Roland AX-7 User Manual

The AX-7 in a nutshell
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Four keyboard modes
The AX-7’s 45-note keyboard can be used in Layer,
Split, and Whole modes.
Perfect control
The AX-7 puts you in control of all things MIDI in
your keyboard rig. Velocity sensitivity, D Beam Con-
troller, Expression Bar, and Touch Controller are built
in – and can be set for the Upper and Lower sections
independently. Then there is also a DATA ENTRY knob
that can be assigned to any control change number
between CC00 and CC119.
Of course, you can also transpose the Upper and
Lower sections – either in octave or semitone steps.
You can also set the tempo for an external sequencer
and store that value in a Patch.
128 Patch memories
The AX-7 comes with 128 (2 x 64) Patch memories
where you can save almost all settings, plus the MIDI
channels for the Upper and Lower sections, and Bank
Select/Program Change numbers to be transmitted
on both section channels (where applicable) when-
ever you select the Patch in question.
Once you have used up all 128 internal Patch memo-
ries and need even more setups, you can archive your
existing settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump function).
Supports Roland’s GS Format
The GS Format is a standardized set of specifications
for Roland’s sound sources which defines the manner
in which multitimbral sound modules will respond to
MIDI messages. All devices compatible with the GS
Format bear the GS logo. Every module or instrument
bearing the GS logo will respond in the same way to
the MIDI messages sent from the AX-7.
All Roland GS sound modules also fully support Level
1 of the General MIDI System. The AX-7 is also GM2-
compatible.
Important note
When using an AC adaptor, use only the specified
device (Roland ACA series). Use of any other AC
adaptor could result in damage, malfunction or elec-
tric shock.
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Roland AX-7 Specifications

Power

power supply	Batteries, AC/DC adaptor (DC 9V)
power supply option	Roland ACA adaptor (9V, 200mA)
connectors	DC IN (adaptor)

Keyboard and Display

keyboard	45 keys, velocity sensitive
display	3 x 7 segments
realtime controllers	Data Entry knob, Expression Bar/Touch Controller, D Beam Controller, Sustain button

Weight and Dimensions

width	1010 mm
depth	195 mm
height	102 mm
weight	3 kg