Roland's Aerophone series has opened a new world of creative possibilities for wind instrument players; Aerophone Pro delivers the most expressive and playable experience yet. With a refined design, premium components and a vast sonic palette from Roland's most advanced sound engines, Aerophone Pro takes your music where it's never gone before.
- Sleek and refined design with premium materials and pro connectivity
- More playable and responsive than ever with low-latency sensors and controls
- Over 300 acoustic and electronic sounds from traditional to modern and world instruments
- Modeled SuperNATURAL tones with authentic acoustic sound and response
- Advanced Zen-Core Synthesis System for vintage and modern synthesizer sounds
- Easy-to-read OLED screen and ergonomic controls
- Layer up to five-part harmonies or play along with the drone function
- Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB MIDI and traditional MIDI ports
- Built-in speaker, headphone jack and battery power so you can play anywhere
- Editor app for full visual control and deep editing on mobile devices
- High-quality, cushioned carrying bag with large pocket for accessories
Enhanced by experts
While developing Aerophone Pro, Roland reached out to expert wind players around the globe to see how it 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 highly expressive voice.
Refined design
With just one look at Aerophone Pro you'll notice the sleek design and premium materials. The shape not only looks great but 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. Fingering is the same as an acoustic sax and includes a high-F# key, so you already know how to play it, and 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.
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 duduk. Roland's 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.
Roland's best synthesizer sounds
With Roland's Zen-Core Synthesis System, Aerophone Pro is an immensely capable wind synthesizer. Zen-Core is Roland's latest sound engine that powers flagship synthesizers like Fantom and Jupiter-X; Aerophone Pro features Zen-Core presets crafted by the world's foremost wind synth sound designers. You get everything from vintage analog synth tones to modern hybrid sounds, all with the expression and articulation only a wind instrument can provide.
Take the stage – and the studio
Aerophone Pro enables powerful and expressive performances in any situation. Its robust design and flexible audio and MIDI connections make it perfect for any gig or as the center of a wind controller-based production studio. And with a headphone jack, Bluetooth MIDI, 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 also manage sound libraries for different playing situations. And with easily selectable scene memories and favorites, you can quickly navigate the vast array of tones and mark them for instant recall.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30?
The Aerophone Pro AE-30 is Roland's flagship digital wind instrument, developed with feedback from professional wind players around the world. It combines a sleek, ergonomic body with low-latency breath and bite sensors and over 300 acoustic and electronic sounds. It gives sax, brass, and woodwind players a single instrument for both stage and studio.
Can a saxophone player pick up the Aerophone Pro and play it right away?
Yes. The Aerophone Pro uses the same fingering as an acoustic saxophone, including a high-F# key, so sax players can start playing immediately. Multiple custom fingerings are also supported if you want to adapt it to other wind instruments or personal preferences.
Can I play the Aerophone Pro using flute, clarinet, or brass fingerings instead of saxophone fingering?
Yes. In addition to standard saxophone fingering, the Aerophone Pro can be set to flute, clarinet, recorder, or brass fingerings, so players from many wind backgrounds can use the technique they already know. Multiple custom fingerings are also supported.
Can the Aerophone Pro play in alternate tunings or temperaments for world music?
Yes. The Scale Tune function lets you tune each note independently, so you can play with different temperaments or set the instrument up for regional styles that use non-Western scales. This pairs well with authentic world instrument sounds like the duduk.
What kinds of sounds does the Aerophone Pro have built in?
It includes 318 preset Tones, 305 preset Scenes, and 10 drum kits covering saxophones, trumpet, woodwinds, strings, world instruments like the duduk, and a wide range of synth sounds. Roland's SuperNATURAL technology delivers realistic acoustic tones with lifelike dynamics and articulations. Roland's Zen-Core engine, the same one found in the Fantom and Jupiter-X synthesizers, provides vintage analog and modern hybrid synth sounds.
How is the Aerophone Pro different from other Roland Aerophone models?
The Aerophone Pro is the top model in the series, featuring premium materials with aluminum accents, a thinner body that is easier to hold, and more responsive, low-latency breath and bite sensors. It adds Zen-Core synthesis, an OLED display, configurable controls for both hands, and traditional MIDI In and Out ports. It is designed for players who want the most expressive and playable Aerophone experience.
Can I use the Aerophone Pro as a MIDI wind controller with my DAW or synthesizers?
Yes. The Aerophone Pro offers USB MIDI and audio, Bluetooth MIDI, and standard 5-pin MIDI In and Out ports. This makes it easy to control software instruments in your DAW, record audio directly to your computer, or drive external hardware synths. The MIDI input also lets you connect footswitches for expanded performance control.
Can I practice with the Aerophone Pro without disturbing others?
Yes. The Aerophone Pro has a 1/4" stereo headphone output for silent practice anywhere. It also includes a built-in stereo speaker system and runs on battery power, so you can play at home, while traveling, or wherever inspiration strikes.
What performance features does the Aerophone Pro offer beyond basic playing?
You can layer up to five-part harmonies from a single note or use the drone function to play over a sustained tone, which is great for practice and world music styles. The instrument is four-part multitimbral and includes onboard multi-effects, chorus, delay, and reverb. Scene memories and favorites let you recall your go-to sounds instantly during a performance.
What comes in the box with the Roland Aerophone Pro?
The Aerophone Pro includes a cushioned carrying bag with a large accessory pocket, power supply, USB cable, mouthpiece cap, band, two types of thumb hook covers, and a water basin. Everything you need to start playing and transport the instrument safely is included. The instrument itself weighs 2 lb 9 oz, making it easy to carry to rehearsals and gigs.
What does the motion sensor on the Aerophone Pro do?
The built-in motion sensor turns your physical movements into expressive control, letting you adjust things like tone levels and harmony as you move the instrument. It adds a natural, visual layer of expression that is especially effective in live performance.
Does the Aerophone Pro work with wireless footswitches and expression pedals?
Yes. Through Bluetooth MIDI, the Aerophone Pro connects wirelessly to controllers like the Boss FS-1-WL footswitch and EV-1-WL expression pedal (both sold separately). This lets you switch sounds, control harmonies, and add expression without cables on stage.
| Specification | Value |
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| SKU | ROL-AE30 |
| Vendor | Roland |
| Analog Digital | Digital |
| Bluetooth | App Connectivity |
| Built In Speakers | Yes |
| Included From Manufacturer |
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| MIDI | In, Out, and USB |
| MPN | AE-30 |
| Onboard Controllers |
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| Effects |
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| Audio Outputs |
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| Key Action | Saxophone compatible key layout |
| Multitimbral Capability | 4 parts |
| Product Weight | 2 lb 9 oz. |
| Programs/Presets |
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| Speakers |
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| USB Flash Drive Port (to Device) | Program/Preset Storage |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI;Audio |
| Width | 5.25" |
| Depth | 3.3125" |
| Height | 27.0625" |
Roland/Boss products are covered by Roland Corporation's limited 2-year warranty. Roland Corporation U.S. warrants to the first consumer only of a covered product purchased from an authorized Roland dealer in the U.S. that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. Please register this product online to establish the date of purchase (not a requirement for warranty service). For more information, please visit www.roland.com.
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- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Owner's Manual
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 New and Modified Functions
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Parameter Guide
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Scene List / Tone List / Drum Kit Assign List / Wave List
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Attaching the Band
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Boss FS-1-WL Connection Guide
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 MIDI Implementation
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