Roland AX-Synth User manual

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Note: in the interest of product improvement,
the specications and/or appearance of this unit
are subject to change without prior notice.
RAM-4650 RAMRES 805-10 602.00.0243
AX-Synth
Keyboard 49 Keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony 128 voices
Tones 256 Tones + 8 Special Tones (including SuperNATURAL)
Controllers
D-Beam Yes
Ribbon Touch Yes
Modulation Bar Yes
Volume Knob Controller Yes
Aftertouch Knob Controller Yes
Portamento On/Off Yes
Hold button On/Off Yes
Bender Mode Normal / Catch+Last
Connectors
Output 2x¼’ inch phone type (L/MONO, R)
Headphones Stereo ¼’ inch phone type
Foot Pedal Yes
USB MIDI Yes
MIDI IN/OUT Yes
Power Adaptor AC/DC PSB-1U
Other
Battery 8x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable Batteries
Display (3x7) segment LED
Accessories Owner’s Manual, Shoulder strap, AC Adaptor
Options CB-61W (Keyboard bag)
SIZE and WEIGHT
Width, Depth, Height 45 x 10-1/2 x 3-7/16 inches
Weight 3.9 Kg / 8 lbs. 10 oz.
Colour White, Black
SPECIFICATIONS
Controllers
Modulation Bar and Touch Controller
Volume and Aftertouch knob controllers
Battery case for 8 x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries
Octave/Variation buttons and Transpose
Rear panel
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CONTROL FREAK
The AX-Synth is packed with cool controllers for expressive live performance.
Glide your ngers over the Ribbon Controller for ultra-smooth pitch bends.
A Modulation Bar and dedicated control knobs are also provided for real-time sound
shaping. Wave your hand over the invisible D Beam for attention-grabbing effects.
USB MIDI
Whilst the AX-Synth is completely self-contained, it’s also capable of driving external
instruments via MIDI. Plug it into a MIDI device, and enjoy an unlimited world of sounds and
textures, all controllable from the AX-Synth.
DEDICATED EDITOR SOFTWARE
The AX-Synth has a vault of great solo sounds onboard, but if you want to customise your
sounds, you can easily do so with the dedicated PC software editor/librarian application.
The AX-Synth’s USB/MIDI connector makes communication to and from your computer fast
and convenient.
PROFESSIONAL SHOULDER SYNTHESIZER
It’s time to escape from behind the keyboard rig and rock the stage! The stylish AX-Synth
represents Roland’s new generation of shoulder keyboards but, for the rst time, this one
has a sound generator onboard. It’s totally self-contained and equipped with powerful,
solo-orientated sounds from Roland’s latest synths. So, strap on an AX and step into the
limelight!
The legendary Roland AX-Synth, loved by musicians
all over the world, is now available in black sparkle.
Rule the show with this awesome synth!
ALL IN ONE
Plug in and play — what could be more convenient?
The AX-Synth has everything you need to steal the show.
Unlike most shoulder synths of yesteryear, the AX-Synth is self-contained and loaded with
256 tones – perfect for blistering solos! No external MIDI devices are required - everything
is built-in and ready to go.
• Built-in sound engine with voices from Roland’s latest synthesizers
• sounds included
• Realtime controllers: ribbon controller, D Beam,
modulation bar, knobs and easily visible display
• Long battery operation (approx. 6 hours)
• USB MIDI for easy connection to PC
• Cool and stylish design

www.roland.com
Note: in the interest of product improvement,
the specications and/or appearance of this unit
are subject to change without prior notice.
RAM-4650 RAMRES 805-10 602.00.0243
AX-Synth
Keyboard 49 Keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony 128 voices
Tones 256 Tones + 8 Special Tones (including SuperNATURAL)
Controllers
D-Beam Yes
Ribbon Touch Yes
Modulation Bar Yes
Volume Knob Controller Yes
Aftertouch Knob Controller Yes
Portamento On/Off Yes
Hold button On/Off Yes
Bender Mode Normal / Catch+Last
Connectors
Output 2x¼’ inch phone type (L/MONO, R)
Headphones Stereo ¼’ inch phone type
Foot Pedal Yes
USB MIDI Yes
MIDI IN/OUT Yes
Power Adaptor AC/DC PSB-1U
Other
Battery 8x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable Batteries
Display (3x7) segment LED
Accessories Owner’s Manual, Shoulder strap, AC Adaptor
Options CB-61W (Keyboard bag)
SIZE and WEIGHT
Width, Depth, Height 45 x 10-1/2 x 3-7/16 inches
Weight 3.9 Kg / 8 lbs. 10 oz.
Colour White, Black
SPECIFICATIONS
Controllers
Modulation Bar and Touch Controller
Volume and Aftertouch knob controllers
Battery case for 8 x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries
Octave/Variation buttons and Transpose
Rear panel
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