Traditional sax fingering and a responsive breath sensor create a realistic playing experience

Playing the Roland Aerophone AE-10 is like jamming with an old friend. Traditional saxophone fingering makes it a smooth transition from your acoustic sax. In other words, you won't have to learn a new instrument to play the Aerophone AE-10. And a sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath sensor provides you with complete control over vibrato, pitch, and the rest of the expressive techniques your personal style demands. When you play the Aerophone AE-10, every element of your individuality will shine through.

Responsive SuperNATURAL modeling yields authentic saxophone tones

The Aerophone AE-10 is packed with realistic sax tones, by virtue of Roland's SuperNATURAL modeling technology. Dynamic and articulate alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone sax sounds respond the same way their acoustic counterparts do, creating a natural-sounding performance. At ZOSO MUSIC, we've had a lot of fun with the Aerophone AE-10's Full Range feature, automatically (and seamlessly) switching between sax types by key range. Try doing that on your acoustic sax!

Packed with an array of onboard tones, including Roland's award-winning synths

You're not limited to saxophone sounds when you play the Roland Aerophone AE-10. This digital wind instrument is loaded with a variety of acoustic instrument sounds. Play a wind instrument like a clarinet, flute, oboe, or trumpet. Conjure up a string instrument, such as a violin. Break out an ethnic instrument like a shakuhachi or erhu. Thanks to Roland's SuperNATURAL modeling technology, each sound is instilled with unmistakable authenticity. Layer multiple sounds for an ensemble effect. The Aerophone AE-10 also includes a fine selection of Roland's popular synth sounds, specially tailored to wind instrument performance. And onboard chorus and reverb effects ensure that whatever sound you use sounds professional and polished.

Bring new expressive possibilities to your sample library with breath control

When you're done exploring the Roland Aerophone AE-10's onboard sounds, connect it to your DAW via USB and discover what breath control can bring to your soft synths and external MIDI sound modules. You're sure to find unique expressive possibilities within your sample library that weren't possible with your keyboard controller.

Perform anywhere with onboard speakers, battery power, and headphones

Wherever you go, the uber-portable Roland Aerophone AE-10 is ready to go with you. Onboard speakers yield excellent sound, or you can connect the Aerophone AE-10 to an amplifier or PA if you need more volume. A headphone output makes private rehearsals a piece of cake. Connect your smartphone or music player to the Aerophone AE-10's stereo mini-jack, cue up some Coltrane, and jam along. Best of all, six AA batteries provide you with up to seven hours of continuous performance.

Roland Aerophone AE-10 Digital Wind Instrument Features:

• Traditional saxophone fingering ensures a familiar playing experience
• Responsive mouthpiece-mounted breath sensor provides expressive realism
• SuperNATURAL modeling technology reproduces subtle tonal nuances, dynamics, and articulation
• Realistic onboard sax tones, including alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone sounds
• Full Range feature automatically switches between sax types by key range
• Wide variety of additional acoustic tones are onboard, as well as Roland synth sounds
• Connects to a DAW via USB for breath control of software and hardware synths
• Onboard speakers yield excellent sound
• Headphone output makes private rehearsals easy
• Connect a smartphone or music player to play along with your favorite recordings
• 6 AA batteries provide up to 7 hours of continuous performance