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Roland Aerophone Pro Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual (this document)
This explains basic use of the Aerophone Pro.
PDF Manuals (download from the web)
5 Scene List
This is detailed information for the Aerophone Pro sound list.
5 Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide
This explains the parameters that can be edited from the unit itself.
5 Aerophone Pro Editor Owner's Manual
This explains basic use of this unit's dedicated app
"Aerophone Pro Editor. "
5 MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages that you can use
when connecting the this unit with MIDI devices.
Video Manual
You can view a quick start video.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the leaflet "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.
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Owner's Manual
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Download the manual as directed by the screen.
To access the "Video Manual"
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  • Page 1 This explains basic use of the Aerophone Pro. PDF Manuals (download from the web) To obtain the PDF manuals 5 Scene List This is detailed information for the Aerophone Pro sound list. Enter the following URL in your computer. 5 Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide https://www.roland.com/support/ This explains the parameters that can be edited from the unit itself.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    AC adaptor. • Purchasers of this product are permitted • Roland assumes no liability concerning the to utilize said content (except song data • If operating this unit on batteries, please...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USING THE UNIT SAFELY Using the Aerophone Pro with a Computer or ....... .

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    Use this button to specify the details of the system, scene, assign, and & “Assigning Functions to Controllers (ASSIGN)” (p. 15) MIDI control settings. & Fingering Chart of “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF) By long-pressing the [MENU] button you can access a screen where you can register user scenes and favorite scenes.
  • Page 5 & “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF) Unlit Bluetooth function off Thumb pad & “Using the Aerophone Pro with a Smartphone” (p. 11) You can assign a variety of functions or parameters to this pad. Operate Power LED (orange) it using the right-hand thumb.

  • Page 6: Before You Play

    Before You Play Selecting the Power Source Turning the Power On/Off The Aerophone Pro can operate on batteries or on the included AC Turning the power on adaptor. When using batteries * If an external device is connected to this unit, minimize its volume before you turn on the power.

  • Page 7: Performing

    & “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF) 1. Turn the [TRANSPOSE] knob. Pressing the Performance Keys You can perform using the same fingering as on a saxophone. & For details on fingering, refer to “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF). left index finger MEMO The operation of the [TRANSPOSE] knob differs depending on the value of the system setting “Transpose Mode.

  • Page 8: Making Sound Settings

    There are 50 scenes x 12 banks, allowing you to save a total of 600 scenes. Up to 12 preset scenes and user scenes can also be registered as Favorites. * Detailed settings for tones, parts, and scenes can be controlled from the “Aerophone Pro Editor” app (iOS/Android). System settings Here you can make various settings for the Aerophone Pro unit itself.

  • Page 9: Playing The Internal Sounds (Preset Scene)

    Reference 4. Use the [-][+] (C/A) buttons to specify the user For a list of scenes, refer to “Aerophone Pro Scene List” (PDF). scene number in which you want to save the currently selected scene. 5. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 10: Instantly Recalling Sounds (Favorite Scene)

    The display indicates “Executing..., ” and all user scenes are cleared. You can change the system settings to allow favorite scenes to be switched simply by turning the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob without having to hold down the [SCENE] knob. & “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF)

  • Page 11: Using The Aerophone Pro With A Computer Or Smartphone

    If you use Bluetooth to wirelessly connect the Aerophone Pro to a smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device (subsequently referred to as “smartphone”), you’ll be able to perform along with a song that’s being played back on the smartphone, and use the “Aerophone Pro Editor” app.

  • Page 12: Using The Aerophone Pro With An App

    You can connect the Aerophone Pro with the “Aerophone Pro Editor” app, and edit scenes (sounds) or perform remote control operations from the You can connect the Aerophone Pro to a computer via the included smartphone. USB cable, and record your performance as audio or MIDI using...

  • Page 13: Making Settings In The Menu

    The cursor position moves to the lower line. System Settings System settings are common to all scenes. & The following table explains part of the items in system settings. For a list of the items in system settings, refer to “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF). Explanation...

  • Page 14: Scene Settings

    Turns the Bluetooth function on/off. If you are pairing with your smartphone in a location where there are multiple Aerophone Pro units, you can assign an ID to each unit. When you specify a Device ID, the specified number is added to the end of the device Bluetooth ID –...

  • Page 15: Assigning Functions To Controllers (Assign)

    You can assign functions to controllers such as the buttons and the thumb lever, and specify how the functions are controlled. & For a list of the functions that you can assign, refer to “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF). * The Assign parameters operate if the scene setting Assign Source is set to “System. ” If Assign Source is set to “Scene, ” each scene’s assignment settings are used (p.
  • Page 16 Making Settings in the Menu Parameter Indication Value Explanation Specifies the operation curve when the operation mode is MOMENTARY. 1: Linear 2: Exp L 3: Exp H 4: Log L 5: Log H 6: S-Shape 7: Reverse S Curve *** Curve &...
  • Page 17 S1_1, S1_2, S2_1, S2_2, [X]_1, [X]_2, [C1]_1, [C1]_2, [C2]_1, [C2]_2, [C3]_1, [C3]_2, [C4]_1, [C4]_2, [C5]_1, [C5]_2, [Tc]_1, [Tc]_2, [Ta]_1, [Ta]_2 Parameter Indication Value Explanation & “Aerophone Pro Editor Assign Function *** Func Specifies the function that is assigned when each controller is pressed. Parameter Guide” (PDF)

  • Page 18: Assigning Midi Control To A Controller (Midi Control)

    What is MIDI Control mode? Use this when you want to control an external sound module from the Aerophone Pro, or to use the Aerophone Pro with a DAW or other software. Use the [MIDI CONTROL] switch to turn MIDI control mode on/off.
  • Page 19 Breath_1, Breath_2, Breath_3, Breath_4, Breath_5, Breath_6, Breath_7, Breath_8, BiteDn_1, BiteDn_2, BiteDn_3, BiteDn_4, BiteUp_1, BiteUp_2, BiteUp_3, BiteUp_4, LeverDn_1, LeverDn_2, LeverUp_1, LeverUp_2, Pad_1, Pad_2, Pad_3, Pad_4 Parameter Explanation Indication Value & “Aerophone Pro Editor Assign Function *** Func Specify the function that is assigned to a continuously-operated controller. Parameter Guide” (PDF) Input Min Value...

  • Page 20: Disabling The Auto-Off Function

    Disabling the Auto-Off Function Operation with a MIDI Foot Controller The Aerophone Pro automatically powers-off after a certain length of If a MIDI foot controller (sold separately) is connected to the MIDI IN time has elapsed since you stopped playing or operating it. You can...

  • Page 21: Appendix

    5 Take care not to hurt your hand on the screw that’s inside the mouthpiece. 4. Lean the Aerophone Pro against a wall or other vertical surface, so that any saliva inside the instrument can drain out.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 If using batteries, are the batteries oriented Install the batteries in the correct orientation.
  • Page 23 For the Bluetooth MIDI function, you’ll execute pairing not via the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone, but Can’t connect to by using the settings within the app “Aerophone Pro Editor. ” Even if your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list Bluetooth MIDI shows “AE-30, ”...

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