Roland AX-Edge Keytar [Product Demo]

[@brianszpot7989]

I used this at a live gig last weekend in Miami. I shredded a 10 minute solo to close out the show. It was epic!!!

[@pshimmons]

did you post a video anyplace? Would love to see it!

[@fridgepuff1722]

I'm going to need to see this

[@angelpipessd]

Adding myself to the list that want to see a video - I want to learn to play an Edge live in addition to my piano/keys

[@Whydoineedoneyo]

Sure, you did bud..

[@RoscoeHoffman]

Prove it!! We want a video. ;)

[@TheDrsuperawsome]

Can't wait to write this off my taxes!

[@aNi-fc6bq]

Nice gus J. reference there

[@bigounce1903]

Paul Clarke Gus Johnson reference. Awesome

[@thesilliestgooseonneptune5285]

God dammit

[@adistantmemory5998]

Ok gus johnson

[@silverflow2996]

😂

[@humangenerator3824]

I have always wanted a keytar and watching this makes me want one more

[@ryoko-samaaaa]

YES YES YES YES

[@noahh805]

This is so much cooler than I was expecting

[@ClumzorZ]

Keytar and anime weapon.

[@papabear_cdxl4699]

ClumzorZ I was just imagining Cloud Strife wielding this 🙂

[@spooodr8900]

Looks like a giant cleaver

[@GungKrisna12]

And it came with Light and Dark variants

[@headset5602]

Velian Crowley's Duel Disk (Yu-gi-oh! GX)

[@AreGeeBee]

Monster Hunter vibes

[@calabiyou]

We need more live keytar performers!

[@donq2957]

Buy me one. All I can afford is lousy alesis vortex.

[@CharisSem]

@@donq2957 no

[@grizzamundo]

Funny you should say that lmao

[@Catholic17]

I have a band, and I play this and keyboard

[@shaynefernandez7145]

Getting mine soon!! YES more keytar players!

[@jayvawyvus6619]

I can't wait until I can get one of these in a year or two, fantastic instrument! I really hope keytars are making a comeback tbh, or at least enough of a comeback that I'll still be able to find a good quality one like this a few years down the road.

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

They are! Especially now that there is a keytarist in the band Ghost.

[@joseantoniosimplicioviegas]

its been 4 years. did you get the keytar

[@mobilemusiclover369]

Did you get the keytar? Just curious... 😅

[@nikolanebulus7259]

Does this come with an anti-bully protection plan?

[@RandomCorvid]

its one of those instruments that never really left the 80s

[@burgbass]

The own keytar itself is anti-bully protection, just swing it around like a sword

[@alexdaubenspeck4339]

anti bully ? when i get this thing im going to need a way to keep all of the chicks away !

[@PepperDeVillle]

I got beat up just for *thinking* about playing the keytar.

[@nikolanebulus7259]

@@PepperDeVillle lol warning: user may incure massive atomic wedgies from jocks wearing Letterman jackets

[@pabloromero1365]

I am writing a novel and one of my characters has a keytar as a weapon. This is exactly how I imagined it!

[@spliffern2662]

yo i'd love to read that shit

[@VideosGalacticos]

Holy Shit

[@AreGeeBee]

Keytar sword!

[@shoaibislam7056]

What is the name of your book?

[@riyadriyad5911]

@@spliffern2662 Roxanne wolf

[@SrmegaCabra]

I've been wanting one of these for a couple of years now, I reckon it's time

[@longandmcquade]

We also reckon. Do it! 😁

[@ARSZLB]

that looks like the most fun room i've ever seen in my life 😧

[@tommypickles7278]

This thing is killer

[@PepperDeVillle]

You had me at "build in vocoder."

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

RIGHT? I SPLOOGED

[@ChandoraBox]

@@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush SAME

[@singwithnikkic]

I have an AX Edge that I use to fill in bass for my band at church when our bassist is out. I love it! But I feel like I have soooo much to learn; this instrument is capable of SO. MANY. THINGS!

[@longandmcquade]

It really is! Sadly keytars in general are looked at as kind of gimmicky or a novelty, but we're glad to know that you've realized how amazing and flexible the instrument is!

[@fridgepuff1722]

The amount of features and tweakability makes it a ton of fun

[@spazkong]

Nice bouncy, rubbery Synth Bass sound. Definitely sounds like a Roland!

[@ACBIXI]

just found out this is an actual thing , and damn . guess what i want for my birthday now

[@KeytarKris]

Sooooooo happy I ordered one.😍

[@iwaswithyourmom9410]

LOL!! ha ha ha!!

[@Psyfonify]

for your 80's cover band no doubt? got any funky pants?

[@bronyman9000]

@@Psyfonify I want to get one cause I want make my own synth or dark synth music

[@joharinichols2652]

Thank you for the demonstration. It was clear, fairly easy to understand.

[@jackiw7]

That’s my keytar, I bought it from Long and McQuade after seeing this video, they told me it was from the inspiration center. It has a lot more pink foil on it these days 😂

[@marcosa.2474]

Hey! It was mentioned that the pedal can be assigned to any parameter, so can you a expression pedal on it?

[@GABLADER]

4:18 Wow! I Love This Vibe 😍🎹🔥

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I keep forgetting that Edge is equipped with gentle after touch. That’s one of his many awesome features that I didn’t take stock in when it went on the market.

[@Haztagz]

I love it - hope Roland don't discontinue it .... does this play percussion?

[@austinf.243]

Does it have a present guitar tone? If so, is there anywhere I can find a recording of it being used?

[@badmy004]

Why am I seeing this? Why is it satisfying!?!!

[@MrAmbisonic]

Awesome!!! I'm glad there is a power supply as well as battery power

[@joharinichols2652]

Hi Dustin and thanks for the demo. I am seriously planning to buy one. Question... The hold button that you use at 6:03, can you hold a sound, and then lay a totally different sound on top of that first sound? Thank you.

[@SJBenHar]

I truly love this instrument!

[@lanehodnett8222]

I bought one a few days ago and can’t wait for it to come in!

[@SingerChoiJin-bulleobulleo]

Kita Piano Holder Do you know where the piano house is sold? A piano holder?

[@michaelfedora5630]

Bought 1 2 yrs ago and fabulous to play

[@leewightman8619]

The black and red looks badass

[@AlejandroVarasHinojosa]

If this guy knew how to play cumbia on that keytar this review would've been a party 🎉

[@ibrahimhandiri4909]

First of all great vids!! Would it be possible to make a vid or explain how to assign - 50 % to a note in a live situation? (Middle Eastern scales)

[@longandmcquade]

Absolutely, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u8nHWXebyLZs0

[@peytonhastreiter6866]

No one gana metion that awesome bit that he made up at 2:55 and 3:05

[@OrionCarmine]

I know it's fuckin amazing

[@lisalegato0109]

The low notes remind me of King Kill 33° by Marilyn Manson

[@johngobble]

this is the real key blade

[@rordrom3234]

6:41 nice harp sound.

[@Catholic17]

I have been playing AX Edge for a while, my band and I use it, I mostly play it, but everyone has a chance. We have a Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums and then keyboard or Keytar

[@caludaj]

Where is the "UNISON" Button? It is mentioned in the manual but don't see it on the synth. Thanks!

[@longandmcquade]

It's on the back of the neck! Check out 4:48.

[@emuhcake1380]

Just got one! How do you turn off the constant echo?? Every sound I try has an echo/reverb

[@treywilliams2364]

IMPRESSIVE

[@juliozoa]

Just a question-> Can I use the Edge model like a Master Keyboard with 16 midi channels control like the model AX7 do ?

[@dashkaushik5468]

does connecting to Bluetooth play music on my phone or any of my soundbar?

[@onnolab]

Does this come with a mullet?

[@rguez2332]

Can you download the super-natural sounds from the AX SYNTH??

[@longandmcquade]

No, both the AX-Synth and the AX-Edge have a built-in sound engine that cannot be uploaded or downloaded to or from either unit.

[@expatcanuck3492]

Reckon it's got the sounds, portamento and easy patch changes to get a decent version of "Frankenstein" out of it?

[@elmeromero6559]

great video but just one doubt ..do I need passive speakers or active speakers to conect and play my Roland?? I'll appreciate someone reply me .. t-you =)

[@longandmcquade]

Active speakers. There's no amplifier built into the AX-Edge (or most keytars or keyboards).

[@Kingaronfi]

how do i turn the keytar on ? do i need all cables and a keytar amplifier to be able to turn it on?

[@longandmcquade]

The power switch is on the back of the unit. Yes you will need a patch cable going from the AX-Edge to an amplifier (or a pair of headphones) in order to hear it, but it's not required to be able to turn it on.

[@GlacierMoonDragon]

That looks pretty good.

[@VictoryRider-22]

I painted the blade black and added some LED-lights. Now its perfect!😎

[@Jorge.O85]

I can imagine a light spectrum down on the plate jumpin when playing the keytar...🤩

[@Nick-Nasty]

i'm sold. god damnit i'm sold.

[@emericklamontagne3652]

Great keyboard. But instead of buying an AX, I had saved me about 1,000 dollars by taking one of my regular lighter horizontal keyboards, attached a guitar strap to it, and held it and played it like an AX. Same thing. I even created an upright stand for it, and mounted it on the stand vertically, like an upright base or cello while sitting. The AX is super, but a novelty way of playing a regular horizontal keyboard like a guitar.

[@Ritzi66]

Thanks captain obvious

[@clemarmageddon2366]

Beautiful

[@Vortex5500]

Does it support the use of Talkboxes

[@beachtownsalon]

do you know if you can lock up the neck controls?

[@fatimagarthia]

Can we use it to arpeggiate? 🤔 thinking of buying a keytar and I'd need to play Muse songs with it!

[@DowaHawkiin]

Bliss, Stockholm syndrome i see you!

[@scorpiomelancholia1559]

Somebody get the full song for what he played begining at 00:01

[@longandmcquade]

Dustin probably just made it up on the spot!

[@scorpiomelancholia1559]

@@longandmcquade damn thats cool

[@Lou-Skunts]

Can this simulate hammer ons and pull offs?

[@gruponemesis]

TAKE MY MONEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@bossMusicalrudana]

What is price of this keytar 😊

[@longandmcquade]

Our price is currently $1349.99CAD. www.long-mcquade.com/117114

[@uber21]

Does the keytar have back up percussion?

[@luminaaband450]

love it!

[@veniap.7765]

my classical pianist dream

[@andrefrazao9245]

I think I would buy this just to learn Dream Theater solos on it XD

[@longandmcquade]

😂

[@avilonduntra1665]

Wish had one of those to make an awesome sounds so I can groove or boogie.

[@albertplaysguitar]

So... How did turn it on again???

[@Ashes2Ashes_Blush2Blush]

Im so..JAZZED about this. Heh..heh heh heh.. Thanks ill be here all week.😎

[@anitarsahuapollobi4131]

Can I connect my phone?

[@stephin20]

What is the keytar connected to? Can it connected to an amp or speaker?

[@longandmcquade]

For the sake of this video, the output of the keytar was split. One signal went to an amp for monitoring, and one signal went into our recorder. Yes, it can be connected to an amp or powered speaker.

[@stephin20]

@@longandmcquade So for performances on stages, do you recommend using a speaker or an amp?

[@longandmcquade]

@@stephin20 We'd recommend a keyboard amp like one of the Roland or Traynor amps found here: www.long-mcquade.com/departments/346/Keyboards/Amps/Keyboard_Amps_mixers_spkrs.htm

[@deeprose4]

Sooooo the keytar still exists?

[@filipedeoliveira3324]

Est-ce que ce Keytar est autonome comme le Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-500RD??

[@arc7450]

I saw a review where this doesn’t accept mp3s or wavs ?

[@longandmcquade]

It cannot accept MP3 or WAVs as samples to perform with, but it does accept MP3 and WAVs to playback and play along to using the internal sounds. On Page 13 of the AX-Edge manual: 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. 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.

[@pmwizard48]

Can it also play midi files?

[@fatseaturtle]

That is a musical weapon!

[@LogicalQ]

Why they thought we wouldn’t want a black ax-edge with the traditional colored keys absolutely baffles me.

[@sibernetikvehububata.s7158]

How heavy are these Keytars ? Looks heavier than the regular bass guitar.

[@longandmcquade]

The AX-Edge is about 9lbs. The average weight of a Fender P-Bass (for example) is 8 - 9lbs. So pretty much the same weight!

[@ddrums1834]

what kind of amplification use you on this video please ?

[@longandmcquade]

The sound you hear in this video is taken directly from the AX-Edge into our recorder (Zoom H6). We are not recording an amp, although Dustin is using a small amp to monitor his playing, but it's not being heard in this video.

[@ddrums1834]

@@longandmcquade thank you for the information the sound is excellent congrats (y)

[@richardstevenson3588]

Can you split the keys on a program?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes. You can assign a different keyboard range to each of the 4 parts, or for more deep editing, each of the 4 partials within those parts. The keyboard range for parts can be set in the Program Sound menu, while the deeper editing of each partial can be done on the AX-EDGE Editor APP.

[@cry1406]

does it have internal sound ...or is it connected to ampere

[@longandmcquade]

The sounds are built-in, as in it doesn't require a sound module or VSTi to produce sound. But you do need to be connected to an amp or headphones to hear the sounds. There is no built-in speaker.

[@cry1406]

@@longandmcquade thx

[@memsermann]

Do they still have the shity ribbon controller that goes out on the Roland ax traditional and needs fixing every couple on years?

[@creativesamproductions]

Oh shnap.. may have to get one of these bad boys

[@bradproctor6499]

I sold my bass. Kept the amp. Can I play this thru a bass amp?

[@longandmcquade]

You could, as in there would be little risk of damage, because bass amps are usually designed to handle the full frequency spectrum. The voicing might be a bit bass-heavy though. With some tweaking of the EQ, it'd work, just not ideal.

[@ronsindric4241]

Is the APP available for my ANDROID ?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.roland.AXEdgeEditor&hl=en_CA

[@walisonrosa1438]

Qual a diferença desse para aquele blak?

[@robinkjperavoor]

Is there any link to purchase this?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes, the link is in the description.

[@robinkjperavoor]

@@longandmcquade Thank you. I'll place an order soon.

[@veniap.7765]

what about Clapton Layla cover?)))

[@ev4uu]

This is the coolest instrument ever but I don’t have that much money to buy this one

[@ryoko-samaaaa]

Dreams want to buy, reality needs money...

[@fernandoa3603]

Is this JUST Midi? Or can it operate on its own?

[@longandmcquade]

It can operate on its own as it's a full-on synthesizer. The sounds are built into the instrument itself. No external module or VSTi was used for this video.

[@20thanasi]

Does ax edge have drum.sounds. Already programmed in instrument already or must I download those sounds

[@longandmcquade]

No, the AX-Edge is a true synthesizer, it's not a controller to trigger samples. There are no drum sounds built in and you cannot download additional samples to load into it.

[@20thanasi]

K thanks I'll buy drum machine

[@1SHTURMAN1]

Я с 1997 года пользуюсь старым Roland D-20. Отличная станция с массой возможностей. Недаром его прозвали: мечта композитора. Но этот наплечный синтезатор я готов приобрести. Но сперва мне нужно на него заработать денег. Как заработаю сразу куплю такой синтезатор.

[@maniacmuzik5375]

It comes with AC adapter or DC adapter??

[@longandmcquade]

It comes with the Roland PSB-1U and it's a DC adapter.

[@koustavmukherjee8699]

what for the left handed

[@longandmcquade]

If you're coming from a traditional keys/piano background, there is no "left handed" keyboard. Left handed pianists still play the lead lines with their right hand. If you're not coming from a traditional keys/piano background, and more from a guitar background where you're used to a left-handed guitar, then playing a keytar like this would feel foreign to you anyways so just learn it with your right hand.

[@paulwilson9281]

Nice but $ 1500 in australia.is it heavy.

[@longandmcquade]

A bit heavier than an average guitar. 9 lbs. 5 oz for the AX-Edge, around 8lbs for the average electric guitar.

[@majewskimusic]

I recommend, thanks, ;-)

[@stuartwilliams7371]

Less talk, more play.

[@danielshivley6040]

I was saying keytar but it kept saying letter

[@Batsinthebelltower]

they should have tilted the screen up like the ax7 , so its facing the player

[@longandmcquade]

Check out 4:56 where Dustin talks about the dual displays. The large display in the corner is angled to face the player. It's not tilted up like the AX7 was, more like the bottom of it is recessed into the unit, which still makes it easy to see while standing and playing with a strap. That screen is just a simple LCD display to show the bank/patch numbers, just like the AX7 had. The screen that is flat is an additional screen that the AX7 didn't have, and it is meant for deep editing which you would typically do while the unit is horizontal.

[@theaudioeng]

Looks like the main patch (only) numerical LED display is tipped but I agree, as per my AX-7

[@deldia]

Have you got a licence for that?

[@glenkay6399]

Oi

[@deldia]

Glen Kay oi you

[@backslash68]

wrong. It's "you got a permit?" - well. if we are talking about Kung Fury of course

[@paorauniformes2546]

Meu sonho era ganha um desse seria odia mais feliz da minha vida

[@roynaidoo9601]

Looks a great product, but the sounds I've heard from it so far haven't been special enough to persuade me to get one...

[@SaxyCalzone]

Roy Naidoo their sounds haven’t been great since the Fantom X

[@Batsinthebelltower]

yea its far too bulky too, the ax7 was the best keytar