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Looking for the most advanced wind instrument? The Roland AE-30 Aerophone Pro Digital Wind Instrument offers the most expressive and intuitive experience around. By working with professional wind players and sound designers, Roland has been able to take the Aerophone experience to the next level. It’s the flagship for a reason.
Inside the Roland AE-30, you’ll find the newly modeled SuperNATURAL sounds from a variety of different instruments. You’ll also find Roland’s Advanced ZEN-Core Synthesis System for a range of premium vintage and modern synthesizer sounds. Using the AE-30 couldn’t be easier. Its thin ergonomic design looks fantastic and is even easier to hold than previous models. Now, with an OLED display, you have visual access to multiple parameters that can be viewed in any lighting.
Designed by the best
When Roland was designing the Aerophone AE-30, they reached out to some of the world’s finest wind players. This way, they could really fine-tune the Aerophone experience and take it to the next level. The result? The Aerophone AE-30.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Aerophone AE-30 is the sleek new design alongside premium materials. Its thinner shape not only looks gorgeous, but it’s actually easier to hold, providing a more natural hand position. All of the controls are now easy to reach for easy customization while playing. If you’re looking for a visual interface, then the bright OLED display on the back provides everything you need to know about the AE-30. What’s more, this display can be seen in any sort of lighting environment, meaning you’ll always be able to see what settings you have.
Passionate playing
Thanks to the premium features on the Roland AE-30, it’s easy to lose yourself in the moment. The Aerophone shares the same fingering as an acoustic saxophone and even includes a high F# key, so you’ll instantly feel comfortable playing the AE-30. You also have access to configurable controls for both left and right hands, as well as MIDI input for footswitches – the performance options are endless! Just like previous Aerophone models, the breath and bite sensors are phenomenal. But this year, they’re even better. Boasting more responsive and expressive feedback alongside low latency configurable settings, the AE-30 is guaranteed to fit your unique playing style.
All the sounds you could imagine… and more
Living up to the Aerophone legacy, the AE-30 is packed full of premium tones and voices. In fact, there’s an entire brass and woodwind section in this single instrument. Roland worked closely with professional musicians to produce newly enhanced soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones alongside energetic trumpet sounds. There are now even authentic world instruments such as the vibrant duduk. The secret to the Aerophone’s authenticity is Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology. This complex algorithm translates your playing into breathtaking dynamics, articulations, and overtones. Obviously, you can choose from multiple custom fingerings to enable idiomatic performance techniques.
ZEN-Core Synthesis System
Yes, you did read that correctly. The newest Aerophone has Roland’s most premium sound engine. ZEN-Core is Roland’s latest sound engine that powers other flagship Roland models such as the FANTOM and JUPITER-X, so you know it’s going to be good. Boasting presets from the world’s finest wind synth sound designers, you get everything from vintage sounds to modern synths. And when combined with the expressive capabilities of the Aerophone AE-30, you’ll soon discover a new level of synth refinement.
Endless possibilities
No matter where you’re performing, the Aerophone AE-30 will always shine. Its robust design, combined with the flexible connections, make the AE-30 ideal for any concert or wind-synth production. On the Aerophone AE-30, you’ll find a headphone jack, Bluetooth MIDI, built-in speaker, and the option to be powered by batteries. So now, you can pick up the AE-30 whenever you’re feeling inspired and start playing.
Sound management
Thanks to the AE-30’s powerful editing tools, you can personalize your sounds quickly and efficiently. Looking for even more customization? If you head over to Roland’s Editor app, you can dive into the heart of the AE-30 for some deep customization. From here, you can manage sound libraries, select scene memories and favorites, and quickly mark settings for instant recall.
Specifications
Sound Generator
ZEN-Core SuperNATURAL acoustic
Parts: 4 Parts (SuperNATURAL/Drum: 1 Part)
Preset Memory
Preset Scene: 305
Preset Tone: 318
Preset Drum Kit: 10
User Memory
User Scenes: 600
User Tones: 512
Favorite Scenes: 12
Effects
Multi-effects, Chorus, Delay, Reverb
Controllers
Breath sensor, Bite sensor, Performance keys, Octave keys, Thumb lever, Thumb pad, S1/S2 button, Scene buttons, Menu buttons, Scene category knob, Transpose knob, 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
Connectors
PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN/OUT) jack: USB COMPUTER/MEMORY port (Type-C AUDIO/MIDI)
DC IN jack
External Memory
USB Flash drive (Type-C, sold separately)
Speakers and Power
Speaker Amplifier Power Output: 1.5 W x 2
Speakers: 2.8 cm x 2
Power Supply: AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V), Batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA HR6, sold separately) x 6
Current Draw: 915 mA
Battery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of use)
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1900 mAh.)
General
Dimensions: 133 (W) x 84 (D) x 687 (H) mm (5-1/4 (W) x 3-5/16 (D) x 27-1/16 (H) inches)
Weight (including batteries): 1140 g (2 lb 9 oz)
Accessories
Owner’s manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC adaptor, Mouthpiece cap, Band, USB cable (Type C – Type A), Thumb hook cover (2 types), Water Basin, Dedicated hand carry bag
