Thanks for the clear review - I’m having a hard time deciding which one of these to get, but it’s so nice to have a straightforward opinion on the differences
Did you go for one? And based of the vid which did you like? I love the older model but some of the songs I think did sound better with the new light one
I think the newer one would be better overall if they didn't cheap out on the band. Sounds better, color is more accurate, but the band just looks like a cheap sticker or something. Songbird will always be my personal favorite for the easily accessible and high quality OoT replicas.
I have the older one and I do like it, especially the consistent sound through most of the range without having to do any crazy tongue-fu. but the subholes are not easy for me, especially being new to ocarina.
i picked the newer model up as my first ceramic one. i gotta agree on hitting the high F. got to blow a bit harder to get it without the acute bend. but i'm still a beginner (not for long, thanks to you)
Thank you for the comparison, I was curious on the differences each sound would make given the alterations made and can hear the updated version plays some songs better, the song of healing is night and day and the update wins it for me the original has a slight edge on the lost woods though, but having larger hands means I'd be more suited to the original i feel, although learning the song of healing is one of my main goals.
I've never owned an ocarina but looked up reviews to get a gauge of if stl was a good company to give my money to. I know that wasn't the intent of the video, but it definitely answered all my questions in that regard and I'll be getting one from them soon
Second one has a good sound for the Zelda songs, which I feel is important. The cramped grip and the cheap looking Triforce do weaken the newer one though.
Just now trying to get back into ocarinas after my brief attempts at it before and ngl if I get into this enough to buy one of these I might be looking at another company just because of that. I used to really want STL's because it looked so good but as good as it may look on its own now this new one just isn't as good as the old in looks and just doesn't really seem like a real ocarina of time imho
Honestly if they just kept the same nice shiny band from before I'd probably not have any problem with it but just that change alone makes it look kinda cheap imho
Thank you for the review David! It was really good. I personally don't like ergonomics of old one. Cappello looks too small to be usable. But new one is even worse. There's no space for fingers to rest on high notes. And angle of the cappello is kinda awkward to hold. It may seem not so important but ocarinas with good ergonomics are more convenient to play.
I would prefer the updated one. It’s much less airy. Although the old one is more true to the shape of the ocarina of time. It is more cramped and that could be an issue with practicing which is why I don’t practice on my Hind altos as much. I only play pieces I already know on them. The more space I have the easier I learn I guess.
Not gonna lie, the new one being smaller would almost be a win for me currently. Mostly cause I've been looking around to see if I can find a smaller AC 12 hole for my son to play, without it going into a soprano ocarina lol. My son is 6 though, so I'm not gonna be spending $60 for a ceramic ocarina for him yet
Your son's gonna be a pretty awesome and well rounded person because the ocarina is a awesome skill to have. Music will make him friends wherever he goes 💪
I have a question, I just recently got into playing the ocarina. I have a legend of zelda Stl because of nostalgia for zelda. Is that good quality, or should I invest in getting another one?
Awesome review! I just got the light blue Ocarina and am having a lot of fun learning how to play by watching your how to series ^_^ Maintaining the right air pressure for the high notes is kind of a struggle lol especially when transitioning to other notes
Hey, David! Thanks for this great video! I have a question that is a little unrelated to the subject matter of this video. I love your Zelda septet covers, and was wondering about all the ranges of ocarinas you have. To be specific, what's that large base one that looks like an acorn, and where did you get it? Thanks!
Hey Max, I talked about the ranges I use a bit in my recent video: ua-cam.com/video/9iQTOoDNxi0/v-deo.html But to answer your question, the big one is a C7/Contrabass C by Claudio Colombo from Italy
The old model is too airy for an alto C throughout the majority of the range for my taste. I like the airy tone on base G or base F ocarinas, but alto C and above i prefer a clearer tone.
I remember getting the original for Christmas many years ago because of your videos I believe too, loved the little thing, I'm an adult with a job now so I might nab the new one, more accurate visually, and i have small hands The original was my first (and only) ocarina so far so I'm not really confident enough in the instrument to give my thoughts, i just know it annoyed my dad when I played it because I struggled to produce a clear tone without being loud
If it was from ebay it might of not been one of these stl ones, for example it could be like the 20$ on Amazon and they look great but I saw a vid on it, worse quality and airy, doesn't hit high notes is the reviews Thats why I am looking into this vid about the stl
I've given my brother Zelda Ocarina I want to give him a better tone one. I'll give you my opinion little dark blue one is better and light blue sound kind of the same tone
I prefer the design of the old ocarina but I prefer the sound of the new one. Thank you for this comparison !
Same.
Yep
Completely agree
Thanks for the clear review - I’m having a hard time deciding which one of these to get, but it’s so nice to have a straightforward opinion on the differences
Did you go for one? And based of the vid which did you like?
I love the older model but some of the songs I think did sound better with the new light one
I think the newer one would be better overall if they didn't cheap out on the band. Sounds better, color is more accurate, but the band just looks like a cheap sticker or something. Songbird will always be my personal favorite for the easily accessible and high quality OoT replicas.
I have the older one and I do like it, especially the consistent sound through most of the range without having to do any crazy tongue-fu. but the subholes are not easy for me, especially being new to ocarina.
I personally like the sound of the newer model better, when it comes to the examples played in the video.
I remember getting the original OoT from STL in like 2010 as a gift and it mesmerized me at the time. I'd love to try the new model out!
i picked the newer model up as my first ceramic one. i gotta agree on hitting the high F. got to blow a bit harder to get it without the acute bend.
but i'm still a beginner (not for long, thanks to you)
Thank you for the comparison, I was curious on the differences each sound would make given the alterations made and can hear the updated version plays some songs better, the song of healing is night and day and the update wins it for me the original has a slight edge on the lost woods though, but having larger hands means I'd be more suited to the original i feel, although learning the song of healing is one of my main goals.
I've never owned an ocarina but looked up reviews to get a gauge of if stl was a good company to give my money to. I know that wasn't the intent of the video, but it definitely answered all my questions in that regard and I'll be getting one from them soon
Second one has a good sound for the Zelda songs, which I feel is important. The cramped grip and the cheap looking Triforce do weaken the newer one though.
Makes me happy to see you continue being active! Love your content. :)
That moment when the updated one isn’t as accurate as the older one lol
Just now trying to get back into ocarinas after my brief attempts at it before and ngl if I get into this enough to buy one of these I might be looking at another company just because of that.
I used to really want STL's because it looked so good but as good as it may look on its own now this new one just isn't as good as the old in looks and just doesn't really seem like a real ocarina of time imho
Honestly if they just kept the same nice shiny band from before I'd probably not have any problem with it but just that change alone makes it look kinda cheap imho
the original is so nostalgic for me lol
I got the darker blue ocarina for Christmas and I love the sound of it
Thank you for the review David! It was really good.
I personally don't like ergonomics of old one. Cappello looks too small to be usable.
But new one is even worse. There's no space for fingers to rest on high notes. And angle of the cappello is kinda awkward to hold.
It may seem not so important but ocarinas with good ergonomics are more convenient to play.
I would prefer the updated one. It’s much less airy. Although the old one is more true to the shape of the ocarina of time.
It is more cramped and that could be an issue with practicing which is why I don’t practice on my Hind altos as much. I only play pieces I already know on them. The more space I have the easier I learn I guess.
Not gonna lie, the new one being smaller would almost be a win for me currently. Mostly cause I've been looking around to see if I can find a smaller AC 12 hole for my son to play, without it going into a soprano ocarina lol. My son is 6 though, so I'm not gonna be spending $60 for a ceramic ocarina for him yet
Your son's gonna be a pretty awesome and well rounded person because the ocarina is a awesome skill to have. Music will make him friends wherever he goes 💪
I just ordered an STL ocarina after being doused with nostalgia while playing ocarina of time, I hope it's as good as the reviews say
David! Finally! I waited for this video! =D
Because I buyed wrong ocarina, from "plastic similar" material ;(
My ocarina have weird sound!
I have a question, I just recently got into playing the ocarina. I have a legend of zelda Stl because of nostalgia for zelda. Is that good quality, or should I invest in getting another one?
Song of healing sounded so much better in the new one..
Awesome review! I just got the light blue Ocarina and am having a lot of fun learning how to play by watching your how to series ^_^
Maintaining the right air pressure for the high notes is kind of a struggle lol especially when transitioning to other notes
Hey, David! Thanks for this great video! I have a question that is a little unrelated to the subject matter of this video. I love your Zelda septet covers, and was wondering about all the ranges of ocarinas you have. To be specific, what's that large base one that looks like an acorn, and where did you get it? Thanks!
Hey Max, I talked about the ranges I use a bit in my recent video: ua-cam.com/video/9iQTOoDNxi0/v-deo.html
But to answer your question, the big one is a C7/Contrabass C by Claudio Colombo from Italy
@@DavidErickRamos Thanks! As a beginner Ocarina player, you are a great inspiration to me!
I like the sound of the new one better. I use those low notes all the time.🤔🙂
OcTalk
Mine is OG STL
Great vid
I just got the light blue one because it looks cuter but now i feel like i should have got the dark blue one.
Thanks for the video my OOT broke so i wanted to buy a new one but im hesitating wich one to order.
The new one sounds way better to me. Although I have as many LOZ ocarinas as I need (just one from Songbird😁)
Is it me or does the dark blue one sound really airy and the light blue sounds clear
You said tenor. 😱
I’m talking about STL Ocarinas, so I have to go by what they call them 😂
Of course they release the new one the same day I bought the old one 😐
Nice. I have one from Vientocanta.
Y love yor chanel🇧🇷
Finally OcTalk 2
Oh so STL is where you get good ocarinas, I keep asking people but no one ever answers my question
Have you tried a Spencer Ocarina?? I really wonder how good they are.
The new one doesn’t have as much air sound of the old one I have the old one myself
The old model is too airy for an alto C throughout the majority of the range for my taste. I like the airy tone on base G or base F ocarinas, but alto C and above i prefer a clearer tone.
I remember getting the original for Christmas many years ago because of your videos I believe too, loved the little thing, I'm an adult with a job now so I might nab the new one, more accurate visually, and i have small hands
The original was my first (and only) ocarina so far so I'm not really confident enough in the instrument to give my thoughts, i just know it annoyed my dad when I played it because I struggled to produce a clear tone without being loud
I bought one from ebay and its pretty decent but i have do blow softly cause if i blow normally it gets too loud, is it normal?
If it was from ebay it might of not been one of these stl ones, for example it could be like the 20$ on Amazon and they look great but I saw a vid on it, worse quality and airy, doesn't hit high notes is the reviews
Thats why I am looking into this vid about the stl
That new one sounds beautifully
I Love OcTalk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Definitely still going for the og version
I've given my brother Zelda Ocarina I want to give him a better tone one.
I'll give you my opinion little dark blue one is better and light blue sound kind of the same tone
I just bought a practice ocarina the sweet potato it’s plastic with this be OK to practice with until I can get a real one
Yes! Plastic ocarinas are amazing! Even professionals use plastic ocarinas
i would get the newer one instead if it had the same band as the new one
Just bought a sweet potato practice do you have any lessons for these
Yes, I do! I have a playlist on my page called “How to Play Ocarina”.
ive been saying "AHK-arena" -- and i cancelled for pronouncing it as such ?
I say it like that too
Gigguk is that you?
I do prefer the original
hola
"tenor" hmmmm
What ist better?
watch the video
The new one
First!