Roland Introduces the Aerophone Brisa

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1. Roland Aerophone Brisa | Sound Demos

Watch acclaimed flutist and composer Elena Pinderhughes bring the Aerophone Brisa to life in this expressive sound demo performance. From acoustic emulations to bold synth textures, Elena showcases Brisa’s wide sonic palette with artistry and flair.

Whether you're a wind player, producer, or sound explorer, the Aerophone Brisa offers a fresh take on performance and creativity. Elena’s dynamic playing highlights the instrument’s expressive capabilities and genre-crossing potential.

00:00 SawSqr Reso Lead
00:35 Erhu
00:59 Baritone Sax
01:07 Concert Flute
01:19 Didgeridoo
01:37 Jazz Scat 1
01:44 Dist Saw Lead
01:59 Vibraphone

2. Roland Aerophone Brisa Performance ft. Shabaka Hutchings

The Aerophone Brisa is a next-generation digital wind instrument designed for flutists and wind doublers to inspire bold musical exploration. With intuitive breath control, customizable sounds, and an array of acoustic fingerings, Brisa empowers artists to push sonic boundaries like never before. In this exclusive performance, visionary saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings brings Brisa to life, blending his spiritual jazz roots with futuristic textures and tones. His dynamic improvisation showcases the expressive depth and versatility of Brisa, proving that tradition and innovation can coexist in perfect harmony.

3. Roland Aerophone Brisa | Everything You Need to Know (Featuring Elena Pinderhughes)

Discover the Roland Aerophone Brisa, a revolutionary digital wind instrument designed with flute players in mind. In this in-depth video, flutist Elena Pinderhughes guides you through everything you need to know about Brisa, from expressive sound demos to intuitive design features that adapt to your unique playing style.

In this video, you’ll learn about the SuperNATURAL Winds technology that delivers lifelike tone and dynamic expression, dual breath sensors and motion control for nuanced performance, and customizable fingerings including flute, Brisa, trumpet, and more. You'll also learn about Brisa’s built-in speaker, connectivity, DAW integration, and the companion app for tone editing, controller assignment, and access to Roland Cloud.

00:00 Intro
01:52 Sounds
02:43 Intuitive Design
06:41 Connectivity

Whether you're an experienced wind player, a producer, or just starting your musical journey, Brisa opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities.

Press release follows.


The Popular Roland Aerophone Family Expands with an Innovative Flute-Style Instrument

Los Angeles, CA, September 16, 2025 — Roland introduces Aerophone Brisa, the latest member of the company’s Aerophone family of digital wind instruments. Aerophone Brisa combines the design and key layout of a traditional flute with the modern benefits of the Aerophone series, including a diverse selection of onboard sounds and deep customization options. It also features a newly developed sound engine tailored for different wind instrument styles, with a special focus on the unique articulations and techniques used by flute players.

Introduced in 2016, Roland’s Aerophone series has opened a universe of creative possibilities for wind musicians, providing everything from premium sax-style instruments like Aerophone Pro to the entry-level Aerophone mini. Aerophone Brisa is an exciting evolution of the growing Roland Aerophone platform, offering a comfortable and friendly experience for flutists, players of other wind instruments, and beginners alike.

Aerophone Brisa features a stylish, lightweight design with a straight structure, responsive flute-style keys, and intuitive controls that make playing effortless and enjoyable. Roland’s latest advancements in natural wind expression are reflected in the new SuperNATURAL Winds sound engine, which delivers rich, inspiring tones that mirror the immediate response and dynamic control of acoustic instruments.
With 100 onboard tones, Aerophone Brisa is ready to fuel limitless creative journeys. The library includes 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 performing contemporary music styles.

Equipped with a newly developed dual breath sensor system, Aerophone Brisa provides natural wind control that will be familiar to all types of players. 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 versatile 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, allowing users to play anytime and 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. In addition, Bluetooth MIDI is available to send wireless MIDI data to Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Coming in Q4 2025, Aerophone Brisa Plus is a free companion app that extends the Aerophone Brisa experience with a smartphone or tablet. Players can save and recall favorite sounds, adjust instrument settings, and view notes and layouts with a convenient fingering display. The app also provides integrated access to Roland Cloud and a wide range of additional sounds beyond the factory presets.

Availability & Pricing    
The Aerophone Brisa is available in November 2025 for $1759.99.*