Roland has announced the Lucina AX-09, a shoulder synthesizer.
Who says keyboardists need to hide behind their gear? Liberate yourself and roam free with the Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. Lucina is compact, lightweight, and loaded with great sounds, all easily selectable with the onboard Category buttons. Plug in a USB stick and add backing tracks to your performances with the Audio Player function, or plug in an MP3/CD player and jam along with your favorite songs. This ultra-light synth is designed to fit all musicians — even kids. It’s super easy to use yet it packs a heavyweight musical punch with its stellar sounds and expressive controls.
Lucina AX-09 features
- Stylish, lightweight, compact design.
- Easy-to-use, intuitive user interface.
- 150 high-quality sounds that cover a wide stylistic range.
- 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, 128-voice polyphony.
- External-In Jack and USB-Memory Audio Player Function (You can enjoy playing your favorite songs).
- Runs on AC or battery power.
The Lucina AX-09 is scheduled to ship in May with a suggested retail price of $699 USD. In addition to standard Pearl White, premium Black Sparkle finish will also be available in 2010.
More information: Roland / Lucina AX-09