Strap it on and step to the front of the stage!

The Roland AX-7 Strap On MIDI Controller builds on the legendary AX-1 design. Just strap it on and step to the front of the stage. A host of controllers, including a D-Beam, open the door to dynamic live performance. 7-segment LED display, expanded patch memory, and GM2/GS compatibility make it easy to use. 45-note, velocity-sensitive keyboard. 5 realtime controllers include data entry knob, touch controller, expression bar, hold button, and D-Beam. 128 patches with MIDI data backup. 2 MIDI zones.

Roland AX-7 MIDI Controller Keyboard Features:

• Stage-oriented shoulder keyboard in attractive pearl white body
• 45-note velocity-sensitive keyboard — perfect for solos and bass lines
• Intuitive operation via new 7-segment LED display
• 5 realtime controllers: data entry knob, touch controller, expression bar, hold button, and light-sensing D-Beam
• 128 patches with data backup via MIDI
• 2 MIDI zones for independent control of upper/lower parts
• GM2/GS compatible
• Battery or AC powered

Get it. Strap it on. And do your thing on stage.

Roland AX-7 MIDI Controller Keyboard

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Great keyboard, but a bit fragile

Posted by RolandFanatic from MN on Apr 20, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Progressive Metal, Classical Piano

Overall, this keytar rocks. Great buy, alot of fun to play. I'm an extremely experienced classical pianist and I like to play technical progressive metal, so I'm a bit disappointed about how awkward it is to use my left hand, but I guess that should be expected. My other main problem is how fragile it is. I've broken a key on it twice without doing much of anything to it. The first time it cost $80 to fix and I didn't really want to spend another $80, so the 2nd time, I just left it the way it was since it was just a chip out of the inside. Overall, I think this is a killer product. Just make sure you have a sound module (I'd suggest a Roland JV-1010).

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Amazing

Posted by www.promethium61.tk from Chicago, IL on Aug 25, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Industrial

This delicious piece of equipment rocks my socks. I bought it so I could perform guitar synthesis without having a keyboard in front of me, and it's such a refreshing feeling. Especially considering I'm the vocalist of my band: I can't be up front if there's a keyboard in front of me, there's no mobility. The high velocity keys are superb, the lightweight design is perfect for playing gigs....no complaints from me. Oh, and to those purchasing it, the AX-7 does come with a MIDI cable, so there's no need to purchase one.

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Kool Keytar

Posted by Beckster from Frederick, MD on Mar 31, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Contemporary Christian

I have used my AX7 for about 3 years, and love it's light weight and the freedom of movement it offers me(with the battery pack). I am a rookie when it comes to setting parameters and patches, but I manage to get a lot of cool effects regardless. And the best part is when I play it in church, people are dazzled (or dazed)! It is so much fun to play!

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Stage Keyboard

Posted by Dread Pirate on Jan 21, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Surperb keytar for the stage, but thats all. In the studio, not so good, but live, it's great. I don't want to get anymore repetative, so I'll move on. The pitch touch control and expression bar are great, they definatly allow for some fun, not to fond of the set up of the features, but that doesn't mean the features are no good.

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Slaughterhouse

Posted by Mike Lindgren from Atlanta, GA on Sep 18, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Touring Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Melodic Death Metal

The Roland AX-7 is incredible. I previously owned the AX-1, and the AX-7 is loaded with more features, for the same price. This is a front-lines piece of kit, and is designed almost exclusively for the live keyboardist. It does one thing, and does it well: Live Performance. If you are thinking about adding this to your lineup for studio use, keep looking. Go for the M-Audio 88-Key. The AX-7 is comfortable, lightweight (no sore shoulders), and expressive. Going back to "regular" synths I was annoyed, as the sustain was missing, and the mod/pitch controls are ergonomically located. For live performance this is the undisputed winner. I absolutely love it. Keyboards would not be the same without the AX-7.

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