ROAE20

AE-20

Roland

The Roland Aerophone AE-20 Digital Wind Instrument delivers all the playability and expression of the flagship Aerophone Pro in a more compact and streamlined design. Using Roland's SuperNATURAL technology and ZEN-Core Synthesis System, it allows any sax or clarinet player to perform nearly any synth or acoustic instrument imaginable with unparalleled sound quality and authentic articulations and response or trigger external MIDI instruments in a manner more commensurate with their chosen instrument.Simply put, the Aerophone AE-20 fuses a traditional saxophone fingering system with a familiar reed-style mouthpiece, quick response, natural pitch and vibrato control, a library of 260 onboard acoustic and synth sounds, and built-in speakers, allowing players to create whole tapestries of sound whenever the moment strikes. Use the AE-20 onstage to add electronic versatility to performances or use it in the studio as a MIDI controller for your production process. The AE-20 can operate on 6 AA batteries or on the included AC adapter. riptChecking the Accessories Mouthpiece cap: Protects the mouthpiece when you re not playing.Band: Prevents saliva from reaching the unit during performance and entering the interior from around the buttons, switches, or performance keys.Neck strap: Attach the neck strap to the strap ring to hang the instrument around your neck when playing.Thumb hook cover (2 types): Attach the included thumb hook cover onto the thumb hook. Two types of covers are included. The thumb hook cover serves as a cushion to help relieve the weight of the instrument on your right thumb, and helps you finely adjust the position of your thumb.Water basin: This cover receives water droplets that come out of the water drain. This prevents the water droplets from falling to the floor.Dedicated handheld carrying bag: This is made specially for the AE-20.Natural Feel and Responsiveness Step right into your musical flow with Aerophone s familiar reed-style mouthpiece, immediate response, and natural pitch and vibrato control. The breath and bite sensors are customizable and ultrasensitive, and you can easily configure the fingering for sax, clarinet, flute, recorder, or your own personal setup. And with instant transposition and a seven-octave range, you re able to cover any style without the range limits that come with traditional acoustic instruments.SuperNATURAL Authenticity Aerophone AE-20 puts a world of stunningly authentic acoustic instrument sounds at your fingertips. Instantly call up soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxes plus clarinet, flute, trumpet, and more. Violin, cello, and other string instruments are included as well, along with world instruments like erhu, shakuhachi, and bagpipes. Backed by Roland's SuperNATURAL technology, every nuance of your playing is translated with lifelike dynamics, articulations, and overtones.Get ZEN The versatility of this powerful instrument extends even further with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System the same advanced sound engine found in pro Roland keyboards like Fantom and Jupiter-X. Explore everything from traditional analog synths to modern digital voices, all carefully curated for the unique articulations and extended dynamic range of a wind instrument.Create Anytime and Anywhere Aerophone AE-20 easily blends into any musical situation. Grab the instrument and play with the onboard speaker or connect headphones to practice without disturbing others. When it's time to perform, plug into an amp or house PA for loud-and-proud coverage. Aerophone AE-20 also supports USB-MIDI, giving you a powerful controller for creation with your favorite music production apps.Bluetooth Audio Streaming Use Bluetooth to connect the AE-20 to a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. With Bluetooth audio streaming, you can play along with a song that s playing back on your smartphone or with instructional videos through the Aerophone s sound system or headphones.Connecting to Your Computer You can