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Keyboardists have synthesizers. Guitarists have MIDI pickups. What’s a sax player to do? Get the Roland AE-05 Aerophone GO digital wind instrument! The AE-05 merges traditional saxophone fingering, feel, and control with a diverse array of 11 onboard tones, including saxophones from soprano to baritone, plus trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, synths, and percussion. Responsive sounds and sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath and bite sensors replicate the saxophone playing experience, enabling complete control over nuance and dynamics, as well as expressive elements like vibrato and pitch. Complete with built-in speakers, headphone output, USB and available rechargeable battery power, and DAW connectivity, the Roland AE-05 Aerophone GO is an incredibly versatile ? and accessible ? digital wind instrument.





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Traditional sax fingering and responsive breath and bite sensors create a realistic playing experience





Playing the Roland Aerophone GO 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 AE-05. And the sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath and bite sensors provide you with complete control over vibrato, pitch, and the rest of the expressive techniques your personal style demands. When you play the AE-05, every element of your individuality will shine through.





Responsive sound yields authentic saxophone tones





The Aerophone AE-05 is packed with realistic sax tones, by virtue of Roland’s superior digital sound 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 Sweetwater, we’ve had a lot of fun using the AE-05’s MIDI controller capabilities for breath control of software and hardware synths. Try doing that on your acoustic sax!





Packed with an array of onboard tones





You’re not limited to saxophone sounds when you play the Roland Aerophone AE-05. This digital wind instrument is loaded with a variety of acoustic instrument sounds. Play a wind instrument like a flute or clarinet, then switch to a violin. Thanks to Roland’s superior digital audio technology, each sound is instilled with unmistakable authenticity. The Aerophone GO also includes popular Roland synth sounds, specially tailored to wind instrument performance. And onboard 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-05’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.





Practice and perform anywhere with onboard speakers, headphones, Bluetooth, and optional battery power





Wherever you go, the Roland Aerophone GO is ready to rock with optional rechargeable battery power. The onboard speaker yields excellent sound, or you can connect the AE-05 to an amplifier or PA if you need more volume. A headphone output makes private rehearsals easy without disturbing others. Pair your smartphone via Bluetooth to jam along with your favorite music. The Roland AE-05 Aerophone GO: the future of the saxophone has arrived!





Roland AE-05 Aerophone GO Features:


11 onboard sounds


4 sax variations, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, synths, and percussion


50 additional sounds available through the Aerophone GO Plus app for iOS and Android


Play anytime with headphones without disturbing others


Play anywhere with battery operation and onboard speakers


Lightweight (1.5 pounds) and easy to transport


Connects to your DAW via USB for breath control of software and hardware synths


Bluetooth streaming lets you play along with favorite songs on your smartphone


Play with up to 6 friends using the Aerophone GO Ensemble smartphone app for iOS and Android


Traditional sax fingering ? instantly transposable to any key with no fingering hassles


Mouthpiece features sensitive breath sensor with reed structure for authentic playing feel and control over techniques like vibrato and pitch


PCM synthesizer sound generator


Onboard reverb


Controllers: breath sensor, bite sensor, performance keys, octave keys, thumb button, tone knob, transpose knob, and volume knob


Format support: A2DP (audio) and GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth)


Phones/Output jack: 3.5mm TRS (stereo)


USB-to-host port (micro B Type), supports USB MIDI and bus power


Internal Speakers: 2.8cm x 1, 1.5W x 1


Batteries: rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 4


Note: carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used


USB AC adaptor (available separately)


Includes soft case, owner’s manual, mouthpiece cap, and neck strap


Replacement mouthpiece available separately