content utilize said content (except song data such
may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing,
concerning the restoration of any stored content recording and distributing original musical
that has been lost. works.
¹ Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to
Additional Precautions
extract said content in original or modified form,
¹ Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the for the purpose of distributing recorded medium
result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, of said content or making them available on a
etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable computer network.
loss of data, be sure to make a backup of the
¹ This product contains eParts integrated software
data stored within it; or you may prefer to write
platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark
down the needed information.
of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
¹ Roland assumes no liability concerning the
¹ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
restoration of any stored content that has been
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
lost.
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is
¹ Never strike or apply strong pressure to the under license.
display.
¹ This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel
¹ The sound of keys being struck and vibrations under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine
produced by playing an instrument can be Forum (www.tron.org).
transmitted through a floor or wall to an
unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause
annoyance to others nearby.

¹ Do not apply excessive force to the music rest

(sold separately) .

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 Main specifications
GO:KEYS 5 GO:KEYS 3
Sound Generator ZEN-Core
Keyboard 61 keys (Box-shape Keys with velocity)
Bluetooth Ver 5.0
Bluetooth Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
CODEC: SBC (Supports SCMS-T content protection)
AC adaptor, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6), or Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8
Power Supply
* Carbon-zinc batteries cannot be used.

9 W (When using the included AC adaptor) 7 W (When using the included AC adaptor)
Power consumption * Power consumption when the device has shut off automatically * Power consumption when the device has shut off automatically
(OFF mode): 0.1 W (OFF mode): 0.1 W

Expected battery life under Ni-MH battery (1900 mAh): Approx. 6 hours Ni-MH battery (1900 mAh): Approx. 6 hours
continuous use Alkaline battery: Approx. 5 hours Alkaline battery: Approx. 5 hours
Without optional music rest MRGKS3/5
950 (W) x 286 (D) x 87 (H) mm
37-7/16 (W) x 11-5/16 (D) x 3-7/16 (H) inches
Dimensions
With optional music rest MRGKS3/5
950 (W) x 395 (D) x 245 (H) mm
37-7/16 (W) x 15-9/16 (D) x 9-11/16 (H) inches
4.9 kg / 10 lbs 13 oz 4.5 kg / 9 lbs 15 oz
Weight
5.5 kg / 12 lbs 3 oz (with dedicated music rest) 5.1 kg / 11 lbs 4 oz (with dedicated music rest)
Accessories Quick Start, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”, AC adaptor, Power cord
Dedicated music rest: MRGKS3/5 Dedicated music rest: MRGKS3/5
Keyboard stand: KS-11Z, KS-13, KS-20X Keyboard stand: KS-11Z, KS-13, KS-20X
Options Damper pedal: DP series Damper pedal: DP series
Expression pedal: EV-5 Wireless Adapter: WC-1
Wireless Adapter: WC-1

* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the
Roland website.