Roland AX-EDGE-W Keytar 49 Keys Bluetooth Midi 500 Sounds

Position yourself at the center of the stage
Today's audiences crave dynamic performances that stand out. As a performer, you want to connect with your fans and take center stage. The AX-Edge is built on decades of refinement and learning from artists around the world about what makes the best performance synthesizer. The AX-Edge features a sleek, modern design with a customizable look via interchangeable Edge Blade faceplates, 49 full-size keys, and a sound collection designed specifically for keytapers. And throughout the AX-Edge, you'll find thoughtful design features that give you the freedom and confidence to truly express yourself on stage.

Give Your Stage Presence the Edge
Stage presence is everything, and you work hard to develop your image as a solo performer or band member. The AX-Edge is designed not only to look impressive onstage, but also to match your own unique style. It's available in black or white finishes, and each color has individual design elements that make it stand out, like the “none-more-black” keys and removable Edge Blades faceplates. The AX-Edge comes with an extra Edge Blade faceplate in the box (a silver Edge Blade faceplate for the black model, and a gold Edge Blade faceplate for the white model), and you can even create your own original designs. Create an image that complements your band's style, or swap out Edge Blades faceplates to keep things fresh and interesting.

From live classics to custom sounds
Rather than cluttering the AX-Edge with generic presets, we've curated a curated selection of sounds that utilize our ZEN-Core synthesis engine. The onboard sounds are optimized for live performance, with voices that cut through even the loudest bands. Dedicated buttons for your favorite sounds give you instant access to sharp leads, punchy bass, and all manner of keyboard sounds perfect for live keytar performance, whether soloing or sharing the spotlight with the rest of the band. Connect to the AX-Edge Editor app via Bluetooth MIDI to customize your sounds wirelessly, or use the available ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions. Splits and layers take advantage of the large, full-size keyboard, and you'll find a wealth of innovative effects, including a master compressor and EQ, to sound great in any venue. And thanks to the Tone Remain feature, you can seamlessly switch sounds without premature note dropouts or effects tails.

Take Control of Your Performance – with Both Hands
Unlike keyboardists who perform music behind a traditional keyboard setup, Keytar synthesizer players know the thrill of giving it their all right in front of their adoring fans. And when your moment comes, the AX-Edge gives you hands-on control to get the most out of your performance, giving you subtle nuances or supreme intensity beyond what's allowed. The neck controls have been refined through years of development and artist feedback, proving to be highly intuitive and truly elevating your playing. While your right hand will appreciate the supremely playable keyboard, your left will love the modulation bar, pressure-sensitive Pitch Ribbon, and easy-to-reach controls for portamento, sustain, octave switching, and program change—a wide selection of assignable controls perfectly tailored to your playing style.

The Stage-Ready Performance-Focused Power Source
As a keyboard player at gigs, a lot can fall on your shoulders. You have to cover so many different sounds and parts, often acting as the backbone of the performance and filling in any musical gaps. With this reality in mind, the AX-Edge has thoughtful performance features to aid you during performances on the field. An innovative dual-display system keeps you in control at all times, while the onboard arpeggiator and song player can handle backup duties while you focus on winning over your audience. And the built-in vocoder, which can be layered with the internal sounds, is just the thing for unique or funky backup vocals, as well as retro lead parts.

Modern Convenience
While they may not stand out as much as its striking good looks and killer sound set, the AX-Edge has several convenient features that greatly expand its usability for today's keytarists. The USB memory function provides full backup capability, so you're ready if disaster strikes. It's a capable master controller for rack modules or plugin synths. Plus, Bluetooth MIDI and nearly four hours of battery life free you from cables so you can throw caution to the wind and move freely on stage.

In continuous expansion.
The AX-Edge is part of an expandable platform, so it can be updated with new sounds and features. Because it uses our ZEN-Core synthesis system, you can load ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions to access original sounds from a variety of genres via Roland Cloud Manager.

256 notes of polyphony.

320 programs and more than 500 preset sounds for keytarists.

79 types of part multi-effects, part EQ, 79 types of program multi-effects, chorus, reverb, master compressor, and master EQ.

4 parts and Vocoder with microphone input.

Bluetooth MIDI and editor app for wireless sound customization.

SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width 1,252 millimeters
Depth 291 millimeters
Height 85 mm
Weight (excluding AC adapter and batteries) 4.2 kg