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Roland AX-Synth (Pearl White)

Item ID: AXSynth

49-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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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.

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Roland AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer at a Glance:
  • Strap it on and play - this remote synth is loaded with sweet sounds
  • Packed with controllers for expressive live performances
  • Connect it to your computer via USB for virtual-instrument performances
  • Downloadable PC software for customizing your AX-Synth sounds
  • Battery-powered for untethered performances
  • V-Link button for video control

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:
  • Built-in sound engine with voices from Roland’s latest synthesizers
  • Ribbon controller, D Beam, modulation bar, knobs, and easy-to-see display
  • USB MIDI for easy connection to PC, plus onboard MIDI I/O
  • Dedicated V-LINK button for video/visual control
  • Long battery operation (approx. 6 hours)
  • Can also powered by included AC adapter
  • 128-voice polyphony
  • 256 tones plus 8 SuperNATURAL tones
  • 2 x 1/4" output jacks (L/Mono, R)
  • 1/4" stereo headphone output jack
  • Foot pedal connector
  • Includes a shoulder strap

Burn up center stage with the Roland AX-Synth shoulder synthesizer!

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Specification Detail
Sound Engine Type(s) ROM
Number of Keys 49
Type of Keys Synth Action
Other Controllers D-Beam, Ribbon Touch, Modulation Bar, Volume Knob Contro
Polyphony 128 Notes
Number of Presets 262
Expansion No Expansion
Number of Effects 0
Effects Types No Effects
Arpeggiator No
Sampling No
Audio Playback No Audio Playback
MIDI Sequencer No Sequencer
USB 1 x MIDI
Number of Audio Inputs 0
Audio Input Types No Audio Inputs
Number of Audio Outputs 3
Audio Output Types 2 x TS, 1 x TRS (Headphone)
Number of Digital Inputs 0
Digital Input Types No Digital Inputs
Number of Digital Outputs 0
Digital Output Types No Digital Outputs
MIDI I/O In, Out, and USB
Pedal Inputs Foot Pedal
Height 3.44"
Width 45"
Depth 10.5"
Weight 8.63 lbs.
Power Supply 8 Rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH Batteries (Not Included), AC Adapter (Incl
Manufacturer Part Number AX-Synth

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based on 8 reviews

great for bands

by Erica from Hartford, CT
April 13, 2010
Music Background: pro musician
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 [-]

AWESOME

by Timothy Paul from Naples, FL
September 2, 2009
Music Background: too much to list
This thing is a blast. Received mine today, plugged into my Traynor K4 keyboard amp and this was just plain fun!!!

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
August 29, 2010
Music Background: Guitarist/Singer, Songwriter, Music Teacher, (and now) Synthist
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 [-]

Great Performance Keyboard with a few minor exceptions

by Michael Gallagher from Lee's Summit, MO USA
December 19, 2009
Music Background: Pro Musician/Live SoundEngineer
I love the feel and quality of the newest EX. It could have included some better sounds right out of the Fantom. The organs are soso and should have been better. My main complaint is that it did no... read more [+]t include straplocks like I had on my EX-7. The strap is poor quality and you may as well pack it away. I have already almost dropped the keyboard twice. I am still trying to find the right strap locks that adapt the EX hardward already installed. Roland should sent new straplocks to everyone who has purchased this instruments. Also a major disappointment is that you cannot split the keyboard. Do the P&D Departments of companies every really talke to players?? Otherwise a very good "Keytar" for live performances. I hooked it up with the new Shure PGX wireless system and had a blast. close [-]

Great Potential

by AX-1 Since '93 from Choupique, LA USA
October 23, 2009
Music Background: Pro Musician
I just got this unit yesterday so this review should be read with that in mind. The overall build quality is excellent. Very well made. Feels much more solid than my AX-1. The sound mix is good with w... read more [+]hat seems like a good set of waves to work with. The real asset is the AX Editor which gives access to substantial Roland 4 tone programming. Download the Editor to see what parameters are available. Lots of multi effects. Sorry that it does not have a split keyboard function and will not send Bank Select messages, although there are workarounds for this. Not terribly impressed with tonewheel sounds, but again the waves seem to be there for editing. I believe Roland did the R&D to make the AX-Synth a powerful instrument. I hope to leave the rack of modules at home. close [-]
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