Roland Aerophone GO Users Manual
Owner’s Manual
Contents
Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connect the Included USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Supply Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning the Aerophone GO on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wrapping the Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Selecting the Base Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting Your Headphones or External Speakers 5
Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Holding the Aerophone GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Embouchure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Thumb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pressing the Performance Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to Make Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Aerophone GO with the Smartphone . . . . . . . . . 8
Here’s What You Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performing on the Aerophone GO Along with Music
Played from a Smartphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using a Smartphone to Edit Aerophone GO Settings
or Play the App’s Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
If You Can’t Connect via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintaining the Mouthpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 10) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 11). After reading, keep the
document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
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Panel Descriptions
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Mouthpiece Cap
Protects the mouthpiece. When you’re not playing, leave the
mouthpiece cap attached. Taking care that it does not touch the
reed, press it on until you hear it click into place.
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Mouthpiece
A dedicated mouthpiece for the Aerophone GO that is
constructed as a single unit with the reed.
& Refer to “Embouchure” (p. 6).
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Performance keys
These keys are used for performance. They allow performance
using the same ngering as a saxophone.
& Refer to “Pressing the Performance Keys” (p. 6).
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Octave keys
Switch the octave. Operate them using the left-hand thumb.
You can use these to raise or lower the pitch by one octave.
You’ll also use these to select the value of various settings.
& Refer to “Using the Thumb” (p. 6).
& Refer to “Changing the Settings” (p. 7).
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Thumb rest
Place your left thumb here.
& Refer to “Holding the Aerophone GO” (p. 6).
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Thumb hook
Place your right thumb under the hook.
& Refer to “Holding the Aerophone GO” (p. 6).
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Thumb button
Bends up (raises the pitch) or bends down (lowers the pitch).
& Refer to “Using the Thumb” (p. 6).
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[TONE] knob
Selects a tone. Turn the knob to switch between sounds “1”–”11.”
If this is set to “SETTING,” you’ll be in settings mode.
& Refer to “Selecting a Tone” (p. 5).
& Refer to “Changing the Settings” (p. 7).
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[TRANSPOSE] knob
Selects the base key (the note that is heard when you use the “C”
ngering).
If you want to perform using the same base key as an alto sax, set
this to the “E
& Refer to “Selecting the Base Key” (p. 5).
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[VOLUME] knob
The volume is regulated by the strength of your breath as you
perform, but you can also use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the
overall volume.
This aects the volume of the built-in speaker and the volume
from the device that’s connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.
” position.
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Battery case
If you are using the Aerophone GO on batteries, insert four
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA).
& Refer to “Power Supply Settings” (p. 4).
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Built-in speakers
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Strap ring
Attach a neck strap here.
& Refer to “Attaching the Neck Strap” (p. 4).
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Bite Control Switch
Switches bite control on/o.
If this is on, the force with which you bite the mouthpiece controls
the pitch. If this is o, natural vibrato is applied automatically.
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Bluetooth LED (blue)
The LED indicates the Bluetooth connection status.
Lit Connected via Bluetooth
Blinking Waiting to connect via Bluetooth
Unlit Bluetooth o
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Power LED (orange)
The LED indicates whether the power is on/o and the amount
remaining in the batteries.
Lit Power on
Blinking Batteries are low
Unlit Power o
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Cord hook
When using a USB cable, use this cord hook to secure it.
& Refer to “Secure to cord hook” (p. 3).
Connect the Included USB Cable
You can use one of these cables when supplying power to the
Aerophone GO from a USB AC adaptor, or when you want to
use a wired connection to connect the Aerophone Go with a
smartphone on which the dedicated app is installed.
* Handle USB cables with care. If saliva drips down the USB cable
and reaches the interior of the USB AC adaptor, malfunctions or
electrical shock might occur.
The types of included USB cable and the uses of each type are
shown below.
USB cable type Purpose
Type A
Micro B
Type C
Powers the Aerophone GO from a USB AC
adaptor connected to the USB port.
If you are using the dedicated app on an
Android smartphone, and feel that the
sound is delayed, make connections using a
USB cable.
To Aerophone GO
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[L] switch
Turns the power on/o, and turns Bluetooth on.
& Refer to “Turning the Aerophone GO on” (p. 4).
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PHONES/OUTPUT jack
Connect this jack to your headphones or external speakers.
& Refer to “Connecting Your Headphones or External
Speakers” (p. 5).
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Water drain
Drops of water will exit here. Wipe them o with a soft cloth.
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Power Select Switch
Selects whether the Aerophone GO will use batteries or will take
its power from a USB AC adaptor.
& Refer to “Power Supply Settings” (p. 4).
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USB Port
If you are powering the Aerophone GO from a USB AC adaptor,
connect the included USB cable (type A).
If you are using the dedicated app on an Android smartphone,
and feel that the sound is delayed, make connections using the
included USB cable (micro B or type C).
* Do not use any cable other than the included USB cables.
& Refer to “Power Supply Settings” (p. 4).
& Refer to “Using the Aerophone GO with the Smartphone”
(p. 8)
Type A Micro B Type C
USB AC adaptor Smartphone
equipped with a
micro B port
or
Tablet
Secure to cord hook
If you use a USB cable, secure it
to the cord hook as shown in the
illustration.
This prevents the cable from being
inadvertently being unplugged if it is
pulled, and prevents the connector
from being stressed.
Smartphone
equipped with a
type C port
or
Tablet
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Before You Play
Power Supply Settings
The Aerophone GO can be powered by batteries or by a USB
AC adaptor. Set the power select switch according to the power
supply that you want to use.
Power Supply Power Select Switch
Battery Set to the “BATTERY” position
USB AC Adaptor Set to the “USB” position
NOTE
If you are using the app on an Android smartphone that’s
connected via a USB cable, set the power select switch to
“BATTERY” so that the unit is powered by batteries.
Using the “USB” position might cause problems, such as the
battery of your smartphone running down.
BATTERY
When using batteries
Insert four rechargeable Ni-MH (AA) batteries. This allows
approximately 10 hours of playing.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the
buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit
carefully; do not drop it.
* Battery life can vary depending on the specications of the
batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
* When the batteries run low, the power LED (orange) blinks.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion uid
leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items
related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
(p. 10) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 11).
Turning the Aerophone GO on
Set the [L] switch to “ON.” If you’re using the Aerophone GO with
an app that’s installed on your smartphone, set this to the “ “
position.
The power supply LED indicates whether power is on or o.
Power LED
[L] switch
NOTE
The sensitivity of the mouthpiece is automatically adjusted
when you turn on the power (this unit takes about seven
seconds for the system to start). For this reason, don’t bite
or touch the mouthpiece while turning on the power
switch.
OFF Power o
ON Power on
The Bluetooth functionality is on. Use this position when
using the Aerophone GO with an app that’s installed on
your smartphone.
* The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after
a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last
used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated
(Auto O function). To prevent the power from turning o
automatically, make settings in the app to disable the Auto O
function. To turn the power on again, set the [L] switch to the
“OFF” position, and then move it back to the “ON” position.
* When you turn the power switch “OFF,” the power LED blinks
and the shutdown process occurs. Do not remove the batteries
or disconnect the USB AC adaptor until the LED goes dark.
Wrapping the Band
When supplying power from a USB AC adaptor
Connect the included power supply USB cable (type A) and USB
AC adaptor to the USB port of the Aerophone GO.
You can play without being concerned about how
much battery power you have left.
USB AC
adaptor
NOTE
Use only the included power supply USB cable (type A).
When connecting or disconnecting the cable, grasp the plug
itself; do not pull the cable.
Power supply USB cable
(Type A)
If you continue playing for an extended
time, saliva from your mouth might drip
down across the instrument and enter the
interior from around the [L] switch or any
keys.
When playing the instrument, wrap the
included band around it as shown in the
illustration.
Attaching the Neck Strap
Place the strap over your neck,
and attach the hook of the
strap to the strap ring of the
Aerophone GO.
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Before You Play
Selecting the Base Key
The sax is a transposing instrument. The note symbol written
in the musical score diers from the note pitch that is actually
sounded. In the case of an alto sax, the note written as “C” on the
musical score actually sounds the “E ” pitch.
1. Use the [TRANSPOSE] knob to specify the base key
(the pitch that is sounded by the “C” ngering).
For example, if you want to perform using the same ngering
as an alto sax or baritone sax, set this to “E ” (+3). If you want to
perform using the same ngering as a soprano sax or tenor sax,
set this to “B ” (-2).
Selecting a Tone
Use the [TONE] knob select a sound in the range of “1”–”11.”
Tone List
No. Tone Name
1 ALTO SAX
2 TENOR SAX
3 SOPRANO SAX
4 BARITONE SAX
5 FLUTE
6 CLARINET
7 VIOLIN
8 MUTE TRUMPET
9 SAW LEAD (*)
10 SQUARE LEAD (*)
PERCUSSION
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For details on the ngering and the assignments of
sounds, refer to the “PERCUSSION” Assignment at the
end of this manual.
Other Preparations
Make the following preparations as necessary.
Connecting Your Headphones or External Speakers
Since the Aerophone GO is equipped with a built-in speaker, it can
produce sound by itself. If you want to connect headphones or an
external speaker, connect them to the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn
down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any
connections.
Headphones
Since sound is not produced by the builtin speaker of the Aerophone GO, this is
convenient for night-time practice.
External speakers
Since this allows high volume to be
produced, it is convenient when you’re
performing live for a large number of people.
Mode Settings
You can specify how the sound is aected by the force of your
breath, the depth of reverberation, and the type of ngering.
& For details on how to make these settings, refer to
“Changing the Settings” (p. 7).
or
(*) Synthesizer sounds
* The number indicated by the
[TONE] knob corresponds to the
names in the tone list. The tone
names are also listed on the
battery compartment cover.
Tone Names
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