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I really enjoyed the sounds factory uploaded. The use of pressure to change volume and the bending ability of the reed shows they cater to reed players and understand how we think while crafting our sounds. Roland has always made outstanding instruments and I value your first impressions as unbiased and genuine as they are! Thanks as always!!!!! You rock, Jay!
YOU are the reason you are not behind in band class and are one of the best players. Your success is a direct result of your own efforts. I'm glad you like my videos though.
I bought the AE-10 after watching you and am taking your email lessons. You’re amazing and a great resource to musicians everywhere. Your success is deserved.
I love Roland synths. I use a GAIA analog synth as part of my keyboard set. I do find the key clicking noise to be a bit noticeable but is a great way to get keyboard sounds from a wind instrument.
I'm a mostly classic rock/classic metal guitar player, but I love all instruments and most music genres. I play several instruments but main instrument is guitar but I still love this channel . Great interesting videos.
Thanks for this great demo! Do you know if they'll incorporate any of your suggestions before releasing? eg: position of palm keys, resistance of octave keys etc Thanks again!
Great, thanks for sharing your first impressions! Question: can one practice articulation with any of the Aerophones, or with the Yamaha YDS-150? For example, using the tongue on reed to give accents or to mute the reed (like in the down beats for jazz articulation)? I'd love to hear about this in you full review.
This was great. I was wondering whether the keys were touch only, and this is the first video I've seen that talks about that, and the octave keys, in detail. Appreciate that. This looks a lot more intriguing and appealing than the YDS-150 digital sax. I could see using this for recording or maybe on stage. Will be interested in your later video when you've had a chance to play with it and get familiar with it.
Nice unboxing and first impressions video. This thing has been blowing up all over my IG the last couple of days. Sounds like they've got some nice upgrades. My questions for your full review... is it worth it to upgrade from the AE-10? I'd also like to hear a lot more about the articulations and breath control, judging from the beginning playing examples, it sounds like it is a lot more sensitive. It's definitely still got the clickity clack. Nice job, Jay!
I'm with you on the roller situation. I have had an AE10 for 3yrs and whilst the key clacking is annoying I am more p*ssed without the rollers. You'd have thought in this modern era of micro engineering it wouldn't have been too difficult an issue to resolve, especially for the price!!
Great video. I was going to get the AE-10 and review on my channel but decided to wait a bit. I knew that Roland could not stop at just the AE-10. Glad the upgraded AE-30 is out. Can't wait to see if this is THE electric wind controller that I have been waiting for.
I like the sounds as they are usable and onboard, and Roland will probably have an app to go along with the unit. I like the fact that it has a built in speaker, phone jack, speaker out and bluetooth for different connectivity options. $1500 is a little pricey, but do-able. Key noise is a little annoying, but I never really learned to play EWI as the USB version was a poor offering and very limited. This seems like a more mature/evolved product than what I've seen before in this market. Thanks for the review Jay! Looking forward to the next one!
I am interested in this lovely instrument pls l am planning to buy one any time next week pls give me idea how to start or idea of any one to teach l will pay Email ;olatunji Ogunwale 3010@gmail .com thanks
Thanks for all your hard work, Jay. Gotta say that the noise from the key action is noticeable; might be from the proximity of the mike, but it sounds like someone working their PC keyboard.
I have an older model Aerophone myself, and use it mostly for the trumpet and muted trumpet sounds. I like to record with another instrument jamming with me (jam sessions are hard to come by my way), so improvising with the Aerophone, with my sax and trading 4’s is fun for me. This new Aerophone seems like it’s worth every penny by what I’ve seen and heard, Jay! Hope you enjoy it, and looking forward to hearing your future thoughts on it
If you´d like to jam, try out Jamulus or Jamkazam or Sonobus. I´m using these online jamming platforms for 10 months now and I´ve never played so much music before in my life. You´ll find players of any level there from all around the world. Latency can be an issue sometimes but in general it works fine.
Fantastic synth sounds but the noisy buttons and high price kills it for me, which is a great shame because I thought Roland would have been far more conscious of this and would have used much higher quality buttons. Roland is synonymous with quality - I have one of their electric pianos which is outstanding - but the ae30 may buck the trend with these controls.
Hello.. I would like to learn sax and saved some money, for reasons of originality because even with all its risks, one would like a real sax because I have never had it.. But this Ae30 puts me in doubt, since it has different octaves in addition to others effects, what do you recommend? What would be good, to buy a real alto or tenor sax or this new artifact
@@identificador1952 if you wanted to learn sax, go for a real one. In the future, if you want you can play the ae30 but you won't be able to play the saxophone at a proper level if you don't practice each day with a real saxophone due to the embouchure and the key activity. Now, between tenor and alto, I would say it's up to you which one you like the most, even though most people prefer to begin with the alto (it's less heavy and more compact for small hands).
Do you tend to use the motion tracking function when playing? I'm a tenor player looking for quieter alternative to practice. Motion tracking is the one function that might enhance the experience of the instrument that isn't available in the AE-20. Thank you!
Wow that is awesome. I am seriously thinking of buying one. Thanks again for this and all your videos. I was wondering if you ever did a video on Prez tonguing or muted tonguing ? Can you do one ? I am a little confused as to what part of the reed is best to place the tongue when muting the notes and if this is used on straight eights as well. I play the tenor and I have been working on this type of articulation for a few months. Thanks for your awesome knowledge, and for being so generous : )
I have a Yamaha WX11 which has served me well for many years. I find the key spacing to be the most comfortable and sax-like. I love the "WTH is that thing!?" question I get from audiences when I play it out at gigs. My response? "What do you want it to be?" as I gesture to my rack mounted Yamaha Motif.
As you probably know the previous Aerophone ae-10 had a sustained function where you could play sustained notes and assign it to one of four buttons or all 4. Does this feature exist on the ae-30 I’m very curious I would like to find out.
Hi Jay! I’m currently an aspiring 8th grader that plays a student Selmer alto sax. (This could be in your next Q&A video) Do you know when I should switch to an intermediate or even professional sax in the future? Maybe I shouldn’t switch the sax, possibly the mouthpiece? Thanks!
I like the synth sounds that are available and that it is a fully programmable synth, which is awesome. I use my akai ewis ( of which I have 4, lol) primarily for theater work. I am a woodwind doubler that doesn’t play double reeds and I have found acoustic emulations of bassoon, oboe, english horn a godsend for those times when the theater budget doesn’t allow for the full orchestration set to be used. I also use the bass clarinet and Bari sax emulations when space is at a premium. I have been using Audio modeling for those emulations. It would be nice to eventually have excellent acoustic emulations available in the instrument itself rather than hauling around a computer for those emulations. As a soloist in small group jazz settings , all I use are synth sounds. I ask that you don’t short change us pit folk by applauding the company for ignoring the sounds that are my money makers, lol. Love your channel, keep it up!
Great video. Can't wait for the follow ups. Lots of comments on reviewing the Yamaha YDS 150, I agree.. I keep getting pop up ads on something called a TravelSax. Could you review that one as well? I'm looking for something that will give me silent practice options and MAYBE a performance instrument someday when there are gigs again. Thanks Jay.
Thanks for the insights! A couple people have mentioned it here already, and I'd also be very interested to hear your thoughts on the Yamaha YDS-150. I'm looking to pick up saxophone without bothering the neighbours, and would love to know more about my options
Thumb octave keys look just like the WX5 setup. But maybe they're soft pads that require more pressure. I also wish they would make rollers on these physical keys (C-Eb on the WX5 is nearly impossible) so are there other options for those notes? More of a flexible, not acoustically limited emulated, fingering system? As someone not a sax player I'm more interested in how flexible the fingering system can be. Any thoughts on that now that you've had this for a week?
Jay, have you tried the new Yamaha TDS-150 yet? I'm pretty happy with my AE-10, which I use mostly for those times when I need to practice quietly. But while the keywork is reasonably sax-like, it does have some issues. I don't much like the palm keys--they just don't feel right--and the little Bb bis key is too far from the left index-finger key--sometimes it actually pinches! The Yamaha looks like the keys might be much closer to those on a real sax. But I'd be really interested in hearing your take on this. How about doing a comparative video on the AE-10, AE-30, and the TDS-150?
Jay I have the Yamaha WX11, and I do love the fingering action better than the Casio DH100 that I had. I'll be honest to say that the DH100 is no where near comparable to the WX11. Coming from a saxophone, like myself, how is the fingering action of the short clicky keys oppose to the longer action keys of a real sax? I have been training myself to keep the fingers on the keys lightly during the scale exercise, to save abuse of the keys and speed up reaction when I need them. I really do love seeing the feature of the Aerophone synth, but have heard that those who love the WX love the fingering action. You played both a real sax and this Aerophone. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, for the detailed demo and unboxing! Love your videos. I was really excited about the prospect of getting the 30, but, the clicking keys and the synth sounds left me cold. Just not applicable to the more standard jazz I play, rather than fusion, The sounds are like they came from 1980s Roland synths, in my humble opinion.
Thanks! I understand that in an amplified situation, that would not be a problem (gosh, musicians donʼt hear each other, sometimes...), but I _think_ that the loud clicking keys would drive me mad. Quiet room, open headphones (Grado SR-325, Sennheiser HD600) and low- to medium-level via loudspeakers. But then, thereʼs the word *_Pro_* after _Aerophone_ ...
Thanks, I will look forward to the update! Question: You mention the "E-Wind" setting (I think) as being better than the "Sax" setting. What settings/adjustments do you advise to achieve the same effect on the AE-10?
He said EWI (short for Electronic Wind Instrument). EVI is the (Electronic Valve Instrument). He meant that because EWI fingerings can be logically built and do not require adherence to physical acoustics, they provide very natural flexibility to allow performance of otherwise impossible passages with relative ease by using common sense adjustments to standard saxophone/clarinet/flute styled fingerings. In short, the EWI fingerings take the acoustic trill key and empower it to trill everything, not just F# G# or Bb.
thx for this great presentation! very kind! question: how about LIP PB-up? AE-10 had this hardware-issue, that pitchbend UP by lip-pressure was not responsive enough.
Thanks for the unboxing video. Would ne so interesting to hear the Sax Voices. At ae-10 I only used the Supernatural Alto-Sax, the Violine and the clarinet voices. I think about the ae-30 when the voices are better then ae-10 and yds-150. Hope you make a video about the ae-30 voices.
Do you think this si good for silent practice for alto sax player and I understand the embouchure side of things or is YDS 150 maybe better for sax player
Hi. I'm wondering if it is possible to use this midi sax with any vst plugin? I would like to use it with Serum and other synth plugins and map the controlls to various settings. Is this possible?
Hi Jay, they will need to reduce the key click sound. I think the click feel is important, but the click sound came through even after you connected directly to the computer.
Hmmm does it reaaaaally need the bottom tailpiece type thing that extends beyond the right hand keys, I wonder? Would be nice to see some mechanical switches being used in these too, so there is a nice feedback when a key fully engages.
Oh my gosh I am laughing right now after seeing this video. Not only is these good examples but wow as a working pianist myself hahaha i find this funny that a sax can do this and you were so intertaining. This was freaking amazing!!! The things I can do on a digital piano and synthesizer you are doing on an electric sax. Lol!!! This video seriously got me laughing hard. Hahahahaa!!😅❤
Do these Wind Synths transition simply from a Acoustic instrument. Or do they require additional practice and learning. I wonder! Because I won't buy one for myself, (maybe for a relative), because attaining more musical skill might not be an option right now. Thank you.
Hey Jay...what about the follow up video on this Roland AE-30? What are your thoughts as i am torn between this and the Yamaha-120. Btw i am a sax player...
Have you had a chance to compare this to the Yamaha YDS 150? Neither one is available in stores in the USA as of yet.... I'm most interested in the keys - whichever has the most "sax like" is my preference. FWIW, digital pianos make noise (the keys, even with headphones), and people complain about that. Since I would be using this gizmo for silent practice, that is an issue. I have the AE-10 and hate the keys, especially the left hand thumb (too small!), which appears identical. Thanks.
Actually... Brecker did have a sample of himself that he would pull out occasionally. Saw him play samples of himself in 1989 in the last section of "Original Rays." I might have the bootleg somewhere. :)
I don't really think any company has nailed a good feel on the octave keys. The old Yamaha wind synths had the same design these Rolands now have and I found them manageable but awkward. The Akai rollers took me awhile to get used to and keeping that light touch as I would glide over the top of them. I will still glitch sometimes going over breaks. This thing has some very cool synth sounds. Does this synth have the ability to really edit the sounds or have the capability of loading new sounds entirely? Thank you for the demo and all the great content on your channel, Jay!
Great content as always Sir. At 16:06 I thought you were about to start riffing on the Blade Runner theme :) How far away from the stage on a quiet tune do you think you would need to be to not hear they keys? And would that sound start to annoy you while performing? Hope all is well with you and family and Best Regards.
Jay. I looked at the comments and one said you didn't do any sax sounds. But dream with me here. Is it midi where you can possibly get Warren Hill, Everette Harp, Eric Marienthal etc. sounds from keyboard programs? Another one Does it have trumpet keys on the side?
Seems like a nice instrument overall, but I have to say, I don't like the clacking of the keys. Seems like that will happen regardless of the user. Thoughts? I really like my Akai 5000, so that's what I'm comparing it to. The big Achilles heel for the Akai, in my opinion, is the lack of diverse sounds, which seems to be remedied on this Roland. Choices choices!
Jay, I was considering buying the roland but managed to snag a Yamaha YDS-150 instead. I am a first time sax (wannabe) player. I dont have the wind for a real sax, which is why I bought a synth. Do you think I would benefit in taking some of your courses, seeing as how I will be trying to play the YDS-150? Thanks in advance, I really dig your channel !
Nice review Jay. I still prefer my Yamaha WX5, even though you have to connect to a voice module. Great Roland sounds though, but it looked like the flow and fluency of a real sax has not really been reproduced here...
I'm a clarinet player who has also been playing the Akai EWI 4000s. I like the relative simplicity of the Roland Aerophone Pro AE 30, but the key clicking would drive me crazy.
I i still love my ewi4000s. Had a 5000 for 3 days and got rid of it. I had an ewi1000 with the 2000module when it was new. Brecker suggested it at an after concert talk.
Funny, I think I had a 5000 for 3 days also, before returning it. I'm sticking with the 4000 also. I've a a WX5 & WX7, as well as an earlier EWI (3000?). Using the 4000 with the Roland XV2020 module works for me, but I wish they would come out with an EWI with great built-in sounds. Still not there yet!
Well this an interesting instrument. Not going to give up my ae10 though. I've programmed the ae10 to get just about the same synths plus some of my own. I'd like to get that case.
Hey Jay, thanks for this video! Did you do a follow-up? My primary question is do you think the AE-30 is worth paying double the price of the AE-10? Appreciated! - Seth.
Very interesting, could you do the same with the Yamaha YDS-150 ? Please ??? :-) Great synths sounds ! But I would be looking for a quiet synth sax practice instrument.
You're right. There needs to be a cushion to cease the sound of the buttons / keys....unless you're recording via the USB, I guess. Or a "de-esser" like something to quieten the sound of a guitar pick. Play one of them REAL ONE's in the background to compare.
Sounds like there’s less trouble with glitching unintended extra notes - I’ve spent a lot of time practicing most of them out on the EWI! You were talking about loading other sounds on the EWI4000 but not EWI5000 - does the AE-30 do that!?
Unpacked the plastic, my first thought was...this looks like a new starwars intergalactical battlecruiser rsrsrs :). Btw that key noise could be a problem. Sounds are not bad but also not impressive.
I’ve never seen such a musically talented hand vacuum cleaner.
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I really enjoyed the sounds factory uploaded. The use of pressure to change volume and the bending ability of the reed shows they cater to reed players and understand how we think while crafting our sounds. Roland has always made outstanding instruments and I value your first impressions as unbiased and genuine as they are! Thanks as always!!!!! You rock, Jay!
I like the factory installed sounds too. I am now exploring the ways we can modify them.
If that was released in the '80s it would be a big seller.
It was, it was called the WX-7 and I STILL play mine often (an original from the 80s, my synth is a modern VL70m)
@@ross-carlson So, so cool. I'd love to hear you play!
Wow. Guess that answers the question "what did Roland do with all their digital sound modules from 1986".
Hahahahaha 😂🤣
Lmao
Yeah, as a keyboard player, the internal sounds are BAD! Get an instrument without them and plug into something that actually sounds good.
I can connect earphones and not bother my neighbors?
@@pinkypromise111 yup, but it has volume control too, so you can turn it right down and only just hear it.
Jay ur the reason y im not behind in my band class. Now i'm one of the best players. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH
YOU are the reason you are not behind in band class and are one of the best players. Your success is a direct result of your own efforts. I'm glad you like my videos though.
@@bettersax thank you soooo much
I bought the AE-10 after watching you and am taking your email lessons. You’re amazing and a great resource to musicians everywhere. Your success is deserved.
Did the same : thanx again Jay
Thank you! I hope you're enjoying the AE-10. I'll be comparing these 2 in my next video for anyone who's wondering if it's worth upgrading.
@@bettersax yes, that would be very helpful. By the way, just bought the Kessler bari
@@bettersax that will be great!
Please How much paid you for aerophone ?
18:33 almost the licc
This looks like the EWI I've been waiting for my whole life. I can't wait to get my hands on one!
Very helpful unboxing review! Big thank you!
That was fun, Jay; quite the versatile instrument!
Great video Jay! As per usual!
Brecker DID play bamboo flute, Miles trumpet, bass clarinet, distorted guitar, and other emulative type sounds with his EWI.
I love Roland synths. I use a GAIA analog synth as part of my keyboard set. I do find the key clicking noise to be a bit noticeable but is a great way to get keyboard sounds from a wind instrument.
Great video Jay! Nice showcase
Awesome, just awesome! I love it! It seems fun!
I'm a mostly classic rock/classic metal guitar player, but I love all instruments and most music genres. I play several instruments but main instrument is guitar but I still love this channel . Great interesting videos.
Cool story bro
@@AvenjaysGuitar captivating right? Haha
@@jasonjones7461 absolutely mesmerising
Im so exited. I really wanna buy this
This is basically just Sonic the Hedgehog: the instrument and I think I'm in love
Thanks for this great demo! Do you know if they'll incorporate any of your suggestions before releasing? eg: position of palm keys, resistance of octave keys etc
Thanks again!
Cant wait to watch!
Great, thanks for sharing your first impressions! Question: can one practice articulation with any of the Aerophones, or with the Yamaha YDS-150? For example, using the tongue on reed to give accents or to mute the reed (like in the down beats for jazz articulation)? I'd love to hear about this in you full review.
Thanks for the great content.
This was great. I was wondering whether the keys were touch only, and this is the first video I've seen that talks about that, and the octave keys, in detail. Appreciate that. This looks a lot more intriguing and appealing than the YDS-150 digital sax. I could see using this for recording or maybe on stage. Will be interested in your later video when you've had a chance to play with it and get familiar with it.
thanks glad it helped.
Nice unboxing and first impressions video. This thing has been blowing up all over my IG the last couple of days. Sounds like they've got some nice upgrades. My questions for your full review... is it worth it to upgrade from the AE-10? I'd also like to hear a lot more about the articulations and breath control, judging from the beginning playing examples, it sounds like it is a lot more sensitive. It's definitely still got the clickity clack. Nice job, Jay!
Thanks Scott I’ll definitely be addressing all those things in the follow up.
I'm with you on the roller situation. I have had an AE10 for 3yrs and whilst the key clacking is annoying I am more p*ssed without the rollers. You'd have thought in this modern era of micro engineering it wouldn't have been too difficult an issue to resolve, especially for the price!!
Thanx for your review 👍👍😎
Great video. I was going to get the AE-10 and review on my channel but decided to wait a bit. I knew that Roland could not stop at just the AE-10. Glad the upgraded AE-30 is out. Can't wait to see if this is THE electric wind controller that I have been waiting for.
Soon, there will be another, and another and another, with more features and better performance. Buy it if you have use for it right now.
I like the sounds as they are usable and onboard, and Roland will probably have an app to go along with the unit. I like the fact that it has a built in speaker, phone jack, speaker out and bluetooth for different connectivity options. $1500 is a little pricey, but do-able. Key noise is a little annoying, but I never really learned to play EWI as the USB version was a poor offering and very limited. This seems like a more mature/evolved product than what I've seen before in this market. Thanks for the review Jay! Looking forward to the next one!
I am interested in this lovely instrument pls l am planning to buy one any time next week pls give me idea how to start or idea of any one to teach l will pay Email ;olatunji Ogunwale 3010@gmail
.com thanks
Vangelis called and wants his blade runner sax back.
Major blade runner vibes, i need one!!!
Thanks for all your hard work, Jay. Gotta say that the noise from the key action is noticeable; might be from the proximity of the mike, but it sounds like someone working their PC keyboard.
I have an older model Aerophone myself, and use it mostly for the trumpet and muted trumpet sounds. I like to record with another instrument jamming with me (jam sessions are hard to come by my way), so improvising with the Aerophone, with my sax and trading 4’s is fun for me. This new Aerophone seems like it’s worth every penny by what I’ve seen and heard, Jay! Hope you enjoy it, and looking forward to hearing your future thoughts on it
If you´d like to jam, try out Jamulus or Jamkazam or Sonobus. I´m using these online jamming platforms for 10 months now and I´ve never played so much music before in my life. You´ll find players of any level there from all around the world. Latency can be an issue sometimes but in general it works fine.
Fantastic synth sounds but the noisy buttons and high price kills it for me, which is a great shame because I thought Roland would have been far more conscious of this and would have used much higher quality buttons.
Roland is synonymous with quality - I have one of their electric pianos which is outstanding - but the ae30 may buck the trend with these controls.
Hello.. I would like to learn sax and saved some money, for reasons of originality because even with all its risks, one would like a real sax because I have never had it.. But this Ae30 puts me in doubt, since it has different octaves in addition to others effects, what do you recommend? What would be good, to buy a real alto or tenor sax or this new artifact
@@identificador1952 if you wanted to learn sax, go for a real one. In the future, if you want you can play the ae30 but you won't be able to play the saxophone at a proper level if you don't practice each day with a real saxophone due to the embouchure and the key activity. Now, between tenor and alto, I would say it's up to you which one you like the most, even though most people prefer to begin with the alto (it's less heavy and more compact for small hands).
Do you tend to use the motion tracking function when playing? I'm a tenor player looking for quieter alternative to practice. Motion tracking is the one function that might enhance the experience of the instrument that isn't available in the AE-20. Thank you!
I just bought my AE-10G less than a year ago. Looks nice! Makes me think Beskar Steel 🙂.
Wow that is awesome. I am seriously thinking of buying one. Thanks again for this and all your videos.
I was wondering if you ever did a video on Prez tonguing or muted tonguing ? Can you do one ? I am a little confused as to what part of the reed is best to place the tongue when muting the notes and if this is used on straight eights as well. I play the tenor and I have been working on this type of articulation for a few months. Thanks for your awesome knowledge, and for being so generous : )
Great video, 🙏
I have a Yamaha WX11 which has served me well for many years. I find the key spacing to be the most comfortable and sax-like. I love the "WTH is that thing!?" question I get from audiences when I play it out at gigs. My response? "What do you want it to be?" as I gesture to my rack mounted Yamaha Motif.
Great video - very interesting!
It would be nice if you had a playlist of your wind synths so we can easily find them please 🙏🏾
I own the AE-10, and use it a lot! I want the Pro!
Thank you for your helpful videos! I'd really like to hear something from you about the Yamaha YDS-150, can you make it possible? Thx again!
As you probably know the previous Aerophone ae-10 had a sustained function where you could play sustained notes and assign it to one of four buttons or all 4.
Does this feature exist on the ae-30 I’m very curious I would like to find out.
Hi Jay! I’m currently an aspiring 8th grader that plays a student Selmer alto sax. (This could be in your next Q&A video) Do you know when I should switch to an intermediate or even professional sax in the future? Maybe I shouldn’t switch the sax, possibly the mouthpiece? Thanks!
I like the synth sounds that are available and that it is a fully programmable synth, which is awesome. I use my akai ewis ( of which I have 4, lol) primarily for theater work. I am a woodwind doubler that doesn’t play double reeds and I have found acoustic emulations of bassoon, oboe, english horn a godsend for those times when the theater budget doesn’t allow for the full orchestration set to be used. I also use the bass clarinet and Bari sax emulations when space is at a premium. I have been using Audio modeling for those emulations. It would be nice to eventually have excellent acoustic emulations available in the instrument itself rather than hauling around a computer for those emulations. As a soloist in small group jazz settings , all I use are synth sounds. I ask that you don’t short change us pit folk by applauding the company for ignoring the sounds that are my money makers, lol. Love your channel, keep it up!
sorry. I'm not yet sure how good the acoustic emulations are but will demo them soon.
Great video. Can't wait for the follow ups. Lots of comments on reviewing the Yamaha YDS 150, I agree.. I keep getting pop up ads on something called a TravelSax. Could you review that one as well? I'm looking for something that will give me silent practice options and MAYBE a performance instrument someday when there are gigs again. Thanks Jay.
Thanks, do you have a link for the mouthpiece guard?
Gorgeous synth sounds.
I want one.
Yeah, the synth engine is the real selling point. Plus Bluetooth midi.
They should’ve used you in the R&D stage. They would’ve benefited from your suggestions, like the buttons being way too loud acoustically
Thanks for the insights! A couple people have mentioned it here already, and I'd also be very interested to hear your thoughts on the Yamaha YDS-150. I'm looking to pick up saxophone without bothering the neighbours, and would love to know more about my options
Thumb octave keys look just like the WX5 setup. But maybe they're soft pads that require more pressure.
I also wish they would make rollers on these physical keys (C-Eb on the WX5 is nearly impossible) so are there other options for those notes? More of a flexible, not acoustically limited emulated, fingering system? As someone not a sax player I'm more interested in how flexible the fingering system can be. Any thoughts on that now that you've had this for a week?
Jay, have you tried the new Yamaha TDS-150 yet? I'm pretty happy with my AE-10, which I use mostly for those times when I need to practice quietly. But while the keywork is reasonably sax-like, it does have some issues. I don't much like the palm keys--they just don't feel right--and the little Bb bis key is too far from the left index-finger key--sometimes it actually pinches! The Yamaha looks like the keys might be much closer to those on a real sax. But I'd be really interested in hearing your take on this. How about doing a comparative video on the AE-10, AE-30, and the TDS-150?
Jay I have the Yamaha WX11, and I do love the fingering action better than the Casio DH100 that I had. I'll be honest to say that the DH100 is no where near comparable to the WX11.
Coming from a saxophone, like myself, how is the fingering action of the short clicky keys oppose to the longer action keys of a real sax? I have been training myself to keep the fingers on the keys lightly during the scale exercise, to save abuse of the keys and speed up reaction when I need them. I really do love seeing the feature of the Aerophone synth, but have heard that those who love the WX love the fingering action. You played both a real sax and this Aerophone. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, for the detailed demo and unboxing! Love your videos. I was really excited about the prospect of getting the 30, but, the clicking keys and the synth sounds left me cold. Just not applicable to the more standard jazz I play, rather than fusion, The sounds are like they came from 1980s Roland synths, in my humble opinion.
Thanks! I understand that in an amplified situation, that would not be a problem (gosh, musicians donʼt hear each other, sometimes...), but I _think_ that the loud clicking keys would drive me mad. Quiet room, open headphones (Grado SR-325, Sennheiser HD600) and low- to medium-level via loudspeakers. But then, thereʼs the word *_Pro_* after _Aerophone_ ...
Thanks, I will look forward to the update!
Question: You mention the "E-Wind" setting (I think) as being better than the "Sax" setting. What settings/adjustments do you advise to achieve the same effect on the AE-10?
He said EWI (short for Electronic Wind Instrument). EVI is the (Electronic Valve Instrument). He meant that because EWI fingerings can be logically built and do not require adherence to physical acoustics, they provide very natural flexibility to allow performance of otherwise impossible passages with relative ease by using common sense adjustments to standard saxophone/clarinet/flute styled fingerings. In short, the EWI fingerings take the acoustic trill key and empower it to trill everything, not just F# G# or Bb.
thx for this great presentation! very kind! question: how about LIP PB-up? AE-10 had this hardware-issue, that pitchbend UP by lip-pressure was not responsive enough.
Still messing with it and dialing in the finer details. Will address in Aerophone Pro review video coming soon.
Thanks!
Nice electronic sax tool! Thanks for review and greetings from Russia! Waiting for your next review and your opinion as experienced user.
Nice! Wonder if you have ever done a review of the xafoon?
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Thanks for the unboxing video. Would ne so interesting to hear the Sax Voices. At ae-10 I only used the Supernatural Alto-Sax, the Violine and the clarinet voices. I think about the ae-30 when the voices are better then ae-10 and yds-150. Hope you make a video about the ae-30 voices.
Do you think this si good for silent practice for alto sax player and I understand the embouchure side of things or is YDS 150 maybe better for sax player
Hey, that looks cool!
Hi. I'm wondering if it is possible to use this midi sax with any vst plugin? I would like to use it with Serum and other synth plugins and map the controlls to various settings. Is this possible?
Hi Jay, they will need to reduce the key click sound. I think the click feel is important, but the click sound came through even after you connected directly to the computer.
The new akai solo has a built in speaker. Would like to see your review of that instrument.
Hmmm does it reaaaaally need the bottom tailpiece type thing that extends beyond the right hand keys, I wonder? Would be nice to see some mechanical switches being used in these too, so there is a nice feedback when a key fully engages.
Damn Jay I caught that shade thrown at the oboe 😭😂 Still love ya but I won't forget about that
Oh my gosh I am laughing right now after seeing this video. Not only is these good examples but wow as a working pianist myself hahaha i find this funny that a sax can do this and you were so intertaining. This was freaking amazing!!! The things I can do on a digital piano and synthesizer you are doing on an electric sax. Lol!!! This video seriously got me laughing hard. Hahahahaa!!😅❤
Do these Wind Synths transition simply from a Acoustic instrument. Or do they require additional practice and learning. I wonder! Because I won't buy one for myself, (maybe for a relative), because attaining more musical skill might not be an option right now. Thank you.
I can only hope to have this kind of instrument but sadly I can't afford one. You are so lucky sir. MORE POWER TO YOUR Chanel.
Hey Jay...what about the follow up video on this Roland AE-30? What are your thoughts as i am torn between this and the Yamaha-120. Btw i am a sax player...
Would love to hear your thoughts on the Yamaha YDS 150. I am really enjoying mine.
Have you had a chance to compare this to the Yamaha YDS 150? Neither one is available in stores in the USA as of yet.... I'm most interested in the keys - whichever has the most "sax like" is my preference. FWIW, digital pianos make noise (the keys, even with headphones), and people complain about that. Since I would be using this gizmo for silent practice, that is an issue. I have the AE-10 and hate the keys, especially the left hand thumb (too small!), which appears identical. Thanks.
Actually... Brecker did have a sample of himself that he would pull out occasionally. Saw him play samples of himself in 1989 in the last section of "Original Rays." I might have the bootleg somewhere. :)
I don't really think any company has nailed a good feel on the octave keys. The old Yamaha wind synths had the same design these Rolands now have and I found them manageable but awkward. The Akai rollers took me awhile to get used to and keeping that light touch as I would glide over the top of them. I will still glitch sometimes going over breaks. This thing has some very cool synth sounds. Does this synth have the ability to really edit the sounds or have the capability of loading new sounds entirely? Thank you for the demo and all the great content on your channel, Jay!
Great content as always Sir. At 16:06 I thought you were about to start riffing on the Blade Runner theme :) How far away from the stage on a quiet tune do you think you would need to be to not hear they keys? And would that sound start to annoy you while performing? Hope all is well with you and family and Best Regards.
I don't think the key noise is an issue during performance. It is probably similar to the key noise on a real saxophone.
Would like to hear your opinion of the Yamaha YDS-150, which would seem to be a direct competitor with this Roland
Jay. I looked at the comments and one said you didn't do any sax sounds. But dream with me here. Is it midi where you can possibly get Warren Hill, Everette Harp, Eric Marienthal etc. sounds from keyboard programs?
Another one
Does it have trumpet keys on the side?
Whats your meaning on the EMEO digital compared to this Roland?
Seems like a nice instrument overall, but I have to say, I don't like the clacking of the keys. Seems like that will happen regardless of the user. Thoughts? I really like my Akai 5000, so that's what I'm comparing it to. The big Achilles heel for the Akai, in my opinion, is the lack of diverse sounds, which seems to be remedied on this Roland. Choices choices!
Jay, I was considering buying the roland but managed to snag a Yamaha YDS-150 instead. I am a first time sax (wannabe) player. I dont have the wind for a real sax, which is why I bought a synth. Do you think I would benefit in taking some of your courses, seeing as how I will be trying to play the YDS-150? Thanks in advance, I really dig your channel !
Which one of the rolling arrow sent saxophone do you consider to be the better?
Nice review Jay. I still prefer my Yamaha WX5, even though you have to connect to a voice module. Great Roland sounds though, but it looked like the flow and fluency of a real sax has not really been reproduced here...
The stacked 4ths sounds really reminded me of Brecker
Thanks Jay best review out there so far!!
looking forward to your nest review
I'm a clarinet player who has also been playing the Akai EWI 4000s. I like the relative simplicity of the Roland Aerophone Pro AE 30, but the key clicking would drive me crazy.
Can you review the ewis too? It would be cool to have a comparison
Hey jay :)
have you ever seen te emeo ewi?
What do you think that ae-30 compares to the yamaha yds 150?
I would love a review of the AE-05 with SWAM Saxophone audio modeling. Just might be the best all around wind synth saxophone sound and value.
I like the dunk trumpet
I i still love my ewi4000s. Had a 5000 for 3 days and got rid of it. I had an ewi1000 with the 2000module when it was new. Brecker suggested it at an after concert talk.
Funny, I think I had a 5000 for 3 days also, before returning it. I'm sticking with the 4000 also. I've a a WX5 & WX7, as well as an earlier EWI (3000?). Using the 4000 with the Roland XV2020 module works for me, but I wish they would come out with an EWI with great built-in sounds. Still not there yet!
Well this an interesting instrument. Not going to give up my ae10 though. I've programmed the ae10 to get just about the same synths plus some of my own. I'd like to get that case.
PS. These instruments still is no match for my Buescher True Tone tenor and alto saxophones. As an old programmer they're fun though.
Hey Jay, thanks for this video! Did you do a follow-up? My primary question is do you think the AE-30 is worth paying double the price of the AE-10? Appreciated! - Seth.
I don’t think it is worth the extra for 98% of people.
Very interesting, could you do the same with the Yamaha YDS-150 ? Please ??? :-) Great synths sounds ! But I would be looking for a quiet synth sax practice instrument.
You're right. There needs to be a cushion to cease the sound of the buttons / keys....unless you're recording via the USB, I guess. Or a "de-esser" like something to quieten the sound of a guitar pick. Play one of them REAL ONE's in the background to compare.
IT'S A COOL INSTRUMENT
Sounds like there’s less trouble with glitching unintended extra notes - I’ve spent a lot of time practicing most of them out on the EWI! You were talking about loading other sounds on the EWI4000 but not EWI5000 - does the AE-30 do that!?
You will be able to load new sounds onto the AE-30.
Unpacked the plastic, my first thought was...this looks like a new starwars intergalactical battlecruiser rsrsrs :).
Btw that key noise could be a problem.
Sounds are not bad but also not impressive.