Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar with Removable Edge Blades, Velocity, and Channel After Touch (Black)

Today’s audiences crave dynamic performances that stand out. As an artist, you want to connect with your fans and take your moment in the spotlight. The Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar builds on decades of refinement and learning from artists the world over about what makes the ultimate performance synthesizer. The Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar has a sleek, modern design with a customizable look via interchangeable Edge Blades, 49 full-sized keys, and a sound set crafted specifically for keytarists. And throughout the Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar, you will find thoughtful design features that give you the freedom and confidence to truly express yourself on stage.

Give Your Stage Presence the Edge

Stage presence is everything, and you work hard to develop your image as a solo performer or member of a band. The AX-Edge is designed to not only look stunning on stage but also to match your own unique style. It is available in black, and each color has individual design elements that make it stand out, like the none-more-black keys and removable Edge Blades. The Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar comes with an extra Edge Blade in the box (a silver Edge Blade for the black model), and you can even create your own original designs. Create a look that complements your band’s style, or swap out Edge Blades to keep things fresh.

From Stage-Ready Classics to Custom-Made Tones

Roland did not cram generic preset sounds into the AX-Edge; it has a curated sound set driven by Roland's latest technology. The onboard sounds are optimized for stage performance to produce sounds that cut through, even in a loud band. Dedicated buttons for favorite sounds give you instant access to edgy leads, big fat basses, and all manner of keyboard sounds perfect for the performing keytarist, whether it is taking a solo or sharing the limelight with your bandmates. If you like to customize your sounds, you can connect to the AX-Edge editor app with Bluetooth MIDI and tweak your sounds wirelessly. Splits and layers let you take full advantage of the expansive, full-sized keyboard. And a wealth of stunning new effects, including a master compressor and EQ, give you a polished, studio-quality tone in any venue. And thanks to the Tone Remain function, you can switch sounds seamlessly on stage without prematurely cutting notes or effect tails off.

Take Control of Your Performance-with Both Hands

Unlike keyboardists who perform behind a traditional keyboard rig, keytar players know the thrill of tearing it up right in front of their adoring fans. And when your moment comes, the AX-Edge gives you the hands-on control to nail your performance, giving it subtle nuance or over-the-top intensity. The Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar’s neck controls, refined over years of development and artist feedback, are highly intuitive and truly take your performance to another level. While your right hand will appreciate the supremely playable keyboard, your left hand will love the modulation bar, pressure-sensitive pitch ribbon, and easy-to-reach controls for portamento, hold, octave switch, and program change. If desired, many controls can be reassigned to functions that perfectly suit your performance style.

The Stage-Ready, Performance-Focused Powerhouse

As a gigging keyboard player, a lot can fall on your shoulders. You cover lots of different sounds and parts, often acting as the backbone of a performance and filling in any gaps. With this reality in mind, the Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar has thoughtful performance features that aid you in the heat of battle. An innovative dual display system keeps you in command at all times, while the onboard arpeggiator and song player can handle backing duties while you concentrate on slaying your audience. And the built-in vocoder, which can be layered with internal sounds, is just the thing for unique backing vocals or funky, retro lead parts.

Modern Convenience

While they may not stand out as much as their striking good looks and killer sound set, the Roland AX-Edge 49-Key Keytar has several convenient features that greatly expand its usability for today’s keyboardist. The USB memory function provides full backup capability, so you are ready if disaster strikes. It is also a capable master controller for rack modules or plug-in synths. And Bluetooth MIDI and nearly four hours of battery life free you from wires, so you can throw caution to the wind and leave it all on the stage.