Enjoy flagship Aerophone sound, features and playability in a streamlined design.
The Roland Aerophone AE-20 delivers all the playability and expression of the Aerophone Pro in a more compact and streamlined design. Offering a rich musical experience with premium details and advanced sound engines, this inspiring modern wind instrument brings next-level power and versatility to all your creative journeys. Developed in collaboration with leading wind synth artists, Aerophone AE-20 is a top-flight instrument with uncompromising musical response. It lets you explore an endless range of tones as soon as you pick it up, with everything from woodwinds, strings and brass to the latest synth sounds available at the touch of a button. 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 SuperNATURAL technology with advanced Behavior Modeling, every nuance of your playing is translated with lifelike dynamics, articulations and overtones.
Specifications
- Key layout: Saxophone compatible
- Sound generator: ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL acoustic
- Parts: 4 (Drum: 1 Part)
- Preset scenes: More than 260
- User scenes: 600
- Favorite scenes: 12
- Effects: Multi-effects, chorus, delay and reverb
- Controllers: Breath sensor, bite sensor, performance keys, octave keys, thumb lever, S1/S2 button, SCENE buttons, MENU buttons, SCENE CATEGORY knob, VOLUME knob and MIDI CONTROL switch
- Bluetooth: Version 4.2
- Profile support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
- Display: Graphic OLED 128 x 32 dots
- PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- OUTPUT jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- Other connectors: USB COMPUTER/MEMORY port (USB Type-C(R), AUDIO/MIDI), DC IN jack
- External memory: USB Flash drive (USB Type-C, sold separately)
- Speaker amplifier power output: 1.5 W x 2
- Speakers: 1.1 in. x 2
- Power supply: AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V), Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6
- Current draw: 900 mA
- Ni-MH batteries: approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh, Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used)
- Dimensions (L x D x H): 5.25 in. x 3.33 in. x 24.87 in.
- Weight: 2.43 lb.
- Accessories: Owner's manual, leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", AC adaptor, mouthpiece cap, neck strap, band, USB cable (USB Type-C - Type A), thumb hook cover (2 types), water basin and dedicated hand carry bag
Features
- Streamlined design with premium details and professional sounds
- Ultra-responsive playability with low-latency breath and bite sensors
- Play using sax, clarinet, flute, recorder or brass fingerings
- Over 250 acoustic and electronic sounds, including soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, orchestral and world instruments, synth voices and more
- SuperNATURAL Acoustic tones with authentic sound and response
- Advanced ZEN-Core Synthesis System for vintage and modern synthesizer sounds
- Easy operation with OLED screen and ergonomic controls
- Audio and MIDI connectivity via Bluetooth and USB
- Play anytime and anywhere with a built-in speaker, headphones jack and battery power
- Editor app for full visual control and deep editing on mobile devices
- Lesson app for building skills and tracking progress
- Expand your musical palette with custom sounds from Roland Cloud