You’re doing a great service to all of us in the market, thanks Stef! I really like the look of this instrument, certainly, and your track sample sounded fantastic. It’s funny, sometimes I think I’m pretty cultured and then I realize I don’t recognize a single instrument name from the patches you used 😂 Time to go down a rabbit hole and study up! Thanks again!
$600 on their online store so a bit more than a akai ewi solo or a Yamaha YDS-120 closer pricing to the akai ewi 5000 or a Roland AE-G0 or Yamaha YDS 150
Thanks for demonstrating this instrument Stef. I like the look of it. I was interested in the Er Hu sound because I have an acoustic one. But your demo didn't isolate the Er hu. There was another sound in your demo near the end that I really liked but couldn't identify the instrument. It sounded like a sax, quite warm and fuzzy. I would love to see if other instruments could be patched in like Irish and Scottish bagpipes. I always rate your videos as you explain well, sometimes you get a bit techie and leave me behind as I'm not familiar with all the digital technospeak. Respect 👍
That was epic!!! We do find it generally harder to get used to by saxophonists for sure😂 That has a lot to do with the positioning of this model though. We had a lof of beginners in mind when designing this instrument and thought they would definitely have trouble if octave and semitone keys are touch keys.
Makes sense! There are a lot of good reasons to make an instrument a specific way and I try to be mindful of that in my reviews by recognizing that and pointing out my own biases as a saxophonist/experienced professional
Thank you SO much for your videos, I really appreciate them :) I want to buy an EWI, I currently play the flute, but which one to buy??? It has to work as a midi controller (which basically they all do) I was convinced to buy the EWI 5000, then saw your video on the AP300, and now I have just watched this video - I like the look of the Robkoo R1 best, but want to have flute fingering on whatever I get . . . Any ideas/advice??? The cost is not that important for me
Thanks Stef. I agree about the form factor on this instrument. Syphyo goes for round as well but should have had projecting pinky keys of some sort. I think having a decent looking instrument is important. This reminds me a lot of the Yamaha EW-20 windjammr which I think is still the best looking controller ever made. I don't really need the Robkoos lights, I think it's fine without them but they're not a negative.
Hi Stef Thanks for the video. How do you deal with pinky fingerings lets say going in semitones up down that or playing whole tones as looks like there is only one button for right hand.
short answer is that I don't... with the exception of Eb using my right pinky, I use alternate fingerings for Ab and Bb... 1 and 1 for Bb and 2 and 1 for Ab
There are also small ball-like powered speakers that can be plugged directly or by using a short extension adapter/cable into the headphone jack to provide an all-in-one-ish type setup. You may have to add something to fix the speaker’s orientation. It is another battery to keep track of though. If you have a portable PA system, a wireless audio TX/RX pair setup can also work if you are looking for wireless mobility.
@@StefHaynes Yes, so does the Aodyo Sylphyo, which I play. It has 5 dimensions of motion: vertical tilt, axial clockwise rotate, axial anticlockwise rotate, compass rotate, and shake. The Sylphyo also has pitchbend on each key, by gently rotating or sliding the finger. Have you tried the Sylphyo? I also have a Yamaha WX5 and an Akai EWI 4000s. I use all three MIDI wind controllers to play IMOXplus Respiro -- a great software wind synth -- and a Yamaha VL70m hardware wind synth, with the IMOXplus VL70m Wiz editor, which includes a huge library of non-factory presets and control over ALL parameters.
Now I want a traditional Chinese instrument jazz album, those all sound so good together like that.
patch bank and preloaded reverbs are quite the accomplishment for such an instrument
You’re doing a great service to all of us in the market, thanks Stef! I really like the look of this instrument, certainly, and your track sample sounded fantastic. It’s funny, sometimes I think I’m pretty cultured and then I realize I don’t recognize a single instrument name from the patches you used 😂 Time to go down a rabbit hole and study up! Thanks again!
I definitely learned about a couple of new ones. Cool stuff!
Interesting piece of music. Very Chinese sounds and very western composition. Good job.
Hey Stef, this video is amazing! I'm your biggest fan🧡
if you like this you should listen to my EP, Gradualism. It features some of my favourite musicians in Toronto
Comment for the algorithm:P keep up the good work~
haha thanks Ryan!
$600 on their online store
so a bit more than a akai ewi solo or a Yamaha YDS-120
closer pricing to the akai ewi 5000 or a Roland AE-G0 or Yamaha YDS 150
Add import, exchange, taxes, and duty fees and the price goes up here in Canada.
Plus: No local service.
The Chinese orchestra is mesmerizing; it 's like a soundtrack.
Amazing!!!
Very nice!
Thanks for demonstrating this instrument Stef. I like the look of it.
I was interested in the Er Hu sound because I have an acoustic one.
But your demo didn't isolate the Er hu.
There was another sound in your demo near the end that I really liked but couldn't identify the instrument. It sounded like a sax, quite warm and fuzzy.
I would love to see if other instruments could be patched in like Irish and Scottish bagpipes.
I always rate your videos as you explain well, sometimes you get a bit techie and leave me behind as I'm not familiar with all the digital technospeak.
Respect 👍
That was epic!!! We do find it generally harder to get used to by saxophonists for sure😂 That has a lot to do with the positioning of this model though. We had a lof of beginners in mind when designing this instrument and thought they would definitely have trouble if octave and semitone keys are touch keys.
Makes sense! There are a lot of good reasons to make an instrument a specific way and I try to be mindful of that in my reviews by recognizing that and pointing out my own biases as a saxophonist/experienced professional
Génial 👍
Thank you SO much for your videos, I really appreciate them :) I want to buy an EWI, I currently play the flute, but which one to buy??? It has to work as a midi controller (which basically they all do) I was convinced to buy the EWI 5000, then saw your video on the AP300, and now I have just watched this video - I like the look of the Robkoo R1 best, but want to have flute fingering on whatever I get . . . Any ideas/advice??? The cost is not that important for me
Thanks Stef. I agree about the form factor on this instrument. Syphyo goes for round as well but should have had projecting pinky keys of some sort. I think having a decent looking instrument is important. This reminds me a lot of the Yamaha EW-20 windjammr which I think is still the best looking controller ever made. I don't really need the Robkoos lights, I think it's fine without them but they're not a negative.
Great review! I'd love to hear your honest review about the newer entry model, Clarii Mini. Is it anywhere comparable to Roland AE-01 or AKAI EWIs?
I'd love to try one! Maybe Robkoo can send me one!
If only I could afford a norad.
Let me see who it is releasing videos while on vacation 👀
haha... had to do something on the plane!!
What is the latency of the Robkoo R1 for the different connection modes (BL or cable)?
I don't notice a difference personally! Bluetooth has been well optimized
does it have the option for trumpet fingering?
Hi Steff in one word which one you will select Aerophone AE30 or Akai 5000 or Robkoo R1.
5000! Been playing one for 10 years
@StefHaynes thank you. I don't have any experience with ewi. Want to buy now. So I believe Akai 5000 will have the easiest fingering to start with.
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Hi Stef Thanks for the video. How do you deal with pinky fingerings lets say going in semitones up down that or playing whole tones as looks like there is only one button for right hand.
short answer is that I don't... with the exception of Eb using my right pinky, I use alternate fingerings for Ab and Bb... 1 and 1 for Bb and 2 and 1 for Ab
I am looking at buying this or the Akai ewi 5000. Which is better do you think?
Personally I prefer the key layout and connectivity options on the EWI 5000, but the internal sounds are better on the r1
What wind synthesizer would you recommend for something that can be played on the go? Like as part of a cosplay.
Well this one could work, only downside is you'd need to connect it to a speaker of some sort! Super curious about who you're cosplaying!
@@StefHaynes primarily a Mandalorian cosplay, was considering making him a sci-fi bard of sorts.
@@GrimGearheart sweet. yeah, i'd definitely recommend this one!
There are also small ball-like powered speakers that can be plugged directly or by using a short extension adapter/cable into the headphone jack to provide an all-in-one-ish type setup. You may have to add something to fix the speaker’s orientation. It is another battery to keep track of though. If you have a portable PA system, a wireless audio TX/RX pair setup can also work if you are looking for wireless mobility.
Do they prepear some soprano sax sound?
yep! here's the patch list: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0677/4259/7405/files/Wind_Synthesizer_R1_Patch_List_EN_.V2.6.pdf?v=1679586671
@@StefHaynes Does it work tiller know?
No lip pressure or bite sensor? Only breath pressure and pitch bend?
It's got motion control!
@@StefHaynes Yes, so does the Aodyo Sylphyo, which I play. It has 5 dimensions of motion: vertical tilt, axial clockwise rotate, axial anticlockwise rotate, compass rotate, and shake. The Sylphyo also has pitchbend on each key, by gently rotating or sliding the finger.
Have you tried the Sylphyo?
I also have a Yamaha WX5 and an Akai EWI 4000s. I use all three MIDI wind controllers to play IMOXplus Respiro -- a great software wind synth -- and a Yamaha VL70m hardware wind synth, with the IMOXplus VL70m Wiz editor, which includes a huge library of non-factory presets and control over ALL parameters.