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. Its the flagship for a reason.
Inside the Roland AE-30 youll find the newly modelled SuperNATURAL sounds from a variety of different instruments. Youll also find Rolands Advanced ZEN-Core Synthesis System for a range of premium vintage and modern synthesizer sounds. Using the AE-30 couldnt 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 worlds 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 youll notice about the Aerophone AE-30 is the sleek new design alongside premium materials. Its thinner shape not only looks gorgeous but its actually easier to hold providing a more natural hand position. All of the controls are now easy to reach for easy customisation while playing. If youre looking looking for a visual interface then the bright OLED display on the back provides everything you need to know about the AE-30. Whats more this display can be seen in any sort of lighting environment meaning youll always be able to see what settings you have.
Passionate playing Thanks to the premium features on the Roland AE-30 its 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 youll 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 theyre 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 theres 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 Aerophones authenticity is Rolands 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 Rolands most premium sound engine. ZEN-Core is Rolands latest sound engine that powers other flagship Roland models such as the FANTOM and JUPITER-X so you know its going to be good. Boasting presets from the worlds 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 youll soon discover a new level of synth refinement.
Endless possibilities No matter where youre 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 youll 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 youre feeling inspired and start playing.
Sound management Thanks to the AE-30s powerful editing tools you can personalise your sounds quickly and efficiently. Looking for even more customisation? If you head over to Rolands Editor app you can dive into the heart of the AE-30 for some deep customisation. From here you can manage sound libraries select scene memories and favourites and quickly mark settings for instant recall.
Whats included Roland AE-30 Aerophone Pro Digital Wind Instrument Boss WL-20L Compact Wireless Instrument System Specifications Sound Generator ZEN-Core SuperNATURAL acousticParts 4 Parts (SuperNATURAL/Drum: 1 Part)Preset Memory Preset Scene:: 305 Preset Tone: 318 Preset Drum Kit: 10User Memory User Scenes:: 600 User Tones: 512 Favorite Scenes: 12Effects Multi-effects Chorus Delay ReverbControllers 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 switchBluetooth 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 dotsConnectors 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 jackExternal 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:Owners 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
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