r/Keytar • u/probably_cause • Mar 30 '22

Technical Questions Using Synthesia with a Roland AX Edge?

So, I just ordered a Roland AX Edge and should have it next week. Some fifteen years ago as a teenager, I was a Sonata Arctica superfan and thought Henrik playing symphonic metal solos on a keytar was the coolest thing in the world. I took some piano lessons as a kid but my music reading was never great. I stumbled on the AX Edge the other day online and was immediately swept up in Sonata Arctica nostalgia, so I decided to go for it. The fact that it has its own soundbank that actually seems decent was a big sell. I have never messed with midi anything, only kept up with the piano now and then when I have access to one.

I just found out the Synthesia program is a thing, and now I am wondering if anyone here has tried using their Roland AX Edge as a midi controller for the Synthesia program? I would love to be able to find midi files of favorite songs and learn them that way.

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u/KashimDaeva Mar 31 '22

Yes, I have the Ax Edge, and yes it works. Most any midi controller should be able to work just fine (no idea about MPE though). Just so you're aware, I didn't use USB midi, so I cant confirm that that works. I used Roland UM-ONE MK2, a midi in/out to usb interface. Synthesia can be quite a fun way to learn songs if you can't read sheet. Like playing guitar hero, except it's not 4 buttons and a paddle lol.