AEROBAND AG01 Smart Guitar With Painless Silicone Strings User Manual

AEROBAND AG01 Smart Guitar With Painless Silicone Strings

Specifications

• Brand: AeroBand
• Product: Guitar
• Features: Real Strings, Silicone Fretboard, Amplifier, USB-C Port, MIDI Output, Audio Output Jack
• Accessories: Picks, Pick Box, Type-C Cable, Adapter(Type C to Type A), Stickers, Screwdriver, Bridge Pins, Strings, Tweezers

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly

1. Take out the guitar neck and align the plug horizontally or vertically in the slot.
2. Insert it all the way until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

Connection with DAW (USB MIDI)

1. Use a Type-C data cable to connect the guitar’s MIDI Output to the computer’s USB/Type-C port.
2. Press and hold the main knob for 2 seconds until the fret light indicator is on.

Playing

1. Start playing the guitar.
2. You can connect the guitar to an external amplifier via the audio cable.

Using with APP

1. Download the APP and connect to Bluetooth Guitar MIDI.
2. Play songs in the APP, customize chord fingerings, and switch between various tones.

Connection with Mobile Device (Bluetooth MIDI)

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device.
2. Open the mobile digital audio workstation software and connect to Bluetooth Guitar MIDI.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How do I adjust the volume of the amplifier/headphone?
  • A: Rotate the main knob to adjust the volume.
• Q: How can I check the battery status?
  • A: Press the main knob to display the remaining power of the guitar. Each fret light represents 1 grid of electricity, totaling 12 grids.

Product Introduction

Control Panel

Accessories

Instruction

Quick Start

1. Quick assembly. Take out the guitar neck and align the plug horizontally or vertically in the slot, insert it all the way until you hear a ‘click” sound
2. Power ON.Press and hold the main knob for 2 seconds until the fret light indicator is on
3. Start playing the guitar

Tips: You can connect the guitar to an external amplifier via the audio cable

Use with APP

1. Download the APP
   Supports Android, IOS, and Mac (Only equipped with M and M2 chips)

2. In the APP, connect to the Bluetooth Guitar MIDI’

3. Start Using

   • Function 1:Play songs in the APP, including practice/game mode
   • Function 2:Chord fingerings can be customized by configuring the parameters of simplified chords in the APP
   • Function 3:Switch from various tones

Tips: If you need to produce the sound via the built-in amplifier of the guitar instead of the APP, please connect to the Bluetooth “Guitar Audio”in the mobile device settings

Composition (DAW’s)

Connect with the DAW’s (USB MIDI):

1. Use a Type-C data cable to connect the guitar’s MIDI Output to the computer’s USB /Type-C port
   USB/Type-C interface

2. Open the digital audio workstation (Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live etc)

3. Start composing and sound setting

Connect to mobile phone/Pad/Laptop (Bluetooth MIDI):

Features

Tips:If you stop playing for 15 minutes,the guitar will automatically shut down

Power indication

• Tips 1:The Type-C Cable can be used with the fast / slow charging adapter to charge the guitar.When the power indication flashes red /green light,it means fast charging.When the power indication flashes orange light,it means slow charging
• Tips 2:When the guitar is almost out of battery,the power light will flash red five times and then shut down

Tips: Switching the microphone effects and adjusting the microphone volume is only available when the dedicated microphone accessory is plugged in

Fret Light Indicator

• Power ON /OFF:

Power ON

Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds,and the 12 fret light indicators will light up in sequence according to the direction of the arrow

Power OFF

Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds,and the 12 fret light indicators will turn off in sequence according to the direction of the arrow

Power display

Press the main knob,and the light will display the remaining power of the guitar. Each fret of the light represents 1 grid of electricity,a total of 12 grids of electricity

Charging display:

When the guitar is charging,among the 12 grids indicated by the fret light indicators,the fret light indicator that are fully charged will always be on,or flashing

Charging method Display status

• Fast charging
  • When the fret light indicator is currently charging flashes red /green
• Slow charging
  • When the fret light indicator is currently charging flashes an orange

Playing effect:

During playing on the APP,the fret light indicator will have a corresponding effect

Tone Options

The guitar has a variety of tones.When switching, there will be a voice prompt for each corresponding tone.The color of the guitar fret light will also change according to the tone

Key Modification

This function replaces that of the CAP.The guitar supports a total of 25 tunes,which can be adjusted by pressing “CAPO +”and “CAPO -”

Legend Method FunctionProduct light status

Drum Loop

1. Press and hold the TONE button for 2 seconds to turn on the drum loop
2. After turning on the drumloop,press the TONE button to switch the drumloop effect
3. Adjust the speed of the drum loop( CAPO +[acceleration], CAPO- [deceleration])
4. Press and hold the TONE button for 2 seconds to turn off the drum loop

Tips: The drum loop and tone options can not be used at the same time.If you want to switch the guitar tone after turning on the drum loop,please press and hold the TONE button for 2 seconds to turn off the drum loop

External Amplifier

Use the audio cable to connect external amplifier

Strings Changing

1. Open the front cover and the rear cover (Both cover are magnetically attracted,just lift it up)
2. Use a specially equipped screwdriver to remove the screws counterclockwise and remove the strings
3. Install the new strings on the guitar,pay attention to snap the strings into the bridge and then put the bridge pinsto the into the groove vertically at 90 degrees
4. Install the screws clockwise,the tightness of the strings can be adjusted according to personal playing habits (note that strings that are too tight may cause breakage)
5. Put the front cover and the rear cover down. Both covers have a suction force,and it will automatically attach after aligning with the spot
   Scan the QR code to watch the tutorial video for string-changing

Mute Bar

Bluetooth Connection

The Difference between Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio:

Bluetooth MIDI, named as “Guitar MIDI’,is used to send and receive MIDI signals between the guitar and the APP.After connection,you are able to play with the practicing/game mode,simplifying chords,setting guitar tone,etc Bluetooth Audio,named as “Guitar Audio,is used to receive audio signals from mobile phone/Pad/laptops.After connection,the APP sound can be played by the built-in amplifier of the guitar

Tips: There are two Bluetooths on AeroBand Guitar. Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio can be connected at the same time Guitar connection to the APP (Bluetooth MIDI):

1. Scan the QR code to download the APP
   Supports Android,IOS,and MAC (Only equipped with MI and M2 chips)

2. Open the APP and connect the Bluetooth “Guitar MIDI”

3. Select a song and start playing
   APP connection to the guitar’s built-in amplifier (Bluetooth Audio):

4. Open the settings on mobile phone/ Pad/laptops

5. Connect to the Bluetooth “Guitar Audio

6. After the connection is successful,and the sound of the app is played through the built-in amplifier of the guitar

Guitar Disassembly

Please follow the posture shown in the figure, press and hold the buckle button,and pull out the neck forcibly

Reset Settings

Please reboot when the device crashes or the program is abnormal.Then restore the original settings when you failed to update the firmware

Troubleshooting

1. Cannot turn on the guitar It might be the battery is low.You can use the data cable we provided to charge the guitar during the process.You can observe whether the power and guitar lights are working normally.

2. When the guitar cannot be connected to the APP, and the Bluetooth page is searching continuously Method 1:The Bluetooth and locate functions and guitar might not be opened.For lOS users, please turn on the Bluetooth function. Meanwhile,for Android users, please turn on the Bluetooth and the locate functions.Make sure the guitar is turned on.If the connection still fails,try to restart the APP and Bluetooth. Method 2:Check whether the guitar has been connected to the other DAW’s.The music production software on the mobile phone/Pad or the DAWs and the computer softwares.If you have connected,please disconnect and then reconnect the APP.

3.  Can a CAPO be used? Not recommended, AeroBand Guitar supports 25 keys, press “CAPO +”or “CAPO-“to adjust.

4. When the mobile device can not connect to the built-in guitar AMP
   Method 1:Check whether the built-in guitar AMP is connected to other mobile devices.If so, please disconnect the other mobile devices and reconnect the built-in guitar AMP.
   Method 2:Press and hold the microphone knob for 3 seconds with force,then disconnect other mobile devices from the guitar,and reconnect the built-in AMP of the guitar within 10 seconds.

5. After opening the APP,why there is no sound from the Apple device? The silent mode might be opened on the Apple device. Please turn off the mode or turn up the volume.

6. Why is the sound of the guitar out of sync with the APP?
   Method 1:Auto calibration. When opening the APP for the first time,follow the instructions to check the delay detection. The system will calibrate automatically when you click anywhere on the page to pause and delay detection at any time.
   Method 2:Manual calibration. Manually adjust it to the most appropriate parameter through the “+-” button on the delay detection page.

7. What should I do if the strings are loose? You can open the rear cover upwards,and use the screwdriver to tighten the strings clockwise.You can try different tightness base on your playing habits.Pay attention to feel the tightness of the strings.It is easy to break strings if it is too tight.

8. Why you cannot find MIDl device “Guitar MIDI”after connecting the guitar to the computer with a Type-C cable t may be the Type-C cable can only support charging,but can not transmit data.Please replace the dedicated Type-C data cable and try again.

9. The guitar doesn’t charge even after extended charging.
   Pay attention to the power indicator or light color.If it displays an orange breathing status,it may indicate a low power issue with the charging adapter.We recommend replacing it with a quick charging head of at least 20W power and initiating the charging process again. f the indicator shows red or green breathing status,and no response after an extended period of charging,please contact us.

Product parameters

Warranty Service

1-year warranty from the date of the original sealed product purchase

Contact Us

• Official website:www.aeroband.net
• After-sales service email:support@aeroband.net

FCC Statement

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. this decision may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
a digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into a cutlet cn a circuit different from that to which the receiver s connected.
• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

References

• Aeroband Official Online Store-Smart Electronic Musical Instruments – AeroBand

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