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Shoulder Synthesizer
Owner’s Manual
Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer. Fitted with a
powerful sound engine, the AX-Synth represents the next generation of Roland’s legendary AX-series of
shoulder keyboards, with sounds derived from Roland’s latest synthesizers.
With its support for battery and wireless audio use and its stylish design, the AX-Synth allows keyboardists
and other musicians to take center stage with mesmerizing keyboard solos, basslines, etc. In addition, the
AX-Synth can be used to control MIDI sound modules, function as input device for your computer-based
DAW, to control samplers, etc.
To avoid confusion, let’s agree to…
• …use the word “button” for all keys on the front panel, and only use “key” when referring to the AX-Synth’s key-
board.
• …use “sequencer” when referring to both hardware sequencers and computers with sequencer software.
• …talk about “MIDI instruments” to signify both isolated (“monotimbral”) instruments and parts/timbres/voices/multi
channels of a multitimbral module or synth.
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the dis-
newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 4 and “Important notes” on p. 6.
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured
that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this owner’s manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright ©2009 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe s.p.a.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The
●
symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
• This instrument, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent hear-
ing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume
level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop
using the AX-Synth and consult an audiologist.
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the instrument, and
avoid damaging the AC adapter.
• Do not attempt to repair the instrument, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides specific
instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informa-
tion” page.
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins,
pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to
penetrate the AX-Synth.
• If you do not use the AX-Synth as a shoulder keyboard,
make sure you always have it placed so it is level and sure
to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could
wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
• Immediately turn the power off, disconnect the adaptor
from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page
when:
• Never use or store the AX-Synth in any of the following
locations:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight
in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of
heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug
has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto
the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become
wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
• In households with small children, an adult should pro-
vide supervision until the child is capable of following all
the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level
and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that
could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
• Protect the AX-Synth from strong impact.
Do not drop it!
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit.
Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's
body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or
be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
• Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have connected to the extension
cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes)
for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on
the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the sup-
plied power cord must not be used with any other device.
• Do not excessively twist or bend the adaptor cord, nor
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged
cords are fire and shock hazards!
• Before using the AX-Synth in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor-
mation” page.
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• Batteries must never be heated, taken apart, or thrown
into fire or water.
• The AX-Synth and the AC adaptor should be located so
that their location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when
plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD
player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or
other system components may result.
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor
and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other
accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust
between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire.
• Never expose Ni-MH batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out
of the reach of children.
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
AX-Synth.
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this
unit.
and all cords coming from external devices.
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug
the AC adaptor from the outlet (see p. 13).
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your
area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and
cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please
read and observe the following precautions.
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batter-
ies, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In
addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time.
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel
to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery com-
partment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of
the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto
your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of
the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if any of the discharge has
entered the eyes.
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ball-
point pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with
whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be
observed in the region in which you live.
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Important notes
Important notes
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 4, please read and observe the following:
• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Power supply
• The AX-Synth can be operated using 8 rechargeable AA-type
Ni-MH batteries or the supplied adaptor. Be careful to insert the
batteries the right way around. If you prefer to use the adaptor, be
sure to use the enclosed Roland PSB-1U model.
Repairs and data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument’s mem-
ory may be lost when it is sent for repairs. Important data should
always be backed up using the Bulk Dump function (see p. 29). In
certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is
out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the
data. Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being
used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter
(such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air
conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in
which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may
cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is
not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power
supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.
Additional precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably
lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the
unit. To protect yourself against the risk of losing important data,
we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of impor-
tant data you have stored in the unit's memory (see p. 29).
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of
consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power
consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries,
please use the rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH type.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored in the AX-Synth’s memory once it has been lost.
Roland Europe assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power
on this unit and disconnect any other devices you may have con-
nected. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the AX-Synth’s but-
tons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and con-
nectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
• Before connecting the AX-Synth to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or dam-
age to other devices.
• When connecting/disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the AX-Synth’s vol-
ume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so
you do not need to be concerned about those around you (espe-
cially when it is late at night).
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment contain-
ing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the
problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther
away from the source of interference.
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will
need to use equivalent packaging materials.
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do
not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
• The usable range of D Beam controller will become extremely small
when used under strong direct sunlight. Please be aware of this
when using the D Beam controller outside.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such
as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise
could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or
switch them off.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the instrument’s
buttons, other controls, and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• Do not expose the AX-Synth to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or
otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can
deform or discolor the instrument.
Handling CD-ROMs
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded sur-
face) of the CD-ROM. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be
read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available
CD cleaner.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation)
may form inside the AX-Synth. Damage or malfunction may result
if you attempt to use the AX-Synth in this condition. Therefore,
before using the AX-Synth, you must allow it to stand for several
hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.
Precautions for batteries
• Never use alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries.
• The temperature range for use of the batteries depends on the
battery type being used. Please see the documentation that came
with the batteries.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be
the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on
which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the
surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to pre-
vent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the
unit will not slip or move accidentally.
• Do not use or store batteries at high temperature, such as in
strong direct sunlight, in cars during hot weather or directly in
front of heaters. This may cause battery fluid leakage, impaired
performance and shorten the batteries’ service life.
• Do not splash fresh or saltwater on a battery or allow the termi-
nals to become damp. This may cause heat generation and forma-
tion of rust on the battery and its terminals.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the AX-Synth with a soft, dry cloth or
one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stub-
born dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure
to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• If newly purchased batteries exhibit rust, generate heat or seem
abnormal in any other way, do not use them. Take them back to
your dealer.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies or small children.
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• Be sure to carefully instruct any person on the proper way of han-
dling batteries.
Copyright
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Never dispose of the battery in a fire. Never heat it. Doing so may
melt the insulation, damage the gas release vents or protective
devices, cause combustion through chemical reaction with gener-
ated hydrogen, ejection of battery fluid, bursting or fire.
• Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Do not use batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) termi-
nals reversed, as this may drain the batteries or cause abnormal
chemical reactions.
• Do no strike or drop the batteries. Strong impact can cause leak-
age of battery fluid, heat generation, bursting or fire.
• Never try to connect several batteries in parallel as this may cause
leakage of battery fluid, heat generation, bursting or fire.
• Do not alter or remove protective mechanisms or other parts.
Never disassemble the batteries.
• If any fluid from a battery comes in contact with the eyes, flush
the eyes immediately, washing them thoroughly with clean water
from a tap or other source and consult a doctor. Strong alkaline
fluid can damage the eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight.
• If skin or clothing comes in contact with any fluid from a battery,
wash the area immediately with clean water from a tap. Battery
fluid can cause skin damage.
• When a battery is no longer usable, dispose of it in accordance
with all applicable local laws and regulations.
• If a battery leaks fluid, changes color or shape or changes in any
other way, do not use it, otherwise it may cause heat generation,
bursting or fire.
Battery handling
• Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery
charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before
use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that
accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery
charger. When using rechargeable batteries and a charger, use
only the combination of rechargeable batteries and charger speci-
fied by the battery manufacturer.
Strap holder precaution
• Never unscrew the strap pins to avoid damaging the AX-Synth’s
plastic housing, which eventually compromises overall stability
and safety.
• To avoid dropping the unit and damaging it or causing injuries to
yourself or other people, be sure to double-check whether the
supplied strap is securely attached to the two pins before using
the AX-Synth.
• Roland Europe recommends installing commercially available
strap locks for guitar to guard against damage and injuries caused
by the strap coming loose while your are playing.
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Important notes
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. The AX-Synth in a nutshell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Modulation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Touch Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Aftertouch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sustaining notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MIDI messages that can be transmitted/received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Activating the AX-Synth’s MIDI transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Making the settings for the USB driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Battery-related functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Loading the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking the AX-Synth’s firmware version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Control Change list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
13. MIDI implementation chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
14. Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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1. The AX-Synth in a nutshell
High-quality Internal sound source
All performance controls within reach
A “shoulder synthesizer”, the AX-Synth comes with
256 high-quality sounds specially selected for solo
performances, 4 SuperNATURAL™ sounds (Violin,
Cello, Shakuhachi, Trombone) and 4 SPECIAL sounds
(Trumpet, Sax, Strings and Jazz Scat).
The AX-Synth provides control functions that are
conveniently and ergonomically built into its neck.
The AX-Synth puts you in control of your sound: key
velocity sensitivity, a D Beam controller, an AFTER-
TOUCH knob, a modulation bar, a TOUCH CONTROL-
LER ribbon, a PORTAMENTO button, a HOLD button
and a BENDER MODE button are built in.
The D Beam controller can be set to transmit almost
any control change message (CC) you may ever need.
Finally, the AX-Synth sports a FOOT PEDAL socket to
which you can connect a DP-series hold pedal.
Cable-free live operation possible
The AX-Synth can be powered by 8 rechargeable AA-
type Ni-MH batteries with a battery life of about 6
hours. If combined with a commercially available
wireless system, it allows you to play wherever you
like, to follow the singer or any other musician on
stage, etc., with no cables to pay attention to.
In-depth programming with the ‘AX-Synth editor’
The AX-Synth comes with dedicated editor and
librarian software that allows you to modify (and
save) all aspects of the internal sounds. Combined
with this intuitive software, the AX-Synth becomes a
fully-fledged synthesizer.
It even provides an attenuator switch to adapt its
output level to the input sensitivity of the wireless
system you are using.
Convenient studio operation
An AC adaptor and the USB port allow the AX-Synth
to be used with a computer. Dedicated editor and
librarian software is also available. The “AX-Synth
Editor” software, which includes librarian software,
can be downloaded free of charge from Roland’s
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Panel descriptions
2. Panel descriptions
Front panel
A
C D
F
G
H
I J
B
E
A
B
PGM CHANGE INC & DEC buttons
A third, usually faster, way to select Tones is by hold-
ing down [SHIFT] while using the keys in the highest
octave (NUMERIC KEYPAD).
These buttons are used to transmit program change
a sequential fashion (incremental or decremental).
Program change numbers can also be entered
directly, however (see p. 28).
I
J
FAVORITE A, B buttons
These buttons allow you to select the corresponding
bank of “favorite” Tones.
TX ON button
WRITE button
This button is used to enable (button lights) or disable
the transmission of MIDI messages. Pressing it while
holding down the [SHIFT] button allows you to use
the keys in the highest octave (NUMERIC KEYPAD)
and the keys in the lowest octave (TX MIDI CHAN-
NELS) for numeric entry of program change or MIDI
channel numbers.
The [WRITE] button is used to assign the desired
Tones to the 16 memories of FAVORITE banks “A” and
“B” and to save all settings you change.
C
TRANSPOSE button
Press this button to display the current transposition
interval. Holding it while pressing the OCTAVE/VARI-
ATION [+]/[–] buttons allows you to set the interval in
semi-tone steps.
D
E
F
V-LINK button
Press this button to activate the AX-Synth’s V-LINK
control function (see p. 33).
SHIFT button
Pressing this button allows you to select the second-
ary (hidden) function of some of the other buttons.
Display
This three-character display keeps you posted about
the selected Tone, mode or the parameter value you
set.
G
H
TONE buttons
These buttons are used to select the desired Tone
family, SuperNATURAL, SPECIAL or FAVORITE Tone
(the button you press lights blue).
VARIATION DEC/– & INC/+ buttons
active Tone family (see above) in a sequential fashion.
This function can also be assigned to the OCTAVE/
VARIATION [+]/[–] buttons (page 18).
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‘Neck’ (control) section
Front view
M
L
N
O
K
Rear view
P Q R
K
VOLUME knob
This knob allows you to set the AX-Synth’s overall
O
D Beam controller & PITCH, FILTER & ASSIGNABLE
buttons
output volume.
This controller allows you to influence the pitch or
timbre of the notes you play, or to create unique
above the two “eyes”.
L
M
AFTER TOUCH knob
This knob sends channel aftertouch messages for the
notes you are playing (see p. 23).
The buttons to its left allow you to assign the desired
function to the D Beam controller (see p. 24).
OCTAVE/VARIATION (TRANSPOSE) buttons
keyboard in steps of one octave (see p. 22).
P
Q
PORTAMENTO button
This button allows you to switch the Portamento
function on and off.
You can also use these buttons to select Tone varia-
tions (see p. 18).
BENDER MODE button
This button allows you to specify how the TOUCH
CONTROLLER ribbon works.
Note: This function is not available for the SuperNATURAL
If you hold down [TRANSPOSE] while pressing one of
these buttons, the pitch changes in semi-tone steps.
N
MODULATION BAR/TOUCH CONTROLLER
Press the modulation bar to add modulation to the
notes you are playing. Behind the modulation bar lies
the ribbon strip. Slide your finger towards the left or
right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes.
Tones.
R
HOLD button
This button allows you to hold the notes you are
playing (see p. 25).
Bottom panel
S
S
T
S
S
S
Strap pins
T
Battery compartment
This is where you can attach the ends of the supplied
This is where you can insert AA-type Ni-MH batteries.
strap. Choose any two pins.
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Panel descriptions
Connection panel (rear)
a
c
U V
W X
Y Z
b
d
U
OUTPUT R & L/MONO sockets
b
POWER switch
These 1/4” sockets need to be connected to the
inputs of a keyboard amplifier, mixer, etc. To take
advantage of the AX-Synth mobility factor, consider
using a commercially available wireless system.
Note: If you can/want to use only one channel on your
external amplifier, connect the L/MONO socket to its input.
For optimum sound quality, we recommend working in ste-
reo, though.
Set this switch to the ON position to switch the
AX-Synth on. Select the OFF position to power off
your AX-Synth.
If you need to turn off the power completely (when
using the supplied AC adapter), first turn off the
power switch, then disconnect the AC adapter’s
power from the wall outlet.
c
d
DC IN socket
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
This is where you can connect the supplied PSB-1U
adaptor.
V
ATT ON/OFF switch
Cord hook (2)
If you are using 1/4” cables to connect the AX-Synth
to an amplifier, etc., slide this switch to the “OFF”
position.
If you connect the supplied adaptor to the DC IN
socket, be sure to wind its cable around this hook as a
safeguard against accidental disconnection.
If you notice distortion while using a wireless system,
slide this switch to the “ON” position to reduce the
level of the AX-Synth’s audio output signal.
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
W
X
PHONES socket
This is where you can connect a pair of optional
headphones (Roland RH-25, RH-50, RH-200, RH-300,
etc.).
Cord hook (1)
This hook is intended to secure the MIDI cable con-
nected to the MIDI OUT socket when you are using
the AX-Synth as a shoulder keyboard. This is a safe-
guard against accidental disconnection.
Y
MIDI OUT, IN sockets
Connect the MIDI IN socket to the device that should
transmit MIDI messages to the AX-Synth. Connect
the MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI instrument you wish
to control with your AX-Synth.
Z
a
USB port
Connect this port to a free USB port on your com-
puter using an “A—B”-type USB cable.
FOOT PEDAL socket
This is where you can connect an optional Roland
DP-series pedal.
Note: Though you can also connect an expression pedal,
any pedal you connect will act as Hold pedal.
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3. Making connections
Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
Inserting or replacing batteries
Eight AA batteries are required to run the AX-Synth on
battery power. We recommend the use of rechargeable
AA-type Ni-MH batteries. With these batteries you can
expect about 6 hours of continuous operation, although
this depends on how the AX-Synth is being used.
Note: When audio cables with resistors are used, the
AX-Synth’s volume level may be low. If this happens, use con-
nection cables that do not contain resistors.
Note: If you plan to use batteries, please disconnect the AC
adaptor from the AX-Synth.
Connecting the AC adaptor
Note: If batteries are installed, disconnecting or reconnecting
the AC adaptor’s power cord or the adaptor plug from the
AX-Synth’s DC IN socket while the power is on will cause the
AX-Synth to turn off. You must turn off the power before con-
necting or disconnecting the power cord or AC adaptor.
The AX-Synth can be powered either by 8 AA-type
Ni-MH batteries or the supplied AC adaptor.
(1) Make sure that the [POWER] switch is in the “OFF”
position.
Note: Avoid using new batteries together with old ones. In
addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries (e.g. regular
carbon and alkaline batteries).
(2) Turn the [VOLUME] knob to the lowest setting to
minimize the volume.
Note: Be sure to use only the supplied AC adaptor. Using
any other type may cause malfunction or electric shock.
Note: When replacing batteries, be sure to insert them cor-
rectly (ensure correct polarity).
Note: If the AX-Synth is to remain unused for an extended
period of time, unplug the adaptor.
Note: Remove the batteries whenever the AX-Synth is to
remain unused for an extended period of time.
(3) Connect the included power cord to the AC adap-
(1) Switch off the AX-Synth.
tor.
The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor
into an AC outlet.
(2) Remove the battery cover located on the bottom
of the instrument.
AC adaptor
Power cord
(b) Lift up.
Indicator
to an AC outlet
(a) Press the tabs forward.
Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator
(see illustration) faces upwards and the side with tex-
tual information faces downwards.
Note: Depending on your region, the included power cord
may differ from the one shown above.
Note: When turning the AX-Synth upside-down, get a
bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under
the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the
buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit
so no buttons or controls get damaged.
(4) Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the
AX-Synth’s rear panel, and then plug the AC adap-
tor into an electrical outlet.
Note: When turning the AX-Synth upside-down, handle
with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip
over.
To prevent inadvertent disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and
to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor
jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as
shown in the illustration.
AX-Synth rear panel
Cord hook
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(3) Insert 8 rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries
into the compartment (4 on either side), taking
care to orient them in accordance with the “+” and
“–” indications.
Connecting the AX-Synth
Connecting the AX-Synth to an amplifier, mixer,
etc., using cables
The AX-Synth needs to be connected to audio equip-
ment, such as a keyboard amplifier, a mixing console,
active speakers, etc.
(1) Connect the OUTPUT jacks on the AX-Synth’s rear
panel to the input jacks of your external device.
INPUT L & R
(4) Close the AX-Synth’s battery compartment.
Battery charge indication
If, while using batteries, three flashing dots appears
in the display, the remaining battery power is low.
Replace the batteries at your earliest convenience.
Three constantly lit dots mean that you need to
replace the batteries right away (or use the supplied
adaptor).
Note: The AX-Synth cannot recharge your batteries.
Note: The battery charge indication is only an approxima-
tion.
Please choose unbalanced (mono) cables with 1/4”
jacks at one end (for the AX-Synth). The connectors
at the other end need to match the input sockets of
the device to which you are connecting the
AX-Synth.
Note: If your amplifier is monaural, you only need to con-
nect the L/MONO socket.
Note about rechargeable batteries
Certain batteries can be recharged several times
before they need to be replaced with a new ones.
Note that it is normal for the batteries to last
increasingly shorter as time goes by. At the end of
their life cycle, they may only last one hour, for
example. But that is a gradual process.
(2) Set the ATT switch to the “OFF” position.
Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES
socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio
connection.
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Using a wireless system to connect the AX-Synth
to your amplifier, etc.
Controlling a MIDI-compatible sound source
(1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI OUT socket to the
MIDI IN socket of the module or synthesizer you
want to control.
Using a commercially available wireless system and bat-
teries has the advantage that you are free in your move-
ments on stage—with no cables to worry about.
MIDI OUT
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
(1) Connect the wireless transmitters to the OUTPUT
jacks on the AX-Synth’s rear panel.
AX-Synth (transmits MIDI messages)
MIDI IN
Module, synthesizer, etc. (receives MIDI messages)
Note: Do not forget to connect the module, synthesizer,
etc., to an amplifier. See its manual for details.
(2) Switch on the [TX¥ON] button.
Wireless transmitters
Note: The shape of the wireless connectors depends on the
model you are using.
Note: If your amplifier is monaural, you need only one
transmitter. Connect it to the L/MONO socket.
(2) If the wireless receiver is intended for low-level
signals (high input sensitivity), set the [ATT] switch
to the “ON” position to reduce the AX-Synth’s
audio output level.
Note: See page 27 for details about the AX-Synth’s MIDI
functions.
Controlling the AX-Synth from an external MIDI
device
The AX-Synth’s tone generator can also receive MIDI
sound. The AX-Synth always receives on the MIDI chan-
nel that has the same number as the transmit channel
you select (see p. 27).
“ATT” is short for “attenuator”.
(3) Connect the wireless receiver’s audio output(s) to
the mixing console, amplifier, etc.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI IN socket to the MIDI
OUT socket of the instrument that should control
the AX-Synth.
MIDI IN
AX-Synth (receives MIDI messages)
MIDI OUT
Synthesizer, stage piano, etc. (transmits MIDI messages)
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Working with a computer or sequencer
If you want to use the AX-Synth as Master keyboard for
recording applications that involve a computer with
sequencing software, or take advantage of the
“AX-Synth Editor” software, here is the most useful con-
nection system:
Using headphones
The AX-Synth has one jack for plugging in headphones.
This allows you to play without having to worry about
bothering others around you, even at night.
(1) Plug the headphones into the [PHONES] jack
located on the AX-Synth’s rear panel.
USB port
AX-Synth (transmits MIDI
messages)
USB port
Computer or sequencer
(records and transmits
MIDI messages)
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Note: Use stereo headphones. Please use only Roland
headphones. Headphones from other manufacturers may
be unable to provide sufficient volume.
(2) The headphone volume can be adjusted with the
[VOLUME] knob.
Module, synthesizer, etc. (receives MIDI messages)
(Not necessary when you are using the “AX-Synth Editor” software.
Some notes on using headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the head-
phones only by the headset or the plug.
Note: The AX-Synth is not multitimbral.
• Connecting headphones when the volume of con-
nected equipment is turned up may result in damage
to the headphones. Lower the volume on the
AX-Synth before plugging in the headphones.
• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not
only damage the headphones, but may also cause
hearing loss. Use the headphones at a moderate vol-
ume level.
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Turning the power off
Powering up
(1) Before you turn off the power, turn the [VOLUME]
Once the connections have been completed (page 14),
turn on the power to your various devices in the order
specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers
and other devices.
knob to the lowest setting.
(2) Slide the [POWER] switch to the “OFF” position to
turn off the power.
If the AX-Synth is connected to a keyboard amp or
audio amp, switch off the amp first, then turn off the
AX-Synth.
(1) Before you turn on the power, turn the [VOLUME]
knob to the lowest setting to minimize the volume.
(2) Slide the rear-panel [POWER] switch to the “ON”
position to turn on the power.
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds) after power up is required
before it will operate normally.
Note: If the AX-Synth is connected to a keyboard amp or
audio amp, turn on the power of the AX-Synth first, and
then switch on your amp.
(3) Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of
the AX-Synth.
The AX-Synth has a “sleep” function for reduced
power consumption when you are using batteries.
After several minutes of inactivity, all LEDs go dark,
and only a dot will scroll through the display. To
(This function is not available while you are using the
supplied AC adaptor.)
Note: See page 34 for how change the sleep interval.
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4. Playing the AX-Synth
You can also use the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] but-
tons on the neck to select Tones. To do so, you first
need to assign them the “Uar” function.
Selecting ‘regular’ Tones
The AX-Synth contains 256 Tones derived from Roland’s
cutting-edge synthesizers, 4 “SuperNATURAL™” Tones,
and 4 “SPECIAL” Tones. These sounds can be played via
the 49 velocity-sensitive keys (or via MIDI).
(a) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press OCTAVE/
VARIATION [+] or [–] to select “Uar” (see the dis-
play).
Selecting ‘regular’ Tones sequentially
The AX-Synth’s “regular” Tones are grouped into 8 fami-
lies with 32 “variations” (sounds) each.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth to your amplifier (page 14)
and switch it on (page 17).
(2) If the [SuperNATURAL÷SPECIAL¥TONE], the FAVOR-
ITE [A] or [B] button lights, switch it off.
The [WRITE] button flashes.
(3) Press one of the following buttons to select a Tone
family:
(b) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the
[WRITE] button to confirm your selection.
You only need to make this selection once: the
AX-Synth will remember it until you change it again.
(c) Release the [SHIFT] button.
(d) Use OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] to select Tones in the
same way as VARIATION [DEC÷–]/[INC÷+].
The family names of regular Tones are printed in
white on the AX-Synth’s front panel. The family but-
ton you press lights blue.
Numeric selection of a ‘regular’ Tone
To save time, you can also specify the number of the
desired Tone directly:
When you press a family button, the AX-Synth auto-
matically selects the last Tone you chose in this fam-
ily since switching it on.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth to your amplifier (page 14)
and switch it on (page 17).
(4) Use the VARIATION [DEC÷–]/[INC÷+] buttons (whose
legends are also white) to select a Tone from the
selected family.
(2) Press one of the following buttons to select a Tone
family:
(3) Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.
Press [INC÷+] to select the next Tone, or [DEC÷–] to
select the previous one. You may have to press the
selected button several times to call up the sound
you need.
The display shows the number of the Tone you
selected (1~32).
To scroll through the available Tones of the active
family, you can hold down either VARIATION [INC÷+]
or [DEC÷–]. To scroll even faster, press and hold the
“other” VARIATION button.
(4) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and enter the
desired variation number with the keys in the
highest octave (NUMERIC KEYPAD). Confirm by
pressing the highest key (ENTER).
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You can repeat this step to select other sounds at a
later stage.
Grouping frequently-used Tones
(FAVORITE)
If you entered the wrong number, you can erase it by
pressing the CANCEL key, then start again.
The AX-Synth provides 16 “FAVORITE” memories where
you can “compile” the Tones you want to select at the
(5) Release the [SHIFT] button.
If you like, you can change the volume and Reverb Send
levels of the Tones before assigning them to the FAVOR-
ITE memories (see p. 26).
Selecting ‘SuperNATURAL’ and
‘SPECIAL’ Tones
There are four “SuperNATURAL” and four “SPECIAL”
Tones for breathtakingly realistic solo performances.
memory.
Selecting ‘SuperNATURAL’ Tones
SuperNATURAL is Roland’s breakthrough
sound-generating technology that
enables a new level of realism and
expression. SuperNATURAL reproduces
the delicate, organic tonal changes and
playing nuances of acoustic and electric
musical instruments.
See “Editing the volume and Reverb Send levels” on
p. 26 if you want to change the Tone’s volume and/or
Reverb Send level before saving it.
(2) Press the [WRITE] button (it flashes).
VIOLIN, CELLO, SHAKUHACHI and TROMBONE.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth to your amplifier (page 14)
and switch it on (page 17).
(3) Press the FAVORITE [A] or [B] button to select the
bank.
(2) Press the [SuperNATURAL÷SPECIAL¥TONE] button.
The FAVORITE button you press lights and the display
shows “A -” (bank “A”) or “b -” (bank “B”).
(3) Press one of the first four TONE buttons to select
the corresponding SuperNATURAL Tone.
See the blue legends above the buttons.
(4) Press one of the eight TONE buttons to specify the
target memory (see the red numbers below the
buttons).
Note: Switch off the [SuperNATURAL÷SPECIAL¥TONE] but-
ton if you want to select a “regular” Tone again.
The button you press lights and the [WRITE] button
goes dark.
Note: To select a “regular” Tone again, press the [A] or [B]
button that lights to switch it off.
Selecting ‘SPECIAL’ Tones
There are four “special” Tones: TRUMPET, SAX, STRINGS
and JAZZ SCAT. These sounds are based on a different
technology than SuperNATURAL Tones.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth to your amplifier (page 14)
and switch it on (page 17).
(2) Press the [SuperNATURAL÷SPECIAL¥TONE] button.
(3) Press one of the last four TONE buttons to select
the corresponding SPECIAL Tone.
Note: Switch off the [SuperNATURAL÷SPECIAL¥TONE] but-
ton if you want to select a “regular” Tone again.
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Recalling FAVORITE memories
To select the Tones assigned to the FAVORITE memories,
proceed as follows.
(1) Press the FAVORITE [A] or [B] button to select the
bank.
The FAVORITE button you press lights and the display
shows “A -” (bank “A”) or “b -” (bank “B”).
(2) Press one of the eight TONE buttons to select the
desired FAVORITE memory in the currently selected
bank.
You can also use the VARIATION [DEC÷–]/[INC÷+] but-
tons to select the FAVORITE memories sequentially,
which may be handy for live performances.
This procedure does not allow you to change banks
(from “A” to “B” and vice versa), however.
Note: When the “Uar” function is selected (see p. 18), you
can also use the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] buttons to select
FAVORITE memories.
Note: To select a “regular” Tone again, press the [A] or [B]
button that lights to switch it off.
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5. Using the AX-Synth’s performance functions
The AX-Synth provides several functions that allow you to add expression to your music, change the pitch/key, etc.
Master Tune
Transpose
This parameter allows you to change the AX-Synth’s
overall tuning. The factory default, 440Hz, represents
the reference pitch used by most electronic musical
instruments.
Your AX-Synth comes with a TRANSPOSE function you
may want to use for playing songs in other keys than
the ones you are used to.
(1) Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and wait until
the current transposition interval flashes in the
display.
(1) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[TRANPOSE] button.
The current tuning value flashes in the display and
the [WRITE] button flashes.
(2) Keep holding the [TRANSPOSE] button and press
OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] or [–] to set the desired
value.
(2) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and set the desired
tuning value with the VARIATION [DEC÷–]/[INC÷+]
buttons.
Press [INC÷+] to increase the value, or [DEC÷–] to select
a lower one. You may have to press the selected but-
ton several times to select the desired value.
The setting range is “–5” (five semi-tones down) to
“6” (six semi-tones up).
(3) Release the [TRANPOSE] button and start playing.
If you selected a transposition interval other than “0”,
the [TRANPOSE] button lights.
The setting range is 415.3~466.2Hz. The display only
shows the last three digits (the initial “4” is therefore
omitted).
(4) To reset the transposition interval to “0”, hold
down [TRANSPOSE] and press OCTAVE/VARIATION
[+] and [–] simultaneously.
To scroll through the available values, you can hold
down either VARIATION [INC÷+] or [DEC÷–]. To scroll
even faster, press and hold the “other” VARIATION
button.
The [TRANSPOSE] button goes dark.
You can play on the keyboard to check whether you
have selected the correct interval. Feel free to change
it again before confirming you setting (see below).
(3) Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your setting.
(4) Release the [SHIFT] button.
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Using the AX-Synth’s performance functions
(1) Check whether the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] but-
Shifting the keyboard pitch in
octave steps
tons are assigned to the “OCH” function.
VARIATION [+] or [–].
You can shift the pitch of the currently selected Tone
upward or downward in steps of an octave, over a max-
imum of three octaves up or down.
If the display reads “OCH”, there is nothing you need
to do, so continue with step (2) below. If the display
reads “OCS” or “Var”, however…
(b) Keep holding [SHIFT] and press OCTAVE/VARIATION
[+] or [–] to select “OCH”.
Octave Switch mode
This mode means that the octave transposition you set
is used until you change this setting again. (Choose this
setting to play a bass part, for instance.)
You only need to do this once: the AX-Synth will
remember this setting until you change it again.
The [WRITE] button now flashes.
(c) Press the [WRITE] button (it goes dark).
(d) Release the [SHIFT] button.
(1) Check whether the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+]/[–] but-
tons are assigned to the “OCS” function.
(a) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press OCTAVE/
VARIATION [+] or [–].
(2) Press the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] button to tempo-
rarily transpose the keyboard’s pitch one octave up
(”1”). Press [–] to temporarily transpose the key-
board’s pitch one octave down (“–1”).
(3) To return to standard pitch (“0”), release the
OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] or [–] button.
If the display reads “OCS”, there is nothing you need
to do, so continue with step (2) below. If the display
reads “OCH” or “Var”, however…
Using the Modulation Bar
Press the Modulation Bar to generate MIDI Modulation
messages (CC01).
(b) Keep holding [SHIFT] and press OCTAVE/VARIATION
[+] or [–] to select “OCS”.
Modulation bar
You only need to do this once: the AX-Synth will
remember this setting until you change it again.
The [WRITE] button now flashes.
(c) Press the [WRITE] button (it goes dark).
(d) Release the [SHIFT] button.
What happens now depends on the Modulation assign-
ment of the Tone you are using. (This needs to be speci-
fied using the “AX-Synth Editor” software.)
(2) Press the OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] button to select a
higher octave (“1”~“3”), or use [–] to select a lower
octave (“–1”~“–3”).
In most cases, pressing this bar generates a vibrato
effect. If you select a SuperNATURAL Tone (VIOLIN~
TROMBONE), however, it acts as “Dynamics” function.
The button you pressed lights if the octave interval is
different from “0”. The selected value briefly flashes
in the display and the OCTAVE/VARIATION button you
pressed lights.
(3) To return to standard pitch (“0”), press OCTAVE/
VARIATION [+] and [–] simultaneously.
The OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] and [–] go dark to indicate
that the keyboard’s octave has returned to normal
pitch.
Using the Touch Controller
The AX-Synth also provides a TOUCH CONTROLLER rib-
bon that allows you to change the sound by sliding a
finger towards the left or right.
Octave Hold mode
This mode means that the keyboard’s pitch is only
shifted one octave up or down while you press the
OCTAVE/VARIATION [+] or [–] button. When you release
the button, the keyboard’s pitch returns to normal. This
can be used to quickly play a few notes in a higher or
lower octave before returning to the keyboard’s normal
pitch.
TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon
What happens now depends on the assignment for the
Tone you are using. (This needs to be specified using the
“AX-Synth Editor” software.)
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In most cases, the ribbon allows you to change the pitch
of the notes you are playing (Pitch Bend).
Using the D Beam controller
The D Beam controller can be used simply by waving
your hand over it. Depending on the function you select,
the D Beam controller can be used to apply various
effects and to modify the sounds.
Selecting the Bender Mode
The [BENDER¥MODE] button at the back of the neck can
be used to select one of two modes for the TOUCH CON-
TROLLER ribbon:
The usable range of the D Beam controller
The diagram shows the usable range
of the D Beam controller. Waving
your hand outside this range will
produce no effect.
Note: The usable range of the D Beam
controller will become extremely small
when used under strong light.
[BENDER¥MODE] The ribbon works like any Pitch Bend
(1) Select the function you want the D Beam control-
ler to perform by pressing one of the following
buttons:
is off
device, i.e. it immediately affects the pitch
(Normal mode) of the notes you are playing.
[BENDER¥MODE] If you place a finger somewhere off cen-
lights
(Catch + Last
mode)
ter on the Touch Controller (not in the
middle) and then play a note, that note
uses its normal pitch. To bend it at a later
stage, keep holding the note and slide
your finger past the Touch Controller’s
center.
If you first play a note and then slide a
finger over the Touch Controller, the
note’s pitch changes immediately. Subse-
quent notes you play while still touching
the ribbon will use their normal pitch,
however. Combining these two tech-
niques allows you to simulate “double
bendings” of electric guitarists.
PITCH
Moving your hand over the D Beam con-
troller changes the pitch of the notes you
are playing.
FILTER
Moving your hand over the D Beam con-
troller changes the cutoff frequency
(brightness).
The D Beam transmits the selected Control
Change message (see below).
ASSIGNABLE
Aftertouch
place your hand above the D Beam controller and
move it slowly up and down.
The [AFTER¥TOUCH] knob can be used to generate chan-
nel aftertouch messages for the notes you are playing.
The AX-Synth’s keyboard does not transmit these mes-
sages (it is velocity sensitive, however).
The button you pressed in step (1) above flashes.
(3) To turn off the D Beam controller, once again press
the button you pressed in step (1) so the indicator
goes dark.
What happens now depends on the aftertouch assign-
ment of the Tone you are using: the knob may change
the Tone’s level or pitch, generate filter sweeps etc. (This
needs to be specified using the “AX-Synth Editor” soft-
ware.)
Note: The knob does not return to its minimum setting auto-
matically. Do not forget to turn it back to zero if you no longer
need the aftertouch functionality.
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Using the AX-Synth’s performance functions
Assigning a different function to the D Beam
controller
While the functions of the D BEAM [PITCH] and [FILTER]
buttons are fixed, you can assign a MIDI control change
number (CC) to the [ASSIGNABLE] button to control the
desired parameter in real-time.
Portamento
“Portamento” means that the pitch of the notes you
play doesn’t change in clearly defined steps: it glides
from one note to the next.
(1) Hold down the [SHIFT] button while pressing the
[ASSIGNABLE] button.
The speed of those pitch changes can be set for each
Tone individually using the “AX-Synth Editor” software.
For “regular” Tones, Portamento can be switched on or
off by pressing the [PORTAMENTO] button repeatedly:
press it once to switch it on (the button lights), press it
again to switch it off.
For the SuperNATURAL Tones (VIOLIN~TROMBONE),
however, you can select one of two modes.
The current assignment now flashes in the display.
C01
Selecting the Portamento mode
As stated above, this mode selection is only available for
SuperNATURAL Tones. The other Tones do not support
“Hld” mode. However, if you are sure that you always
want to use “Hld” mode for SuperNATURAL Tones,
switch it on now—it will be ignored by the remaining
Tones but used whenever you select a SuperNATURAL
Tone.
(This is only an example.) The [WRITE] button flashes.
(2) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and select a differ-
buttons.
The setting range is “C01”~“C95” (“C32” is not avail-
able). See the “MIDI implementation chart” on p. 40
to find out which control change numbers the
AX-Synth understands. To control a specific parame-
ter of an external instrument, see the manual for that
instrument.
Here is how to select a different mode:
(1) Select a SuperNATURAL Tone (any of the four).
(2) Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.
Note: You can hold down [DEC÷–] or [INC÷+] or hold one
while pressing the other to speed up this operation.
(3) Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your choice.
(3) Keep holding [SHIFT] and press [PORTAMENTO] once
or twice to select the desired mode:
Note: This selection is remembered even after switching
the AX-Synth off.
(4) Release the [SHIFT] button.
Please use your thumb to avoid having to flip the
AX-Synth over: you need to be able to see the dis-
play.
The [WRITE] button flashes.
The display shows your selection:
Hld
SUt
The Portamento effect will be applied while you
hold down the [PORTAMENTO] button. Releas-
ing the button switches off the Portamento
effect.
Pressing the [PORTAMENTO] button once (it
lights) switches the effect on. Pressing it again
switches it off.
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(4) Confirm your selection by pressing the [WRITE]
button.
Note: This selection is remembered even after switching
the AX-Synth off.
(5) Release the [SHIFT] button
Sustaining notes
The AX-Synth provides two controls for holding the
notes you are currently playing.
HOLD button
This button allows you to hold the notes you play on the
keyboard in much the same way as on an acoustic
piano.
Play a note or chord and press [HOLD] to sustain the
note(s).
FOOT PEDAL socket
Also called “sustain” or “damper”, an optional footswitch
you connect to the FOOT PEDAL socket allows you to
hold the notes you play on the keyboard in much the
same way as on an acoustic piano.
Optional footswitch
(Roland DP-series, BOSS FS-5U)
For obvious reasons, connecting a footswitch to the
AX-Synth while using it to move around on stage seems
impractical. In such cases, we recommend using the
[HOLD] button.
Note: Please use a Roland DP-series or a BOSS FS-5U foot-
switch to ensure that it uses the correct polarity (on when
pressed, off when released).
Note: The AX-Synth does not support expression pedals.
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Editing Tone settings
6. Editing Tone settings
(6) Press the TONE button used in step (3) again.
Editing the volume and Reverb Send
levels
The “reU” message briefly flashes in the display:
Though most sound parameter can only be edited using
the dedicated “AX-Synth Editor” software and a com-
puter, you can change the volume and Reverb Send lev-
els of the Tones on the AX-Synth itself and save those
changes to a FAVORITE memory.
reU
This message refers to the Tone’s Reverb Send param-
eter.
Note: The two parameters discussed here are not available for
SuperNATURAL or SPECIAL Tones.
(7) Wait until the Reverb Send value is displayed.
(8) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and use VARIATION
[DEC÷–]/[INC÷+] to select the desired setting (0~127).
Note: You can hold down VARIATION [DEC÷–] or [INC÷+], or
hold one while pressing the other to speed up this opera-
tion.
Note: All parameters of the AX-Synth can be edited using the
dedicated “AX-Synth Editor” software. This software can be
downloaded free of charge from Roland’s website (http://
www.Roland.com).
(9) Release the [SHIFT] button.
(1) Select the “regular” Tone whose volume and or
Reverb Send level you want to set (see p. 18).
Note: The “VOl” and “reU” parameters are not available
for SuperNATURAL or SPECIAL Tones.
(10)Start playing to check whether your settings corre-
spond to what you had in mind.
Note: Do not select other sounds at this stage, or switch
you have made so far.
(2) Press and keep holding the [SHIFT] button.
If you like your settings, continue with step (11). If
you don’t, return to step (2).
(11)Press the [WRITE] button.
The display now shows “---”.
(3) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the TONE
button of the sound you selected in step (1) above
(i.e. the button that lights).
The “UOL” message briefly flashes in the display.
The [WRITE] button now flashes.
(12)Press the FAVORITE [A] or [B] button to select the
UOl
bank and then choose
This message refers to the Tone’s volume parameter.
Note: Skip to step (6) if you only need to change the
Reverb Send level.
(4) Wait until the volume value is displayed.
(5) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and use VARIATION
(13)Press one of the eight TONE buttons to select the
target memory.
[DEC÷–]/[INC÷+] to select the desired setting (0~127).
Note: You can hold down VARIATION [DEC÷–] or [INC÷+], or
tion.
Note: If you don’t need to change the Reverb Send level,
skip to step (9).
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7. Using the AX-Synth as MIDI controller
The AX-Synth can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the
MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard for exchanging musical performance
data among electronic musical instruments and computers.
Please see page 15 for how to connect the AX-Synth to your MIDI rig.
MIDI messages that can be trans-
mitted/received
Activating the AX-Synth’s MIDI
transmission
The most important MIDI messages the AX-Synth can
transmit and receive are:
If you want the AX-Synth to transmit MIDI messages,
proceed as follows:
(1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI OUT socket to the
MIDI IN socket of the device you wish to control.
Message
Remarks
a
Note On/Off
Velocity
(2) Switch on the [TX¥ON] button (it must light).
Transmission: striking force of the AX-Synth’s
keys
Transmission: channel aftertouch via
[AFTER¥TOUCH] knob (not from the key-
board). Reception: polyphonic & channel
aftertouch.
Aftertouch
Transmission also without changing sounds
on the AX-Synth
Program Change
Bank Select
Note: Activating this button does not bypass the
AX-Synth’s internal sound source.
Transmission: cannot be specified on the
AX-Synthb.
Transmission: TOUCH CONTROLLER and/or
D Beam
Pitch Bend
Setting the MIDI transmit channel
The transmit (“TX”) channel can be set to match the
reception channel of the instrument you want to con-
trol.
CC01, transmission: MODULATION BAR
Modulation
CC64, [HOLD] button & optional footswitch
connected to [FOOT¥PEDAL]
Hold/Sustain
MIDI provides sixteen channels, numbered 1~16. Even if
two MIDI devices are connected, you won’t be able to
select or play sounds on the other device unless both
devices are set to the same MIDI channel.
Transmission: the control change number
assigned to the D BEAM [ASSIGNABLE] but-
ton.
CC01~31, CC33~95
a. The AX-Synth has no Local switch. To control a MIDI device without
hearing its internal sound source, set the [VOLUME] control to the mini-
mum value, disconnect the AX-Synth’s OUTPUT sockets or turn down the
volume on your amplifier, mixing console, etc.
(1) Press and hold the [SHIFT] button.
b. The AX-Synth does not allow you to enter Bank Select messages (CC00
and CC32) for the Program Change numbers you transmit using the PGM
Bank Select address (CC00 and CC32, see also page 37) will be transmit-
ted along with its program Change number.
Please see the “MIDI implementation chart” on p. 40 for
a complete overview of the supported MIDI messages.
(2) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the
[TX¥ON] button.
The [TX¥ON] button flashes.
About the AX-Synth’s receive channel
The AX-Synth always receives MIDI messages via its
MIDI IN socket and USB port.
(3) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press a key in
the TX MIDI CHANNELS section (left side of the
keyboard) to select the desired transmit channel.
The receive channel (RX) always corresponds to the
transmit channel you select (see the right column). As
long as you don’t need to transmit MIDI messages, you
can therefore “set” the receive channel by selecting the
corresponding transmit channel.
The display now shows the number of the selected
MIDI transmit channel and the [WRITE] button
flashes.
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(4) Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your setting.
(1) Switch on the [TX¥ON] button (it must light).
(5) Release the [SHIFT] button.
Transmitting Program Change
numbers
The AX-Synth automatically transmits the Program
section. The messages sent in this way also include the
Bank Select address (CC00 and CC32). See the “Tone list”
on p. 37.
If you want to select another sound on the receiving
MIDI instrument without changing sounds on the
AX-Synth, proceed as follows.
Note: The methods described here only allow you to transmit
Program Change messages. Bank Select messages (CC00 and
CC32) cannot be entered by hand. What you can do, however,
is first select one of the AX-Synth’s internal Tones that uses
the correct bank, and then proceed with the following.
(3) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the
[TX¥ON] button.
The [TX¥ON] button flashes.
(4) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and enter the
desired Program Change number with the keys in
the highest octave (NUMERIC KEYPAD). Confirm by
pressing the highest key (ENTER).
Transmitting Program Change numbers sequen-
tially
(1) Switch on the [TX¥ON] button (it must light).
If you entered the wrong number, you can erase it by
pressing the CANCEL key, then start again.
(5) Release the [SHIFT] button.
(2) Use the PGM CHANGE [INC] and [DEC] buttons to
select the number you want to transmit (1~128).
The display briefly shows the number you selected
and then reverts to the last internal Tone number you
selected.
Press [INC] to select the next number, or [DEC] to
select the previous one. You may have to press the
selected button several times to call up the sound
you need.
To scroll through the available Program Change
numbers, you can hold down either PGM CHANGE
[INC] or [DEC]. To scroll even faster, press and hold the
“other” PGM CHANGE button.
Note: Be aware that the receiving MIDI instrument will
select sounds/memories as you increase or decrease Pro-
gram Change numbers.
Entering Program Change numbers directly
To save time, you can also enter the desired Program
Change number numerically:
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You may also have to activate its reception of SysEx
data. See the sequencer’s manual for details.
Using the Bulk Dump function
The AX-Synth provides a Bulk Dump function that
allows you to archive its settings by transmitting them
to a MIDI sequencer, and to send them back to the
AX-Synth at a later stage.
(4) Press the FAVORITE [B] button on the AX-Synth to
start transmitting its settings.
The display now shows the “Snd” (sending) message
and the FAVORITE [WRITE] button flashes.
(5) Wait until “dNE” appears in the AX-Synth’s display
and the FAVORITE [WRITE] button goes dark, then
stop the sequencer.
Archiving the AX-Synth’s settings using a MIDI
sequencer
(6) Save your “song” (or data file) on the sequencer/
computer.
This procedure transmits all of the AX-Synth’s settings—
including the ones that can only be edited with the
“AX-Synth Editor” software.
(7) Switch the AX-Synth off, wait a moment, then
switch it back on again.
Note: The Bulk Dump procedure takes about 16 minutes. We
therefore recommend connecting the AC adaptor to the
AX-Synth.
Sending your settings back to the AX-Synth
Note: The Bulk Dump procedure takes about 16 minutes. We
therefore recommend connecting the AC adaptor to the
AX-Synth.
(1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI OUT socket to the
sequencer’s MIDI IN socket.
MIDI OUT
(1) Connect the sequencer’s MIDI OUT socket to the
AX-Synth’s MIDI IN socket.
MIDI OUT
AX-Synth
MIDI IN
MIDI sequencer
MIDI IN
MIDI sequencer
You can also connect the AX-Synth’s USB port to a
USB port on your computer and use a sequencer pro-
gram:
AX-Synth
USB port
You can also connect the AX-Synth’s USB port to a
USB port on your computer and use a sequencer pro-
gram.
(2) Hold down the VARIATION [DEC÷–] + [INC÷+] + TONE
[6] (STRINGS/PAD) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
AX-Synth
USB port
Computer with sequencer software
(2) Hold down the VARIATION [DEC÷–] + [INC÷+] + TONE
[6] (STRINGS/PAD) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
The display now shows the “dMP” message and the
FAVORITE [A] and [B] buttons flash.
(3) Press the FAVORITE [A] button on the AX-Synth to
enable its reception of SysEx data.
The display now shows the “RCU” (ready to receive)
message and the FAVORITE [WRITE] button lights.
(4) On your sequencer, load the file containing your
settings and start playback.
You may also have to activate its transmission of
SysEx messages. See the sequencer’s manual for
details.
The display now shows the “dMP” message and the
FAVORITE [A] and [B] buttons flash.
(3) Start recording on your sequencer.
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The AX-Synth’s FAVORITE [WRITE] button flashes to
indicate that SysEx data are being received. When all
data blocks have been received, the display changes
to “Urt” (writing data) and the FAVORITE [WRITE]
button lights.
(5) Wait until “dne” appears in the AX-Synth’s display
and until the FAVORITE [WRITE] button starts flash-
ing.
Note: If the “Err” message appears during the reception of
bulk data, the AX-Synth was unable to process the data
correctly, then stop the sequencer. The FAVORITE [WRITE]
button will go dark at that time. In such a case, please
repeat the entire procedure.
(6) Switch the AX-Synth off, wait a moment, then
switch it back on again.
Note: We recommend using the librarian software
included in the “AX-Synth Editor” to transmit and receive
the AX-Synth’s settings to your computer. This software is
available for the Mac and PC platforms and can be down-
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8. Using the AX-Synth’s USB port
The AX-Synth is equipped with a USB port for MIDI communication with a computer.
Refer to the Roland website for system requirements:
General considerations
Possible applications
Note: Do not connect two or more AX-Synth units to one
computer via USB. The system will not operate correctly with
such connections.
If you connect the USB port located on the AX-Synth’s
rear panel to a USB port of your computer, you’ll be able
to do the following things.
• Take advantage of the “AX-Synth Editor” and librar-
ian software to edit the internal sounds to your lik-
ing. This software is available for the Mac and PC
platforms and can be downloaded from Roland’s
If connection to your computer is unsuccessful…
Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order
to connect the AX-Synth to your computer. However,
if a problem occurs, or if the performance is poor,
using the Roland original driver may solve the prob-
lem.
Settings you change in this way can be stored inside
the AX-Synth and used even when it is not con-
nected to a computer.
For details on downloading and installing the Roland
original driver, refer to the Roland website:
• By transferring MIDI data between the AX-Synth and
your sequencer software, you’ll be able to enjoy a
wide range of possibilities for music production and
editing.
If you are using Windows XP/Windows Vista, you
must log onto Windows as one of the following users
in order to complete the USB connection correctly.
• A user name belonging to the Administrators group,
such as Administrator
• A user name whose account type is a computer
administrator
Connection
Caution
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or speaker dam-
age, always make sure to turn the volume all the way
down and turn off the power on all equipment
before you make any connections.
• Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via
USB.
• A USB cable is not included. If you need to obtain
one, ask the dealer where you purchased the
AX-Synth.
• Switch on the AX-Synth before you start up the MIDI
application on your computer. Don’t turn the
AX-Synth’s power on/off while your MIDI application
is running.
Connect the AX-Synth to your computer as shown
below.
Computer
To a USB port
USB cable
MIDI USB port
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Using the AX-Synth’s USB port
Making the settings for the USB
driver
For successful USB communication, you need to specify
the USB driver you want to use, and then activate that
driver.
(1) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press PGM
CHANGE [INC].
The display now shows the name of the driver that is
currently active (“Gen” or “Uen”) and the [WRITE]
button flashes.
(2) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the PGM
CHANGE [INC] button to switch between “Gen” or
“Uen”.
Uen
Gen
Select this if you use the supplied driver.
Select this if you use a generic USB driver
included with the OS.
(3) Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your selection.
(4) Release the [SHIFT] button.
(5) Switch the AX-Synth off, wait a few seconds, then
switch it on again.
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9. About V-LINK
V-LINK (
) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two
or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the
expressive elements of a music performance.
Operations on the AX-Synth
How to use V-LINK
V-LINK messages are transmitted on MIDI channel “10”.
Activating V-LINK
The following functions can be controlled from the
AX-Synth:
(1) Connect the AX-Synth’s MIDI OUT socket to the
MIDI IN socket of your optional Edirol video device.
Note: V-LINK communication is not possible via the USB
port.
• Video clip selection: the keys in the lowest octave
allow you to switch clips on an optional Edirol device.
(Those keys are temporarily unavailable for triggering
notes.)
(2) Press the [V-LINK] button (it lights).
• Video playback speed control: Sliding your finger
over the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon will speed up or
slow down the video playback speed.
(The ribbon still generates Pitch Bend messages, how-
ever.)
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Additional functions
10. Additional functions
Battery-related functions
Loading the factory settings
Here are two functions that may come in handy when
you are using the AX-Synth with batteries.
The AX-Synth allows you to change and store certain
settings, thereby overwriting its original settings.
Furthermore, in-depth editing using the “AX-Synth Edi-
tor” software may cause one AX-Synth to sound and
behave radically different from another,. This may
become a problem when you are using someone else’s
AX-Synth.
Checking the remaining battery charge
If you are not sure whether your AX-Synth contains
fresh (or fully recharged) batteries, you may want to
check how much power is left before going on stage.
their factory settings.
Note: Consider archiving your settings using the Bulk Dump
(1) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [V-LINK]
button.
function (see p. 29) before loading the factory defaults.
Here is how to load the factory settings.
(1) Hold down the VARIATION [INC÷+] + [DEC÷–] + TONE
[7] (ORGAN/CLAVI) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
The display shows the “FCt” message and the [WRITE]
button flashes.
(2) Press the [WRITE] button to load the factory set-
(2) Release the [SHIFT] to leave this function.
Note: The battery charge indication is only an approxima-
tion.
tings.
All indicators flash.
(3) Wait until the “dne” message appears in the dis-
play, then switch the AX-Synth off, wait a few sec-
onds, and switch it back on.
Note: Do not use this function while the AC adaptor is
connected, because the displayed value will always be
“100”.
Note: Never switch off the AX-Synth while the [WRITE]
button is still lit, because doing so may damage it.
Sleep mode setting
When the AX-Synth runs on batteries, it is programmed
to go into sleep mode after a while. By default, this
interval is set to “15” (minutes). But you can change it
as follows:
Checking the AX-Synth’s firmware
version
In some cases, your Roland dealer or local Roland dis-
tributor may ask you which firmware version you are
using when you report a problem. In other cases, you
may need want to check whether the AX-Synth you are
using contains the latest firmware version. In such cases,
proceed as follows:
(1) Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the PGM
CHANGE [DEC] button.
(1) Hold down the VARIATION [INC÷+] + [DEC÷–] + TONE
[8] (CHOIR/PIANO) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
The display shows the version number of the firm-
ware your AX-Synth is using.
The display shows the current setting and the [WRITE]
button flashes.
(2) Switch the AX-Synth off, wait a few seconds, then
switch it back on again.
(2) Keep holding the [SHIFT] button and press the PGM
CHANGE [DEC] button to select the desired sleep
mode interval.
The possibilities are: “Off” (the sleep function is off),
“15”, “30” and “60” (minutes).
(3) Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your selection.
(4) Release the [SHIFT] button.
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11. Appendix
Does the MIDI transmit channel of the AX-Synth
match the MIDI receive channel of the connected
MIDI device?
→ Set the MIDI channel of the connected external
device to match the AX-Synth, or change the
AX-Synth’s transmit channel. See page 27.
Troubleshooting
This section provides points to check and actions to take
when the AX-Synth does not function as you expect.
Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are
experiencing.
The AX-Synth no longer sounds and behaves like
before
Power does not turn on
Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly con-
→ Do not use any AC adaptor or power cord other
than the ones included. Doing so will cause malfunc-
tions. See page 13.
Did you, or someone else, load its factory settings?
→ If in doubt, please use the Bulk Dump function
(see p. 29) to transmit your own settings to the
AX-Synth.
Are you sure that the AX-Synth contains batteries
that are not depleted?
Pitch Bend not obtained when the TOUCH CON-
TROLLER ribbon is used
Could the Pitch Bend Range be set to 0?
→ Set the Pitch Bend Range to a value other than
“0”. This needs to be done in the “AX-Synth Editor”
software after connecting the AX-Synth to your
computer.
Were the batteries inserted correctly?
→ Open the battery compartment and check the
batteries’ orientation. See page 13.
The AX-Synth suddenly turns off
The Portamento function goes off when I release
the button
If you are able to “wake it up” simply by pressing a
button or key, this means that sleep mode had been
activated. All settings are preserved in this state, so
there is no need to worry.
You have selected a SuperNATURAL Tone after acti-
vating the [PORTAMENTO] button’s “Hld” mode.
→ Select “SUt” mode. See page 24.
There are three flashing dots in the display
This means that the remaining battery power is low.
Replace the batteries at your earliest convenience.
Pitch is wrong
For some Tones, the pitch in certain ranges may
sound different than other Tones.
The display only shows three dots
This means that the batteries are empty.
→ Please install new batteries. See page 13.
Could the pitch have been changed by movements
on the TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon or by Pitch Bend
messages received from an external MIDI device?
No sound from the AX-Synth
Could the [VOLUME] knob be turned down?
Notes are cut off
If you attempt to play more than 128 voices simulta-
neously, currently sounding notes may be cut off.
Did you select a FAVORITE memory for which the vol-
ume level was set to “0”?
→ Select a higher volume setting. See page 26.
Standard MIDI Files played back with a sequencer
sound strange
select a different octave
The AX-Synth is not GS/GM2 compatible and
“monotimbral”.
Did you change the mode setting for these buttons?
→ Select “OCS” or ““OCH” mode. See page 22.
Sound is distorted when using a wireless system
less system.
to select Tones
→ Set the [ATT] switch to the “ON” position. See
page 15.
Did you change the mode setting for these buttons?
→ Select “Var” mode. See page 18.
Note: Be sure to only use wireless transmitters that comply
with local radio regulations.
No sound from a connected MIDI device
Are MIDI messages being transmitted?
Could you be applying an effect such as overdrive or
distortion which intentionally distorts the sound?
→ Please check this in the “AX-Synth Editor” soft-
ware.
→ The AX-Synth only transmits MIDI messages when
the [TX¥ON] button lights. Please switch it on.
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CC66. . . . . . . . . . Sustenuto on/off
CC67. . . . . . . . . . Soft pedal on/off
CC68. . . . . . . . . . Legato Footswitch
CC69. . . . . . . . . . Hold 2
Control Change list
Here are the official or frequently-used functions of
Control Change numbers CC00~127. Not all MIDI
instruments support all Control Changes, while some
instruments may use certain numbers for different pur-
poses. Be sure to check the MIDI implementation chart
of the external instrument.
CC70. . . . . . . . . . Sound Controller 1
CC71. . . . . . . . . . Harmonic Content (Resonance)*
CC72. . . . . . . . . . Release Time*
CC73. . . . . . . . . . Attack Time*
CC74. . . . . . . . . . Brightness (Cutoff)*
CC75. . . . . . . . . . Decay Time*
CC00 . . . . . . . . . . Bank Select MSB
CC01 . . . . . . . . . . Modulation wheel
CC02 . . . . . . . . . . Breath control
CC76. . . . . . . . . . Vibrato Rate*
CC77. . . . . . . . . . Vibrato Depth*
CC03 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC78. . . . . . . . . . Vibrato Delay*
CC04 . . . . . . . . . . Foot controller
CC05 . . . . . . . . . . Portamento time
CC06 . . . . . . . . . . Data Entry MSB
CC07 . . . . . . . . . . Channel Volume
CC08 . . . . . . . . . . Balance
CC79. . . . . . . . . . Sound Controller 10
CC80. . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #5
CC81. . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #6
CC82. . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #7
CC83. . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #8
CC84. . . . . . . . . . Portamento Control (Source Note)
CC85~90 . . . . . . Undefined
CC09 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC10 . . . . . . . . . . Pan
CC11 . . . . . . . . . . Expression
CC91. . . . . . . . . . Effects 1 Depth
CC92. . . . . . . . . . Effects 2 Depth
CC93. . . . . . . . . . Effects 3 Depth
CC94. . . . . . . . . . Effects 4 Depth
CC95. . . . . . . . . . Effects 5 Depth
CC96. . . . . . . . . . Data entry +1
CC12 . . . . . . . . . . Effect control 1
CC13 . . . . . . . . . . Effect control 2
CC14 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC15 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC16 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #1
CC17 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #2
CC18 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #3
CC19 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #4
CC20~CC31 . . . . Undefined
CC97. . . . . . . . . . Data entry -1
CC98. . . . . . . . . . NRPN LSB
CC99. . . . . . . . . . NRPN MSB
CC100. . . . . . . . . RPN LSB
CC32 . . . . . . . . . . Bank Select LSB
CC33 . . . . . . . . . . Modulation wheel LSB
CC34 . . . . . . . . . . Breath control LSB
CC35 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC101. . . . . . . . . RPN MSB
CC102~CC120 . Undefined
CC120. . . . . . . . . All Sound Off
CC121. . . . . . . . . Reset All Controllers
CC122. . . . . . . . . Local control on/off
CC123. . . . . . . . . All notes off
CC36 . . . . . . . . . . Foot controller LSB
CC37 . . . . . . . . . . Portamento time LSB
CC38 . . . . . . . . . . Data entry LSB
CC39 . . . . . . . . . . Channel Volume LSB
CC40 . . . . . . . . . . Balance LSB
CC124. . . . . . . . . Omni mode off (+ all notes off)
CC125. . . . . . . . . Omni mode on (+ all notes off)
CC126. . . . . . . . . Poly mode on/off (+ all notes off)
CC41 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC127. . . . . . . . . Poly mode on (incl mono=off +all
notes off)
CC42 . . . . . . . . . . Pan LSB
CC43 . . . . . . . . . . Expression Controller LSB
CC44 . . . . . . . . . . Effect control 1 LSB
CC45 . . . . . . . . . . Effect control 2 LSB
CC46 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
(*) Definition according to General MIDI System Level 2 (GM2)
CC47 . . . . . . . . . . Undefined
CC48 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #1 LSB
CC49 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #2 LSB
CC50 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #3 LSB
CC51 . . . . . . . . . . General Purpose Controller #4 LSB
CC52~63. . . . . . . Undefined
CC64 . . . . . . . . . . Damper/Hold (Sustain)
CC65 . . . . . . . . . . Portamento on/off
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Tone list
SuperNATURAL Tones
Brite Square
Octa Square
Square SAW
Soft Squ Ld
Wormy Lead
Theramax 2
SoloNzPeaker
Mlt Pipes
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
LostParadise
Sitar
Santur Stack
87
87
87
0 126
0 127
0 128
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
30
31
32
Tone
CC00 CC32 PC
Position
Violin
Cello
Shakuhachi
Trombone
66
66
66
66
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Brass/Poly Synth
CC00 CC32 PC
80s Brass 1
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
80s Brass 2
Soft SynBrs
Brite SynBrs
Wide SynBrs
Analog Brass
Juno Brass
Poly Brass
SPECIAL Tones
5th SawLead
Tone
CC00 CC32 PC
Position
Trumpet
Sax
Strings
Jazz Scat
87
87
87
87
64
64
64
64
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Bass
CC00 CC32 PC
Reso Bs 1
Round Bs
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Moogue Bs1
Monster Bass
Moogue Bs2
Triangle Bs
Punch MG
Acdg Bass
Alpha Bs
106 Brass
9
Octa Brass
AX BrassSect
Trumpeter
Soft Brass
Sax Sect 1
Sax Sect 2
Breathy Sax
Soprano Sax
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Baritone Sax
Pan Pipes
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Regular Tones
Synth Lead 1
CC00 CC32 PC
AX Saw Lead
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
AX Sync Lead
GR300 Lead 1
JupiterLead1
JupiterLead2
Saw Lead 1
Saw Lead 2
Saw Lead 3
Saw Lead 4
Saw Lead 5
Classic Ld
Delayed Lead
GR300 Lead 2
Alpha Spit
Pro Fat Ld
Fat GR Lead
Bright Pls
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
Reso Bs 2
Reso Bs 3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
MKS-50 SBs
TB Dist Bs
TB Bs
Fat Analog
Compu SBs
Modular Bs1
Modular Bs2
Garage Bass
Spike Bs
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Harmonica
Ox Synth
Poly Synth 1
Poly Synth 2
Poly Synth 3
Poly Synth 4
Juno SAW
Super Saw
Touchy
FatMG Bs
JunoSqu Bs
Acoustic Bs1
Acoustic Bs2
Finger EBs 1
Finger EBs 2
Finger EBs 3
Finger EBs 4
Pick Bs 1
Octa Juice
Octa Saw
Octa Sync
Euro Express
Analog Dream
Phase Lead
Waspy Lead
Follow Me
Digi Lead 1
Digi Lead 2
Hot Coffee
Hot Sync
Sync Tank
2krazy Brite
Juicy Lead
Strings/Pad
1
CC00 CC32 PC
AX Strings 1
AX Strings 2
Tape Strings
PhaserPad
Cosmic Rays
Soft Pad 1
Soft Pad 2
Synth Str 1
Synth Str 2
JX Strings
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pick Bs 2
Fretnot Bs
Slap Bass
Lead Guitar
CC00 CC32 PC
SearingGtr 1
SearingGtr 2
SearingGtr 3
SearingGtr 4
OctSearingGt
Dist.Fingerz
AX DistGt
Digi DistGt
Fuzz
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
0
0
0
97
98
99
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Vintager
BagShakuLead
0 100
0 101
0 102
0 103
0 104
0 105
0 106
0 107
0 108
0 109
0 110
0 111
0 112
0 113
0 114
0 115
0 116
0 117
0 118
0 119
0 120
0 121
0 122
0 123
0 124
0 125
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
JP Strings
Synth Lead 2
CC00 CC32 PC
106 Strings
Sawtooth Str
Chorus Pad
5th DLA Pad
Hollow Pad
Nu Epic Pad
Angelis Pad
TrnsSweepPad
Heaven Pad
Voyager
OB Strings
Shimmer Pad
Xadecimal
World X
Sliced Pad
Trance Synth
Major 7
ResoSawLead
Theramax 1
AX Sqr Lead
Pulse Lead 1
Pulse Lead 2
Mid Saw Ld
On Air
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
1
2
3
4
5
9
Nice Dist Gt
Guitar Rip
Twin
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
6
7
MS1959 I
2krazy Soft
Soft Lead
8
9
MS1959 II
Metal Lead
OD-2 Turbo
Jazz EGtr
Clean EGtr
Pick EGtr
Funk EGtr
Strat EGtr
Nylon Gtr 1
Nylon Gtr 2
Nylon Gtr 3
Folk Gtr 1
Folk Gtr 2
Folk Gtr 3
Harp
Tri Lead 1
Tri Lead 2
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Sine Lead 1
Sine Lead 2
Simple Sine
Simple Tri
Simple Sqr
Spooky Lead
Ramp Lead
Air Lead
Growl Lead
Pulstar Ld
Mini Growl
Round SQR
Freeze Synth
Bustranza
SuperSaw Pad
Digitaless
Aerial Harp
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Organ/Clavi
CC00 CC32 PC
Lord Organ 1
Lord Organ 2
Rotary Org 1
Rotary Org 2
Vintage Org 1
Vintage Org 2
VK Organ 1
VK Organ 2
D-Bars 1
D-Bars 2
D-Bars 3
D-Bars 4
D-Bars 5
AX Dist Org1
AX Dist Org2
Technorgan
Old Fashion
Posit/Mod
Grand Pipes
Musette
Amped D6
AX Clav 1
AX Clav 2
Pulse Clav 1
Pulse Clav 2
Phase Clavi
Sweepin Clav
AX Vibe
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Marimba
Xylophone
Steel Drums
Ethno Keys
Choir/Piano
1
CC00 CC32 PC
Angels Choir
Aerial Choir
Humming
Gospel Hum
Vox Pad 1
Vox Pad 2
80s Vox
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
1
1
1
97
98
99
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1 100
1 101
1 102
1 103
1 104
1 105
1 106
1 107
1 108
1 109
1 110
1 111
1 112
1 113
1 114
1 115
1 116
1 117
1 118
1 119
1 120
1 121
1 122
1 123
1 124
1 125
1 126
1 127
1 128
SynVox 1
SynVox 2
Sample Opera
Jazz Dooos
AX Grand
AX Mono Pno
E-Grand
JD-800 Piano
Honky Tonk
Blend Piano
Harpsichord
Phase Stage
PhaseEP
Stage EP
Dyno EP
SA EP
Wurly EP
Dist Wurly
FM EP 1
FM EP 2
Psycho EP
D-50 Fantsia
FM Sparkles
Dreaming Box
Sweet Keys
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
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12. Specifications
Roland AX-Synth Shoulder Synthesizer
Keyboard
49 keys, velocity sensitive
Sound Generator
Maximum polyphony
Sounds
128 voices
4 SuperNATURAL Tones
4 SPECIAL Tones
256 Tones (8 families x 32 sounds)
Memories
8 x 2 FAVORITE memories (Tone assignments + Volume and Reverb Send levels)
Real-time controllers
D Beam controller, MODULATION BAR, TOUCH CONTROLLER ribbon, VOLUME knob,
AFTER TOUCH knob, PORTAMENTO button (2 modes for SuperNATURAL Tones),
BENDER MODE button (2 modes), HOLD button, OCTAVE/VARIATION buttons
Connectors
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 1/4” phone jacks x2
PHONES: 1/4” TRS phone jack x1
FOOT PEDAL: for Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U footswitch
USB port: COMPUTER (supports USB–MIDI)
MIDI: IN, OUT
DC IN: For supplied PSB-1U adaptor
Others
Display
7 segments x 3 (LED)
Power supply
Batteries (AA-type, rechargeable Ni-MH x8)
Supplied PSB-1U adaptor
Current draw
Dimensions:
320mA
1142 (W) x 266 (D) x 87 (H) mm
3.9kg
Weight:
Supplied accessories:
Owner’s Manual,
Shoulder strap
Options:
Roland DP-series footswitch
Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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MIDI implementation chart
13. MIDI implementation chart
[Shoulder Synthesizer]
Model: AX-Synth
Date: March 2009
Version: 1.00
Function...
Transmitted
Recognized
Remarks
Basic
Channel
Default
Changed
1
1
Memorized
1~16, Off
1~16
Mode
Default
Message
Altered
Mode 3
Mono, Poly
*****
Mode 3
Mode 3, 4 (M= 1)
X
Note
Number
0~127
*****
0~127
0~127
True Voice
Velocity
Note ON
Note OFF
O
O
O
O
After
Touch
Key’s
Ch’s
X
O
O
O
Pitch Bend
O
O
Control
Change
0,32
1
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
Bank Select
Modulation
Portamento Time
Data entry
Volume
Panpot
Expression
Breath type
Hold 1
Portamento SW
Sostenuto
Harm. Content (Reso)
Release Time
Attack Time
Brightness (Cutoff)
Sound Control
Portamento Control
Effect 1 Depth
Effect 3 Depth
D Beam
5
6, 38
7
10
11
34
64
65
66
71
72
73
74
75
84
91 O (Reverb)
93 O (Chorus)
*1
*1
*1
*1
1~31, 33~95
100, 101
O
X
O
RPN LSB, MSB
Program
Change
O
*****
O
O~127
True #
Program no. 1~128
System Exclusive
O
O
System
Common
Song Position Pointer
Song Sel
Tune
X
X
X
X
X
X
System
Real Time
Clock
Commands
X
X
X
X
Aux
Messages
All Sounds Off
Local On/Off
All Notes Off
Active Sensing
Reset
X
X
X
O
X
O
X
O (123~127)
O
X
*1
Notes
*1 O X is selectable
*2 Recognized as M=1 even if M≠1
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
O:Yes
X: No
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A
Receive channel . . . . . . . . . . . .27
TX Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Archiving settings. . . . . . . . . . . .29
ATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
B
Vol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
OCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
C
CANCEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CC01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
D
dne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
R
Reverb Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
E
ENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
F
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.
PHILIPPINES
CURACAO
URUGUAY
NORWAY
JORDAN
AFRICA
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.
Orionweg 30
Todo Musica S.A.
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
Roland Scandinavia Avd.
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
Kontor Norge
FREDDY FOR MUSIC
P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192 JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696
EGYPT
Al Fanny Trading Office
9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany
Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: (022)-417-1828
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:(305)5926866
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo
NORWAY
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: (02) 924-2335
TEL: (02) 899 9801
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez
Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
TEL:(809) 683 0305
TEL: 2273 0074
SINGAPORE
SWEE LEE MUSIC
COMPANY PTE. LTD.
150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381
TEL: 6846-3676
KUWAIT
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI
& SONS CO.
Al-Yousifi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002
KUWAIT
VENEZUELA
Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar
POLAND
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: (022) 678 9512
REUNION
Maison FO - YAM Marcel
25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: (212) 244-1122
TEL: 00 965 802929
ECUADOR
Mas Musika
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - Ecuador
PORTUGAL
Roland Iberia, S.L.
Portugal Office
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL
TEL: 22 608 00 60
TAIWAN
ROLAND TAIWAN
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
LEBANON
Chahine S.A.L.
George Zeidan St., Chahine
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-
5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (01) 20-1441
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: (0262) 218-429
TEL:(593-4)2302364
SOUTH AFRICA
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music
(Pty)Ltd.
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,
SOUTH AFRICA
EUROPE
EL SALVADOR
OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final
Alameda Juan Pablo II,
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: (02) 2561 3339
AUSTRIA
Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
ROMANIA
FBS LINES
Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni,
ROMANIA
THAILAND
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.
100-108 Soi Verng
OMAN
Austrian Office
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.
Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: 2478 3443
TEL: (011)417 3400
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260
Nakornkasem, New
TEL: (266) 364 609
TEL: 262-0788
Road,Sumpantawongse,
Bangkok 10100 THAILAND
TEL: (02) 224-8821
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (021) 799 4900
RUSSIA
MuTek
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: (095) 981-4967
GUATEMALA
BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG
Roland Central Europe N.V.
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
Casa Instrumental
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala
QATAR
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &
Stores)
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL:(502) 599-2888
OCEANIA
SLOVAKIA
ASIA
CHINA
Roland Shanghai Electronics
TEL: 4423-554
DAN Acoustic s.r.o.
Povazská 18.
HONDURAS
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.
BO.Paz Barahona
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
TEL: (504) 553-2029
TEL: (014) 575811
AUSTRALIA/
SAUDI ARABIA
aDawliah Universal
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky
TEL: (035) 6424 330
NEW ZEALAND
Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA
CROATIA
ART-CENTAR
Degenova 3.
HR - 10000 Zagreb
TEL: (1) 466 8493
Electronics APL
Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: (03) 8643601
Co.,Ltd.
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: (021) 5580-0800
SPAIN
Roland Iberia, S.L.
Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00
MARTINIQUE
Musique & Son
Z.I.Les Mangle
97232 Le Lamantin
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 426860
CZECH REP.
CZECH REPUBLIC
DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o
Voctárova 247/16
CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,
CZECH REP.
Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing
100011 CHINA
For Australia
SWEDEN
Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20
Tel: (02) 9982 8266
For New Zealand
Tel: (09) 3098 715
SYRIA
Technical Light & Sound
Center
PO BOX 13520 BLDG No.17
ABDUL WAHAB
KANAWATI.ST RAWDA
DAMASCUS, SYRIA
TEL: (011) 223-5384
Gigamusic SARL
10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: 596 596 715222
TEL: (2) 830 20270
TEL: (010) 6426-5050
CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA
DENMARK
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
HONG KONG
Roland Scandinavia A/S
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
DK-2100 Copenhagen
DENMARK
SWITZERLAND
Roland (Switzerland) AG
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen,
SWITZERLAND
TEL:(061)975-9987
MEXICO
ARGENTINA
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: (011) 4508-2700
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico
D.F. MEXICO
TURKEY
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.
Galip Dede Cad. No.37
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10
TEL: 3916 6200
TEL: 2415 0911
FINLAND
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
Finland
Elannontie 5
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020
UKRAINE
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.
P.O.Box: 37-a.
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo,
UKRAINE
Parsons Music Ltd.
TEL: (55) 5668-6699
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: 2333 1863
NICARAGUA
Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, Nicaragua
BARBADOS
U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
A&B Music Supplies LTD
12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados
TEL: (246)430-1100
GERMANY
Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844
Norderstedt, GERMANY
TEL: (040) 52 60090
TEL: (03131) 414-40
INDIA
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
411, Nirman Kendra
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,
Mumbai-400011, INDIA
TEL: (022) 2493 9051
UNITED KINGDOM
BRAZIL
Roland Brasil Ltda.
Rua San Jose, 211
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: (011) 4615 5666
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
TEL: (04) 3360715
TEL: (505)277-2557
PANAMA
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE
PANAMA
GREECE/CYPRUS
STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701
NORTH AMERICA
INDONESIA
PT Citra IntiRama
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: (021) 6324170
CANADA
Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4
CANADA
CHILE
Comercial Fancy II S.A.
Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: (02) 688-9540
TEL: 315-0101
MIDDLE EAST
PARAGUAY
Distribuidora De
Instrumentos Musicales
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: (595) 21 492147
HUNGARY
BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha
Building Road 3931, Manama
339 BAHRAIN
KOREA
Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint,
HUNGARY
TEL: (604) 270 6626
Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855
COLOMBIA
Centro Musical Ltda.
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, Colombia
Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6
CANADA
TEL: (23) 511011
PERU
Audionet
Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Miraflores
TEL: 17 813 942
TEL: (574)3812529
IRELAND
Roland Ireland
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444
MALAYSIA
IRAN
MOCO INC.
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: (03) 7805-3263
COSTA RICA
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado
10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: 258-0211
TEL: (905) 362 9707
Lima - Peru
TEL: (511) 4461388
U. S. A.
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: (021)-2285-4169
TRINIDAD
AMR Ltd
Ground Floor
Maritime Plaza
Barataria Trinidad W.I.
TEL: (868) 638 6385
ITALY
Roland Italy S. p. A.
Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300
VIET NAM
VIET THUONG
CORPORATION
386 CACH MANG THANG
TAM ST. DIST.3,
HO CHI MINH CITY
VIET NAM
ISRAEL
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666
TEL: (323) 890 3700
TEL: 9316540
As of Jan. 1, 2009 (ROLAND)
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