Sax in Your Pocket? Roland Aerophone Mini Review
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Jay Metcalf reviews the Roland Aerophone Mini wind synth.
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Is that a Sax in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
@andrewflorez4541
2 жыл бұрын
its been a year and this comment is still underrated
@yippdogg9250
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewflorez4541 I forgot all about it, made me laugh and I friggen wrote it 🤣
@verdy6499
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@semplefamily
2 жыл бұрын
XD
@octopussmasher2694
2 жыл бұрын
It’s actually a snake 🐍
I'm a 75 y/o retired research biochemist who started making and playing the Native American Style Flute back in 2016. When I wanted to play in a different key, I had to make another flute. When the Mini came out, I bought it and discovered I could assign the fingerings to resemble the NA flute and with the App I could play in any key I desired. In addition I can play in three octaves…can't do that with the NA flute. The App's 50 sounds just make playing the Mini all that more fun. When I realized the six main fingerings were the same as the sax, I then purchased your Pentatonic courses to learn more. For me, the Aerophone Mini is the perfect option…I love it!!! You are a fine instructor. Thank you for all you offer.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool thanks for sharing.
I own one of these and I love it. I'm a bass player, so this was a fast way of getting into a breathing type of instrument. I disagree that it's only for casual use though. I play it in a professional band and gig with it (jazz). And it sounds much better through a sound system than through its own speaker. Sometimes I don't see the point of learning more complex fingerings for sax or other instruments because I can do three octaves on this little bad boy. I didn't know it could be used as a midi controller -- that is cool -- thanks for that tip!
@elessary2k1
3 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this for worship band use?
@bluedragontoybash2463
Жыл бұрын
it also saves you from all the hemorrhoid playing all the low frequency saxophone
Where did you find that item. I need it badly, as a 73 year old kid.
@navebushes5717
4 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@asisqueezylovediary6474
4 жыл бұрын
Haha you are cool. Is quate fun he :) if u can't blow currectly on real one then why not
@deirdreryan6147
4 жыл бұрын
Kids of all ages can buy it on Amazon. In the States go to www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y47RQGF?pf_rd_r=G92JN47QP4887C8YY34F&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee
@waluyawaluya9285
4 жыл бұрын
"As a 73 year old kid" 😁😁😁 nice humor.
@bon47ful
3 жыл бұрын
Alfred L Early jr Me too!
What a refreshing review. You talk intelligently about the instrument and its features and praise it for what it is rather than criticising it for not being something different. Well done.
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago to amuse myself at weekends while I'm stuck in the house. It's a lot of fun, and I've used it a couple of times in home recordings to play lead lines as I'm a terrible keyboard player. The main reason for getting it was that I could play to my heart's content without getting strangled by anyone else in the house.
Me as a kid when my mom asked how I did in my exam: 9:14
@joeblankenship377
4 жыл бұрын
He was proud of his score.
I bought one of these about a year ago and really like it. Thanks for this. It's re-ignited my enthusiasm as you've shown more possibilities than I'm using. Thank you.
I’ve had my AE-10 for about a year now and I use it daily. Being a collegiate musician, and playing different wind instruments all day for different classes/ensembles, the aerophone is nice to practice sight-reading, ear training, improv, memory and scales without tiring my embouchure out. I pretty much use the aerophone to “rough draft” all the things I play so when I get to the practice room I can just fine tune. Plus I can plug-in my headphones and practice when ever I find some random free time commuting to class or in my dorm. It wont replace your sax but it can aid your progression and music making abilities. I highly suggest any sax player looking for a practice tool or midi controller that’s not a pad or piano to get the Aerophone.
I bought the Aerophone AE-10 a while ago and I love it. It uses complete saxophone fingerings and has a ton of synthesized instruments. You can connect an ipod into the input jack and play along with backing tracks through headphones, or connect to an amp. It sounds amazing and plays and feels like a real sax. Great line of instruments.
I bought one of these after I watched this and its Very close to perfect during recordings. 10/10 would recommend
So.... it’s an EWI (electronic wind instrument)... but not THE EWI (electronic wind instrument)...
@KleinkMusic
4 жыл бұрын
HE DID IT. HE SAID THE LINE.
@xan.xet.
4 жыл бұрын
NOOOOOO
@emvixen9569
4 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about you and the EWI (prob why I got recommended this in the first place)
@DJ-bz4vi
4 жыл бұрын
insaneintherainmusic this is so far from being an EWI. As an EWI owner and performer the EWI is on such a higher level than this. Aerophones are so not worth the purchase. (I am a previous owner of one). That being said This is a great instrument for beginners. But It is over priced.
@omnipossum92
4 жыл бұрын
@@DJ-bz4vi How do you think this Aerophone compares to the EWI USB for someone who can't afford a more high end EWI?
I got a Aerophone AE10 (with no Bluetooth). I’m very happy because it is an awesome instrument (professional), and I don’t need to play with other sound resources cause there are 100 sounds and an additional 100 blank banks to build your own sounds. On that occasion, I saw many videos on KZread about reviews of AE-10 and AE-05 (it comes with Bluetooth), and I got help from Mr. Panel an expert in those instruments on KZread. Actually, I love the design and the size of the earphone mini to be a casual instrument. It's great for having fun anywhere. In my opinion humble opinion, it's a good choice and a great cost-benefit.thank you very much, sir.
That looks super-fun, with a price and self-contained portability more like the old Casio DH than a Yamaha or Akai wind controller (and the extra hardware you'll need). But unlike the DH, not a toy, and it sounds nice on the sax and the synths, too! Someday, I'd love to see a wind controller that could be fingered like a clarinet, but with a market of just me, I doubt there'll be any takers
@joashchechet1675
4 жыл бұрын
For a clarinet fingering EWI, just look for the akai EWI
This is a great review, thanks! Keep them coming.
Thank you for the review. At the youthful age of 69, I've taught myself to read music over the past couple of years with my guitar. I'm excited to start working with this instrument to expand my musical flexibility. I bought a demo instrument today from Sweetwater for $270 plus tax - shipping included. My wife and dogs will appreciate the silent-practice feature. 😂
cheers, my brother got the guitar bow that emulates cellos. crazy things we find these days.
@charlienyc1
4 жыл бұрын
That's the EBow.
Would it help the beginners to build the embouchure?
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
not really since the reed doesn't actually do anything. I use my normal embouchure on it, but if I hadn't already developed that I would not know what to do.
@alittt
4 жыл бұрын
Better Sax so it’s a deal breaker for me. As a beginner, I’m concerned about building my embouchure, without annoying loud sound from my sax that bothers people around. Thank you for being so resourceful.
@madeatta6684
3 жыл бұрын
Mantap bang alit
@lensmusic98105
3 жыл бұрын
No.
@SEGEFFECT
3 жыл бұрын
@@alittt I have a Aerophone ae-10 .started with that.it will be very useful in fingerings but not the embochure.but after that i switched to soprano and learned how a real embochure has to be like than when I play Aerophone now I can use embochure correctly.i hope this helps
This is great stuff man I've been watching your videos now for 3 hour & I'm enjoying every second of it thanks a lot buddy
Really loved the sound. It is ridiculously cool and really loved your crazy demo.
Its might be me but electronics trying to match a saxophone never sound like a saxophone sounds like a weird trumpet. Wow was not expected all these likes, cliche ik but its bizarre from this statement
@izziOnBass
4 жыл бұрын
Don't insult the beautiful Trumphet! It's the start of the Sax!
@hellodumplings8564
4 жыл бұрын
Sounding similar to a real sax isn’t the point. The point is having a broad spectrum of possibilities, options and versatility.
@rustar00
4 жыл бұрын
Hook it to a Kronos and hear how it sounds.
@Mushiwushii
4 жыл бұрын
the instrument itself doesn't sound like anything, it's better used like a MIDI controller wind instrument. it can sound however you want it to sound with the right sample library.
@seanswinton6242
4 жыл бұрын
Joel Pierson True I was watching Doctor Mix I believe it's called on KZread and stumbled across a wind attachment for a synthesizer that sounded incredible. Saxophone, Trumpet sounds were scary accurate. It however wasn't an EWI like this.
I've a freshman in HS, I've been playing for 6 years. But this... I need this.
@allenlark
4 жыл бұрын
No you absolutly do not
@WDFQofficial
4 жыл бұрын
i don't think we asked what year you are in high school
@mccplayzmc7113
4 жыл бұрын
WDFQofficial ok
Thank you sir. Always interesting and informative.
It's nice wind instrument and its very good for kids that want to be a saxophonist in the future to start with. I love it for the fact that is has different tuning. Thank you so much for sharing this to our view. God bless you
Lmao! I was ready to jam to the intro and i was shocked with the different sound hahah
Wow very impressive🔥🔥🔥 i need one of this 🙉🙉
After 40 years of playing, Bells Palsy has knocked me out for almost 4 months now. Right now would have been a great time to be incorporating what I learn from watching you Jay, but I am down for a little longer. This funky gadget may be just what I need to get me through the next however-long-it takes to beat this thing and at least make some kind of music! Thanks as always, Jay. Keep up the great work.. can't wait to see your 4 year old cranking out tunes someday!
omg, this is amazing!!!! I want this! also just wanted to say thank you! you basically taught Me how to play sax!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!
I have the AE-10, which is great for hotel rooms, late at night, etc, also to use as a midi input. The major advantage over the Mini is that it has all the sax keys, pretty much in exactly the right places (palm, bis, F#, etc). Plus small and light for travel. OK, without an add-on programme it doesn’t really sound like a sax, but for practice is a pretty good substitute. A deal more pricey, but for my 2 cents better value for money in the long run, at least for anyone who plays sax.
@uncapoeiraclub9311
4 жыл бұрын
HI, Andrew. I was curious about that. Have been looking for an alternative for "silent" practice. One question: I know the Go has bluetooth connectivity in, but is there a way to play and have the sound output through bluetooth speakers? Or would I need to connect it by line to an amp? thanks!
@thomaskrause7368
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I play now the AE-10 for years and use it daily. The fingering is perfect the sax one. So I do economics not using my Tenor every day and slow down the time when the tenor needs a repair. Just a question to save money on the long run! And when you strengthen the embouchure (a paramter you can adjust) and do some tricks (pitch up to 250 Hz and then adjust other parameters like Lippressure and power to blow to simulate your embouchure on the real sax) so youdo not loose your embouchure even if you don't play Sax for weeks.
@lanceandrewsen3179
4 жыл бұрын
I also have the AE-10 and agree totally with your comments.
@andrewcranmer9653
4 жыл бұрын
UN Capoeira Club For me, for “silent” practice it’s a lot, lot better than any sax mute, including the expensive Imperial Stormtrooper ones. It can be connected to speakers or headphones by cable, or output by USB. Headphones are useful for really quiet practice. It doesn’t have BlueTooth
@andrewcranmer9653
4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Krause Agreed, there are lots of parameters to play around with and having a “reed” does also help a great deal with maintaining embouchure. Each to their own, but I switched off the “bend” thumb control and also the double octave keys. Also, when using for scale practice it’s quite fun to play around with the sounds, or maybe that’s just me ...
Hi Jay looks fun perfect for holidays in our motor home
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
yes good idea.
Love the synth sound.
Thank you, Mr. Jay. This truly helped me on whether to buy this for my 6 year old son (who wants to play the sax, like his dad- just like I did with my father).
Doesn’t look surprised “I got 100” yes jay good job 🤣
Too Cool Thank You For Sharing Stay Healthy And Happy Everyone Everywhere 💕🎶💕
@gurusangmeshhiremath9162
3 жыл бұрын
Good instrument
Good morning! I like it, thank you for "showing" it.
I have one, and it's fantastic! I'm limited in how heavy an instrument I can play due to a neck injury, so this really helps a lot. The only caveat I have is that while it works amazingly on a Fruit Machine (Apple device) it has a bit more difficulty connecting to a Windows PC via Bluetooth MIDI. It works far better on PC through the USB connection. I use it with Reaper, the DAW I prefer, and you do need to be familiar with MIDI controllers to make best use of it. If all you need is audio, you can plug in the headphone jack and import it as an audio input, like you would with vocals or acoustic instruments over a microphone, or via pickups.
Roland Aerophone AE-10G Digital Wind Instrument: Hello fellow and future musicians, I normally don't complete reviews but, felt compelled to do so with the Aerophone. I played Tenor Sax and later Alto back in the mid-seventies while in middle school and high school. Sam Ash of (New York City) was the go-to store for musicians even back then. As all brass & wind instrument players know the hardest task is being able to practice and play without disturbing others. In middle school & high school, I was fortunate enough to have parents that encouraged practice. I also was in a neighborhood band. Then I went into the military (6-years) and my playing stopped. In the years since I have always thought and longed to be able to play again. But, as we all know a saxophone is not a quiet instrument. The last (2) saxophones I owned I donated to a church due to not being able to play anymore as I currently reside in a condo. That brings me to the Aerophone AE-10. The instrument is awesome and has me feeling like a child with a new toy. It does not matter now, day, afternoon, or late nights you can practice. I recommend investing in a good pair of over the ear headsets so you can immerse yourself in playing. The beauty of the Aerophone is that it will have you sampling and playing other instruments also. I called a couple of my childhood musician buddies and had them listen to a few lines over the phone on the Aerophone without telling what I had and they thought I had gotten another saxophone. I would like to give a (Great Big Shout-Out) to Sam Ash Music of Margate, Florida. and Mrs. C. Marshall in the horn section & Studio Breaks in Headsets & Audio. Yes, I could have gone to another music store but, I consider Sam Ash Music to be part of my extended family and their service is awesome. I know in the very near future I will be buying another Alto, Tenor, & Soprano Sax. I have my eyes on the Cannonball models :) Let the music play...... "Chance Favors Only the Prepared Mind." Louis Pasteur
I'm imagining that, a loop pedal, and an assortment of other cool effect pedals would provide hours and hours of fun. You could play drums and bass through that, loop it and jam forever.
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
definitely lots of possibilities
I really enjoy this session , I been wanting to learn more about this instrument. I would love have one!!!!!!
It has that 80’-90’s sound to it when synthesizers were in vogue. It is also a great novelty instrument to perform in a band or open mic performance. I recall another company brought one of those out back in the 80’s(I think it was Casio). Yamaha also had one and it is still produced today(I think). Great demonstration, Jay.
2:20 this give’s me what I need, My own bubble. =0) thanks
This is like a dream come true, for me. I play around with a melodica, and I’ve always wished for an electronic version that could be played over headphones so my wife won’t yell at me, lol. $300, though, ouch.
DUDE, THAT IS SO AMAZING
I have the Roland AE 10 which is the higher-end model. Great synth sounds and violin as well. Overall really good sounds (flute, violin, and synth). If you are travelling or don't want to bother neighbours - this is a great choice. You can also use headphones and hook up backing tracks. The inboard speaker isn't great but you can easily attach a speaker. Granted not like an acoustic sax but to rehearse quietly (especially if you are working on your time and rhythm) it is great. I don't regret getting it at all.
as a flute player who experiments with vocal/DAW effects and guitar effect pedals. I wonder if you would just be easier to get one of these EWI type of instruments?
I have the AE-10 (the full high end Aerophone) and use it regularly to perform. It is mostly great. really wish they included rechargeable batteries on them, and while the sounds are mostly great, some of them have a delay making it impossible to play fast and accurately. But it is really great. Audiences LOVE it and I always get about a million questions about it.
Hi I love you chanel and I've done tons of reasearch about saxophones you have been a great huge help! I just wanted to say thanks.
Thanks for the vids love them.
At 0:10 when he played a G I think with his voice when he said "aaaand" I thought he was playing the sax
I was banned from singing at school in the choir and assembly and had my recorder demoted to a triangle - then that was confiscated too. Tried a guitar and got nowhere. Got a keyboard for the pandemic and made a little progress with an app. Bought the Aerophone Mini AE-01 and it seems far easier, portable and sounds OK with headphones on the violin and saw at least. You do have to press the keys quite firmly. The overstepped myself big time by buying an actual real sax, thinking it's the same without the batteries. Finally mananged to get a noise out of it - wow it's loud. It (or more likely me) sounds terrible. Have checked it all and swapped the mouthpeice, reed and ligature. Any tips? Thanks Jay, great channel.
@tomscott1741
3 жыл бұрын
Not to pile on, but how do you get demoted from the triangle? Hahaha SMH
Oh wow-- I have to put this on my wish list. Hard not to want the more sophisticated ones!!! I always wanted the casio one from back in the 80s too.
Very nice review! Thank you!
When you change the instrument it sounds like the loading screen of the og star wars battlefront 1
SOUNDS LIKE A KEYBOARD SYNTH, I WANT ONE FOR RECORDING
Hi Jay, thank you for this Roland Aerophone Mini review. As you said this would be good for beginners and also for people who want to practice but feel a traditional saxophone would make too much noise. Since subscribing to your KZread channel, I have learned a lot, for that I thank you. I hope that you and your family are safe, happy and healthy during the current world situation. Take care.
Super nice !!! This is a great review, thanks!
@bettersax
4 жыл бұрын
thanks
I am curious if this works as a midi input for writing software like Musescore. That would be awesome because i can never remember how to repeat my random jams.
@claudemiropacheco
4 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice usage. Still, 300 is just too much.
@gangofgreenhorns2672
4 жыл бұрын
You can go audio to MIDI in reaper pretty easily, would let you do what youre looking for with your sax/voice. Its a free DAW too.
@tmarksify
4 жыл бұрын
I use my EWI with MuseScore with no issues I bet its safe to assume this thing would work too as long as your Mac or pc sees it as a midi device.. In his video GarageBand sees it so MuseScore should as well
@gangofgreenhorns2672
4 жыл бұрын
@@tmarksify Nice, that's cool to hear. Might buy a regular one now.
I think you’re right, kids and away noodling. To my ear, doesn’t sound that great; the headphone silent feature would be a plus. Violin sounds good, the rest very artificial! Thanks for the demo! 🚀
@BrunoNeureiter
4 жыл бұрын
With serious vsts it would be great but then again if I had the money I'd just get an ewi
@laurentvenet2758
4 жыл бұрын
@@BrunoNeureiter yes it s really expensive for the frustration it brings.
@gorgestboi1028
4 жыл бұрын
The violin is such a trashy midi sound what are you on about? But yeah all sounds are artificial.
@major7flat597
4 жыл бұрын
The key to playing an instrument like this: its a synthesizer. Don't expect or try to make it sound like an acoustic instrument, its gonna fall short. Make it sound like a synth - you'll get a lot of really great tonal options here that aren't cheesy
Wow thanks for advertising this nice alternative portable Roland Aerophone synth. Pretty cool
It reminds me of my old Casio saxophone. Love that tool back in the 80's. =)
@robertp2934
3 жыл бұрын
@Newtyp I was waiting to see if anyone remembered those. Very same concept except with 40 years of technological advancements. I received one as a gift in 1988 but they had an inherent problem on most of developing a high pitched shrill due to moisture getting into the electronics. Someone started buying up old ones and fixing that issue and problem. I bought two and they work beautifully and no electronics issues. Some even have the original user guide, song book, and fingering chart of which the latter was A Casio alternate fingerling. Transpose on the fly, portamemto key. All the instruments can be taken up and down several octaves so clarinet, alto and bass, oboe, English horn, bassoon. Pretty Impressive for 1980’s. There were some folks performing professionally with them.
I just bought the aerophone-go several days ago, I could not find out place to practice the normal one because of the virus issue
2:10 -> the answer is Jack Black
This pretty cool, thanks!
I’m trying to decide between an EWI Solo and Roland Aerophone Mini, I’m a beginner, I’ve only played the recorder and the flute in the past but I’m a bit rusty now, which one would you recommend for a beginner like me?
Perhaps a gross question, but how does it deal with condensation and spit? I agree that $400 (CDN) is a bit steep for the use I might get from it.
@deegeorge5711
4 жыл бұрын
If you go on Amazon and look at the reviews you will see that the addressed this by creating a "sock" that fits on the mouthpiece and catches the condensation.
This seems like a great way of getting different sounds for a jam session and live performance. Where can one be purchased?
@teegrulz4878
4 жыл бұрын
Gary Herren j think the link Is in the description of this video
@wrldtrvlr4vr
2 жыл бұрын
Guitar Center
Best clear explanation that i've heard..
It sounds nice and simple enough to learn and play on. I wouldn't mind one.it doesn't quit sound like, but you convinced me to get one thanks.
Sweet portable sax that everyone should play while bored to death at home with this COVID19
It's a curiosity on top of a practicer's instrument.
Cool review. I was thinking of getting one of these for travel to practice sax. But without side keys could mess up my playing (?).
You inspired me to play saxophone and love the videos
This Drummer wants one! But I can't at $299..... too much! Thanks and Blessings!
I was hoping for a comparison with the EWI
@pigactor
4 жыл бұрын
Bruno Neureiter all in good time...
@jakexie9108
4 жыл бұрын
An EWI 4000s is 800 bucks tho. Guess we can't have everything
@SaxSpy
4 жыл бұрын
@@jakexie9108 EWI is much more of a real tool. 4000s is getting harder to find
@jakexie9108
4 жыл бұрын
@@SaxSpy Definitely. I was looking online for about 2 months until I found out Patchman was getting the final batch of brand new 4000s directly from Akai. That's when I bought mine. But the EWI is 100% not a toy, for sure a real instrument.
@SaxSpy
4 жыл бұрын
@@jakexie9108 I got my 4000s from him as well. The big difference is that EWI's havr the expression dialed in so it's not just a sax fingering piano roll like the Rolands. The EWI has full roller octaves (break here looks tough), 100 onboard patches and a lot more functionality. Check out Chase Baird with Circuit Kisser
I need this. I neeeeeeeeed it.
Very nice !!!
It looks like some kind of a sex toy the aliens bring out when they "need answers".
@mikesolinsky9676
4 жыл бұрын
Octavius Del Monte vtt
@RexyFan
4 жыл бұрын
Octavius Del Monte You would know
@Iamnickdude09
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahah nice one!
@Iamnickdude09
4 жыл бұрын
I heard you play a mean one
@j3ffn4v4rr0
4 жыл бұрын
stop, you're making me hot
HI JAY I AM GETTING A SAXOPHONE SOON!!! Like 2-3 days!! I am going to get a Jean Paul AS-400!!!!
@osbourneburnett184
4 жыл бұрын
Got mine last week . Good choice. Great sound and professional looking.
@bobthebreaker4995
4 жыл бұрын
ME TOO!!!!!!
@cringebutyee1326
4 жыл бұрын
It's a great sax, i have one myself. However i do recommend getting some 1.5 strength vandoren reeds with it, it'll help you a lot. Also, I recommend upgrading the mouthpiece after about 3 or 4 months
@minecraft_dog5404
4 жыл бұрын
William Spencely Thank you so much for the recommendations! I am no professional AT ALL (only played my band buddies saxes) so this is really good info 😁
@cringebutyee1326
4 жыл бұрын
@@minecraft_dog5404 We all gotta start somewhere right?! Hope it all turns up to you in great playing condition! 😊
New computing devise for me - had to subscribe again... Like this little gem you've demo'd. Wold be great for my Granddaughter who is jus beginning to learn the piano. Might be fun for me to have as well!! Cant beat any SAX.
That thing looks like fun. I have been looking into the EWI also. Would like you to do review on those if possible. They can be a bit pricey so may not be practical but I have especially appreciated your hardware reviews. I've even bought several items because of your recommendations. Thank you.
Good idea, but unfortunately the sounds seem to be too cheesy.
@Sectionmanifold
4 жыл бұрын
IT is just a controller. Sure the on board synth is a toy, but tou could rig a midi out to a decent brass synth, or any analogue synth.
@Leispada
4 жыл бұрын
@@Sectionmanifold what would be a decent brass synth ? genuinely interested
@Lovecore802
4 жыл бұрын
Diego Rens kontakt has a lot of great Libraries for that just go on a quick search on Reddit
@DmitryMelnik1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Leispada audiomodeling.com/ may be?
@oreodog
3 жыл бұрын
@@Leispada Vienna Symphonic Library for instance was used to make kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z32Mr9KOmNiofdY.html which sounds pretty good imo and works well for an especially complex piece :0
I’d never get one for myself but I wouldn’t mind getting one for one of my kids but I have enough saxophones I can just teach them on an actual sax.
@geespar1
4 жыл бұрын
You talked yourself into and back out of buying one all in one sentence, brilliant!
I'd recommend the EWI USB instead. But if you're serious about wind controllers- EWI 4000s
Awesome review bro
Anyone in quarantine can benefit from this
@barendscholtus1786
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone in quarantine can benefit from any XYZ.
Tenor saxophone gang where you at
@adventuretime5366
4 жыл бұрын
Mysterious here
@kingyubs5261
4 жыл бұрын
reporting
@TheVeganProtagonist
4 жыл бұрын
And MY horn!
@wyatt.a.carter4847
4 жыл бұрын
🙋
@farsight6680
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah baby
quite comprehensive a review. thank you
What a great review. I really enjoyed it. I would like to learn the alto sax, and I stumbled upon this. Now I want this instrument! I love composing music, but I only know how to play the piano. I'd really like a more portable instrument that I can compose digital music on. :)
I think the EWI 4000s is much better for playing in general, but this would be a step up for cheap and easy practice.
@ernoe303
4 жыл бұрын
But it has those annoying touch sensitive 'keys'. Aerophone AE-10 did it for me.
@camm9789
4 жыл бұрын
@@ernoe303 I completely understand that, but I think getting used to those touch sensitive 'keys' is still worth it for the benefits of an ewi (such as controlling air input, 7 octaves, ect.)
@ernoe303
4 жыл бұрын
@@camm9789 My brother has one, and I gave it a serious try. I'm a saxplayer, and I'm seriously bound to the fingerings of that instrument. That's why I like the Aerophone AE-10 so much. Same fingerings, bite control, breath control. Pretty analog feel actually. Quasi 7 octaves btw ;)
@camm9789
4 жыл бұрын
@@ernoe303 Well you probably know more than me. I've only played the sax for 2 years, played minimal amounts of the EWI 4000S, and have never tried the Aerophone AE-10. So I'll probably end up taking your word for it.
@ernoe303
4 жыл бұрын
@@camm9789 Nothing wrong with personal preference ;) I've heard people play awesome stuff on the EWI.
I think it might be great for someone secluded in an interior room on a cruise-ship due to COVID-19 -- unless you hate your neighbor; then you pull out your saxophone and play intervals at full volume, ad. nauseum.
The great thing about these is that producers who might already be playing sax or similar instruments but not the piano can improvise to find inspiration even with synthesizers or sample libraries. I'm curious about the trumpet fingerings though. Do you have to use other keys to change which partial you play on?
The Aerophone mini sounds good, seems like a go to for the price if you can't afford one of the larger ones like the Roland AE-10G, which I'm has much more settings.
That's an expensive Flutophone! But with a quiet mode that parents will love! Susie, put on your headphones or we take that back to the store!
@uchey007
4 жыл бұрын
hehehe
EWI gang EWI gang Lovin' the video already
This is awesome. I'm not very good with sax but this is portable and looks like fun. It would be great to learn on.
Great review.
Ele falou meu deus 😲😅😂 : 00:00
@arturmaldaner3485
4 жыл бұрын
Josivaldo Augusto verdade
3:42 "so, let's talk about the fingering system which is brilliant in its simplicity" Girls: Oh yeah. [I'll walk myself out]
@DJ_TideWave
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
I've played saxophone for years, but as I get older I don't have the breath. I would love to have one of these.
Yes I luv them I have the AE 10 they are fab .a great fun instrument 🎷🎺🎻🎸