The AE-20 Aerophone from Roland is a professional wind transducer with saxophone fingering and cutting-edge Zen Core synthesis. The slimmed down version of the AE-30 has been additionally redesigned and developed in collaboration with renowned wind instrumentalists. As a result, sensing and control have been optimized with extremely low latency for uncompromising musical response and playability. In addition, the fingering can be easily adapted to different instruments such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, recorder or a completely individual setup. On top of that, the instrument scores with high-quality materials, an easy-to-read OLED display and is equipped with professional connections.

Roland's leading sound generation

The Roland AE-20 Aerophone's cutting-edge sound engine is based on the ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL sound engines and allows for in-depth sound editing. Over 800 acoustic and electronic sounds, ranging from classical to modern to world music, offer something for almost every taste. Wind instruments are covered with soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, clarinet, flute, trumpet to shakuhachi flute and bagpipes, among others. Stringed instruments like violin, cello and even an erhu lute can also be found in the sound selection. All sounds can be given delay, chorus, reverb & multi-effects thanks to the powerful effects processor. Detailed sound changes and the organization of the sounds is conveniently done with the free available Aerophone Pro Editor (iOS & Android) application on your smartphone or tablet. The blow converter is playable on up to four parts, which is divided into three parts for instrument sounds and one for percussion. Thus, supported by a DAW, you can record a small arrangement single-handedly and play it back in the AE-20.