Roland AX-Synth (Pearl White)Item ID: AXSynth49-key Shoulder Synthesizer and USB MIDI Controller with 128-voice Polyphony, 264 Onboard Sounds, D Beam, Ribbon Touch, Modulation Bar, V-Link, and Optional Battery Power - White
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12 Months Interest Free Financing!On purchase of Roland or BOSS products totaling $499 or more, made with your Sweetwater Card now through June 30, 2013. From Our Research Team:A Show-stopping Shoulder Synth!Roland's ultra-rad AX-Synth gives new life to a classic design. Empowering keyboardists everywhere to step out from behind a cockpit of keyboard gear and take center stage, the 49-key AX-Synth offers up a powerful built-in sound engine packed with solo-oriented sounds. And, thanks to its pitch-bend ribbon controller, D Beam, and modulation bar, you have a ton of expressive control when this guy's strapped onto your shoulder. Feeling really inventive? You can also connect it to your computer via USB and perform killer virtual instruments onstage with the AX-Synth.Click for Video & Audio Demos:
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Strap it on and play - this remote synth is loaded with sweet sounds This is one piece of gear that's sure to steal the show. Just strap Roland's AX-Synth onto your shoulder and start rocking out - unlike shoulder synthesizers of yesteryear, the Roland AX-Synth features a ton of onboard sounds, so it's one self-contained instrument. Onboard are an onslaught of Roland's best solo-oriented synthesizer tones - all easily navigable onstage via a bright display. Packed with controllers for expressive live performances Roland's AX-Synth is loaded with the right kind of sounds - and expressive controls - for show-stopping performances. Also onboard are a pitch-bend ribbon controller, a D beam controller, and a modulation bar, so you can play each passage with expression. Connect it to your computer via USB for virtual-instrument performances While you can use the AX-Synth by itself for killer sounds, you can also pair it up with your computer via its USB connection, then use the AX-Synth to play your favorite virtual instruments onstage. Downloadable PC software for customizing your AX-Synth sounds While the AX-Synth features a ton of great solo sounds, you can also use the included PC software editor/librarian application to customize your sounds. The AX-Synth's USB/MIDI connector makes tweaking then loading your new sounds a breeze. Battery-powered for untethered performances The AX-Synth can function off of AC power, for practicing - or performing. But, for the ultimate in freedom, you can take advantage of its six hours of potential battery life. Just connect it up to your wireless instrument body pack system and really take your keyboard performances wire-free. V-Link button for video control Not only can you use the AX-Synth for center-stage-worthy synthesizer performances - but using its handy V-Link button, you can also use it for video and visual control. Roland AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer Features:
Burn up center stage with the Roland AX-Synth shoulder synthesizer!
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Mike, Cheney, WA Reviewsbased on 9 reviewsGreat synth!
by Jefferson Weber from Indianapolis, Indiana
This synth Rocks! So much fun to play. Really helps emulate guitar with the mod, pitch bend , d beam and after touch controls. Roland has always made the best keytars! Great synth leads and basses too... read more [+]. close [-]
April 2, 2012 Music Background: Hobbyist great for bands
by Erica from Hartford, CT
I bought the AX-Synth about a month ago and just got back from touring with it. I cannot recommend this piece of equipment highly enough. Not only does is sound fantastic, it's comfortable and easy ... read more [+]to play without being too heavy. And the internal sound engine is clutch, I was able to leave my other MIDI equipment at home and just plug into an DI on stage. The fans loved it, the other bands loved it, and I love it! close [-]
April 13, 2010 Music Background: pro musician AWESOME
by Timothy Paul from Naples, FL
This thing is a blast. Received mine today, plugged into my Traynor K4 keyboard amp and this was just plain fun!!!September 2, 2009 Music Background: too much to list Put on some blues background tracks and just played for hours. I was... read more [+] having so much fun, I didn't even critique most of the sounds. Playing keys for 40 years now, and picked up the guitar 20 years ago to get out from behind my keyboard stack. Now I have the best of both worlds. Can't wait to show it to my band tomorrow. If you are a keyboardist - you just got to get one of these. The only thing better is playing a Les Paul or a Yamaha C7!!! close [-] Feel like a guitar Player
by Alec Fuhrman/Chopping Broccoli-80's Hits Live from Petaluma, CA
Having played guitar all my life I am glad to hace gotten the AX just as I began playing keys in an 80's cover band. Very free feeling when used with a wireless. Very decent tones, however, Rock styl... read more [+]e Organ not there... Also some nice square wave tones and short sequencer syle tones would make this even better...that said fans and everyone in the band love it. Get one if you are interested, you won't be dissapointed :-) close [-]
August 29, 2010 Music Background: Guitarist/Singer, Songwriter, Music Teacher, (and now) Synthist Sweetwater Advice
Carson McClainI have been researching guitar-style synth controllers for years. I found that I loved the AX-1s that came before this. The AX-Synth has way more than any of its predecessors. The fact that this has built-in sounds, battery power, V-Link, ribbon mod, and D-Beam make this an absolute monster. I guarantee you will love this controller. Just watch, this will be all over late night televsion, festival tour videos, and in the hands of the best synth players on this planet. You need the AX-Synth if you are serious about live synth performance. Also popular
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