Roland [50th Anniversary Sale] [Broken Box Special Price] Roland Aerophone AE-05

[Special price due to damage to outer box!]

Enjoy the fun of wind instruments more easily and freely.

Digital wind instrument Aerophone GO

Introducing the Aerophone GO, a new digital instrument that maintains the fundamental concept of the Aerophone, but with even greater ease and freedom for enjoyment. This model condenses the charm of the Aerophone into a compact body. Like the AE-10, the key layout is based on the saxophone, and the size is easy to use even for women and children. It features 11 voices, including four saxophone voices, as well as flute, violin, and percussion. Connecting the dedicated Bluetooth app further expands the enjoyment of playing. In addition to using headphones, the compact Aerophone GO also features a built-in speaker and is battery-powered. This digital wind instrument lets you play freely, anytime, anywhere.

1. The compact body features a key layout based on that of a saxophone, including a new high F# key.
2. The dedicated mouthpiece with a reed structure allows for musical expressions unique to wind instruments, such as vibrato and pitch control.
3. 11 carefully selected tones are included, including four types of saxophone, flute, violin, and trumpet. By using the app, you can play an additional 50 tones.
4. Equipped with a built-in speaker, headphone jack, and battery operation, you can enjoy playing anytime, anywhere.
5. Equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Use the free dedicated apps "Aerophone GO Plus" and "Aerophone GO Ensemble" to expand your enjoyment even further.

■Bringing playing wind instruments even closer to you.
The Aerophone GO condenses the charm of the Aerophone into a compact body. Its size makes it easy to hold, even for women and children with small hands. Dedicated knobs and buttons are located on the back panel, providing intuitive operation that's easy to use even for those unfamiliar with electronic instruments. The key layout is based on that of an acoustic saxophone, and now includes a new High F# key. It also supports recorder fingering, making it easy for saxophone players, experienced wind instrument players, and beginners to start playing. The dedicated reed-structure mouthpiece supports pitch control, vibrato, and other expressive features. This digital wind instrument is accessible to anyone who aspires to play a wind instrument.

■More easily. More freely.
The Aerophone GO is a wind instrument that uses digital technology to eliminate the performance challenges inherent to acoustic wind instruments, making it easier to use. It features a built-in speaker and is battery-powered (four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, sold separately). Using headphones, you can enjoy playing anywhere, anytime. Its compact size and lightweight design weighs just 695g (including batteries). It also comes with a dedicated soft case for superior portability. This wind instrument is now even easier to use and more flexible, allowing you to enjoy it anytime, anywhere.

■11 carefully selected tones are built in. 50 more tones can be added using the app.
The Aerophone GO offers 11 built-in saxophone voices—soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone—plus flute, clarinet, violin, muted trumpet, and synth lead. It also includes percussion sounds, such as timpani and drum sets, perfect for ensemble performances. Connecting the Aerophone GO Plus app lets you access 50 additional voices within the app, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of instrument sounds with just one device.

■Bluetooth function expands your enjoyment.
The Aerophone GO supports Bluetooth, allowing you to wirelessly connect to your smartphone or tablet. It also supports Bluetooth audio, so you can enjoy playing along with music content from video streaming services like YouTube. Two dedicated apps are also available for connecting via Bluetooth MIDI.

● Dedicated app: Aerophone GO Plus
The Aerophone GO Plus adds even more functionality to the Aerophone GO Plus. The app offers 50 built-in voices, allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of instrument sounds. While playing your favorite music stored on your smartphone or tablet, you can change the tempo and key of the song, even use center cancel to create karaoke performances. You can also practice repeatedly using A/B repeat. This highly functional app also allows you to adjust the unit's settings, such as fingering and bite control, and update the software.

● Dedicated app: Aerophone GO Ensemble
This app lets you connect up to seven Aerophone GOs and enjoy ensemble performances. All players connect wirelessly to a single smartphone, assigning tones to each player. Using external speakers, everyone can listen to the performance while playing. With 19 diverse instrument sounds, you can enjoy playing a wide range of music, from classical to jazz, pop, and film soundtracks.

Key Layout: Saxophone-Compatible Key Layout Sound Source: PCM Synth Number of Voices: 11
● Effects: Reverb ● Controllers: Breath sensor, bite sensor, performance keys, octave keys, thumb buttons, tone knob, transpose knob, volume knob ● Bluetooth standard version 4.2
Supported profiles: A2DP (audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy), Supported codec: SBC (supports content protection using the SCMS-T method)
● Connection terminals: PHONES/OUTPUT terminal (stereo mini type), USB COMPUTER terminal (micro B type, USB MIDI/power combined)
Built-in speaker: 2.8cm x 1, 1.5W x 1
Power supply: USB AC adapter (sold separately), rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (AA size, sold separately) x 4
●Current consumption: 400mA
Battery life under continuous use (varies depending on usage conditions): Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery: Approximately 10 hours (when using a 1,900mAh battery) *Manganese and alkaline batteries cannot be used. Dimensions: 128 (W) x 78 (D) x 454 (H) mm
Weight (including batteries): 695g
●Accessories: Instruction manual, warranty card, mouthpiece cap, neck strap, dedicated hand carry bag, USB cable (for power (Type A), for data communication (Micro B), for data communication (Type C))