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] performing with a Roland AX-7 at the ] Sonic Stage at The ] Music & Arts Festival]] ] performing with a Roland AX-7 at the ] Sonic Stage at The ] Music & Arts Festival]]
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 ] ]. 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 ]. It runs on 8 ] 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.


In 2007 the Roland AX-7 was discontinued and is succeeded by the ] since 2009. In 2007 the Roland AX-7 was discontinued and is succeeded by the ] since 2009.


== MIDI Functionality == == MIDI functionality ==
This instrument functions as a ] controller; it produces MIDI messages that are sent to an external ] or ]. (Thus it produces no sound on its own.) It is fully compatible with ], ], and Roland's own ] implementation. It has both MIDI in and out ports, and can store up to 128 patches. This instrument functions as a ] controller; it produces MIDI messages that are sent to an external ] or ]. (Thus it produces no sound on its own.) It is fully compatible with ], ], and Roland's own ] implementation. It has both MIDI in and out ports, and can store up to 128 patches.


==Popular Opinion== ==Popular opinion==


The overall opinion of the Roland AX-7 is pretty consistent. Several reviewers have said that the AX-7 excels in Features, like the D-beam and volume knob. It also has good scores in Reliability and Sounds, even though it has no voices of its own programmed onto the keytar. However, some said that it lacks in Ease of Use and Customer Support. Some said that the user’s manual is too confusing for more lighthearted synth users, and the Customer Support knows almost nothing about the product. Nearly every review on one site agrees with that, but the overall review, out of 10, is a 9.2.<ref>http://reviews.harmony-central.com/review/Keyboard+And+MIDI/product/Roland/AX-7/10/1</ref> The overall opinion of the Roland AX-7 is consistent. Several reviewers have said that the AX-7 excels in features, like the D-beam and volume knob. It also has good scores in reliability and sounds, even though it has no voices of its own programmed onto the keytar. However, some said that it lacks in ease of use and customer support. Some said that the user’s manual is too confusing for more lighthearted synth users, and the customer support knows almost nothing about the product. Nearly every review on one site agrees with that, but the overall review, out of 10, is a 9.2.<ref>http://reviews.harmony-central.com/review/Keyboard+And+MIDI/product/Roland/AX-7/10/1 {{Dead link|date=September 2024}}</ref>
On another site the users all agree that it is a valuable keytar; they all gave it 4-5 out of 5 stars and thought that the AX-7 was an excellent keytar.<ref>http://www.sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/roland_ax7/</ref> On another site the users all agree that it is a valuable keytar; they all gave it 4-5 out of 5 stars and thought that the AX-7 was an excellent keytar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/roland_ax7/|title=Roland AX-7 User reviews -Page 1}}</ref>


==Notable players==
==Famous Roland AX-7 Musicians==
*] of the space rock band Hawkwind *] of the space rock band Hawkwind
Steve Etherington Producer, Composer, Session multi instrumentlist & Rubettes member
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*] of the ] band ]. *] of the ] band ].
*] of the power metal band ]. (Also ] and ]) *] of the power metal band ]. (Also ] and ])
*] of the band ]. *] of the band ].
*] of the ] band ]. *] of the band ].
*] of the rock band ]. *] of the rock band ].
*] of the rock band ]. He also won a ]. *] of the rock band ]. He also won a ].
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*], a Japanese ] *], a Japanese ]
*], from ] *], from ]
*David A. Stewart, a ] winning ]
*], founder of ] *], founder of ]
*], founder, keytarist and singer of ] *], founder, keytarist and singer of ]
*], a ] ] *], a ] ]
*], from KFMDM and ] *], from ] and ]
*], from the Danish band ] *], from the Danish band ]
*], Indian composer and Academy Award winner for Slumdog Millionaire{{cn|date=March 2016}} *], Indian composer and Academy Award winner for Slumdog Millionaire{{cn|date=March 2016}}
*Joe Felix, from The Mix. plays it connected to a Kenton MidiStream Wireless Midi System


== See also == == See also ==
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==References== ==References==
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An AX-7
Herbie Hancock performing with a Roland AX-7 at the XM Sonic Stage at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

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 Yamaha SHS-10. It runs on 8 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.

In 2007 the Roland AX-7 was discontinued and is succeeded by the Roland AX-Synth since 2009.

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.

Popular opinion

The overall opinion of the Roland AX-7 is consistent. Several reviewers have said that the AX-7 excels in features, like the D-beam and volume knob. It also has good scores in reliability and sounds, even though it has no voices of its own programmed onto the keytar. However, some said that it lacks in ease of use and customer support. Some said that the user’s manual is too confusing for more lighthearted synth users, and the customer support knows almost nothing about the product. Nearly every review on one site agrees with that, but the overall review, out of 10, is a 9.2. On another site the users all agree that it is a valuable keytar; they all gave it 4-5 out of 5 stars and thought that the AX-7 was an excellent keytar.

Notable players

See also

References

  1. http://reviews.harmony-central.com/review/Keyboard+And+MIDI/product/Roland/AX-7/10/1
  2. "Roland AX-7 User reviews -Page 1".

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