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Roland AX-Synth Black Sparkle

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Roland AX-Synth Black Sparkle
Product no: ROL-AX-SYNTH-BS Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Roland AX-Synth Black Sparkle is the same instrument as the white AX-Synth model, with one big exception. The Black Sparkle edition really lets you shine on stage, thanks to a special black lacquer finish with added glass particles that reflect the light.

The AX Synth is equipped with 49 touch-sensitive, semi-weighted keys, a ribbon, modulation and D-Beam controller. It is powered by eight rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which allow you to play for up to 6 hours. As such, it is not just an ideal controller for on stage, but can also be used for mobile applications in combination with a portable battery-powered PA.

The Ax-Synth Black Sparkle functions as a MIDI controller, but is equipped with a wide range of built-in sounds as well. It features the sounds of the newer Roland synthesizers, which you can freely adjust to suit your personal preferences. For even more sound diversity, simply use the MIDI functionality of the keytar!

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Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	7,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	128,0 x 40,0 x 17,5 cm

Product specifications

keytar with a special lacquer finish
with added glass particles that reflect the light
49 touch-sensitive keys
internal sound source with a wide range of Roland sounds
ribbon controller
D-Beam controller
V-link controller
modulation bar
3x 7-segment LED display
maximum polyphony: 128 voices
master output: 2x 6.35mm TS jack plug
headphone output: 6.35mm TRS jack plug
foot switch input
USB for MIDI and software editor
MIDI input via MIDI connector
MIDI output via USB connector
software editor for Windows and Mac OS X
manual and shoulder strap included
dimensions: 1142 x 266 x 87 mm
weight: 3.9 kg

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Martijn D. 12 January 2012

Wrote the following about Roland AX-Synth Black Sparkle

Geweldig instrument! Vele schitterende geluiden en andere effecten, gemakkelijk op te zoeken door de eenvoudige, doeltreffende bediening. Het enige nadeel is het gewicht. Met net geen vier kilo is het keyboard wat aan de zware kant en dat merk je na een tijdje in je schouder. Desalniettemin een fantastisch apparaat voor de toetsenist die zich vrij over het podium wil bewegen.

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