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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.
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Visit the following website on your computer.
https://www .roland .com/manuals/
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Choose "AE-20" as the product
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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.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
.roland .com/manuals/ “IMPORTANT NOTES” (the leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and the á Owner’s Manual (p. 2)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference. Choose “AE-20” as the product © 2021 Roland Corporation name. -
Page 2: Using The Unit Safely
Co., Ltd. in Japan. ¹ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Checking the Accessories Owner’s Manual Band Water basin (this document) (*1) Prevents saliva from reaching the unit This cover receives water droplets that Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” during performance, and entering come out of the water drain. This prevents the interior from around the buttons, the water droplets from falling to the switches, or performance keys. -
Page 4: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Attach the band to this position. Attach the thumb hook cover to this position. Attach the water basin to this position. Mouthpiece Cap [S1] / [S2] button Protects the mouthpiece. When you’re not playing, leave the You can assign a variety of functions or parameters to these buttons. Ø... - Page 5 [−] [+] ( ã / â ) buttons [MIDI CONTROL] switch Use these buttons to select menu items or edit values. This switch turns MIDI control mode on/off. If you are using this unit as a MIDI controller, turn this switch on. [MENU] button Ø...
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Page 6: Getting Ready To Play
Getting Ready to Play 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 fingers (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. -
Page 7: Attaching The Band
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. -
Page 8: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off Turning on the Power Turning off the Power Turn the volume of this unit all the way down. If an external device is connected to this unit, turn off Ø “Adjusting the Volume” (p. 8) the power of the connected external devices. * Also completely turn down the volume of any connected external Turn the unit’s [Ā] switch “OFF.”... -
Page 9: Playing The Internal Sounds
Playing the Internal Sounds Internal sounds MEMO (PRESET SCENE) The sounds on this instrument are called “scenes. ” This unit contains sounds of 12 categories including synthesizer, wind instruments, and ethnic instruments. Category name Transpose Battery indicator Turn the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to select the category of (P: Preset, U: User) (shown only when using batteries) sound. -
Page 10: Playing The Instrument
Playing the Instrument How to Make Sound Embouchure Hold the mouthpiece lightly in your mouth and blow into it. Blowing harder produces a louder sound, and blowing softer Touch the mouthpiece with your upper front teeth at a point produces a softer sound. Biting down hard on the mouthpiece about 1 cm from the tip. - Page 11 "From the New World" 2nd mov "From the New World" 2nd mov Dvorak Dvorak . Ï & 4 Ï ú . Ï . Ï Ï Ï Ï ú . Ï Playing G-A-B-C (measures 9–16) . Ï & 4 Ï ú .
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Page 12: Caring For The Mouthpiece
Caring for the Mouthpiece Remove and wash the mouthpiece with water after use. When attaching the mouthpiece, insert it so that there is no gap between it and the body of the main unit. Pull the mouthpiece straight out while holding the top part of this instrument as shown in the illustration. -
Page 13: Other Settings
Other Settings After you’ve finished making the settings, press the Editing the Settings of the AE-20 (Menu Screen) [SCENE] button or turn the [SCENE CATEGORY] knob to return to the scene screen. On the scene screen, press the [MENU] button. NOTE The settings menu appears. - Page 14 Other Settings While holding the reed, press the [+] (â) button and Adjusting the Mouthpiece Bite Strength (Bite Settings) select “YES.” “Adjusting now... ” appears, and calibration begins automatically. The AE-20 is played while biting down on the reed. You Press the [MENU] button when “Press MENU to save”...
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Page 15: Using The Ae-20 With A Smartphone
Other Settings Setting the Time for the Display to Turn Off Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone (Display Off Time) This sets the time it takes for the display to turn off when the Use Bluetooth to connect the AE-20 to a mobile device such as a instrument is not being used. - Page 16 Other Settings Pairing with the smartphone Connecting an already-paired smartphone Place the smartphone that you want to connect near Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone. AE-20. AE-20 and the smartphone are connected wirelessly. Press the AE-20’s [MENU] button. * If the above step does not establish a connection, tap “AE-20 AUDIO”...
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Page 17: Connecting To Your Computer
User scene MEMO 1–12 1–50 For details on downloading and installing the USB driver, refer to the Roland website. https://www .roland .com/support/ Long-press the [MENU] button. “Write Scene” blinks. Restoring the Factory Settings The “Factory Reset” operation returns all settings stored in the AE-20 to their factory-set condition. -
Page 18: Selecting A User Scene
Other Settings To edit the scene name, press the [+] [â] button. If you don’t Clearing All User Scenes want to edit the scene name, press the [-] (ã) button. If you pressed the [-] ( ã ) button, go to step 9. If you want to clear all of the user scenes that you saved, proceed If you pressed the [+] [ â... -
Page 19: 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 correctly? Install the batteries in the correct orientation. -
Page 20: Main Specifications
Roland website. Chorus * Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might not be Effects Delay possible to use Roland Cloud at this time. Reverb Ver 4.2 Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy) - Page 21 運指表 Fingering Chart /...
- Page 22 運指表 Fingering Chart / Sax / サックス A#/B ² 3 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5 F#/G ² 5...
- Page 23 運指表 Fingering Chart / Recorder / リコーダー The side keys are disabled so that the note does not change even if you inadvertently press the left or right side key. 左右のサイド・キーを誤って押しても音が切り替わらないように、サイド・キーが無効になっています。 A#/B ² 3 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ²...
- Page 24 運指表 Fingering Chart / Electronic Wind / 電子吹奏楽器 The same “C D E F G A B C” fingering as a standard sax or recorder / 一般的なサックスやリコーダーの「ドレミファソラシ ド」と同じ運指 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, C Raise by a semitone / 半音上げる Tc, G#, C# Lower by a semitone / 半音下げ...
- Page 25 運指表 Fingering Chart / Trumpet / トランペッ ト Right-hand keys 4, 5, and 6 correspond to pistons 1, 2, and 3 of a trumpet. 右手の 4、5、6 キーがトランペッ トの 1、2、3 ピス トンに対応します。 F#/G ² 3 G#/A ² 3 A#/B ² 3 C#/D ²...
- Page 26 運指表 Fingering Chart / Left Hand / 左手 Fingering that lets you perform using only the left hand. 左手のみで演奏できる運指です。 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 F#/G ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5...
- Page 27 運指表 Fingering Chart / Right Hand / 右手 Fingering that lets you perform using only the right hand. 右手のみで演奏できる運指です。 F#/G ² 4 C#/D ² 4 D#/E ² 4 G#/A ² 4 A#/B ² 4 C#/D ² 5 D#/E ² 5...
- Page 28 運指表 Fingering Chart / Flute / フルート Flute fingering. フルートに対応した運指です。 Raise by a semitone / 半音上げる x, C1, C2, C3 Lower by a semitone / 半音下げる p, B, C4, Tc, Ta Lower by a whole tone / 1 音下げる C ´ 4/D ³ 4 D ´...
- Page 29 運指表 Fingering Chart / F ´ 5/G ³ 5 G ´ 5/A ³ 5 A ´ 5/B ³ 5...
- Page 30 運指表 Fingering Chart / Clarinet / クラリネッ ト Clarinet fingering. クラリネッ トに対応した運指です。 Raise by a semitone / 半音上げる Lower by a semitone / 半音下げる p, C5 F ´ 3/G ³ 3 G ´ 3/A ³ 3 A ´ 3/B ³ 3 C ´...
- Page 31 運指表 Fingering Chart / C ´ 5/D ³ 5 D ´ 5/E ³ 5 F ´ 5/G ³ 5 G ´ 5/A ³ 5 A ´ 5/B ³ 5 C ´ 6/D ³ 6 D ´ 6/E ³ 6 F ´ 6/G ³ 6 G ´...