Yamaha YDS-150 Digital Saxophone - Digital saxophone:
The volume control with a range of 15 levels allows you to play without worrying about noise. The instrument can be used at night, and with a connected set of headphones, you can apply an ambient reverb effect.
The saxophone contains 73 sounds from which you can select and play, including the basic types: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone. Additionally, the user can create up to 20 customizable preset sounds.
Personalise the settings, sound adjustments, fingering, and other controls of the instrument according to your preferences using the dedicated smartphone app.
YDS Controller App - This dedicated app enhances the performance of the YDS-150 saxophone and further expands the sound creation range - it includes instrument settings and sound editing. You can make detailed intuitive and visual changes from the app, settings that cannot be performed on the instrument itself.
The same digitisation found in the acoustic saxophone - including keys: F#, front F, and low A
The speaker unit and bell are made of brass (connected via an acoustic tube) forming together the patented acoustic system
IBAS (Integrated Bell Acoustic System): Reproducing the sound resonance and vibrations of the acoustic saxophone
AWM sampling technology (Advanced Wave Memory)
73 sounds - including 56 saxophone sounds, 5 effects
Volume control with 15 levels
Tuning modes: Eb (E flat), Bb (B flat), C (C)
Tuning: 427 - 453 Hz (adjustable in 0.5 Hz steps)
Function for automatic stop
Bluetooth technology
Personalisation via iOS or the Android app
Stereo output for headphones with a 3.5 mm mini jack connector
Micro USB type B port
Power supply: battery (4x AAA) or via USB (not included in the package)
Power consumption: 4.5 W (when using the USB power source)
Dimensions: 110 x 699 x 103 mm
Weight: 1 kg
Glossy finish
Included accessories: mouthpiece, bracelet, synthetic material neck, cap, caseand carrying straps
Pros.
1. The instrument is very suitable if you want to practice, because you can connect headphones and adjust the sound volume, you can practice anywhere without disturbing anyone,
2. The variety of sounds offered is quite a lot and pleasant,
3. Thanks to the app that can be downloaded from the Appstore or Google Play, the instrument settings can be modified from this app, the sounds, the type of instrument (Alto, Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Clarinet, Flute), if you are left-handed you can change it from the app, the notes on the instrument can be configured as you wish, depending on your needs,
4. The quality of the materials is good, the response time of the keys is good, this can also be modified from the app,
Cons.
1. One inconvenient aspect is that it does not have a built-in battery, the instrument runs on AAA R3 batteries (it needs 4 pieces, it discharges in about 2-3 hours of use) or with a continuous connection to a power source (external battery, directly into the socket)
2. An unpleasant aspect is the mouthpiece, after 2 hours of receiving the package and testing the instrument, the upper part of the mouthpiece where the teeth go started to scratch and the paint came off, there is an option to stick a protection before use but considering it’s a Yamaha, I didn’t think that after just 2 hours there would be signs on the mouthpiece, also related to the mouthpiece is the fact that the embouchure is almost non-existent, you can hardly do vibrato,
In conclusion, it is an excellent instrument for practicing, especially for beginners.
