Roland AE-30 User Manual

© 2020 Roland Corporation
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.
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.
Owner’s Manual
To obtain the PDF manuals
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
https://www.roland.com/support/
2. Search for “AE-30.”
3. Download the manual as directed by the screen.
To access the “Video Manual”
http://roland.cm/ae-30_qs

Roland AE-30 Specifications

General

Breath Controller	Yes
Sound Engine	SuperNATURAL
Parts	4
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Controllers	Breath sensor, Bite sensor, Octave keys
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
Connectors	USB, MIDI
Power Supply	Rechargeable battery or AC adapter
Connectivity	USB, Bluetooth
Type	Digital Aerophone

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Main Specifications

Panel Descriptions

Before You Play

Selecting the Power Source

Options for powering the unit via batteries or AC adaptor.

Turning the Power On/Off

Procedures for powering the unit on and off.

Adjusting the Volume

How to control the overall volume output.

Connecting Headphones or External Speakers

Connecting audio output devices.

Performing

Making Sound Settings

How to adjust tones, parts, and overall scene settings.

Playing the Internal Sounds (PRESET SCENE)

Selecting pre-programmed sounds and categories.

Editing the Sound to Your Taste (USER SCENE)

Editing and saving custom sounds.

Instantly Recalling Sounds (FAVORITE SCENE)

Using the Aerophone Pro with a Computer or Smartphone

Using the Aerophone Pro with a Smartphone

Connecting via Bluetooth for audio and app use.

Performing Along with a Song from Your Smartphone

Using the Aerophone Pro with an App

Using the Aerophone Pro with Computer Software

Connecting to a computer for MIDI and audio via USB.

Making Settings in the Menu

Making System Settings and Scene Settings

Procedures for configuring system and scene parameters.

System Settings

Scene Settings

Assigning Functions to Controllers (ASSIGN)

Customizing controller functions for performance.

Function assignment (continuous operation)

Assigning MIDI Control to a Controller (MIDI CONTROL)

Assigning MIDI functions to controllers.

Assigning a continuously-variable controller

Assigning a switch-type controller

Disabling the Auto-Off Function

Restoring the Factory Settings

Troubleshooting

Troubles with sound

Troubles with USB

Troubles with MIDI

Troubles with Bluetooth functionality

Problems related to Bluetooth connectivity.