Roland AEROPHONE AE-20 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................ 2
IMPORTANT NOTES ............................. 2
Introduction ..................................... 3
Checking the Accessories .............................. 3
Panel Descriptions .............................. 4
Getting Ready to Play ........................... 6
Holding the AE-20 (Your Posture When Holding the
Instrument) .......................................... 6
Attaching the Band ................................... 7
Selecting the Power Source ............................ 7
Connecting Headphones or External Speakers............ 7
Turning the Power On/O.............................. 8
Adjusting the Volume ................................. 8
Playing the Internal Sounds ............................ 9
Playing the Instrument ......................... 10
How to Make Sound ................................... 10
Playing Songs ........................................ 10
Caring for the Mouthpiece ..................... 12
Other Settings ................................... 13
Editing the Settings of the AE-20 (Menu Screen) .......... 13
Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone ..................... 15
Connecting to Your Computer .......................... 17
Restoring the Factory Settings .......................... 17
Storing a User Scene .................................. 17
Selecting a User Scene................................. 18
Clearing All User Scenes ............................... 18
Arranging and Recalling Scenes in Order (Favorite Scene) . . 18
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting................................. 19
Main Specications.............................. 20
To obtain the PDF manual
In addition to the Owner’s Manual (this document), the
following PDF manuals are available for this product.
Scene List
This is detailed information regarding the Aerophone’s scene
list.
Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the AE-20.
MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI implementation
messages you can use when connecting this instrument to
other MIDI devices.
1. Visit the following website on your computer.
https://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2. Choose “AE-20” as the product
name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES”(the leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the
Owner’s Manual (p. 2)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it
will be available for immediate reference.
© 2021 Roland Corporation

2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
IMPORTANT NOTES
WARNING
Concerning the Auto O function
The power to this unit will be turned
o automatically after a predetermined
amount of time has passed since it
was last used for playing music, or
its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O
function). If you do not want the power to be
turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O
function (p. 14).
WARNING
Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the
correct voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
supplied with the unit. Also, make
sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specied
on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors
may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for
a dierent voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
CAUTION
Keep small items out of the reach of
children
To prevent accidental ingestion of the
parts listed below, always keep them
out of the reach of small children.
¹Included Parts/Removable Parts
Thumb hook cover (p. 3)
Power Supply: Use of Batteries
¹If the batteries run extremely low, the sound
may distort / interruptions in the sound may
occur at high volume levels, but this does not
indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please
replace the batteries / use the included AC
adaptor.
¹If operating this unit on batteries, please use
Ni-MH batteries.
¹Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn
o if you connect or disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on,
or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor
from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved
data may be lost. You must turn o the power
before you connect or disconnect the power
cord or AC adaptor.
Repairs and Data
¹Before sending the unit away for repairs, be
sure to make a backup of the data stored
within it; or you may prefer to write down the
needed information. Although we will do our
utmost to preserve the data stored in your
unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases,
such as when the memory section is physically
damaged, restoration of the stored content
may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability
concerning the restoration of any stored
content that has been lost.
Additional Precautions
¹Any data stored within the unit can be lost
as the result of equipment failure, incorrect
operation, etc. To protect yourself against the
irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit
of creating regular backups of the data you’ve
stored in the unit.
¹Roland assumes no liability concerning the
restoration of any stored content that has been
lost.
¹Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
display.
¹Use caution not to scratch the surface of a desk
or table on which you place this instrument.
¹This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel
under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine
Forum (www.tron.org).
¹The “Chinese language font MORISAWA
SONG GB2312BMP12” used by this product
is provided by Morisawa Corporation, and
copyright to the font data is the property of
that corporation.
¹Roland, SuperNATURAL are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Roland
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
¹Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
Using External Memories
¹Please observe the following precautions when
handling external memory devices. Also, make
sure to carefully observe all the precautions
that were supplied with the external memory
device.
¹Do not remove the device while reading/
writing is in progress.
¹To prevent damage from static electricity,
discharge all static electricity from your
person before handling the device.
Caution Regarding Radio Frequency
Emissions
¹The following actions may subject you to
penalty of law.
¹Disassembling or modifying this device.
¹Removing the certication label axed to
the back of this device.
¹Using this device in a country other than
where it was purchased
¹Do not use this product closer than 22 cm (8–
11/16 inches) from where a cardiac pacemaker
is implanted. Doing so may aect the operation
of the cardiac pacemaker.
Intellectual Property Right
¹The copyright of content in this product
(the sound waveform data, style data,
accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio
loops and image data) is reserved by Roland
Corporation.
¹Purchasers of this product are permitted to
utilize said content (except song data such
as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing,
recording and distributing original musical
works.
¹Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted
to extract said content in original or modied
form, for the purpose of distributing recorded
medium of said content or making them
available on a computer network.
¹This product contains eParts integrated
software platform of eSOL Co.,Ltd. eParts is a
trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
¹The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is
under license.

01
Introduction
Checking the Accessories
Owner’s Manual
(this document)
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
(*1)
Connect the adaptor to the DC-IN jack
on the AE-20. Using the AC adaptor lets
you play for long periods of time without
worrying about running out of battery
power.
USB cable
(USB Type-C®–Type A)
Use this cable to connect the AE-20 with
your computer for exchanging MIDI
messages and audio data.
Mouthpiece cap
Protects the mouthpiece. When you’re
not playing, leave the mouthpiece cap
attached. Press it on until you hear it click
into place.
* Line up the protrusion on the reed with the
protrusion on the cap.
* When removing or attaching the mouthpiece
cap, take care not to touch the reed.
Band
Prevents saliva from reaching the unit
during performance, and entering
the interior from around the buttons,
switches, or performance keys.
Neck strap
Attach the neck strap to the strap ring to
hang the instrument around your neck
when playing.
Thumb hook cover
(2 types)
Attach the included thumb hook cover
onto the thumb hook. Two types of
covers are included, so you can use the
one you like.
The thumb hook cover serves as a
cushion to help relieve the weight of the
instrument on your right thumb, and
serves as an adjuster for nely adjusting
the position of your thumb.
Water basin
(*1)
This cover receives water droplets that
come out of the water drain. This prevents
the water droplets from falling to the
oor. After use, remove the cover and
discard the water that has accumulated.
* Fit the rounded protrusion of the water
basin into the depression at the lower part of
AE-20.
Dedicated handheld carry bag
This is a carry bag made specially for
the AE-20.
*1 The AC adaptor and water basin are
boxed separately and packaged with this
instrument.
3

02
Panel Descriptions
76
Attach the
band to this
position.
3
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
20
22
A
23
24 25
B
D
21
4
5
19
18
Attach the water
basin to this
position.
C
21
10
Attach the thumb
hook cover to this
position.
17
1
Mouthpiece Cap
Protects the mouthpiece. When you’re not playing, leave the
mouthpiece cap attached. Press it on until you hear it click into place.
* When removing or attaching the mouthpiece cap, take care not to
touch the reed.
2
Mouthpiece
A dedicated mouthpiece for the Aerophone that is constructed as a
single unit with the reed.
Ø“Embouchure” (p. 6)
* When attaching the mouthpiece, take care not to pinch your nger
between the movable part and the body of the instrument.
3
Band
Prevents saliva from reaching the unit during performance,
and entering the interior from around the buttons, switches, or
performance keys.
4
Performance keys
These keys are used for performance. They allow performance using
the same ngering as a saxophone. Some keys, such as the side keys,
allow you to assign various functions or parameters.
Ø“Pressing the Performance Keys”(p. 6)
Ø“Fingering Chart” (at end of manual)
5
[S1] / [S2] button
You can assign a variety of functions or parameters to these buttons.
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
6
Octave keys
These buttons switch octaves. You can assign them to switch ±2 or
±3 octaves, or to sax compatible mode. Operate them using the left-
hand thumb.
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
7
Thumb rest
Place your left thumb here.
Ø“Holding the AE-20 (Your Posture When Holding the
Instrument)” (p. 6)
8
Display
This indicates the scene (sound) name and various parameters.
* The display of this unit automatically turns o when a certain length of
time has elapsed since the unit was last operated.
Ø“Setting the Time for the Display to Turn O (Display O
Time)” (p. 15)
9
[SCENE] ( à/ á) buttons
Use these buttons to select scenes (sounds).
Ø“Playing the Internal Sounds”(p. 9)
4

10
[−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons
Use these buttons to select menu items or edit values.
11
[MENU] button
Use this button to specify the details of the system, scene, assign, and
MIDI control settings.
By long-pressing the [MENU] button you can access a screen where
you can register user scenes and favorite scenes.
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
Ø“Editing the Settings of the AE-20 (Menu Screen)” (p. 13)
12
Thumb lever
This raises or lowers the pitch. You can assign a variety of functions or
parameters to this lever. Operate it using the right-hand thumb.
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
13
[SCENE CATEGORY] knob
Operation Explanation
Turn Switch preset scene categories.
Turn while holding down
the [SCENE] (á) button Switch user scene banks.
Turn while holding down
the [SCENE] (à) button Switch favorite scenes.
14
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT and PHONES
jacks.
15
Battery case
If you are using this unit on batteries, insert six Ni-MH batteries
(AA). Turn the screw to open or close the cover of the battery
compartment. When performing, make sure that the cover of the
battery compartment is rmly fastened with the screw.
Ø“Selecting the Power Source”(p. 7)
16
Cord hook
If cords are attached to the unit while in use, secure them to the cord
hook. This prevents the cord from being inadvertently unplugged if it
is pulled, and prevents the connector from being stressed.
17
Water drain
Drops of water will exit here.
18
Water basin
This cover receives water droplets that come out of the water drain.
This prevents the water droplets from falling to the oor. After use,
remove the cover and discard the water that has accumulated.
* Fit the rounded protrusion of the water basin into the depression at the
lower part of this unit.
19
Built-in speakers
A speaker is located at each side of this unit, left and right. These
speakers allow the performer to hear the sound for monitoring
purposes.
20
Strap ring
Attach the included neck strap here.
21
Thumb hook
Place your right thumb under the hook. Attach the included thumb
hook cover as desired.
Ø“Holding the AE-20 (Your Posture When Holding the
Instrument)” (p. 6)
22
[MIDI CONTROL] switch
This switch turns MIDI control mode on/o. If you are using this unit
as a MIDI controller, turn this switch on.
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
23
Bluetooth LED (blue)
The LED indication shows the Bluetooth function’s on/o status.
Status Explanation
Lit Bluetooth function on
Blinking Waiting to connect via Bluetooth audio
Unlit Bluetooth function o
Ø“Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone” (p. 15)
24
Power LED (orange)
The LED indicates whether the power is on/o and the amount
remaining in the batteries.
Status Explanation
Lit Power on
Blinking Batteries are low
Unlit Power o
25
[Ā] switch
Turns the power on/o.
Ø“Turning the Power On/O”(p. 8)
Connectors
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any
connections.
A
PHONES jack (stereo mini)
You can connect a set of headphones here.
Ø“Connecting Headphones or External Speakers”(p. 7)
B
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
Ø“Selecting the Power Source”(p. 7)
C
OUTPUT jack (stereo 1/4” phone type)
This is an output jack for audio signals. Connect it to your amplied
speakers etc.
Ø“Connecting Headphones or External Speakers”(p. 7)
D
USB port (USB Type-C)
Use the included USB cable (USB Type-C–Type A) to connect this
unit to your computer so that MIDI and audio can be transmitted or
received. You can also connect a USB ash drive to update this unit if
a new version of the system program becomes available.
Ø“Connecting to Your Computer” (p. 17)
* This unit will not operate on USB power. Do not connect a power supply
to the USB port.
* Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging a device.
Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
* Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the
screen indicates “Writing...”
5

Holding the AE-20
(Your Posture When Holding the Instrument)
When playing the Aerophone, the instrument is held upright at three points: the mouthpiece, the neck strap and the thumb hook (for
your right thumb).
With your left thumb close to the thumb rest, rest your other ngers (both left and right hands) on top of the performance keys.
Adjust the length of the neck strap so that the mouthpiece is positioned at your mouth when you hold the instrument.
Adjust the neck
strap length.
Place your left thumb on
the thumb rest (in the
middle of the octave keys).
Place your right thumb
alongside the thumb hook.
Thumb rest
Thumb hook
Mouthpiece
Neck strap
Thumb hook
Attach the neck strap to
the strap ring.
Attach the thumb
hook cover.
Attach the included thumb hook cover onto the thumb hook. Two types of covers are included, so you can use the one you like.
The thumb hook cover serves as a cushion to help relieve the weight of the instrument on your right thumb, and serves as an adjuster
for nely adjusting the position of your thumb.
Embouchure
Touch the mouthpiece with your upper front teeth at a point
about 1 cm from the tip. Let the back of your lower lip touch your
lower front teeth. Close your mouth so that your breath does not
leak out of the gaps between your mouth and the mouthpiece.
tongue
upper teeth
lower teeth
lower lip
* Putting the mouthpiece further into your mouth causes the bite
eect (bite control) to be less responsive.
MEMO
The mouthpiece is a type of controller, and you use the speed
of your breathing, the strength of your bite and your tonguing
when playing the AE-20.
Pressing the Performance Keys
Use the performance keys to control the pitch of the sounds you
play.
+2 octaves
-2 octaves
+1 octave
-1 octave
X
P
2
3
1C2
C1
C4
G´
BC´
B³
4
C3
Tc
Ta
5
Tf
6
E³
C
C5
right index nger
left index nger
Octave keys
ØFor more on ngering, refer to the “Fingering Chart” at the end
of this manual.
* When you lay down this unit, attach the mouthpiece cap and lay
the unit down with the performance keys upward. Laying down
the unit with the performance keys downward might cause
problems such as the buttons failing to return.
* Use the inside of your hand to press the side keys (C1–C4, Tc, Ta).
03
Getting Ready to Play
6

Attaching the Band
When playing this instrument for long periods of time, the saliva
in your mouth may drip out of the mouthpiece and get into the
gaps of this instrument such as the performance keys, switches
and so on. To prevent malfunction due to this, attach the
included band so that saliva does not drip down.
Selecting the Power Source
The AE-20 can operate on batteries or on the included AC adaptor.
When using batteries
This allows approximately 6 hours of playing.
1. Insert six Ni-MH batteries (AA).
* Battery life can vary depending on the
specications of the batteries, capacity of the
batteries, and the conditions of use.
* When the batteries run low, the power LED
(orange) blinks. Replace the battery as soon as
possible.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to
protect the buttons and knobs from damage.
Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid
leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items
related to batteries that are listed in“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s
Manual (p. 2)).
When using AC adaptor
You can play without being concerned about how much battery
power you have left.
1. Connect the included AC adaptor as shown in the
illustration.
* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown
in the illustration.
to outlet
AC Adaptor
cord hook
Pull the cord hook down
and run the cable through
it.
NOTE
This unit cannot charge batteries that are installed in it, even if it is connected by an AC adaptor that’s plugged into an AC outlet.
Use a commercially available charger to charge the batteries.
Connecting Headphones or External Speakers
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.
Headphones
PHONES jack
OUTPUT jack Mono output
Set the Output Mode to “Mono”
Stereo output
Set the Output Mode to “Stereo”
external speakers
(amplied speakers)
ØFor details about Output Mode, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
7

Turning the Power On/O
Turning on the Power
1. Turn the volume of this unit all the way down.
Ø“Adjusting the Volume” (p. 8)
* Also completely turn down the volume of any connected external
devices.
2. Turn the unit’s [Ā] switch “ON.”
The power LED is lit, and the display shows the scene screen.
3. If an external device is connected to this unit, power-
on the external device, and then adjust the volume.
Turning o the Power
1. If an external device is connected to this unit, turn o
the power of the connected external devices.
2. Turn the unit’s [Ā] switch “OFF.”
* The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a
predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto
o function). If you do not want the power to be turned o
automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 14).
– Unsaved data is lost when the power turns o. Before turning
the power o, save the data that you want to keep.
– To restore power, turn the power on again.
* You might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o.
However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Adjusting the Volume
1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.
Use your breath for ne control over the volume when playing.
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the overall volume.
* The [VOLUME] knob changes both the speaker’s volume and the
volume of sound coming from the headphone jack at the same
time by factory default.
* To adjust the speaker and headphone volumes separately, edit the
Speaker Volume, Output Volume settings in the settings menu.
8

Playing the Internal Sounds
MEMO
The sounds on this instrument are called“scenes.”
[SCENE CATEGORY] knob
Switches between preset scene
categories, user scene banks and
favorite scenes.
[SCENE] ( à/ á) buttons
Switches between scenes (sounds).
Category name
(P: Preset, U: User)
Transpose Battery indicator
(shown only when using batteries)
Scene number Scene name
Internal sounds
(PRESET SCENE)
This unit contains sounds of 12 categories including synthesizer,
wind instruments, and ethnic instruments.
1. Turn the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to select the category of
sound.
Number Category
1Synth Hard Lead
2Synth Soft Lead
3Synth Pad/Strings
4Synth Brass/Bass
5Woodwinds
6Brasswinds
7Strings
8Ethnic
9Keyboard
10 Guitar/Bass
11 Vox/Choir
12 Percussion
2. Use the [SCENE] ( à/ á) buttons to select a scene.
MEMO
If you long–press a [SCENE] ( à/ á) button, the scene
switches consecutively, and stops at the beginning of the
category.
9

04
Playing the Instrument
How to Make Sound
Hold the mouthpiece lightly in your mouth and blow into it.
Blowing harder produces a louder sound, and blowing softer
produces a softer sound. Biting down hard on the mouthpiece
raises the pitch, and loosening your bite lowers the pitch.
MEMO
¹Your mouth may get tired and air or saliva may tend to
leak out of your mouth more easily after you play the
instrument for a while, until you get used to playing. Be
sure to take a break every so often.
¹The Aerophone makes sound without the reed vibrating.
Dierent ways you can play the Aerophone
Operation Eect
Breath strength
(speed) Volume or strength of sound
Tonguing (how your
tongue is applied)/
legato (the way you
breathe)
How quickly the sound rises (the dierence
between saying “too” or “whoo”)
Speed of attack and release
Bite strength Pitch, tonal brightness, vibrato depth
Performance keys/
octave keys Scale/octave
Embouchure
Touch the mouthpiece with your upper front teeth at a point
about 1 cm from the tip. Let the back of your lower lip touch your
lower front teeth. Close your mouth so that your breath does not
leak out of the gaps between your mouth and the mouthpiece.
tongue
upper teeth
lower teeth
lower lip
* Putting the mouthpiece further into your mouth causes the bite
eect (bite control) to be less responsive.
MEMO
The mouthpiece is a type of controller, and you use the speed
of your breathing, the strength of your bite and your tonguing
when playing the AE-20.
Playing Songs
From Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony, Op. 95, No. 9 in E minor, 2nd movement
Learning the notes C-D-E-F-G
(measures 1–8)
G4C4 D4 E4 F4
¹Play in a style that matches the relaxed mood of the
music.
¹Being aware of the long slurred phrases, play without
interruptions in the sound. Take deep breaths.
¹Move the keys quickly even when playing slower
songs. Moving the keys in a sluggish way may cause
unintended notes to play.
¹Try playing this with an oboe tone (P05 Woodwinds).
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abdomen.
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Remove and wash the mouthpiece with water after use.
1. Pull the mouthpiece straight out while holding
the top part of this instrument as shown in the
illustration.
You might need to pull rather hard.
Pull slowly while being careful not to hurt yourself or
others around you.
2. Wipe any dirt on the outside with a soft cloth or with
the ball of your nger when rinsing. Use a cotton
swab or the likes to carefully wash o the inside,
being careful not to scratch the mouthpiece.
3. Thoroughly wipe o any drops of water with a soft
cloth after rinsing.
4. Dry thoroughly.
5. When attaching the mouthpiece, insert it so that
there is no gap between it and the body of the main
unit.
* Applying commercially-available recorder cream to the joint makes
it easier to attach and remove the mouthpiece.
NOTE
¹Take care that the
front and back of
the mouthpiece are
oriented correctly.
If you insert it in the
wrong orientation,
it might become
impossible to remove.
¹Take care not to hurt
your hand on the
projection of the
screw that’s inside the
mouthpiece.
Projection of the screw
¹When removing
or attaching the
mouthpiece, take care
not to bend the bite
bar.
Bite bar
6. Lean the AE-20 against a wall or other vertical
surface, so that any drops inside the instrument can
drain out.
When you lean the instrument against a wall or other vertical surface
with the mouthpiece upward, any internal moisture inside will exit
from the water drain. Wipe it o with a soft cloth.
NOTE
To remove internal moisture, place the AE-20 upright so
that it exits the water drain.
Placing the instrument in the wrong way, such as with the
mouthpiece facing downward may cause a malfunction.
05
Caring for the Mouthpiece
12

13
Editing the Settings of the AE-20
(Menu Screen)
1. On the scene screen, press the [MENU] button.
The settings menu appears.
Parameter category
Parameter name Value
The settings menu is divided into four parameter categories.
System: overall instrument settings
Scene: sound settings
Assign: settings for assigning functions to each controller
MIDI: settings for assigning MIDI functions to each controller
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to switch between the
parameters that show the settings.
* This Owner’s Manual explains only the main parameters. For
details on all of the parameters, refer to the “Parameter Guide”
(PDF).
3. Press the [MENU] button to move the cursor down, and
use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to edit the value.
4. After you’ve edited the value, press the [MENU] button
to move the cursor back up.
To congure other parameters, repeat steps 2–3.
ØFor details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â)
buttons to change the value.
Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons
to select the parameter.
The cursor moves each time
you press the [MENU] button.
5. After you’ve nished making the settings, press the
[SCENE] button or turn the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to
return to the scene screen.
NOTE
If you edit the scene settings and then select a dierent
scene without saving the edited settings, the following
message screen appears.
If you want to switch scenes without saving, press the [-]
(ã) button. If you want to save the settings, press the [+] (â)
button.
If you decide to cancel, press the [MENU] button.
* When you press the [+] (â) button, the display switches to the user
scene registration screen.
Ø“Storing a User Scene” (p. 17)
Adjusting the Breath Resistance
(Breath Settings)
You may notice resistance to your breathing when you
play the AE-20, as the tube that blows your air out of the
instrument is narrow.
If you nd it hard to breathe while you’re playing, edit the
breath settings to make the instrument easier to play.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to select
from the parameters listed below, and press the [MENU]
button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Breath
Curve
Species how the sound responds to the force of your
breath (breath sensitivity).
L5–L1
We recommend these
settings if you’re
a beginning wind
instrument player.
Fortissimo ( ) can
be produced even
by blowing relatively
softly.
Breath force
Level
L1
L5
MM
H1
H5
M This is the usual setting.
H1–H5
We recommend these
settings for experienced
wind instrument
players.
Fortissimo ( ) is
produced only when
you blow quite strongly.
Breath
Adjust
Adjusts the strength of breath at which sound starts being
heard.
1–50
The larger the value,
the stronger you must
blow to make a sound.
Breath force
Breath Adjust
Level
Other Settings

Other Settings
14
Adjusting the Mouthpiece Bite Strength
(Bite Settings)
The AE-20 is played while biting down on the reed. You
can apply dierent eects to the sound like pitch bend or
vibrato according to how hard you bite (by relaxing your
bite or by biting even harder).
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to select
from the parameters listed below, and press the [MENU]
button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Bite Ctrl
Mode
These parameters set how the bite sensor controls the
sound.
O Turns o the bite sensor control.
Sax Reducing the strength of your bite on the
reed makes the pitch control.
E-Wind Cyclically varying the strength of your bite on
the reed applies vibrato.
Bite Center
(Sax) Auto, 1–70
This sets how much bite is applied to the reed
(bite center) when playing normally.
This should normally be set to “Auto.”The
setting is made automatically.
If the pitch is unstable when using the “Auto”
setting, try setting this to a xed value.
* To set the xed value, press the +2 octave
and -2 octave keys at the same time while
the mouthpiece is in your mouth, as when
you’re usually playing. This sets the “bite
center.”
Bite Sense
(E-Wind) 1–10
Sets the sensitivity when Bite Ctrl Mode is set
to “E-Wind.”
Increase this value if you want to make the
eect easier to apply; lower this value if the
eect is too strong.
Adjusting (Calibrating) the Bite Sensor
If the bite sensor is not responding as intended, use the method
shown below to adjust (calibrate) the bite sensor.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Bite Calibration,” and press the [MENU] button.
2. Use your ngers to hold the reed while “ãNO YES â” is
shown.
* Hold down the tip of the reed until it touches the tip of the
mouthpiece, as seen from the side.
* Don’t press too hard on the reed or mouthpiece. Doing so might
misalign the mouthpiece, making it dicult to adjust correctly.
3. While holding the reed, press the [+] (â) button and
select “YES.”
“Adjusting now...” appears, and calibration begins automatically.
4. Press the [MENU] button when “Press MENU to save”
appears.
“Saving...” Ó“Complete”appears, and the calibration value is saved.
5. Take your ngers o the reed.
Changing the Fingering Settings
(Fingering Mode)
You can change the ngering mode settings to play this instrument
using other ngerings besides sax ngering.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Fingering Mode,” and press the [MENU] button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Fingering
Mode
Sax
For more on the keys to press, see the
“Fingering Chart” at the end of this manual.
Recorder
E-Wind
Trumpet
Left Hand
Right Hand
Flute
Clarinet
Disabling the Auto-O Function
(Auto O)
The AE-20 automatically powers-o after a certain length of time
has elapsed since you stopped playing or operating it. You can
specify that the power does not turn o automatically, or you can
change the time until the power turns o automatically.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Auto O,” and press the [MENU] button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Auto O
30min
The power automatically turns o 30 minutes
after you stopped playing or operating the
unit.
5min
The power automatically turns o 5 minutes
after you stopped playing or operating the
unit.
Always On The power does not turn o automatically.

Other Settings
15
Setting the Time for the Display to Turn O
(Display O Time)
This sets the time it takes for the display to turn o when the
instrument is not being used.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Display O Time,” and press the [MENU] button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Display O
Time
Always On,
3sec, 10sec,
30sec, 1–3min
When set to “Always On,” the display is
always on. When you press the [SCENE]
or [MENU] button while the display is
o, the display turns back on.
Assigning Other Functions to the [VOLUME] Knob
(Volume Knob Mode)
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons
to select “Volume Knob Mode,” and press the [MENU]
button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value Explanation
Volume
Knob
Mode
These parameters congure the functions for the [VOLUME]
knob.
System
Transpose
Species that the [VOLUME] knob is used
for the transpose function.
Speaker
Volume
Species that the [VOLUME] knob is used
for adjusting the volume of the built-in
speakers.
Output
Volume
Species that the [VOLUME] knob is used
for adjusting the volume for headphones
connected to the PHONES jack, or of the
signal output from the OUTPUT jack.
Speaker &
Output
Species that the [VOLUME] knob is used
for simultaneously adjusting the volume
of the built-in speakers and of headphones
connected to the PHONES jack, as well as
the signal output from the OUTPUT jack.
Setting the Display Language
(Language)
You can change the language in which the scene names and the
settings of this instrument (system) are displayed.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Language,” and press the [MENU] button.
The cursor position moves to the lower line.
2. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to change the value.
Indication Value
Language
English,
(Japanese),
(Chinese)
Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone
Use Bluetooth to connect the AE-20 to a mobile device such as a
smartphone or tablet (subsequently referred to as“smartphone”).
This lets you do the following.
Playing along with a song from your smartphone
You can play this instrument along with a song that’s playing back
on your smartphone, with the sound being routed through the
AE-20’s built-in speakers (or headphones).
Using the smartphone app
You can use the dedicated app (Aerophone Pro Editor) on your
smartphone to edit the scenes.
Pairing
In order to wirelessly connect the AE-20 to the smartphone via
Bluetooth, you need to“pair” the unit with the smartphone so that
the two devices can authenticate with each other.
The pairing process
Separate pairing is required for “Performing Along with a Song from
Your Smartphone”and for“Using the AE-20 with an App.” Note that
these processes are dierent.
Performing Along
with a Song from Your
Smartphone
Using the AE-20 with an
App
Settings on the AE-20
Settings on the
smartphone Settings on the App
App
Settings on the
smartphone
Enabling Bluetooth® Functionality
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Bluetooth.”
2. If “O” is shown, press the [MENU] button and then
press the [+] (â) to set it to“On.”
Performing Along with a Song from Your Smartphone
* Bluetooth audio supports only input. Audio cannot be output to
Bluetooth speakers or headphones.
* Once a smartphone has been paired with AE-20, there is no need
to perform pairing again. Refer to “Connecting an already-paired
smartphone” (p. 16).
Here’s an example of how to make the settings to play back music
on your iPhone.

Other Settings
16
Pairing with the smartphone
1. Place the smartphone that you want to connect near
AE-20.
2. Press the AE-20’s [MENU] button.
The menu screen appears.
3. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to select “BT Audio
Pairing,” and press the [MENU] button.
The cursor moves to the lower line, and the display indicates
“ãNO YES â.”
MEMO
If the AE-20’s Bluetooth function is o, use MENU to turn
“Bluetooth” to “On.”
Ø“Enabling Bluetooth® Functionality” (p. 15)
4. Use the [+] (â) button to select “Yes.”
The Bluetooth LED blinks, and the AE-20 waits for pairing.
5. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone.
6. Tap “AE-20 AUDIO” that appears in the smartphone’s
Bluetooth “DEVICES” eld.
AE-20 and smartphone are paired. When pairing is completed, a display
like the following appears.
Device to pair Information shown on the display
Smartphone “AE-20 AUDIO” is added to the “My devices”area,
and shown as “Connected.”
AE-20
The screen indicates“Connected.”
Playing back songs from your smartphone
When you play back a song on the smartphone, the sound is heard
from the AE-20’s built-in speakers (or from headphones).
MEMO
Use your smartphone to adjust the volume of the song.
Connecting an already-paired smartphone
1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone.
AE-20 and the smartphone are connected wirelessly.
* If the above step does not establish a connection, tap “AE-20 AUDIO”
that are shown in the“DEVICES” eld of the smartphone.
Using the AE-20 with an App
You can connect the AE-20 with the
“Aerophone Pro Editor” app, and edit scenes (sounds)
or perform remote control operations from the
smartphone.
* Apps can be downloaded from the App Store
(iOS) or from Google Play (Android).
As an example, we explain the settings when using
“Aerophone Pro Editor” with an iPhone.
Pairing with the app
MEMO
If the AE-20’s Bluetooth function is o, use MENU to turn
“Bluetooth” to “On.”
Ø“Enabling Bluetooth® Functionality” (p. 15)
1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone.
NOTE
Even if the“DEVICES” area shows the name of the product
that you’re using (e.g., AE-20), do not tap it. If you tapped
this, temporarily cancel the device registration, and
perform the procedure again from step 1.
2. Start the app “Aerophone Pro Editor” on your
smartphone.
3. From your smartphone app “Aerophone Pro Editor,”
initiate pairing.
The AE-20 is paired with the app. When pairing is completed, the app
indicates “Connected to Aerophone.”

Other Settings
17
Connecting toYour Computer
You can connect the AE-20 to a computer via the included USB
cable, and record your performance as audio or MIDI using a DAW
or other software on the computer, or play software synthesizers in
a DAW from the AE-20.
* Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging a device.
Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.
In order to connect the AE-20 to a computer and send/receive MIDI
or audio, you’ll need to install the USB driver.
The USB driver is software that transfers data between the AE-20
and the software such as DAW on your computer.
MEMO
For details on downloading and installing the USB driver,
refer to the Roland website.
https://www.roland.com/support/
Restoring the Factory Settings
The “Factory Reset” operation returns all settings stored in the
AE-20 to their factory-set condition.
MEMO
Performing this operation does not erase the scenes that
are stored in the user scenes. If you want to erase all scenes
that are stored in the user scenes, refer to “Clearing All User
Scenes” (p. 18).
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “Factory Reset,” and press the [MENU] button.
A conrmation message appears.
2. To execute factory reset, press the [+](â) button. If you
decide to cancel, press the [-](ã) button.
A conrmation message appears again.
3. To execute, press the [MENU] button. If you decide to
cancel, press the [-](ã) button.
The display indicates“Executing...,” and the factory reset operation will
be executed.
4. Once the message “Turn o the power” appears on the
display, turn this instrument o and then on again.
Storing a User Scene
You can edit a preset scene (internal sound) and save it as a“user
scene.”
* Scene editing is done via the “Aerophone Pro Editor” app.
Ø“Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone” (p. 15)
Ø“Parameter Guide” (PDF)
There are 12 banks, each of which can store 50 scenes for a total of
up to 600 user scenes that you can register. Use [SCENE CATEGORY]
to switch between banks.
[SCENE CATEGORY] knob
Switches between preset scene categories, user scene
banks and favorite scenes.
User bank User scene
1–12 1–50
1. Long-press the [MENU] button.
“Write Scene” blinks.
If you decide to cancel, press the [MENU] button.
2. Use the [-] (ã) button to select “User.”
* Press the [+] (â) button to register a favorite.
ØFor details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
3. Use the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to select a user bank.
4. Use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to specify the user
scene number in which you want to save the currently
selected scene.
5. Press the [MENU] button.
A conrmation message is shown, asking if you want to
rename the scene.

Other Settings
18
6. To edit the scene name, press the [+] [â] button. If you don’t
want to edit the scene name, press the [-] (ã) button.
If you pressed the [-] (ã) button, go to step 9.
If you pressed the [+] [â] button, a screen appears where
you can edit the scene name.
* If you press the [+] [â] button and select “YES,” only English scene
names are saved, and Japanese or Chinese names are unavailable.
7. Edit the scene name.
[−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons Moves cursor
[SCENE] ( à/ á) button Changes the character
[S1] button Insert one character
[S2] button Delete one character
8. Press the [MENU] button.
A conrmation message appears.
9. To write the scene, press the [+] (â) button. If you
decide not to write, press the [-] (ã) button.
After writing is completed, the user scene that you wrote is shown.
Selecting a User Scene
1. While holding down the [SCENE](á) button, turn the
[SCENE CATEGORY] knob to select a user bank.
The User Scene screen appears.
2. Use the [SCENE] ( à/ á) buttons to select a user scene.
Clearing All User Scenes
If you want to clear all of the user scenes that you saved, proceed
as follows. When you clear the scenes, they return to the factory-set
user scenes.
1. On the menu screen, use the [−] [+] ( ã/ â) buttons to
select “User Scene Clear,” and press the [MENU] button.
A conrmation message appears.
2. To clear the user scene, press the [+](â) button. If you
decide to cancel, press the [-](ã) button.
A conrmation message appears again.
3. To execute, press the [MENU] button. If you decide to
cancel, press the [-](ã) button.
The display indicates“Executing...,” and all user scenes are cleared.
Arranging and Recalling Scenes in Order
(Favorite Scene)
You can register up to 12 of your favorite scenes (preset scenes or
user scenes) for instant recall. These are called “favorite scenes.”
It is convenient to register scenes in the order in which you use
them during your live performance, so that you can instantly recall
the next scene when needed.
Favorite scene (example)
12
21
Preset Scene
7-1
User Scene
1-3
Preset Scene
5-5
3
User Scene
2-4
ØFor more on how to register a favorite scene, refer to the
“Parameter Guide” (PDF).
Backing Up/Restoring the Settings
You can back up or restore the settings of this instrument as well as
the scene settings.
ØFor details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

19
If you suspect a malfunction, please check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a nearby Roland Service
Center.
Troubles Items to check Action Page
Troubles with sound
No sound / Insucient
volume
If using batteries, are the batteries oriented correctly? Install the batteries in the correct orientation. p. 7
Is the AE-20 correctly connected to the amplied
speaker or headphones?
Connect amplied speakers to the AE-20’s OUTPUT jack or
headphones to the AE-20’s PHONES jack. p. 7
If you’re connecting an amplied speaker, connect to the
amplied speaker’s input jack. –
Could an audio cable of headphones or amplied
speaker be broken? Try using a dierent cable. –
If sound is not output from the amplied speaker
that’s connected, is sound output when you connect
headphones?
If sound is being output, either the connection cable of
the amplied speaker is broken, or there is a malfunction
in the amplied speaker that’s connected. Check the
connected device and cable.
–
Could the AE-20’s volume be lowered? Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. p. 8
Could the volume of the connected amplied speaker
be lowered? Adjust the volume to an appropriate level. –
Could the volume be lowered on the smartphone etc.
that’s connected via Bluetooth? Raise the volume of your smartphone. –
Noise is heard in the sound Could you be using alkaline batteries or carbon-zinc
batteries? Use Ni-MH batteries. –
Unintended sound is heard
If multiple keys are pressed or released simultaneously,
inconsistent ngering might cause unintended sounds
to be produced.
Set the key delay.
ØSee the “Key Delay” parameter in the “Parameter
Guide” (PDF).
–
Can’t use bite control
successfully Is the mouthpiece inserted all the way?
If the mouthpiece is not inserted all the way, bite control
might not work. Insert the mouthpiece so that there is no
gap between it and the body of the main unit.
–
Can’t use breath control
successfully
Could water droplets have accumulated inside
the AE-20?
If water droplets accumulate inside the unit, breath
control might not work.
Lean this unit against a wall so that any internal moisture
can drain out. p. 12
Troubles with USB
Can’t communicate with a
computer Is the USB cable connected correctly? Check the connections. p. 17
Troubles with MIDI
No sound from an external
MIDI device Is the MIDI channel set correctly?
Set the MIDI channels of the AE-20 and external MIDI
device to the same setting.
ØSee the “Tx Channel”parameter in the “Parameter
Guide” (PDF).
–
No sound when connected
via MIDI to an external
device
Are breath control and expression messages being
transmitted?
If these messages are not transmitted, you may not hear
any sound even if the instrument sends note messages. –
Other troubles
Can’t charge the batteries Could the AC adaptor be connected with batteries
installed in the AE-20?
The AE-20 cannot charge rechargeable batteries. Use a
commercially available charger to charge the batteries. –
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
20
Main Specications
Power Supply AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V)
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6
Current Draw 900 mA
Expected battery
life under
continuous use
approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a
capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
* Diers depending on the conditions of use.
* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used.
Sound Generator ZEN-Core
SuperNATURAL acoustic
Parts 4 Parts (Drum:1 Part)
Preset Memory Preset Scenes: more than 260
User Memory User Scenes: 600
Favorite Scenes: 12
Eects
Multi-eects
Chorus
Delay
Reverb
Bluetooth
Ver 4.2
Prole Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over
Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the
SCMS-T method)
Dimensions 133 (W) x 84 (D) x 632 (H) mm
5-1/4 (W) x 3-5/16 (D) x 24-7/8 (H) inches
Weight
(including
batteries)
1,100 g
2 lbs 7 oz
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
Leaet“USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
USB cable (USB Type-C–Type A)
Mouthpiece cap
Band
Thumb hook cover (2 types)
Water basin
Dedicated hand carry bag
Options
(sold separately) Replacement Mouthpiece (OP-AE05MPH)
* This document explains the specications of the product at the time
that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the
Roland website.
* Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might not be
possible to use Roland Cloud at this time.
Troubles with Bluetooth functionality
Troubles Items to check Action Page
“AE-20” is not shown on
your smartphone Could this unit’s Bluetooth function be “O”?
Turn this unit’s Bluetooth function “On.”
[MENU] Ó[−] [+] “Bluetooth” Ó[MENU] Ó[−] [+] “On”
Bluetooth audio function:
When you initiate pairing ([MENU] Ó[−] [+]“BT Audio Pairing”Ó
[MENU] Ó[−] [+] “Yes”), the device name “AE-20 AUDIO” appears on
your smartphone.
Bluetooth MIDI function:
Initiate pairing from the settings of the app “Aerophone Pro Editor.”
p. 15
p. 16
Can’t connect to
Bluetooth audio
If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list shows
“AE-20 AUDIO”
In your smartphone’s settings, temporarily remove the registration of
the “AE-20 AUDIO”Bluetooth device, turn the Bluetooth function o
and then on again, and execute pairing once again.
p. 15
If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list does
not show “AE-20 AUDIO”
In your smartphone’s settings, turn the Bluetooth function o and
then on again, and then initiate pairing from the AE-20 to pair it once
again.
p. 15
Can’t connect to
Bluetooth MIDI
For the Bluetooth MIDI function, you’ll execute pairing not via the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone, but by using
the settings within the app “Aerophone Pro Editor.” Even if your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list shows “AE-20,” do
not tap it. If you tapped it by mistake, cancel“AE-20,” turn the Bluetooth function o and then on again, and make the
connection again.
p. 16
A paired smartphone
does not connect
If connection occurs but is immediately broken, turning the smartphone’s Bluetooth function o and then on again might
make connection succeed. p. 15