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| The '''Roland AX-7''' is a ] that was manufactured by ] from 2001 to 2007. This modern instrument contains many more advanced features than early keytars such as its predecessor, the ], and the the ] ]. It runs on 6 ] or an external power source. It has a 45 ] keys (without aftertouch), and a 3-character ] display. Several features aimed towards stage performance are present, such as a ] ribbon, ]-like expression bar, ] switch, and volume control knob, all on the upper neck of the instrument. There is also a proprietary "D-Beam" interface, made up of ] sensors that detect nearby motion. | The '''Roland AX-7''' is a ] that was manufactured by ] from 2001 to 2007. This modern instrument contains many more advanced features than early keytars such as its predecessor, the ], and the the ] ]. It runs on 6 ] or an external power source. It has a 45 ] keys (without aftertouch), and a 3-character ] display. Several features aimed towards stage performance are present, such as a ] ribbon, ]-like expression bar, ] switch, and volume control knob, all on the upper neck of the instrument. There is also a proprietary "D-Beam" interface, made up of ] sensors that detect nearby motion. | ||
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The Roland AX-7 is a keytar that was manufactured by Roland Corporation from 2001 to 2007. This modern instrument contains many more advanced features than early keytars such as its predecessor, the Roland AX-1, and the the Yamaha SHS-10. It runs on 6 AA batteries or an external power source. It has a 45 velocity sensitive keys (without aftertouch), and a 3-character LED display. Several features aimed towards stage performance are present, such as a pitch bend ribbon, touchpad-like expression bar, sustain switch, and volume control knob, all on the upper neck of the instrument. There is also a proprietary "D-Beam" interface, made up of infrared sensors that detect nearby motion.
MIDI Functionality
This instrument functions as a MIDI controller; it produces MIDI messages that are sent to an external synthesizer or sound module. (Thus it produces no sound on its own.) It is fully compatible with General MIDI, General MIDI Level 2, and Roland's own GS MIDI implementation. It has both MIDI in and out ports, and can store up to 128 patches.
See also
External links
- Kirn, Peter (April 21, 2005). "Keytar Lives: Roland's AX-7". Create Digital Music.
- Official Roland AX-7 website
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