The Roland Aerophone AE-20 delivers the experience of Rolands flagship wind instrument with a much more streamlined design. Utilising two fantastic sound engines – SuperNATURAL and Zen-Core – the Aerophone can deliver a huge range of both acoustic and electronic sounds. Featuring low-latency breath and bite sensors this instrument offers supreme playability. The comfortable keywork can be programmed to play with saxophone clarinet flute recorder or brass fingerings so whatever your background youll be right at home with the AE-20. Play anywhere at all with a built-in speaker and battery-powered operation. Or plug straight into a PA system for an exciting stage performance. The AE-20 even has a USB-MIDI connection so you can plug into a computer and put it to work in the studio! A selection of apps deepens the capabilities of the Aerophone with a mobile app for fine-tuning your sound and performance (Aerophone Pro Editor) and a learning app (Aerophone Lesson) – which makes use of Bluetooth connectivity to deliver an interactive teaching experience. Perfect for everyone The Aerophones reed-style mouthpiece will feel familiar to experienced woodwind players whilst its rapid response and natural vibrato control make it highly accessible to total beginners. The highly sensitive breath and bite sensors are customisable as is the fingering setup. You can configure the fingerings for a number of existing instruments or personalise the Aerophone and create your own unique layout. Whatever your style youll love the seven-octave range and easy transposition options making it a simple matter to play along to anything. Endless sounds The AE-20 utilises Rolands SuperNATURAL sound engine to stunningly deliver acoustic sounds such as Alto Tenor and Baritone saxophones; flute trumpet and clarinet; and even world instruments like the shakuhachi or the bagpipes. The ultra-lifelike SuperNATURAL technology imbues all of these soundsets with realistic overtones articulations and dynamics – all carefully derived from your input. This instrument also uses the ZEN-Core Synthesis System – the same sound engine Roland uses in their flagship keyboard synths. This allows you to experience classic analogue synth sounds as well as performing with exciting modern digital voices. Every single one of the 260+ preset voices on the Aerophone has been curated to synergise with wind-style dynamics and articulations. Play anywhere The AE-20 is ideal for live performances perfect for plugging directly into amps or PA systems. If you want to do some private practice you can plug in some headphones and take the Aerophone anywhere – making use of the battery power to get about six hours of continuous use out of it! You can even plug into a computer and use the Aerophones MIDI data output to control any number of software instruments – making the possibilities for creativity with the AE-20 literally infinite! Learn customise and create Rolands Aerophone Lesson and Aerophone Pro Editor apps will allow you to master your instrument and make it your own. Whether youve never touched a wind instrument before or you just want some pointers to boost your Aerophone playing Aerophone Lesson is your perfect mentor. Using Bluetooth audio streaming you can play along to the lessons using the Aerophones sound system. Meanwhile Aerophone Pro Editor lets you get down to the nitty-gritty and fine-tune your own unique tones and layered sounds. Whats included Roland Aerophone AE-20 Digital Wind Instrument Roland RH-5 Closed Stereo Headphones Specifications General Key layout: Saxophone compatible Sound generator: Zen-Core; SuperNATURAL acoustic Parts: 4 parts (Drum: 1 part) Preset memory: 260+ preset scenes User memory: 600 user scenes; 12 favourite scenes Effects Multi-effects Chorus Delay Reverb Display: Graphic OLED 128 x 32 dots External memory: USB flash drive (USB Type-C not included) Controllers Breath sensor Bite sensor Performance keys Octave keys Thumb lever S1/S2 button SCENE buttons MENU buttons SCENE CATEGORY knob VOLUME 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) Connectors PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type OUTPUT jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type USB COMPUTER/MEMORY port: USB Type-C(R) AUDIO/MIDI DC IN: Jack Speakers Speaker amplification power output: 1.5W x 2 Speaker size: 2.8cm x 2 Power AC adaptor: DC 5.7V Battery: Ni-MH AA/HR6 (not included) x 6 Current draw: 900mA Battery life: Approximately 6 hours continuous use (using batteries with capacity of 1900mAh Please note: Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used Dimensions W x D x H: 133 x 84 x 632 mm Weight: 1.1kg Accessories Owners manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” AC adaptor Mouthpiece cap Neck strap Band USB cable (USB Type-C – Type A Thumb hook cover (2 types) Water basin Dedicated hand carry bag