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Roland Aerophone Go User Manual

Roland Aerophone Go
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AE-05C
Owners Manual
© 2022 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 13) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 15). After reading, keep the document(s) where
it will be available for immediate reference.
Contents
Panel Descriptions ....................................... 2
Connect the Included USB Cable ....................... 3
Before You Play .......................................... 4
Selecting a Mouthpiece ................................ 4
Wrapping the Band .................................... 4
Attaching the Neck Strap .............................. 4
Power Supply Settings ................................. 5
Turning the Aerophone GO on ......................... 5
Selecting the Base Key ................................. 5
Selecting a Tone ....................................... 6
Other Preparations .................................... 6
Connecting Your Headphones or External Speakers 6
Mode Settings ................................... 6
Performing .............................................. 7
Holding the Aerophone GO ............................ 7
Embouchure (Reed-style) .............................. 7
Using the Thumb ...................................... 7
Pressing the Performance Keys ......................... 7
How to Make Sound ................................... 7
Changing the Settings ................................... 8
Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ........ 9
Using the Aerophone GO with the Smartphone ......... 10
Heres What You Can Do ................................ 10
Making Settings ....................................... 10
Performing on the Aerophone GO Along with Music
Played from a Smartphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using a Smartphone to Edit Aerophone GO Settings
or Play the Apps Sound Engine ................... 10
If You Can’t Connect via Bluetooth ...................... 11
Appendix ................................................ 12
Maintaining the Mouthpiece ........................... 12
Main Specications .................................... 12
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................................. 13
IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................... 15
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Roland Aerophone Go Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Wind Instrument
Number of Voices11
DisplayLCD
Internal SpeakersYes
Polyphony128 voices
BluetoothYes
USBYes (MIDI)
ControllersBreath sensor
ConnectorsUSB
Power SupplyAC adapter or batteries
Included AccessoriesUSB cable
Key LayoutSaxophone-style

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Mouthpiece Cap

Protects the reed-style mouthpiece when not in use, ensuring proper fit.

Reed-style Mouthpiece

A dedicated mouthpiece with an integrated reed for precise pitch and expression control.

Round-style Mouthpiece

A reedless mouthpiece option offering stable pitch performance.

Performance Keys

Keys designed for performance, utilizing standard saxophone fingering patterns.

Octave Keys

Left-hand thumb-operated keys to switch octaves and select setting values.

Thumb Rest

The designated position for the player's left thumb for comfortable grip.

Thumb Hook

The designated position for the player's right thumb for secure holding.

Thumb Button

A button operated by the thumb to bend pitch up or down.

[TONE] Knob

A rotary knob used to select one of the twelve available instrument tones.

[TRANSPOSE] Knob

Adjusts the base key, determining the actual pitch sounded by the 'C' fingering.

[VOLUME] Knob

Controls the overall sound volume, complementing breath-based volume.

Connect the Included USB Cable

USB Cable Types and Uses

Details the different USB cable types provided and their specific purposes.

Securing the USB Cable

Instructions on how to use the cord hook to securely attach the USB cable.

Before You Play

Selecting a Mouthpiece

Guide on how to switch between the reed-style and round-style mouthpieces.

Wrapping the Band

Instructions for correctly wrapping the attached band around the instrument.

Attaching the Neck Strap

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the neck strap to the instrument.

Power Supply Settings

When Using Batteries

Details on installing and using Ni-MH batteries for powering the unit.

When Supplying Power from a USB AC Adaptor

Instructions for connecting and using a USB AC adaptor for continuous power.

Turning the Aerophone GO On

Selecting the Base Key

How to set the base key using the transpose knob for correct pitch.

Selecting a Tone

Erhu

Selects the Erhu tone, part of the ethnic instrument sound group.

Qudi

Selects the Qudi tone, a traditional Chinese wind instrument sound.

Xiao

Selects the Xiao tone, a Chinese vertical bamboo flute sound.

Suona

Selects the Suona tone, a Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument.

Pipa

Selects the Pipa tone, a Chinese plucked string instrument.

Matouqin

Selects the Matouqin tone, a Mongolian bowed string instrument.

Yangqin

Selects the Yangqin tone, a Chinese hammered dulcimer.

Guzheng

Selects the Guzheng tone, a Chinese plucked zither.

Hulusi

Selects the Hulusi tone, a Chinese gourd flute.

Banhu

Selects the Banhu tone, a Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument.

Pan Flute

Selects the Pan Flute tone, a wind instrument consisting of pipes.

Shakuhachi

Selects the Shakuhachi tone, a Japanese bamboo flute.

Tenor Sax

Selects the Tenor Sax tone, a common saxophone sound.

Flute

Selects the Flute tone, a common woodwind instrument sound.

Oboe

Selects the Oboe tone, a double-reed woodwind instrument sound.

Clarinet

Selects the Clarinet tone, a single-reed woodwind instrument sound.

Bassoon

Selects the Bassoon tone, a large woodwind instrument sound.

Violin

Selects the Violin tone, a string instrument sound.

Cello

Selects the Cello tone, a larger string instrument sound.

Trumpet

Selects the Trumpet tone, a brass instrument sound.

Harmonica

Selects the Harmonica tone, a free-reed wind instrument sound.

Whistle

Selects the Whistle tone, a simple sound-producing device.

Accordion

Selects the Accordion tone, a bellows-driven free-reed instrument.

PERCUSSION

Selects percussion sounds, with fingering assignments detailed later.

Other Preparations

Connecting Headphones or External Speakers

Guide on connecting audio output devices to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.

Mode Settings

Adjusts sound characteristics like breath curve, reverb, and fingering types.

Performing

Holding the Aerophone GO

Instructions on how to hold the instrument correctly for playing.

Embouchure (Reed-style)

Guidance on forming the correct embouchure for the reed-style mouthpiece.

How to Make Sound

Steps and fingering examples for producing basic sounds.

Changing the Settings

Breath Curve

Sets how breath force affects sound response (e.g., L2, L1, M, H1, H2).

Reverb Level

Adjusts the depth of reverberation for a concert hall-like effect.

Fingering Type

Selects fingering modes such as Sax, Recorder, or Electronic Wind Instrument.

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Using the Aerophone GO with the Smartphone

Here's What You Can Do

Overview of features enabled by connecting the Aerophone GO to a smartphone.

Making Settings

Instructions for using the dedicated app to customize Aerophone GO settings.

Performing with Smartphone Music Playback

Connects via Bluetooth to play music from a smartphone through the Aerophone GO.

Editing Settings or Using App's Sound Engine

Utilizes the dedicated app for advanced device customization and sound engine control.

If You Can't Connect via Bluetooth

Appendix

Maintaining the Mouthpiece

Instructions for cleaning and caring for the instrument's mouthpiece.

Main Specifications

Lists key technical details, dimensions, weight, and accessories.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Safety Notice Definitions

Explains the meaning of warning, caution symbols, and general safety terms.

Operating Environment and Handling Warnings

Covers precautions for placement, volume, disassembly, impact, and environment.

Child Safety and Battery Precautions

Safety advice for children and detailed handling of batteries.

Cord and Battery Safety

Cord and Cable Management

Guidelines for routing and managing cords and cables to prevent hazards.

Battery Handling and Leakage

Precautions for safe battery use, storage, and procedures for handling leaks.

Unit Handling Precautions

Safety measures for handling the unit itself, including avoiding pinched fingers.

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