The Roland AE-10 Aerophones design features a combination of traditional saxophone fingering and flexible onboard tones enabling the instrument to perform in a variety of musical styles. This versatile instrument is suitable for professional and travelling musicians because of its ability to record in the studio and on stage. Players may recognise the familiar saxophone fingering system responsive SuperNATURAL sounds and breath sensor that performs just like their favoured acoustic horn. The AE-10 comes with built in speakers battery power capability and DAW connectivity. The large sound selection enables players to recreate saxophone models from soprano to baritone as well as wind instruments like clarinet and trumpet string instruments and even synths. Play Straight from the Box Roland has used a traditional saxophone fingering system on the AE-10 Aerophone which allows players to easily transition from old to new without having to learn a whole new technique. This model comes with a sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath sensor that also works as a bite sensor to give players the opportunity to express techniques like vibrato and pitch. Even beginners are now able to enjoy playing the various onboard sounds straight from the box. An All-in-One Creation Although nothing can beat the first sounds a musician played on their acoustic saxophone the nostalgic notes are not suitable for every style of music. Players are now able to branch out of their comfort zone and develop in areas they havent ever had the chance to with their old sax. Whatever scenario they find themselves in the Roland Aerophone AE-10 has the onboard digital sax sounds that will enable them to play comfortably. The options include alto tenor soprano and baritone sax types. Thanks to Rolands advanced SuperNATURAL modeling technology each one responds just like their acoustic counterparts to their playing dynamics and articulation. As well as this the Aerophone is now capable of producing a performance with a feature which automatically switches between sax types by key range. Introducing Rolands Award-Winning Synths The AE-10 Aerophone is an all-in-one with the ability to sound just like a clarinet flute oboe trumpet violin and more – all thanks to Rolands new supernatural technology. The AE-10 is even capable of producing authentic pitch and tonal combinations of ethnic instruments such as the shakuhachi and erhu. All of these individual sounds can be pulled together using the brass section setting to create an ensemble of layered nuances. The AE-10 comes with a selection of preinstalled synth sounds that are specially tailored for wind instrument performance with fully optimised breath control. Versatile Playability & Reliable Features The AE-10 features a portable and lightweight design with the ability to charge wirelessly using only 6 x AA batteries. The portable design also features onboard monitor speakers which produce comfortable sound for intimate performing situations or directly connect to a PA or amp for a much broader coverage. Connect to your smartphone via the aerophone AE-10s stereo mini jack and play your favourite songs all night long with the headphones option. A Breath of Opportunities The AE-10 is a strong independent instrument with the ability to take any musician far however it also has the ability to connect with external gear too to enhance its sound further. Connect to a computer via USB or produce MIDI sound modules through the DAW with an included breath control that provides a unique expression not possible with keyboard synthesizers. Connecting to the Roland Aerophone App allows to you customise and layer multiple sounds to suit your needs. Features Digital Wind Instrument with Flexible Onboard Sounds Fingering Compatible with an Acoustic Saxophone Mouthpiece Features Sensitive Breath Sensor with Reed Structure for Friendly Playing Feel and Control Over Techniques Like Vibrato and Pitch Rolands Proprietary SuperNATURAL Sound Technology Reproduces the Subtle Tonal Nuances Produced with Dynamics and Articulation Realistic and Expressive Saxophone Sounds Include Soprano Alto Tenor and Baritone All Instantly Transposable to any Key with no Fingering Stress Wide Variety of Additional Acoustic Sounds Include Wind Instruments (Clarinet Flute and Trumpet) and String Instruments (Violin) Rolands Latest Synth Sounds On Board Optimised for Breath Control Easy Operation with Display for Selecting Sounds and Settings Onboard Monitor Speakers and Headphones Output for Playing Anytime Anywhere Battery Operation (6 x AA) for up to Seven Hours of Continuous Play Easy Connection to a Computer DAW via USB Input for Connecting a Smartphone or Music Player for Playing Along with Backing MusicSpecifications Dimensions (W x D x H): 128 x 93 x 574 mm Weight (Including Batteries): 855g Power Supply: AC Adaptor (DC 5.7 V) Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery (Sold Separately) x 6Accessories Owners Manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” AC Adaptor Mouthpiece Cap Neck Strap Dedicated Hand Carry BagTo view all specifications please see the PDF just above the “Full Description”.