Roland AX-EDGE - User Manual

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. 22)). After
reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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About the AX-Edge’s manuals
Owner’s Manual (This document), (The latest version of the PDF is available on the web.)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the AX-Edge.
Parameter Guide
This explains all parameters of the AX-Edge.
Sound List
This is a list of the sounds built into the AX-Edge.
MIDI Implementation
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1 Access https://www.roland.com/support/
2 In the Support menu, choose “Owner’s Manual”
3 Choose “AX-Edge”
Owner’s Manual

Roland AX-EDGE Specifications

General

Type	Keytar
Sound Engine	ZEN-Core
Polyphony	256 voices
Current Draw	1, 000 mA
Keyboard	49 keys (with velocity)
Preset Tones	Over 500
Effects	Reverb
Power Supply	Rechargeable Ni-MH battery or AC adapter
Parts	4 parts
Controllers	Ribbon controller
Connectors	MIDI (IN, OUT)
Bluetooth	Yes (Audio/MIDI)

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel Controls

Describes the controls and displays on the top surface.

Turning the AX-Edge On

Procedure for powering on the AX-Edge and connected equipment.

Turning Off the Power

Procedure for powering off the AX-Edge and connected equipment.

Adjusting Overall Volume

Auto Off Function

Connecting External Equipment

Connecting to Amplifiers;Mixers

Controlling MIDI Sound Modules

Controlling AX-Edge via MIDI

Connecting to Computers;Sequencers

MIDI Device Connection

Computer Connection via USB

Bluetooth Device Pairing

Connecting wirelessly to mobile devices via Bluetooth MIDI.

Playing

Selecting Sounds (Programs)

Favorite Sounds Registration

Registering frequently-used sounds for quick recall.

Favorite Bank Switching

Using the Performance Functions

Button and Controller Operations

Octave Shift

Modifying Sound with Controllers

Using the Modulation Bar and Ribbon Controller for sound control.

Assigning Controller Functions

Customizing controller assignments for buttons, knobs, and pedals.

Pedal Functionality

Aftertouch for Sound Modification

Using Other Performance Functions

Audio File Playback (Song Player)

Performing with audio files from a USB flash drive.

Arpeggio Function

Vocoder Voice Effects

Adding voice effects using the vocoder.

Vocoder Settings Editing

Master Keyboard Operation

Using the AX-Edge to control external MIDI modules.

External MIDI Device Control Parameters

Editing the Sound

Program Editing

Editing program parameters, effects, and vocoder settings.

System Effects Editing

Adjusting effects applied to the overall output sound.

Program Saving (Program Write)

Saving edited program settings to memory.

Other Functions

Utility Functions

Factory Reset

Returning the AX-Edge to its original factory settings.

Data Backup to USB

Backing up user data to a USB flash drive.

Data Restore from USB

Restoring backed-up data from a USB flash drive.

USB Flash Drive Formatting

System Settings Editing

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Important warnings for safe operation and handling.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Battery Usage Precautions

Placement and Data Handling