I tried the AX7 but wasn't happy, then when I got the Ax Synth it was so much better. I don't care about the built in sounds (they're all hokey) but what I like about this ax over all others is that it has more keys (49) and an octave button that puts your lead instrument in the right ranges. If Roland or any other competitor came up with an Ax that had even more keys and without the built in sounds I'd jump on that one. I also have a feeling that the built in sounds require more battery power. There are 8 AA's in this one and they don't last that long.
Aside from the looks, the onboard sounds are great. if u want to use it as a midi controller keytar and use your other module its also great and u have alot of features on the keytar. Ax-synth is the best, keytar... get it, no regrets.
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Item is highly breakable. Unit has plastic anchors which are used to hold the two sides together and as such most become detached or break-off which caused the two sides to come apart! In addition, parts for this item are not available and or have become discontinued by the Roland Mfg.
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Very good keytar for the leader keyboard player. 256+8 sounds are not so many, but most of them are useful, not like some keyboards with thousands of patches, but only few usable. Very frendly and instant interface for live performance. Everything what you need is under your hands. Looks very effective and cool on the stage.. I also use some of the sounds in my studio. Good fat bass sounds, and so on. It is good !DEA to use wireless audio transmitter-receiver with it while playing in live(You can find a lot of in here in ebay up to $30) Recomended.
Used a Roland AX7 midi controller for over 10 years. Upgraded to the AX-Synth 6 weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Great tone banks and an intuitive instrument, easy to become familiar with.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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