Description

Roland Aerophone GO AE-05 Digital Wind Instrument Overview:

Explore the Inspirational World of Wind Instruments
Wind instruments can impart powerful emotions upon music, especially within the genres of classical, pop, rock, and jazz. The sound of the saxophone, for example, has captivated music lovers of all ages, and many people would love to play onealthough its not always easy. There are many types of wind instruments, so choosing one can be tough, especially when you like several of them. Noise levels make it difficult to practice at home, particularly at night. And staying motivated is hard when your practice time is limited or you cant find a place to play. Rolands Aerophone GO is a digital wind instrument that solves all these problems. First, there are 11 expressive instruments on board including a variety of sax sounds. You can play them anywhere, thanks to battery operation and a built-in speaker. And you can practice whenever you like, by connecting a set of headphones. Wirelessly connect your smartphone and you can access extra sounds, play along with your favorite songs or start an ensemble performance with up to six friends. If youve always wanted to play the saxophone (or flute, clarinet, and many more) Aerophone GO gives you everything you need to startand keep on going.

Play Anytime, Anywhere
Aerophone GO is highly portable, with four rechargeable NI-MH (AA) batteries that let you play anywhere. The built-in speaker delivers high-quality sound wherever you want to play, without needing external speakers and connections. And using headphones means you can play any time of the day or night without disturbing family or neighbors; just choose a sound, set the volume and start playing. Weighing 1 lb. 9 oz./695 g, Aerophone Go is a great travel partner tooand comes with a soft case for your musical adventures.

Smartphone Apps Make It Quicker To Learn Your Favorite Song
As a standalone instrument, Aerophone GO offers inspiring sounds, portability and the option of playing with headphones. And when you use Bluetooth to wirelessly connect with your smartphone, things become even more exciting. Aerophone GO Plus is a free app app that includes 11 easy-to-follow tutorial songs to help build skills quickly. You can also play along with favorite songs from your smartphone and use several tools to assist you in learning them, including slowing the tempo or looping a section to study it in detail. In addition, the app provides access to over 50 additional sounds for exploring a wider range of musical genres. And its even possible to customize performance settings, including fingering setup, bite sensor adjustment, and breath control sensitivity.

*Available for iOS and Android devices

Features

• 11 onboard tones including four sax variations, flute, clarinet, violin, plus over 50 sounds available through the Aerophone GO Plus app for iOS or Android devices
• Headphones let you play anytime without disturbing other people
• Play anywhere with battery operation and onboard speakers
• Easy to carry, weighing just 1 lb. 9 oz./695 gcomes with dedicated soft case
• Play along with favorite songs on your smartphone, using Bluetooth audio
• Play with up to six friends using Aerophone GO Ensemble smartphone app for iOS or Android devices
• Compatible with traditional sax fingering; instantly transposable to any key with no fingering stress
• Mouthpiece features sensitive breath sensor with reed structure for authentic playing feel and control over techniques like vibrato and pitch

Specifications

• Key Layout: Saxophone compatible
• Sound Generator: PCM synthesizer
• Internal Speakers:1.5 W x 1, 2.8 cm x 1
• Tones: 11
• Effects: Reverb

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)

Connectors

• Phones/Output Jack: Stereo Mini Phone Type
• USB Computer Port (micro B Type, supports USB MIDI/Power supply)

Power Supply

• USB AC adaptor (sold separately)
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 4

Controllers

• Breath sensor
• Bite sensor
• Performance keys
• Octave keys
• Thumb button
• Tone knob
• Transpose knob
• Volume knob

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• Mouthpiece cap
• Neck strap
• Dedicated hand carry bag
• Band
• USB cable (Power (Type A), Data (micro B), Data (Type C))

Battery

• Battery life for continuous use (differs depending on the conditions of use)
• Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 10 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)

* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used

Made in China