page_title: Roland keytars
section_title: AX-7
hierarchical_section_title: Roland keytars / List of Roland keytars / AX-7
caption_attribution_description: English: Source: Roland product information page.
context_page_description: The Roland Corporation has manufactured several keytars.
context_section_description: The Roland AX-7 was manufactured 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 6 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.
caption: An AX-7
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