Aerophone ProDigital Wind Instrument

Aerophone Pro
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A new voice for wind players.

Roland’s Aerophone series has opened a new world of creative possibilities for wind instrument players, and Aerophone Pro delivers the most expressive and playable experience yet. With a refined design, premium components, and a vast sonic palette from our most advanced sound engines, Aerophone Pro takes your music where it’s never gone before.

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Enhanced by experts.

While developing Aerophone Pro, we reached out to expert wind players around the globe to see how we could take the Aerophone experience to the next level. Their feedback led to many thoughtful improvements that substantially enhance the instrument’s look, feel, sound, and playability. The result is a revolutionary wind instrument that gives musicians a new and highly expressive voice.

Refined design.

With just one look at the Aerophone Pro, you’ll notice the sleek new design and premium materials. The attractive shape is thinner and easier to hold for a more confident playing experience. Controls are easy to reach, and the streamlined body with aluminum accents exudes an understated-yet-classy appearance. The discrete OLED screen feels like an integral part of the instrument and can be viewed at any angle in any kind of lighting.

Play with passion.

Aerophone Pro makes it easy to channel your creativity and lose yourself in the moment. Adjustable fingering is the same as a flute, clarinet, or saxophone (complete with a high-F# key), so you already know how to play it. And the new motion sensor, configurable controls for both hands, and a MIDI input for footswitches greatly expand your performance options. Through extensive research and development, the breath and bite sensors are more responsive and expressive than ever, with low latency and configurable settings to suit your unique playing style.

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Authentic brass, woodwinds, strings, and more.

Aerophone Pro packs an entire brass and woodwind section into a single instrument. Developed closely with professional wind instrument players, there are newly enhanced soprano, alto, and tenor saxes, vibrant trumpet sounds, and authentic world instruments like the stunning duduk. Our SuperNATURAL technology translates every nuance of your playing with lifelike dynamics, articulations, and overtones. Multiple custom fingerings are supported, while new controller options enable idiomatic performance techniques on a range of instruments, from mainstream to exotic.

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Powerful harmony and tuning features.

Newly expanded tools provide even more options for enhancing performances and playing regional music styles. The Intelligent Harmony function creates real-time harmonies based on the key and scale you set. And with a wireless footswitch like the BOSS FS-1-WL, you can turn the harmonies on/off and switch keys as you perform. There’s also a Scale Tune function for independently tuning each note on the instrument, either with ready-to-go presets or your own custom settings. This enables you to perform with different temperaments or personalize Aerophone Pro for specific music genres around the world.

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Our best synthesizer sounds.

Aerophone Pro is an immensely capable wind synthesizer backed by the same ZEN-Core sound engine that powers flagship synthesizers like FANTOM and JUPITER-X. Presets crafted by the world’s foremost wind synth sound designers offer everything from vintage analog synth tones to modern hybrid sounds—with the expression and articulation only a wind instrument can provide. It’s even possible to import ZEN-Core tone data and custom samples created on a FANTOM keyboard into Aerophone Pro via a USB flash drive.

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Explore new sonic territory.

Roland Cloud opens a world of possibilities for expanding your sonic palette with Wave Expansions, Sound Packs, and tones created with other instruments based on the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. There are even Sound Packs designed especially for Aerophone Pro that take full advantage of its unique controls and expressive articulations.

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Take the stage. And the studio.

With its robust design and flexible audio/MIDI connections, Aerophone Pro is perfect for live performances or as the centerpiece of a wind controller-based studio setup. Bluetooth MIDI provides wireless access to music production apps and external control options such as the BOSS FS-1-WL and EV-1-WL. And with a headphones jack, built-in speaker, and battery-powered operation, you can pick up and play whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.

Sound management.

Aerophone Pro’s powerful onboard editing tools let you personalize sounds on the spot. Even deeper customization is available through the editor app, where you can manage sound libraries for different playing situations. With easily selectable scene memories and favorites, you can quickly navigate the vast array of tones and mark them for instant recall. Import/export is available via the app or a USB flash drive, allowing you to swap and share scenes with other players in the Aerophone Pro community.

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A versatile and expressive instrument for serious players.

With Aerophone Pro, you can choose a single sound for an entire performance or switch through a series of sounds for different parts of a song. And no matter what you choose, every nuance of your technique is translated to your audience. Check out this performance of Change by MAE.SUN where Hailey Niswanger combines her passionate playing with Aerophone Pro’s diverse sonic palette.

Aerophone Pro Version 3.0 Update Overview

The Version 3.0 update infuses Aerophone Pro with new harmonic and sampling possibilities. Intelligent Harmony and Scale Tune are added to the instrument, and FANTOM owners can import tones created with the synthesizer, including recorded samples.

Aerophone Pro Version 2.0 Update — Unlock a new universe of sounds.

Watch how the Aerophone Pro Version 2.0 update expands the instrument’s playing possibilities with added features, integrations, and sounds. Learn about the motion sensor, new and improved sounds, new fingering modes, and more. Plus, discover how Roland Cloud support broadens your sonic potential through Wave Expansions, Sound Packs, and other tones.

A world of creative possibilities on stage and in the studio.

Keith Mcelley shows the creative possibilities of Aerophone Pro, with its customizable controllers and wide range of over 300 sounds. See how Aerophone Pro can reproduce acoustic instruments with natural articulations and take you into uncharted territory with electronic and hybrid tones.

Acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds designed for wind players.

Watch as wind instrument expert Alistair Parnell artfully demonstrates a range of Aerophone Pro’s evocative and inspiring sounds. With hundreds of professionally crafted tones to choose from, you’ll find new creative potential for composition, performance, and production.

Specifications
Key Layout
Saxophone compatible
Sound Generator
ZEN-Core SuperNATURAL acoustic
Parts
4 Parts (Drum: 1 Part)
Preset Memory
Preset Scenes: more than 300
User Memory
User Scenes: 600
Favorite Scenes: 12
Effects
Multi-effects
Chorus
Delay
Reverb
Controllers
Breath sensor
Bite sensor
Performance keys
Octave keys
Thumb lever
Thumb pad
S1/S2 button
Scene buttons
Menu buttons
Scene category knob
Transpose knob
MIDI control switch
Motion sensor
Bluetooth
Ver 4.2
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)
Display
Graphic OLED 128 x 32 dots
Connectors
PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI (IN/OUT) jack
USB COMPUTER/MEMORY port (Type-C, AUDIO/MIDI)
DC IN jack
External Memory
USB Flash drive (Type-C, sold separately)
Speaker Amplifier Power Output
1.5 W x 2
Speakers
2.8 cm x 2
Power Supply
AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V)
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6
Current Draw
915 mA
Battery 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 used
Accessories
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Mouthpiece cap
Moisture band
USB cable (Type C - Type A)
Thumb hook cover (2 types)
Water Basin
Dedicated hand carry bag
Options (sold separately)
Replacement Mouthpiece (OP-AE05MPH)
Size and Weight
Dimensions
133 (W) x 84 (D) x 687 (H) mm
5-1/4 (W) x 3-5/16 (D) x 27-1/16 (H) inches
Weight (including batteries)
1,140 g, 2 lb 9 oz
Caring for Your Digital Wind Instrument

Caring for Your Digital Wind Instrument

The Roland Aerophone is a convenient, low-maintenance way to spend more time on your music. Learn to care for this digital wind instrument.Read more…

Roland Engineering: Behind the Aerophone

Roland Engineering: Behind the Aerophone

Meet the engineering talents behind the Aerophone and learn about the digital wind instrument's journey from concept to fruition.Read more…

Aerophone Helps Wind Players Improve Tone and Articulation

Aerophone Helps Wind Players Improve Tone and Articulation

The Aerophone is easy to use, fun to play, and provides many learning opportunities. Learn why it's popular with new and seasoned players.Read more…

Play Anywhere, Anytime with the Roland Aerophone

Play Anywhere, Anytime with the Roland Aerophone

There are many paths to becoming a skilled wind player. Let’s explore how the Aerophone can help you achieve greatness anywhere, anytime.Read more…

Using Standard Saxophone Fingering with Aerophone

Using Standard Saxophone Fingering with Aerophone

If you play the saxophone, you already know how to play the Aerophone. Learn why it’s regarded as one of the easiest beginner instruments.Read more…

How to Learn to Read Music with the Roland Aerophone

How to Learn to Read Music with the Roland Aerophone

Reading music can seem complex, but it is a skill that opens up new doors. Discover how the Aerophone can help you gain this musical ability.Read more…

Learn the Songs You Want to Play with Aerophone

Learn the Songs You Want to Play with Aerophone

Starting to play a new instrument can be a bit dry. The Roland Aerophone makes the process fun and encourages new players to stick with it.Read more…

Scale Your Saxophone Skills with Aerophone

Scale Your Saxophone Skills with Aerophone

With the Aerophone, you can practice without worrying about volume, tuning, or other distractions. Learn why it's ideal for new wind players.Read more…

Aerophone Pro Quick Start

Aerophone Pro Quick StartStep-By-Step Instructions

These Quick Start Videos contain step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the Aerophone Pro’s top features.Read more…

Aerophone Lesson App Quick Start

Aerophone Lesson App Quick StartStep-By-Step Instructions

These Quick Start Videos contain step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the AE-20, AE-30 Lesson App's top features.Read more…

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support through Roland Backstage.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference.

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