Roland AX-EDGE Keytar with Swappable Edge Blades

Building on decades of refinement and learning from artists around the world about what makes the ultimate performance synthesizer, Roland's AX-Edge has a sleek, modern design with a customizable look via interchangeable Edge Blades, 49 full-sized keys, and a sound set crafted specifically for keytarists. Plus, this stylish keytar offers plenty of design features that give you the freedom and confidence to truly express yourself on stage.

The AX-Edge lets you create an original design that complements your band’s style. It's available in black or white, and each color has individual design elements that make it stand out, like the "none-more-black" keys and removable Edge Blades. It also includes an extra Edge Blade (silver for the black model and gold for the white model).

With onboard sounds optimized for stage performance, the AX-Edge produces sounds that cut through, even in a loud band. Dedicated buttons for favorite sounds give you instant access to edgy leads, big fat basses, and all manner of keyboard sounds perfect for the performing keytarist.

If you like to customize your sounds, you can connect to the AX-Edge editor app with Bluetooth MIDI and tweak your sounds wirelessly. Splits and layers let you take full advantage of the expansive, full-sized keyboard. And a wealth of stunning new effects, including a master compressor and EQ, give you polished, studio-quality tone in any venue. And thanks to the Tone Remain function, you can switch sounds seamlessly on stage without notes or effect tails being cut off prematurely.

Whether you need subtle nuance or over-the-top intensity, the AX-Edge’s intuitive neck controls truly take your performance to another level. These controls include a modulation bar, pressure sensitive pitch ribbon, and easy-to-reach controls for portamento, hold, octave switch, and program change. Plus, many controls can be reassigned to functions that perfectly suit your performance style.

Roland AX-EDGE Includes:

• Owner's manual
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
• AC adaptor
• Power cord
• Strap
• Blade panel (including Hex key, screws)
• Ferrite core (including Band for fastening the core)

Roland AX-EDGE Features:

• 49 full-sized keys with velocity and channel aftertouch
• 4 parts + vocoder with mic Input
• 320 programs and over 500 preset tones for keytarists
• 79 types of part multi-effects and part EQ, 79 types of program multi-effects, chorus, reverb, master compressor, and master EQ
• Tone Remain function switches sounds seamlessly without unnatural sound cutoff
• Ribbon controller, modulation bar, and assignable controls for expressive performance
• Up to 4 hours of battery-powered* operation; can also be powered via AC adaptor
• Bluetooth MIDI and editor app for wireless sound customization
• Weighs just 9 lbs 5 oz. (4.2 kg) (without batteries)
• Available in black and white models with removable Edge Blade for custom look
• One extra Edge Blade included to complement your AX-Edge model
• Audio file playback via external USB memory
• Master MIDI controller functionality for remote operation of sound modules, plug-ins, and more
• Dual display system optimized for live performance
• Optional ST-AX2 stand provides stable support when the instrument is not in use

Roland AX-EDGE Specifications:

• Keyboard: 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
• Sound Generator: Synth-EX
• Parts: 4 parts + Vocoder part
• Tones:
  • User Program: 320
  • Preset Tone: Over 500
  • User Tone: 256
• Effects:
  • Part Multi-effects: 79 types
  • Part EQ
  • Vocoder
  • Program Multi-effects (IFX): 79 types
  • Chorus: 8 types
  • Reverb: 6 types
  • Master Compressor
  • Master EQ
• Other Functions:
  • Favorite
  • Song Player
  • Arpeggio
  • Vocoder
  • MIDI Master Keyboard
  • Sound Edit
  • You can use the smartphone AX-Edge Editor app (Android version/iOS version) to edit the AX-Edge's sounds
• Controllers:
  • Ribbon Controller
  • Modulation Bar
  • Assignable Control knob
  • Master Volume knob
  • Assignable buttons x 7
  • Pedal
  • Aftertouch
• Bluetooth:
  • MIDI: Bluetooth Ver. 4.1 (Bluetooth LE)
• Display:
  • 16 characters 2 line LCD
  • (3 x 7) segment LED
• External Storage Device: USB flash drive
• Connectors:
  • PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  • OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
  • MIC INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
  • PEDAL jack
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
  • USB MEMORY port
  • USB COMPUTER port (supports USB MIDI)
  • DC IN jack
• Power Supply:
  • DC 9 V: AC adaptor or rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 8
• Current Draw:
  • 1,000 mA
  • Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 4 hours
• Options (sold separately):
  • AX-Edge stand (ST-AX2)
  • Pedal switch: DP series
  • Expression pedal: EV-5
• Size and Weight:
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 49-5/16" x 11-1/2" x 3-3/8" (1,252 x 291 x 85 mm)
  • Weight (excluding AC adaptor, Batteries): 9 lbs 5 oz (4.2 kg)