The Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 is a professional-grade digital wind instrument built for serious musicians who demand expressive, authentic performance from an electronic platform. Powered by Roland's ZEN-Core Synthesis System — the same engine found in their flagship FANTOM and JUPITER-X synthesizers — and enhanced with SuperNATURAL acoustic modeling, it delivers over 300 sounds spanning lifelike brass, woodwinds, strings, vintage synths, and world instruments with remarkably natural dynamics and articulations.
Designed with a familiar soprano saxophone fingering layout and high-F# key, the Aerophone Pro feels intuitive for acoustic wind players while opening up entirely new sonic possibilities. Advanced low-latency breath and bite sensors respond to the subtlest playing nuances, and a built-in motion sensor adds another dimension of expressive control. The Intelligent Harmony function generates real-time harmonies based on selected keys and scales, while the Scale Tune feature allows precise note-by-note tuning adjustments for alternate temperaments and regional music styles.
The sleek, lightweight body features aluminum accents and a discrete OLED display visible from any playing angle. Bluetooth MIDI, USB-C, and traditional MIDI connections make it versatile for stage and studio integration, and Roland Cloud compatibility provides access to an ever-expanding library of sounds and community-shared content. Battery operation gives players the freedom to perform anywhere without being tethered to a power source.
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Effects
Multi-effects, Chorus, Delay, Reverb
Bluetooth Audio
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 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
AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V), Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6
Speakers
2.8 cm x 2
Type
Wind Instrument
Weight
1,140 g, 2 lb 9 oz (including batteries)
Controls
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
Included 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