Roland has announced the Aerophone Brisa, the latest addition to its Aerophone family of digital wind instruments. Combining the familiar layout of a traditional flute with the flexibility of modern digital technology, Aerophone Brisa offers musicians a versatile instrument with an extensive sound library and deep customization options.

A newly developed sound engine powers the instrument, designed to capture the articulations and playing techniques unique to flutists while also supporting a wide range of wind performance styles.

Aerophone Brisa

Since its debut in 2016, the Aerophone line has provided wind players with new creative possibilities, from flagship saxophone-style models like Aerophone Pro to the compact and accessible Aerophone mini. Aerophone Brisa expands the platform with a straight, lightweight design and flute-style keys that feel natural and intuitive, making it appealing to flutists, players of other wind instruments, and those new to music alike.

Aerophone Brisa

At the core of the instrument is Roland’s SuperNATURAL Winds engine, delivering expressive tones that respond with the nuance and immediacy of acoustic instruments. Aerophone Brisa comes preloaded with 100 sounds, covering the flute family—from concert and bass flutes to piccolo and jazz flute—alongside a wide selection of other instruments including saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, strings, and world instruments such as pan flute and shakuhachi. Contemporary musicians will also find synthesizer and percussion sounds, supporting a wide spectrum of performance and production needs.

A dual breath sensor system provides responsive wind control that feels natural for players of all backgrounds. For flutists, octave shifts can be achieved by directing air between two mouthpiece holes, a design that mirrors acoustic performance techniques. The instrument also supports flute and trumpet fingering modes, as well as a new Brisa mode created to suit saxophone and recorder players or those starting out with wind instruments.

Aerophone Brisa

Beyond sound and fingering, Aerophone Brisa includes powerful digital features for expanding performance. Players can layer harmonies and drones, or apply effects like vibrato and pitch bend through customizable controls and an integrated motion sensor. With these options, solo players can create textures typically requiring multiple musicians.

Practical features such as a built-in speaker, headphone jack, and rechargeable battery make Aerophone Brisa portable and ready to play anywhere. USB-C connectivity enables audio and MIDI communication with production software, while Bluetooth MIDI offers wireless integration with mobile devices and compatible apps.

In late 2025, Roland will also release Aerophone Brisa Plus, a free companion app for iOS and Android. The app allows users to manage sounds and settings, view interactive fingering displays, and access Roland Cloud for additional content beyond the factory sound set.

Aerophone Brisa

Key Features

  • Flute-Inspired Design: Straight, lightweight body with responsive flute-style keys and intuitive controls.
  • SuperNATURAL Winds Engine: Newly developed sound engine focused on realistic wind expression, delivering natural dynamics and articulation.
  • Extensive Sound Library: 100 onboard tones, including flute family instruments (concert, bass, piccolo, jazz), plus saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, strings, world instruments, synths, and drums.
  • Dual Breath Sensor System: Provides natural wind control with unique octave shifting via two mouthpiece holes—ideal for flutists.
  • Multiple Fingering Modes: Options for flute, trumpet, and a new Brisa mode suited to saxophone, recorder, and beginner players.
  • Real-Time Performance Controls: Customizable thumb and S1/S2 buttons, integrated motion sensor for vibrato, pitch bend, and more.
  • Flexible Connectivity: Built-in speaker, headphone jack, rechargeable battery, USB-C for audio/MIDI, and Bluetooth MIDI for wireless use.
  • Companion App (Coming Q4 2025): Aerophone Brisa Plus app offers sound customization, fingering display, Roland Cloud integration, and expanded sound access.

With its combination of acoustic familiarity and digital flexibility, Aerophone Brisa supports everything from solo practice to live performance and studio recording.

Availability & Pricing

The Roland Aerophone Brisa will be available in November 2025 at an MSRP of $1,759.99 USD.

To learn more head on over to www.roland.com

Roland Aerophone Brisa