Roland Cloud Connect vs Numa Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roland Cloud Connect
Explore and install a vast library of sounds, expansions, and kits for compatible Roland instruments and V-Drums. This app allows you to manage premium Roland Cloud memberships and enhance your musical creations wirelessly.
- Explore and preview thousands of Roland Cloud tones
- Install Instrument Expansions on V-Drums
- Manage Roland Cloud premium memberships
- Load Style Packs and Drum Kits
- Wireless connection via WC-1 adapter
- Install Model Expansions, Sound Packs, and more
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The Roland Cloud Connect app lets you explore tones on your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN or GO:KEYS 5 using the Roland WC-1 Wireless Adapter. Or you can install Instrument Expansions on the Wi-Fi-equipped V-Drums V71, V51 or V31. The app also lets you subscribe to Roland Cloud's premium memberships and install additional Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, World Expansions, Instrument Expansions, and Kit Packs to these products. With the Roland Cloud Connect app, you can search, preview, and load tones from the thousands of sounds on Roland Cloud into your JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5. You can even browse and load additional Style Packs for the GO:KEYS 3 and 5 models, and Drum Kits for the V-Drums V71, V51 and V31. To use this app, you will need a WC-1 Wireless Adapter with a compatible instrument model (i.e., JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, JUNO-X, GAIA 2, GO:KEYS 3, GO:KEYS 3 IN, or GO:KEYS 5). If you use V-Drums V71, V51 or V31, you do not need a WC-1 as it has built-in Wi-Fi capability. You will also need a registered Roland Account and an internet connection. Applicable models: - JUPITER-X/JUPITER-Xm (Ver.2.00 or later) - JUNO-X (Ver.1.10 or later) - GAIA 2 (Ver.1.10 or later) - GO:KEYS 3/GO:KEYS 5 (Ver.1.04 or later) - GO:KEYS 3 IN (Ver.1.01 or later) - V71 (Ver.1.10 or later) - V51 (Ver.1.02 or later) - V31 (Ver.1.02 or later) * Any communication expenses (packet communication fees, etc.) incurred while using this software will be charged to customers. * This software might not be available depending on your country or region. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this software are subject to change without prior notice.
Numa Player
This free virtual instrument offers a vast library of high-quality sounds for music creation. It features a flexible multizone system, advanced sound engine, and extensive effects, suitable for both live performances and studio work across multiple platforms.
- Free multitimbral instrument player
- Cross-platform (macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS)
- Standalone or plugin mode
- Multizone sound management
- Advanced multi-core sound engine
- Extensive sound library
- 9 insert effects and 3 master effects
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Numa Player is a completely free virtual instrument. It's not only the perfect companion for your SL Keyboard, but it is also much more! The User Interface scales to different monitor sizes to fit best in your Audio/MIDI setup and makes Numa Player the first Studiologic Instrument Player available for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. KEY POINTS • A completely free Multitimbral Instrument Player. • The Only Cross-Platform Instrument: macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS. • Works in Standalone or Plugin mode. • The perfect match for Studiologic SL Controllers. • Live performances and Studio features. • A new "easy to use" user interface. • 4 Parts, 27 free sounds. • 9 Insert Effects and 3 Master Effects. MULTI-CORE. The advanced sound engine of Numa Player 2 takes your performance to the next level. It's now optimized to harness the full power of your device's multi-core cpu, delivering exceptional performance and ultra-low latency even in the most demanding setups1. Enjoy higher polyphony and smoother playback, no matter how complex your project gets. MULTIZONE. Designed with ultimate flexibility in mind, Numa Player 2 allows you to create and manage infinite Zones effortlessly. Add, duplicate, or drag and reposition zones with ease, all within an intuitive interface that puts full creative control at your fingertips. Customize each zone with its own sound parameters, keyboard ranges, and MIDI settings, or even assign custom colors for clear and easy navigation during your performance. MANY SOUNDS. Numa Player 2 comes packed with an extensive library of professionally recorded, high-quality sounds, covering a wide range of music genres and styles. Among Acoustic Pianos, punchy leads, orchestral textures and intricate percussive elements, find the perfect sound to bring your music to life. WHAT'S YOUR PROGRAM? In a Program you can combine any sound with its own insert effects. Save and load your program sets for Live performances and Studio sessions. 9x3 SOUND EFFECTS. MULTIPLY YOUR MOODS. Numa Player provides up to 9 integrated insert effects for each part and a Master effects section. LIVE OR STUDIO. PLAY SMARTER LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Organize the best Live Performarce setup with your devices and MIDI controllers or use Numa Player as an instrument plugin inside your DAW2 to create professional music sequences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Numa Player at 85% against Roland Cloud Connect's 28%. Numa Player also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Roland Cloud Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Roland Cloud Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Numa Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Numa Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numa Player has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Roland Cloud Connect's written reviews are positive against 85% of Numa Player's.
Roland Cloud Connect ships an update every 3 months, Numa Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roland Cloud Connect | Numa Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roland Corporation | FATAR SRL |
Customer experience
Roland Cloud Connect
Numa Player
Bugs and requests
Roland Cloud Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Numa Player
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashing issues in GarageBand
- Incompatibility with some MIDI controllers
- Sustain pedal causing noise
Requested features
6 requests- More types of resonance (aliquot, body, bridge/soundboard)
- New piano models (Bosendorfer, Yamaha CFX)
- More instruments (brass, saxes)
- Ability to save custom patches
- Ability to resize on-screen keyboard
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- MIDI learn functionality
In-app purchases
Roland Cloud Connect
- Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
- Roland Cloud Pro Month$9.991 Month
- Roland Cloud Ultimate Month$19.991 Month
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- Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
- Roland Cloud Pro Year$99.991 Year
- Roland Cloud Ultimate Year$199.991 Year
Numa Player
- VINTAGE PIANOS$17.99
- GRAN CODA$24.99
- STAGE D$24.99
Questions
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