Roland Introduces Aerophone Brisa Flute-Style Digital Wind Instrument
Roland has introduced the Aerophone Brisa, the latest member of the company’s Aerophone family of digital wind instruments.
The Aerophone Brisa combines the design and key layout of a traditional flute with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Winds sound engine, which they say mirrors the immediacy and dynamic control of traditional instruments.
Aerophone Brisa features 100 built-in sounds, including flute family instruments such as concert and bass flutes, piccolos, and jazz flutes, along with saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and other wind instruments. Also included are orchestral strings, world sounds like pan flute and shakuhachi, plus synthesizers and drum sounds.
For flutists, the instrument introduces a unique way to shift octaves by directing their breath between two mouthpiece holes as they play. Flute and trumpet fingering modes are available, along with a special Brisa mode that’s ideal for saxophone and recorder players and anyone new to wind instruments.
Aerophone Brisa’s digital engine allows players to add harmonies and drones, enriching solo and ensemble sessions with tonalities that typically require multiple musicians. There are many ways to control sounds in real time, including customizable thumb and S1/S2 buttons and an integrated motion sensor to apply vibrato, pitch bend, and other effects with simple body movements.
Aerophone Brisa features an onboard speaker, headphone jack, and rechargeable battery, letting you play anywhere. The USB-C port provides audio/MIDI communication with music production apps, and the headphone output can also be used to connect with a sound system for live performances. Bluetooth MIDI is also available to send wireless MIDI data to Bluetooth-enabled devices.
The Aerophone Brisa will be available in November 2025, including on the Amazon site for $1,759.99.
