Roland Aerophone GO AE-05
Digital Wind Instrument
- With saxophone fingering and internal sound generator
- 11 Instrument sounds, such as Saxophone, flute, violin - more sounds are available through the Aerophone GO Plus app for iOS or Android devices
- Integrated reverb effect
- Integrated speaker
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Controls: Breath Sensor, Bite Sensor, Performance Buttons, Octave Buttons, Thumb Button, Transpose Button and Volume Control
- Connections: Stereo headphone jack 3.5 mm mini jack, USB micro B
- Powered by optional 4x AA battery or USB power adapter (not included)
- Free Aerophone GO Ensemble App allows up to seven Aerophone GO players to play wirelessly with each other
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 128 x 454 x 78 mm
- Weight: 695 g
- Includes carrying bag, mouthpiece cap and USB cable
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Available since August 2018
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Item number 446969
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The AE-10's little brother
The Aerophone GO AE-05 is a compact take on Roland's first wind controller with built-in sound generation, the AE-10, which combines a portable design with a range of practical features for players. It includes 11 built-in sounds, while the free companion app provides access to up to 50 additional sounds and allows the instrument to be customised to suit different playing styles. Sounds can be played through the two integrated speakers or a pair of headphones, giving players a choice of how they want to listen while playing. Powered by four rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries, the Aerophone GO AE-05 is well suited to playing on the move, while a separately available USB power supply provides an alternative power option.
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A wide range of functions
The Aerophone GO AE-05 follows the same key and button layout as a saxophone, which allows experienced saxophonists to use their familiar fingering technique without having to adapt to a new playing system. Its wind sensor responds to the force of the player's breath, while the mouthpiece combines air-pressure and bite-sensitive sensors to provide control over vibrato and pitch. The instrument's 11 built-in sounds can be adjusted using the rotary controls on the rear, which also include a control for tuning the instrument to different keys and a dedicated volume control. The USB port can be used to transfer MIDI data to a computer for recording, while the sounds themselves are generated by a PCM synthesizer.
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For beginners and advanced players
The Roland Aerophone GO AE-05 gives saxophonists a digital instrument that can be played silently through headphones, making it well suited to practice without disturbing others, while its broad selection of sounds provides plenty of room for expressive playing. Weighing just 0.695kg, it is considerably lighter than a conventional saxophone, which can make it particularly comfortable for beginners to handle, and its built-in reverb effect adds a little extra depth to the sound and can be used to give performances a more well-rounded character. The instrument is supplied with a carrying case, making it easy to transport along with its accessories wherever it is needed.
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About Roland
Roland was founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan, and has been designing and building electronic musical instruments ever since. During its successful history, Roland has launched many ground-breaking instruments, from legendary drum machines such as the TR-808 and the TR-909 to synthesizer classics like Jupiter-8, SH-101 and the iconic TB-303. Besides synthesizers, Roland's workstations and electric pianos are also very popular. Equally well-known is Roland’s subsidiary Boss, under whose brand name it designs and sells principally guitar pedals and effects units. Under the Roland Professional A/V label, the company additionally develops and distributes professional equipment for virtually every branch of audio and video production – from home studios through to commercial applications.
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Personalisation with the Aerophone GO Plus app
The free Aerophone GO Plus app for iOS and Android provides a range of options for adapting the digital instrument to individual preferences, including adjustments to sounds and playing parameters. Breath, lip pressure, and octave key controls can also be configured, allowing the GO AE-05 to respond more closely to each player's technique and playing style. The app can additionally stream tracks from a personal music library, with the option to slow down playback or repeat selected passages in a loop for focused practice. Music is transmitted to the Aerophone GO AE-05 via Bluetooth and can be heard through headphones or the instrument's built-in speakers, while the Aerophone GO Ensemble app allows up to seven Aerophone GO players to perform together wirelessly, with the individual parts mixed within the app and played back through an external monitor speaker.
