Play an Entire Orchestra Through One Futuristic Sax
Play an Entire Orchestra Through One Futuristic Sax
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š· One Instrument, a Whole Orchestra of Personalities
Some musicians spend years collecting instruments. Others might prefer one futuristic saxophone-shaped gadget that can impersonate a surprising number of them. Meet the Roland Aerophone AE-20, a digital wind instrument that lets you jump from a smoky jazz sax to a soaring flute, a bold trumpet or an electronic synth sound without putting down the mouthpiece. Your neighbors may wonder how an entire band moved in overnight.
This is the original pearl-white-and-matte-black AE-20, with expressive controls and serious musical possibilities under its sleek exterior. It isn't an acoustic saxophone with a speaker glued on. It's a proper electronic instrument designed for players who want to explore beyond one familiar sound.
š¬ļø Give It Breath, and It Gives You Music
Blow into the reed-style mouthpiece and sensitive breath controls translate your playing into changes in volume and expression. A bite sensor also responds to mouth pressure for pitch changes or vibrato, bringing a bit of physical nuance to a digital performance. The key layout is saxophone-friendly, but you can select alternative fingering arrangements for instruments such as clarinet, flute and recorder.
Its range stretches across seven octaves, with instant transposition available when the music takes an unexpected turn. Of course, sounding convincing still takes practice. The Aerophone doesn't secretly supply a jazz career with the batteries.
šļø From Woodwind Solo to Synth Adventure
Inside are more than 250 acoustic and electronic sounds, drawing on Roland's SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core engines. Try orchestral instruments, world sounds and synthesizer textures, then use the OLED screen and onboard controls to navigate your choices. Built-in speakers let you play without carrying an amplifier, while a headphone jack provides a quieter practice option.
Bluetooth audio lets you play along with music from a compatible device, and USB plus MIDI connections open up recording and production possibilities. For power, use the included AC adapter or six rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries, sold separately. Roland rates suitable batteries for approximately six hours of operation. Ordinary alkaline AA batteries aren't supported.
š For the Musician Who Loves a New Sound
The package includes a neck strap, mouthpiece cap, USB cable and dedicated carrying bag, making this a particularly exciting gift for wind players, synth enthusiasts and adventurous home-studio musicians. It's substantial gear for someone ready to learn and experiment, rather than a novelty whistle for casual noise-making.
One moment you're practicing a sax melody. The next you're experimenting with sounds that belong on a spaceship. That's quite a career change for one mouthpiece.
ā Why You'll Love It
ā More than 250 instrument and synthesizer sounds
ā Expressive breath and bite sensors respond to playing
ā Multiple fingering modes and a seven-octave range
ā Built-in speakers plus headphone and output connections
ā Bluetooth audio, USB and MIDI capabilities
ā Includes accessories and a dedicated carrying bag
ā Remarkable gift for musicians who love experimenting
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š· One Instrument, a Whole Orchestra of Personalities
Some musicians spend years collecting instruments. Others might prefer one futuristic saxophone-shaped gadget that can impersonate a surprising number of them. Meet the Roland Aerophone AE-20, a digital wind instrument that lets you jump from a smoky jazz sax to a soaring flute, a bold trumpet or an electronic synth sound without putting down the mouthpiece. Your neighbors may wonder how an entire band moved in overnight.
This is the original pearl-white-and-matte-black AE-20, with expressive controls and serious musical possibilities under its sleek exterior. It isn't an acoustic saxophone with a speaker glued on. It's a proper electronic instrument designed for players who want to explore beyond one familiar sound.
š¬ļø Give It Breath, and It Gives You Music
Blow into the reed-style mouthpiece and sensitive breath controls translate your playing into changes in volume and expression. A bite sensor also responds to mouth pressure for pitch changes or vibrato, bringing a bit of physical nuance to a digital performance. The key layout is saxophone-friendly, but you can select alternative fingering arrangements for instruments such as clarinet, flute and recorder.
Its range stretches across seven octaves, with instant transposition available when the music takes an unexpected turn. Of course, sounding convincing still takes practice. The Aerophone doesn't secretly supply a jazz career with the batteries.
šļø From Woodwind Solo to Synth Adventure
Inside are more than 250 acoustic and electronic sounds, drawing on Roland's SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core engines. Try orchestral instruments, world sounds and synthesizer textures, then use the OLED screen and onboard controls to navigate your choices. Built-in speakers let you play without carrying an amplifier, while a headphone jack provides a quieter practice option.
Bluetooth audio lets you play along with music from a compatible device, and USB plus MIDI connections open up recording and production possibilities. For power, use the included AC adapter or six rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries, sold separately. Roland rates suitable batteries for approximately six hours of operation. Ordinary alkaline AA batteries aren't supported.
š For the Musician Who Loves a New Sound
The package includes a neck strap, mouthpiece cap, USB cable and dedicated carrying bag, making this a particularly exciting gift for wind players, synth enthusiasts and adventurous home-studio musicians. It's substantial gear for someone ready to learn and experiment, rather than a novelty whistle for casual noise-making.
One moment you're practicing a sax melody. The next you're experimenting with sounds that belong on a spaceship. That's quite a career change for one mouthpiece.
ā Why You'll Love It
ā More than 250 instrument and synthesizer sounds
ā Expressive breath and bite sensors respond to playing
ā Multiple fingering modes and a seven-octave range
ā Built-in speakers plus headphone and output connections
ā Bluetooth audio, USB and MIDI capabilities
ā Includes accessories and a dedicated carrying bag
ā Remarkable gift for musicians who love experimenting
