Roland AE20 Aerophone Digital Wind Instrument AE-20

Product Information

Streamlined design. Maximum expression.

Aerophone AE-20 delivers all the playability and expression of our top-of-the-line Aerophone Pro in a more compact and streamlined design. Offering a rich musical experience with premium details and our most advanced sound engines, this inspiring modern wind instrument brings next-level power and versatility to all your creative journeys.

The new standard.

Developed in collaboration with leading wind synth artists, Aerophone AE-20 is a top-flight instrument with uncompromising musical response. It has the inspiring sounds and expressive control of Aerophone Pro, along with the flagship model’s acclaimed key touch, refined playability, and go-everywhere design.

A sonic universe at your fingertips.

Aerophone AE-20 lets you explore an endless range of tones as soon as you pick it up. With everything from woodwinds, strings, and brass to the latest synth sounds available at the touch of a button, there’s no musical style you can’t take on.

SuperNATURAL authenticity.

Aerophone AE-20 puts a world of stunningly authentic acoustic instrument sounds at your command. Instantly call up soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxes plus clarinet, flute, trumpet, and more. Violin, cello, and other string instruments are included as well, along with world instruments like erhu, shakuhachi, and bagpipes. Backed by our SuperNATURAL technology, every nuance of your playing is translated with lifelike dynamics, articulations, and overtones.

Get ZEN.

The versatility of this powerful instrument extends even further with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System, the same advanced sound engine found in pro Roland keyboards like FANTOM and JUPITER-X. Explore everything from traditional analog synths to modern digital voices, all carefully curated for the unique articulations and extended dynamic range of a wind instrument.

Lose yourself in the music.

Step right into your musical flow with Aerophone’s familiar reed-style mouthpiece, immediate response, and natural pitch and vibrato control. The breath and bite sensors are customizable and ultra-sensitive, and you can easily configure the fingering for sax, clarinet, flute, recorder, or your own personal setup. And with instant transposition and a seven-octave range, you’re able to cover any style with none of the range limits that come with traditional acoustic instruments.

Create anytime and anywhere.

Aerophone easily blends into any musical situation. Grab the instrument and play with the onboard speaker or connect headphones to practice without disturbing others. When it’s time to perform, plug into an amp or house PA for loud-and-proud coverage. Aerophone also supports USB-MIDI, giving you an incredibly powerful controller for creation with your favorite music production apps.

Never stop learning.

The Aerophone Lesson app gets you started right away, even if you’ve never played a wind instrument. Learn how to hold the Aerophone and use the mouthpiece, and get your fingering up to speed quickly with practice songs and accuracy scoring. And with Bluetooth® audio streaming, you can play along with music and instructional videos through the Aerophone’s sound system.

Specifications

Key LayoutSaxophone compatibleSound GeneratorZEN-CoreSuperNATURAL acousticParts4 Parts (Drum: 1 Part)Preset MemoryPreset Scenes: more than 260User MemoryUser Scenes: 600Favorite Scenes: 12EffectsMulti-effectsChorusDelayReverbControllersBreath sensorBite sensorPerformance keysOctave keysThumb leverS1/S2 buttonSCENE buttonsMENU buttonsSCENE CATEGORY knobVOLUME knobMIDI CONTROL switchBluetoothVer 4.2Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)DisplayGraphic OLED 128 x 32 dotsConnectorsPHONES jack: stereo miniature phone typeOUTPUT jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone typeUSB COMPUTER/MEMORY port (USB Type-C(R), AUDIO/MIDI)DC IN jackExternal MemoryUSB Flash drive (USB Type-C, sold separately)Speaker Amplifier Power Output1.5 W x 2Speakers2.8 cm x 2Power SupplyAC adaptor (DC 5.7 V)Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6Current Draw900 mABattery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of use)Ni-MH batteries: approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be usedAccessoriesOwner's manualLeaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"AC adaptorMouthpiece capNeck strapBandUSB cable (USB Type-C - Type A)Thumb hook cover (2 types)Water basinDedicated hand carry bagOptions (sold separately)Replacement Mouthpiece(OP-AE05MPH)

SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth133 mm5-1/4 inchesDepth84 mm3-5/16 inchesHeight632 mm24-7/8 inchesWeight (including batteries)1,100 g2 lbs 7 oz