Roland AX-Edge v2 Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (the leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and the Owners Manual (p. 22)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

2018 Roland Corporation

About the AX-Edges manuals

Owners Manual (This document), (The latest version of the PDF is available on the web.)

Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the AX-Edge.

Parameter Guide This explains all parameters of the AX-Edge.

Sound List This is a list of the sounds built into the AX-Edge.

MIDI Implementation This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

To obtain the PDF manual

1 Access https://www.roland.com/support/

2 In the Support menu, choose Owners Manual

3 Choose AX-Edge

Owners Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 : Overview of the AX-Edge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 : Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 : Bottom Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

: Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting External Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

: Turning the AX-Edge On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turning Off the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

: Adjusting the Overall Volume (Master Volume) . . . . . . . . . 8 : Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

: Replacing the Edge Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

: Selecting a Sound (Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 : Registering Frequently-Used Sounds to Buttons (FAVORITE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Registering a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recalling a Favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Switching the Favorite Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Deleting a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Performance Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 : Using the Buttons and Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Raising/Lowering the Key Range (Octave Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sustaining the Notes (Hold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Layering the Same Tone to Thicken the Sound (Unison) . . 11 Preventing the Sound from Changing During Perfor- mance (Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

: Modifying the Sound While You Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the MODULATION BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the RIBBON CONTROLLER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Control Buttons and Knob ([S1][S7] Buttons / [ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] Knob) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using a Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Modifying the Sound by Applying Further Pressure to the Key (Aftertouch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

: Assigning the Function of Each Controller. . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Other Performance Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 : Performing Along with an Audio File from a USB Flash Drive (Song Player). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

: Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 : Using the Vocoder (Vocoder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Editing the Vocoder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adjusting the Mic Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

: Using the AX-Edge as a Master Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Editing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 : Editing the System Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 : Editing a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Saving a Program (Program Write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting External Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

: Connecting a MIDI Device (MIDI IN/OUT Connectors). . . . . 17 : Connecting a Computer (USB COMPUTER Port). . . . . . . . . . . 17 Attaching the Ferrite Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

: Connecting a Bluetooth Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 : Checking the Remaining Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 : Convenient Functions (UTILITY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 : Backing Up Data to USB Flash Drive (BACKUP) . . . . . . . . 18 : Restoring Backup Data (RESTORE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 : Adding Sounds (IMPORT TONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 : Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) . . . 19 : Initializing the User Data (RESET USR DATA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 : Initializing the User Licenses (REMOVE LICENSE) . . . . . . . . 20 : Formatting a USB Flash Drive (USB MEM FORMAT) . . . . . . 20 : Editing the System Settings (SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Saving the System Settings (System Write). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Viewing the Program Version (VERSION INFO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Introduction

Overview of the AX-Edge

AX-Edge

Sound Generator Section

Program System Effect

Controller Section

Keyboard Button/Knob Modulation Bar Ribbon Controller

Master Comp/EQ

Reverb

Chorus/Delay

OUTPUT

Part 4

Part 3

Part 2

Part 1

Tone

Partial 14 MFX EQ

LEVEL

Vocoder part

Carier (tone)

Partial 14 EQ

LEVEL

Vocoder

Effect

Arpeggio

MIC INPUT

System

IFX

Controller Section The controller section is what you use for performing. When you press or release the keyboard or press the modulation lever, the controller section sends performance data to the sound generator section. The controller section of the AX-Edge consists of the keyboard, the MODULATION BAR, the RIBBON CONTROLLER, and the panel buttons and knobs.

Sound Generator Section The sound generator section creates the sound. It receives performance data sent from the controller section, and produces sound.

Program On the AX-Edge, programs are the units by which you switch sounds. A program consists of four parts and a vocoder part, and also contains arpeggio and effect settings for that program.

Tone You can select one tone (sound) for each part. A tone consists of four elements of sound (partials), and you can specify a multi-effect (MFX) for each tone. You can also edit tones by using an editor app (AX-Edge Editor) on your smartphone.

Effect The AX-Edge is equipped with a multi-effect for each tone (MFX), a multi-effect that can be specified for each program (IFX), and reverb, chorus/delay, compressor, and EQ effects that are applied to the final output (system effects). Reverb and chorus/delay can also be specified and selected for each program.

System System memory contains system parameter settings that specify how the AX-Edge is to operate. & Editing the System Settings (SYSTEM) (p. 20)

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 Display

Bank/number display

A three-digit display that shows the bank and number of the currently selected sound.

LCD display

Shows various information for the operation.

2 Basic operation buttons

Cursor [K] [J] buttons

Move the cursor left/right. These also switch screens.

[] [+] buttons

Modify values. If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates.

[EXIT] button

Returns you to the previous screen. In some screens, this cancels the operation currently being executed.

[ENTER] button

Press this to confirm a value or execute an operation.

[SHIFT] button

Used together with other buttons to execute various functions.

[MENU/WRITE] button

The MENU screen appears. Use this together with the [SHIFT] button to save sounds or system settings (p. 12, p. 20).

3 FAVORITE

FAVORITE [ON] button

Turns the FAVORITE function on/off.

FAVORITE [BANK] button

Selects the bank of FAVORITE memories (p. 9) in which you can register your favorite sounds (programs).

4 PROGRAM buttons

[EDGE LEAD][VOCODER/VOICE] buttons [0][9] buttons Select the category of sounds (programs). When the [FAVORITE] button or the [BANK] button is lit, these function as [0][9] buttons.

5 SONG PLAYER

SONG PLAYER [LIST] button

Displays the song list.

SONG PLAYER [s] button

Plays/stops the selected song.

6 ARPEGGIO/LOCK

[ARPEGGIO] button

Turns the arpeggio function on/off.

[LOCK] button

Long-press this button to turn panel lock on/off (a function that disables panel operations).

7 Neck control section (Top Panel)

[MASTER VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the overall volume.

[ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] knob

Controls the parameter thats assigned to the knob.

PROGRAM [] [+] buttons ([S6], [S7] buttons)

Each time you press a button, the sound (program) is switched consecutively. If the Favorite function is on, youll switch consecutively through the sounds that are registered as Favorites.

MODULATION BAR

Press the MODULATION BAR to add modulation to the notes you are playing.

RIBBON CONTROLLER

Slide your finger towards the left or right on this ribbon to change the pitch of the notes. You can modify the sound by pressing the controller with your finger.

OCTAVE [] [+] buttons ([S4], [S5] buttons)

These buttons are used to transpose the AX-Edges keyboard in steps of one octave.

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Bottom Panel

8 8

8 Strap pins

Attach the included strap here. Choose two pin locations as appropriate for your performing style.

9 Battery compartment

Install eight AA nickel-metal hydride batteries. & Installing the Batteries (p. 5)

10 Neck control section (Bottom panel)

[PORTAMENTO] button ([S1] button)

Turns portamento on/off. This produces a smooth change to the next pitch.

[HOLD] button ([S2] button)

Turns hold on/off. This sustains the notes you play.

[UNISON] button ([S3] button)

Turns unison on/off. This makes the sound richer by layering the same tone.

* You can change the parameters that are controlled by the [S1][S7] buttons, MODULATION BAR, RIBBON CONTROLLER, control knob, and pedal. For details, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Installing the Batteries Eight AA batteries are required to run the AX-Edge on battery power. We recommend the use of rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries. With these batteries you can expect about four hours of continuous operation, although this depends on how the AX-Edge is being used. * 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. * If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid leakage.

Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and Owners manual (p. 22)).

1. Turn off the power of the AX-Edge (p. 8).

2. While pressing inward on the tabs of the bottom panel battery compartment cover, remove the cover.

(a) While pressing the tabs

(b) Lift up

3. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, taking care to observe the + and polarity.

Be sure that the + and - markings on the batteries are oriented correctly.

4. Close the battery compartment cover.

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

D E F

OUTPUT

PHONES MIC INPUT/Volume PEDAL USB flash drive Computer

Expression pedal (EV-5)

Pedal switch (DP series)

B C I J K

MIDI

H Sound module, synthesizer (receiving device)

Sequencer, stage piano (transmitting device)

AC Adaptor

Indicator

Power Cord

AC Outlet

A OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks

These are output jacks for audio signals. Connect them to your amp or wireless transmitter. Use the L/MONO jack if youre outputting in mono.

B PHONES jack

You can connect a set of headphones here.

C MIC INPUT

MIC INPUT jack

Connect a dynamic microphone here.

[MIC INPUT Volume] knob

Adjusts the volume of the mic input.

D Cord hook

If the included AC adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack, secure the cord to this hook to prevent it from being accidentally disconnected.

* Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.

E DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here. * Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration)

faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

* Use only the included AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor may result in malfunctions or electric shock.

* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even though youll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, youll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidentally disconnected from the unit.

* If you wont be using the unit for an extended period of time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

F [POWER] switch

This turns the power on/off. * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.

Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

G Ground terminal

Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are con- cerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.

Unsuitable places for connection 5 Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution) 5 Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion) 5 Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the

event of lightning)

H MIDI (IN/OUT) port

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for transmission of MIDI messages.

I PEDAL jack

Connect a separately sold Roland DP series or EV-5 pedal. * Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other

expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

J USB MEMORY port

You can connect a USB flash drive here. Connect or disconnect the USB flash drive while the AX-Edge is powered-off.

* Use a commercially available USB flash drive or a USB flash drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work with this unit.

K USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect this port to a USB port of your computer. This allows the AX-Edge to operate as a USB MIDI device. Theres no need to install a driver.

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Connecting External Equipment

Connecting to an amp or mixer

The AX-Edge does not have an internal amp or speakers. In order to produce sound, youll need to connect it to an audio device such as a keyboard amp, monitor speakers, or a stereo set, or use headphones.

1. Connect the rear panel OUTPUT jacks to the input jacks of your external device.

Amp or mixer

Make connections using a 1/4 unbalanced (mono) cable. Use a cable that has the appropriate type of plug for connecting to the input jack of your device.

* If youre using a mono audio device, connect the cable to the L/MONO OUTPUT jack.

If youre using headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. In this case theres no need to connect any other audio device.

Connecting via a wireless system to an amp, etc.

If you use a commercially available wireless system and operate the AX-Edge on batteries, youll be able to perform while moving around on stage free of any cables. * Be sure to use a wireless transmitter that complies with the wireless

regulations that are applicable in your area.

1. Connect the wireless transmitter to the rear panel OUTPUT jacks.

Wireless transmitters

* The shape of the connector depends on the wireless transmitter that youre using.

* If the amp that youre using has only a mono channel, connect only one transmitter to the L/MONO jack of the AX-Edge.

2. Connect the audio output of the wireless receiver to your mixer or amp.

Controlling a MIDI sound module

1. Connect the AX-Edges MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the sound module or synthesizer that you want to control.

MIDI OUT

MIDI INAX-Edge (transmits MIDI messages)

Module, synthesizer, etc. (receives MIDI messages)

* As needed, connect the sound module or synthesizer to your amp or speaker. For details, refer to the owners manual of the sound module or synthesizer that youre using.

Controlling the AX-Edge from an external MIDI device

The AX-Edge can receive MIDI messages and produce sound using the program thats selected on its sound generator.

1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of your controlling device to the AX-Edges MIDI IN connector.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

AX-Edge (receives MIDI messages)

Synthesizer, stage piano, etc. (transmits MIDI messages)

MEMO

To specify the MIDI transmit/receive channels, edit the system parameters Basic Channel and Program Control Channel. If youre using the master keyboard function, edit the program parameters to specify the MIDI transmit channel of each part. For details, refer to Parameter Guide (PDF).

Connecting a computer or sequencer

If you want to connect the AX-Edge to a computer in which youve installed sequencer software or a software sound module, and use the AX-Edge as a master keyboard to record or perform, make connections as follows.

USB port

AX-Edge (records and transmits MIDI messages) USB port

Computer or sequencer (records and transmits MIDI

messages)

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Turning the AX-Edge On

1. Power-on the equipment in the order of AX-Edge 0 connected devices.

* In order to protect its circuitry, the AX-Edge waits for a while after being powered-on before it begins operating.

2. Switch on power to the connected equipment, and raise the volume to an appropriate level.

* The power to this unit will be turned off 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 Off function).

If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function. & Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off)

(p. 8)

5 Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off, save the data that you want to keep.

5 To restore power, turn the power on again.

Turning Off the Power

1. Power-off the equipment in the order of the connected devices 0 AX-Edge.

Adjusting the Overall Volume (Master Volume)

Adjusts the overall volume.

1. Adjust the [MASTER VOLUME] knob located in the neck control section.

Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off)

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select Auto Off, and use the [] [+] buttons to change the setting.

If you dont want the unit to turn off automatically, choose OFF setting.

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

Auto Off OFF, 30min, 240min

4. To save the setting, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

A confirmation message appears.

Write System ?

[Exit]:N [Ent]:Y

* Save the system settings while the system setting screen is displayed. You cant write the system settings unless youre in the system setting screen.

5. To execute, press the [ENTER] button.

If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Replacing the Edge Blade The AX-Edge comes with one replacement Edge Blade.

Edge Blade

1. Use the included hex key to remove the screws.

2. Exchange the Edge Blade.

3. Attach the screws.

NOTE

Tightening the screws excessively could damage the panel or the AX-Edge itself. Take care not to tighten the screws excessively.

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Playing

Selecting a Sound (Program)

The sounds (programs) of the AX-Edge are organized into ten category, with 32 programs in each category.

1. Press the [EDGE LEAD][VOCODER/VOICE] buttons to select the category.

2. Use the [] [+] buttons to switch programs.

Category number Program number within the category

MEMO

5 If you keep on holding down one button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates.

5 You can also switch categories by holding down the [SHIFT] button and using the [] [+] buttons.

5 You can switch programs by using the PROGRAM [] [+] buttons located in the neck control section.

Registering Frequently-Used Sounds to Buttons (FAVORITE)

Favorite is a function that lets you register frequently-used sounds (programs) so that they can be recalled by a single button. The Favorite registers the number of the program.

Favorite Bank 9

Favorite Bank 0

Favorite 09

MEMO

5 With Favorites 09 as one set, you can register a total of ten sets in the Favorite banks.

5 Use the ten buttons [0][9] to recall or register programs.

NOTE

If youre editing a program, save that program first before you register it as a Favorite.

Registering a Favorite

1. Select the program that you want to register.

2. Press the FAVORITE [BANK] button to make it light.

3. Press a [0][9] button to select the registration- destination bank.

4. Hold down the FAVORITE [ON] button and press the [0] [9] button in which you want to register the program.

The currently selected program is registered to that button.

Recalling a Favorite

1. Press the FAVORITE [ON] button to make it light.

The [0][9] buttons act as Favorite select buttons. When the FAVORITE function is on, the bank/number display shows the following.

1 - 3

Bank number Favorite number

2. Press a [0][9] button to select a Favorite.

If you press a button in which a Favorite has not yet been registered, the screen indicates Not Registered!

Switching the Favorite Bank

1. Press the FAVORITE [BANK] button to make it light.

The button ([0][9]) corresponding to the currently selected bank blinks.

2. Press a [0][9] button to select a bank.

MEMO

If only the bank number is shown in the display, use the [0][9] buttons to select a favorite.

Deleting a Favorite

1. Switch to the bank in which the favorite is registered.

2. Press the FAVORITE [ON] button to make it light.

3. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the single [0][9] button in which the favorite is registered.

A confirmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. If you press a button in which no favorite is registered, the screen indicated Not Registered!

4. Press the [ENTER] button.

A confirmation message appears once again.

5. To execute, press the [ENTER] button once again.

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Using the Performance Functions

The AX-Edge provides numerous functions that you can use to make your performance more expressive, shift the pitch, etc.

Using the Buttons and Controllers

Raising/Lowering the Key Range (Octave Shift)

Heres how to shift the pitch range of the keyboard in units of an octave.

1. Press the OCTAVE [] or [+] button.

MEMO

5 You can shift the pitch a maximum of 3 octaves. If the octave is shifted, the OCTAVE [] button or [+] button is lit.

5 To return to the original key range, press the OCTAVE [] button and [+] button simultaneously.

Shifting the key range only while the button is held

Heres how to change the setting so that the pitch range of the keyboard is shifted one octave up or down only while you hold down the OCTAVE [] [+] button. When you release the button, the keyboard returns to its normal pitch range.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select S4 (M), and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value to MOMENTARY.

4. Next, use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select S5 (M), and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value to MOMENTARY.

Menu

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

CTRL BUTTON

S4 (M) MOMENTARY: The octave is shifted up/down only while you hold down the button.

LATCH: The octave is shifted up/ down each time you press the button (maximum of 3 octaves).

S5 (M)

5. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

* You can assign a function other than OCTAVE [] [+] to these buttons. For details on how to assign a function to these buttons, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Smoothly Changing the Pitch (Portamento)

Portamento is a function that smoothly changes the pitch from that of the first-played key to that of the next-played key. Portamento turns on/off each time you press the [PORTAMENTO] button.

MEMO

The way in which portamento is applied differs depending on the settings of the selected tone.

Applying portamento only while you hold down the button

Heres how to make portamento turn on only while the [POR- TAMENTO] button is held down. When you release the button, portamento turns off.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] button to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select S1 (M), and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value to MOMENTARY.

Menu

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

CTRL BUTTON S1 (M)

MOMENTARY: Portamento is on only while you hold down the button.

LATCH: Portamento turns on/off each time you press the button.

4. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

* You can assign a function other than [PORTAMENTO] to this button. For details on how to assign a function to this button, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Sustaining the Notes (Hold)

This function sustains the notes you play on the keyboard, just like the damper pedal of an acoustic piano. Hold is on while you hold down the [HOLD] button. When you play a note and press the [HOLD] button, the notes are sustained.

Using the button to switch hold on/off

Heres how to make Hold switch on/off each time you press the [HOLD] button.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select S2 (M), and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value to LATCH.

Menu

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

CTRL BUTTON S2 (M)

MOMENTARY: The hold function is on only while you hold down the button.

LATCH: The hold function turns on/ off each time you press the button.

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4. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

* You can assign a function other than [HOLD] to this button. For details on how to assign a function to this button, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Layering the Same Tone to Thicken the Sound (Unison)

If you turn Unison on, the sound is thickened by layering an identical but slightly pitch-shifted tone onto the tone of part 1. Unison turns on/off each time you press the [UNISON] button.

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5 The depth of the effect differs depending on the settings of the tone thats selected.

Turning unison on only while you hold down the button

Heres how to make the unison function turn on only while you hold down the [UNISON] button. When you release the button, unison turns off.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select S3 (M), and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value to MOMENTARY.

4. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

* You can assign a function other than [UNISON] to this button. For details on how to assign a function to this button, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Preventing the Sound from Changing During Performance (Lock)

You can disable some of the AX-Edges buttons to prevent the sound from being inadvertently switched if you press a button accidentally.

1. Hold down the [LOCK] button until it is lit.

The lock function turns on, and the buttons other than in the neck control section are disabled. To return to the normal state, once again hold down the [LOCK] button until it is unlit.

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5 The lock function does not apply to the buttons of the neck control section.

5 The lock function is valid only in the top screen (the program select screen).

Modifying the Sound While You Perform

The AX-Edge lets you use various controllers to modify the sound while you perform.

Using the MODULATION BAR Press the MODULATION BAR to apply modulation.

* The effect applied by the MODULATION BAR differs depending on the setting. Normally, pressing the MODULATION BAR applies a vibrato effect. To change the setting, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Using the RIBBON CONTROLLER You can modify the sound by pressing your finger on the RIBBON CONTROLLER and moving it to left or right. For this controller, the sound also changes according to the pressure of your finger.

* The effect applied by the RIBBON CONTROLLER differs depending on the setting. Normally, left/right motion operates as pitch bend to change the pitch. Pressure on the controller applies a vibrato-type effect. To change the setting, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Disabling the RIBBON CONTROLLER

You can disable the AX-Edges RIBBON CONTROLLER operations if you like. This is convenient when you want to apply an effect only in response to left/right movement or only in response to pressure.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [] [+] buttons to change the value.

Menu [SHIFT] + cursor [K] [J]

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

CTRL RIBBON

Posi (Position) OFF: Left/right operation is disabled.

Pres (Pressure) OFF: Pressure operation is disabled.

Various other settings are also available. For details, refer to Parameter Guide (PDF).

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5 If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

5 Depending on the settings of the program, operation might not be disabled even if you change the system settings. For details, refer to the parameter guide.

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Using the Control Buttons and Knob ([S1][S7] Buttons / [ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] Knob)

You can assign various parameters to the control buttons ([S1][S7] buttons) and the [ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] knob of the neck control section, and use them to modify the sound.

S1 S2 S3

[ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] knob

For each control button and knob, you can specify what happens when the controller is operated. For details, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

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The knob value does not automatically return to its original state, so if you dont want to apply the effect, return the knob to 0.

Using a Pedal You can assign various parameters to a pedal switch or expression pedal connected to the PEDAL jack, and use the switch or pedal to modify the sound or control a function. The effect controlled by the pedal differs depending on the setting. You can specify the effect of operating a pedal switch or expression pedal. For details, refer to Assigning the Function of Each Controller (p. 12).

Modifying the Sound by Applying Further Pressure to the Key (Aftertouch)

The keyboard of the AX-Edge is equipped with an aftertouch sensor. You can modify the sound by applying pressure to the keyboard. The effect applied by aftertouch differs depending on the tone parameter setting. This needs to be specified using the AX-Edge Editor software. For details, refer to AX-Edge Editors manual.

Assigning the Function of Each Controller

You can change the parameters that are controlled by the [S1][S7] buttons, MODULATION BAR, RIBBON CONTROLLER, control knob, and pedal.

1. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] button to select SYSTEM, and then press the [ENTER] button.

3. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [] [+] buttons to change its value.

Menu

Parameter Cursor [K] [J]

Value [] [+]

CTRL BUTTON

S1 (F) S7 (F) Specify the parameters that are assigned to the [S1][S7] buttons.

S1 (M) S7 (M)

Specify the operating mode of the [S1] [S7] buttons.

MOMENTARY: The function is on only while you hold down the button.

LATCH: The function turns on/off each time you press the button.

CTRL KNOB Func Specifies the parameter that is assigned to the [ASSIGNABLE CONTROL] knob.

CTRL PEDAL Func

Specifies the parameter that is assigned to the pedal.

Pole Specifies the polarity of the pedal.

CTRL RIBBON

Posi Specifies the parameter that is assigned to the RIBBON CONTROLLER (left/right direction).

Pres Specifies the parameter that is assigned to the RIBBON CONTROLLER (pressure).

CTRL MOD BAR

Func Specifies the parameter that is assigned to the MODULATION BAR.

For details, refer to Parameter Guide (English) (PDF).

4. If you want to save the setting, execute the System Write operation. & Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

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The settings of these controllers can be specified and remembered individually for each program. This is convenient when you want to switch the controller assignments for each sound (program). In the program control parameters, change each controllers Source (Src) from System (SYS) to Program (PRG). For details, refer to Parameter Guide (PDF).

Using the Performance Functions

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Using Other Performance Functions

Performing Along with an Audio File from a USB Flash Drive (Song Player)

You can copy an audio file (MP3 or WAV) from your computer to a USB flash drive, and perform on the AX-Edge while that audio file plays back.

1. Format your USB flash drive on the AX-Edge. & Formatting a USB Flash Drive (USB MEM FORMAT) (p.

20)

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5 Use a commercially available USB flash drive or a USB flash drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee operation with all commercially available flash drives.

5 We recommend that you use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the file name. If you use double-byte characters, the file name will not be shown correctly in the display.

2. Copy the audio file into the SONG LIST folder.

Audio files that can be played

MP3

Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3

Sampling Frequency 48 kHz

Bit rate 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/ 256/320 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

WAV

Sampling Frequency 48 kHz

Bit Depth 16/24-bit

* For both MP3 and WAV, the only sampling frequency supported is 48 kHz. If your file has a sampling frequency of other than 48 kHz, use software on your computer to convert it to 48 kHz beforehand.

3. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB MEMORY port of the AX-Edge.

4. Press the SONG PLAYER [LIST] button.

The LCD display shows the audio files.

5. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select a song.

NOTE

If the name of the audio file contains double-byte characters, it is not shown correctly in the LCD display.

6. Press the SONG PLAYER [s] button to play.

Press the SONG PLAYER [s] button once again to stop.

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5 Use the [] [+] buttons to adjust the volume of the song. 5 If you want to save the volume setting, execute the System Write

operation.

& Saving the System Settings (System Write) (p. 20)

Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggio)

To turn on the arpeggio function, press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light. An arpeggio is a performance technique in which the notes of a chord are played at different times.

1. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

2. Hold down keys on the keyboard.

An arpeggio plays.

Editing the arpeggio

Arpeggio settings are saved individually for each program.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARPEGGIO] button.

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You can also access the same screen by pressing the [MENU/WRITE] button and selecting ARPEGGIO.

2. Use the cursor [K] [J] buttons to select the item that you want to edit.

3. Use the [] [+] buttons to edit the value.

For details on the parameters, refer to Parameter Guide (English) (PDF).

4. If you want to save the setting, execute the Program Write operation. & Saving a Program