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#182 ·
I had an idea the altissimo notes wouldn't sound authentic. That's bad news for people who play lots of high notes. But for me one octave above high F# is enough on an acoustic sax. Many thanks for all the info, if you discover anything else interesting please post it. We need all the info we can get. Thanks again.
Rob.😊
 
#183 ·
Pete Thomas said:
The squeal can be easily DIY mended. I did my own DH 100 and is as good as new. Just do a search for Casio DJ 200 squeal
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I think I will fix the DH-200 myself. I ordered a soldering kit and the capacitor ,(hope it's the right one) from Amazon and as I live waaaaay up north and the closest electronics store is hours away, this is my option.
Thanks for the encouragement to do this.
 
#184 ·
dha said:
I think I will fix the DH-200 myself. I ordered a soldering kit and the capacitor ,(hope it's the right one) from Amazon and as I live waaaaay up north and the closest electronics store is hours away, this is my option.
Thanks for the encouragement to do this.
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All over the world, we regret the closure of stores like Radio Shack where you could pop in and buy such things!
 
#185 · (Edited)
DAY THREE
The two worst problems are the automatic vibrato on long notes and the pairing situation. You have to pair every time the thing is turned on or the app is entered. Big PITA.

On the playing level, my time is much better than it sounds here due to lack of practice with the breath control. I had the exact same problem on midi guitar, you have to rush to be in time.



 
#186 ·
mmichel said:
The Emeo was discussed earlier in this thread (see post #84, for example).

As far as the salient differences, based on what's been reported so far:

Pros for the Emeo vs. YDS-150:
1. Closer to real saxophone feel (actual saxophone mechanism).
2. Well-documented MIDI support
3. Inclusion of standalone Respiro software to control device via MIDI

Pros for YDS-150 vs. Emeo:
1. Lower cost (about half the cost of the Emeo)
2. Standalone operation possible (Emeo requires laptop, tablet, or smartphone running a DAW or Respiro).
3. Built in sounds, speaker(s), and headphone port.
4. Bari-style low A key that can double as second octave key
5. Inclusion of "analog controller" for bending, etc. (Neither device supports bending notes via the mouthpiece).
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Thanks for the great summary.
 
#187 ·
So far I think I'm getting this new toy, I'll wait a bit longer to see some more reviews and then if I decide to get one then I'll get it from Amazon as a Xmas present, if I don't like it then I'll return it.
 
#190 ·
Valero007 said:
The Yamaha YDS 150 (just got to get approval from The Lady, I have too many "toys")
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Same process here :) But I try to make sure every sax player realizes that this will bring pleasure only in certain kinds of music. I'm about to explain that further in my review, but in a nutshell, it is very hard to play a ballad in any of the included saxophone sounds. The other sounds work well in various kinds of music, but especially in music that you'd hear with a synthesizer. I have a WX-5, and the YDS feels much more like a saxophone and has many advantages like portability and MIDI, but the sounds are not one of these.
 
#191 ·
randulo said:
Same process here :) But I try to make sure every sax player realizes that this will bring pleasure only in certain kinds of music. I'm about to explain that further in my review, but in a nutshell, it is very hard to play a ballad in any of the included saxophone sounds. The other sounds work well in various kinds of music, but especially in music that you'd hear with a synthesizer. I have a WX-5, and the YDS feels much more like a saxophone and has many advantages like portability and MIDI, but the sounds are not one of these.
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So, in your opinion :

Which one is the best electronic wind instrument in shops today?

I think it's the Roland AE10.
 
#192 ·
Ivancillo said:
So, in your opinion :
Which one is the best electronic wind instrument in shops today?
I think it's the Roland AE10.
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I have to wonder whether the YDS-150 isn't Yamaha's response to the Aerophone? I have never tried one, so I don't know. As a relatively new player, I am less inclined to be bothered by some of the faults of the YDS. The main thing I like about it, is how you can just pick it up and play. The WX is a huge pain unless you're always set up for it. I think the AE5 and 10 are, like the YDS, pick up and blow, too? So, it's possible the AE's are the better choice?
 
#193 ·
randulo said:
I have to wonder whether the YDS-150 isn't Yamaha's response to the Aerophone? I have never tried one, so I don't know. As a relatively new player, I am less inclined to be bothered by some of the faults of the YDS. The main thing I like about it, is how you can just pick it up and play. The WX is a huge pain unless you're always set up for it. I think the AE5 and 10 are, like the YDS, pick up and blow, too? So, it's possible the AE's are the better choice?
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I think the AE10 it's the best all rounder.
It has the best sounds of "real" instruments out of the box.
Well, at least until now. I don't know if has better sax sounds than the YDS 150, but better than the AKAI's for sure.

Its body it's the worst looking of the three, but I think it's well designed with the keys well positioned.
Has both byte sensor and joystick (for bend up, bend down, portamento and growl).

4 octave keys like the WX5. Not that hard to learn as the EWI, and 2 more than the YDS.

I think it is well balanced.
 
#194 · (Edited)
I have the Aerophone AE-10 and the new Akai EWI Solo. I prefer the Solo. I think overall it has better sounds for the most part, although I do like a few of the sounds in the AE-10. I like the approximately 100 synth sounds in the Solo. There are other sounds that the AE-10 doesn't have. But I really like the muted trumpet in the AE-10 and the scat/vocal voices and the distortion guitar. I've done a screaming guitar lead with that sound at the jam. The EWI has more and better sax sounds in my opinion, but the sax sounds in both the Solo and the AE-10 are pretty much unusable to me. At least, I wouldn't use them in a live setting. I'd rather play my real sax.
 
#195 ·
Interesting. I will admit, I think the YDS sounds are just about the worst around. I'm hoping with shaping and effects, I can turn them into something, but they won't be sax sounds. There's a decent path towards blues harp and chromatic "Toots" style harmonica. Only time will tell. Otherwise, it's just a silent practice instrument.
 
#196 ·
I came from 2 Casio horns with the vl70m to the Aerophone 10G which I love and recently the AKAI Solo which was really different but grew on me each day so I have 2 of the Best. I'm really researching the Aoydo Sylphyo right now? I thing it might make a great third choice.
 
#197 ·
Can you link the YDS-150 to other sounds in a DAW or smartphone app so as not to use the internal sounds?
 
#200 ·
Main thing is, it can go into a DAW, so you can record it and usually you can use a "thru"channel to hear what the sound is. It will be better than any of the internal sounds, that's for sure :)
 
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