Roland AE-10 Aerophone Digital Wind Instrument

Nothing beats a masterfully crafted woodwind instrument.Maybe it's your favored old tenor sax, but what if an instrument existed which could faithfully reproduce virtually any woodwind instrument imaginable. Introducing the Roland AE-10 Aerophone!

A groundbreaking achievement in digital woodwind instrument design

At first glance the AE-10 could be mistaken for a piece of alien technology, Roland have really pushed the design envolope to create something not just modern in design but ultra-modern in it's functionality. Onboard you'll find some incredible innovations from Roland including a functioning breath sensor with reed structure which not only feels like the real thing, it plays like it! This allows for vibrato and note control which would previously be unheard of on a digital instrument of this kind.

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.

Roland AE-10 Aerophone 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
• Roland’s 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)
• Roland’s latest synth sounds on board, optimized 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 music

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.

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.

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.