Roland AX-Edge
The Roland AX-Edge is a keytar synthesizer, which was introduced and released by Roland Corporation in September 2018. Being an installment within Roland's keytar lineage, it is the successor to the Roland AX-Synth.[1]
Roland AX-Edge | |
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Manufacturer | Roland |
Dates | 2018 |
Technical specifications | |
Polyphony | 256 notes |
Synthesis type | Digital Frequency modulation |
Aftertouch expression | yes |
Velocity expression | yes |
Storage memory | USB Memory |
Effects | 79 |
Input/output | |
Keyboard | 49 |
External control | Bluetooth MIDI with app |
Features
The keytar synthesizer introduces customizable edge blades (a silver Edge Blade for the black model and a gold Edge Blade for the white model), which is a distinction from other keytars.[2] The USB memory function and Bluetooth, along with MIDI are included. The keyboard has 49 full-sized keys with velocity and aftertouch, with 256 notes of polyphony. Vocoder, Mic Input, and 500 preset tones are present - which can be switched seamlessly without unnatural sound cut off. However, the synthesizer does not have the D-Beam controller, which was added to Roland's preceding keytars.[3][4]
References
- Corporation, Roland. "Roland - AX-Edge | Keytar". Roland.
- Magazine, Keyboard. "Roland Unveils AX-Edge Keytar". KeyboardMag. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
- "Musician's Friend:Roland AX-Edge Keytar Synthesizer". www.musiciansfriend.com.
- Gale, Dave (January 4, 2019). "Musictech Review:Roland AX-Edge Keytar". www.musictech.net.