In the studio and on stage, your trusty acoustic sax is always by your side. But if you work across a range of musical genres, imagine how useful it would be to own a single wind instrument that delivers every sound that’s required. The Roland Aerophone AE-10 is a trailblazing digital wind instrument that fuses traditional sax fingering with the flexible onboard tones you need. Seasoned players will feel instantly at home with the familiar saxophone fingering system, responsive SuperNATURAL sounds, and a breath sensor that reacts like your favorite acoustic horn. The large sound selection faithfully recreates saxophone models from soprano to baritone, plus wind instruments like clarinet and trumpet, string instruments, and even synths. With built-in speakers, battery power capability, and DAW connectivity, the Roland Aerophone AE-10 is the versatile, play-anywhere choice that supports you in every musical scenario.
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.
The acoustic sax graces a variety of music genres, from jazz, classical, pop, and more. Roland’s Aerophone AE-10 is a totally new type of digital wind instrument that offers acoustic sax players an exciting and expressive range of creative options. Now available in a rich GRAPHITE BLACK finish, this latest Aerophone provides a deep, dark metallic color choice to match your personality.
The Aerophone is based on the fingering system found on a traditional acoustic sax. This means you can play the sounds of different saxophones – including soprano, alto, tenor and baritone – along with other wind instruments such as clarinet, flute and trumpet. But you can go further still, playing violin and other stringed instruments as well as powerful synth leads.
Along with the volume, the color of the sound can be dramatically controlled by the force of your breath, while the mouthpiece detects the strength of your bite for a natural, expressive sound. You can play wherever and whenever you like too, without disturbing others, thanks to onboard speakers, battery power, and headphones. However you play, the Roland AE-10 Aerophone will spark your imagination and enrich your musical life.
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.
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.
Key Layout | Saxophone compatible |
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Sound Generator | SuperNATURAL acoustic, PCM synthesizer |
Preset Memory | Tones: 55 (*Version 2.10) |
User Memory | Tones: 100 |
Effects | Multi-effects Chorus Reverb |
Controllers | Breath sensor Bite sensor Performance keys Octave keys Thumb controller Tone button |
Display | Custom LCD |
Connectors | INPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type PHONES/OUTPUT jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type USB COMPUTER port (supports USB MIDI) DC IN jack |
Internal Speakers | 2.8 cm x 2 1.5 W x 2 |
Power Supply | AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V) Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6 |
Current Draw | 418mA |
Battery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of use) | Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 7 hours(When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.) * Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used |
Accessories | Owner's manual Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" AC adaptor Mouthpiece cap Neck strap Dedicated hand carry bag |
Options (sold separately) | Dedicated mouthpiece |
Width | 128 mm 5-1/16 inches |
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Depth | 93 mm 3-11/16 inches |
Height | 574 mm 22-5/8 inches |
Weight | 855 g 1 lb. 15 oz. (including batteries) |