Product Information:
All-new digital wind instrument with
traditional sax fingering and flexible onboard sounds
In the studio and on stage, your trusty acoustic sax is always by
your side. But if you work across a range of musical genres, imagine
how useful it would be to own a single wind instrument that delivers
every sound that’s required. The Roland Aerophone AE-10 is a
trailblazing digital wind instrument that fuses traditional sax
fingering with the flexible onboard tones you need. Seasoned players
will feel instantly at home with the familiar saxophone fingering
system, responsive SuperNATURAL sounds, and a breath sensor that
reacts like your favorite acoustic horn. The large sound selection
faithfully recreates saxophone models from soprano to baritone, plus
wind instruments like clarinet and trumpet, string instruments, and
even synths. With built-in speakers, battery power capability, and
DAW connectivity, the Roland Aerophone AE-10 is the versatile,
play-anywhere choice that supports you in every musical scenario.
All the saxophone sounds you need in one
instrument
Nothing beats the sound of your favorite acoustic sax, but sometimes its tone
might not be quite right for the job at hand. Whatever scenario you’re playing
in, the Roland Aerophone AE-10 has the onboard digital sax sounds you need.
Choose from alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone sax types that all respond just
like their acoustic counterparts to your playing dynamics and articulation,
thanks to Roland’s advanced SuperNATURAL modeling technology. Alongside
individual sounds, you can pull off a seamless performance with the Full Range
feature, automatically switching between sax types by key range.
A variety of realistic acoustic instruments and Roland’s award-winning synths
There’s nothing worse than a studio session grinding to a halt because you need
an instrument that you haven’t brought along. That won’t happen with the Roland
Aerophone AE-10, which gives you a variety of additional acoustic instrument
sounds like clarinet, flute, oboe, trumpet, violin, and more, all powered by
Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology to faithfully match the behavior of the
originals. Even ethnic instruments like shakuhachi and erhu are on hand,
offering authentic pitch and tonal fluctuations that echo their acoustic
counterparts. Once you’ve tried the individual sounds, you can create one-man
ensembles by layering multiple wind instrument sounds with the Brass Section
setting. The AE-10 is also packed with a selection of the latest synth sounds
that are specially tailored for wind instrument performance with fully optimized
breath control.
Start playing immediately with traditional sax fingering and a responsive breath
sensor
You’ve worked hard to nail your sax technique, but most digital horns make you
master a new fingering system, which can be a major setback. With the Roland
Aerophone AE-10, it’s a smooth transition, thanks to a layout that’s similar to
your favorite acoustic sax—right down to the left-hand octave key. Plus, the
AE-10 has a sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath sensor that also functions as a
bite sensor, allowing expressive techniques like vibrato and pitch. Even
beginners will be able to enjoy playing the various onboard sounds straight
away.
Iconic Experience
Play anytime and anywhere with onboard speakers, battery power, and headphones
Wherever and whenever you play, the portable and lightweight Roland Aerophone
AE-10 is ready. Six AA batteries provide mobile power, and onboard monitor
speakers deliver comfortable sound for intimate performing situations. You also
have the ability to directly connect to a PA or amp for broader coverage,
eliminating the need to use a mic. When you need to cover large instruments like
tuba and bassoon, the battery-powered Roland CUBE Street EX is a great
companion, giving you big sound in a portable package. Playing sessions are even
more fun when you connect to your smartphone via the Aerophone AE-10’s stereo
mini jack and jam along with favorite songs. And thanks to the headphones
option, you can play around the clock without disturbing family members and
neighbors.
Jam with favorite tunes on your smartphone
Playing sessions are even more fun when you connect a smartphone or music player
to jam along with favorite songs. Your device connects to the stereo mini-jack
input on the Aerophone AE-10, and plays through the onboard monitor speakers or
connected headphones.
Breath control brings unique expressive possibilities to your music productions
While the Roland Aerophone AE-10 is a powerful standalone instrument, it also
lets you get creative with external gear. You can connect to your computer via
USB to play soft synths and external MIDI sound modules through your DAW, with
breath control providing a world of unique expression not possible with keyboard
synthesizers.
Customize your Aerophone for maximum expression
The Aerophone Editor is a free iOS app for the Aerophone AE-10 that lets you
adjust tones, set various playing parameters, and organize tone lists. You’re
able to deeply customize sounds and functions with parameters only available in
the app, and easily create tone lists for different performance and practice
situations. Via a convenient interface, you have access to four tone layers,
various controller assignments, effects settings, and more. The Aerophone Editor
is a must-have tool to perfectly tailor your Aerophone AE-10 for your own
personal playing style.
Specifications:
Key LayoutSaxophone compatibleSound
GeneratorSuperNATURAL acoustic, PCM synthesizerPreset MemoryTones: 40User
MemoryTones: 100EffectsMulti-effects
Chorus
ReverbControllersBreath sensor
Bite sensor
Performance keys
Octave keys
Thumb controller
Tone buttonDisplayCustom LCDConnectorsINPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
PHONES/OUTPUT jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type
USB COMPUTER port (supports USB MIDI)
DC IN jackInternal Speakers2.8 cm x 2
1.5 W x 2Power SupplyAC adaptor (DC 5.7 V)
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6Current
Draw418mABattery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of
use)Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 7 hours(When
using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be usedAccessoriesOwner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Mouthpiece cap
Neck strap
Dedicated hand carry bagOptions (sold separately)Dedicated mouthpieceSIZE AND
WEIGHTWidth128 mm
5-1/16 inchesDepth93 mm
3-11/16 inchesHeight574 mm
22-5/8 inchesWeight855 g
1 lb. 15 oz.
(including batteries)
