Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30
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Roland
Aerophone Pro AE-30
Product Info
Article Number:
508944
Brand:
Roland
Model:
Aerophone Pro AE-30
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$1,647.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Aerophone Pro AE-30 is a seriously impressive piece of kit, especially if you’re looking for a versatile digital wind instrument that’s portable. It's ideal for saxophonists wanting to explore electronic sounds, or keyboardists wanting to add wind instrument capabilities to their setup - the ZEN-Core engine is a huge bonus.
Product Description
- Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30
- Digital Wind Instrument
- Slim and elegant design with high quality materials
- Fingering like acoustic saxophones
- Low-latency sensors and controls (breath and pressure sensors) for optimal playability and response
- SuperNATURAL and ZEN-Core sound generation with more than 300 acoustic and electronic sounds
- Free editor app (Android/iOS) for sound management
- Advanced settings and compilation of own sets
- Maximum of 4 parts (1 drum part)
- Effects: Reverb
- delay
- chorus and multi-effects
- Bluetooth (4.2) for audio and MIDI transmission
- OLED display
- Integrated loudspeaker
- USB-C port (audio & MIDI)
- MIDI in / out
- Line output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Power supply via batteries (6x AA
- not included) or external power supply unit
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 133 x 84 x 687 mm
- Weight: 1.14 kg
- Includes mouthpiece with hard reed (OP-AE05MPH)
- mouthpiece protection cap
- USB cable
- power supply
- thumb rest (2x) and padded carrying bag
PROS
- • SuperNATURAL sound engine delivers remarkably realistic acoustic instrument emulations
- • ZEN-Core engine offers extensive sound design possibilities beyond pre-loaded sounds
- • Slim, lightweight aluminum body feels premium and is surprisingly durable for travel
- • Responsive breath and pressure sensors allow for nuanced expressive control.
CONS
- • Battery life is limited, requiring frequent replacements or external power
- • The OLED display, while clear, can be a little small for extensive editing
- • Learning curve can be steep for players unfamiliar with digital wind instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Digital Wind Instrument
Compatibility
ZEN-Core synthesis engine, Bluetooth MIDI/Audio
Connection
USB-C, MIDI In/Out, 6.3mm Line Out, 3.5mm Headphone Out
Power
6x AA batteries or external power supply
Weight
Approximately 4.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The key response is excellent, thanks to the low-latency sensors, but it’s still a digital instrument – the feel is similar but lacks the mechanical feedback of acoustic keys.
Absolutely, you can load your own ZEN-Core sounds using the editor app, greatly expanding its sonic palette beyond the factory presets.
The integrated speaker is adequate for practice and casual use, but for stage performance, an external amplifier or PA system is highly recommended.
