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Yamaha YDS-150 Digital Saxophone

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Digital Saxophone

  • Same fingering as an acoustic saxophone -- including high F#, front F, and low A keys
  • Speaker unit and brass bell (connected by an acoustic tube) in conjunction form the patented acoustic system
  • IBAS (Integrated Bell Acoustic System): Reproduction of the sound resonance and vibration of an acoustic saxophone
  • AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sampling
  • 73 Sounds - including 56 saxophone sounds
  • 5 Effects
  • Volume control with more than 15 levels
  • Tuning modes: Eb, Bb, C
  • Tuning: 427 - 453 Hz (adjustable in 0.5 Hz steps)
  • Auto power off
  • Bluetooth
  • Customisation via iOs or Android App: Change sounds, fingering, and instrument settings
  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm Mini jack
  • Micro USB type B
  • Powered via battery (4x AAA) or external USB power supply (both not included)
  • Power consumption: 4.5 W (when using USB power supply)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 x 699 x 103 mm
  • Weight: 1.0 kg (without batteries)
  • Bell material: Brass (Gold lacquer finish)
  • Includes case, strap, saxophone mouthpiece with plastic reed, ligature, and cap
  • Suitable stands: Article Nr. 141416, Article Nr. 228498, Article Nr. 181842 (all not included)
Available since October 2020
Item number 503785
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Bass Pedal No
Breath Controller Yes
MIDI Controller Yes
Filter No
Effects Yes
Sequencer No
Product Specific Expansion No
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Clearly a 5 stars among competitors, with improvement potential
lucantastic 02.03.2021
First of all, if you're looking for a way to play the sax or any instrument with similar keying, I don't think anything comes even close. The keys are laid out perfectly, the expression sensor works great and the instinct to adjust your mouth on the mouthpiece as you would with a real sax makes the experience very immersive. It is great fun and if the alternative is "not playing because it would be too loud", well, what are we talking about then?

What could and should be better? Well, at very very low wind pressures, the sound is not perfect but keeps wondering whether it should or shouldn't play the note. I'm talking about the lowest threshold here, it doesn't represent a big issue but once you notice that, above all with headphones, it's a bit present.
Second, preamp for line-out is a bit weak. Perfect for headphones, but when plugged to an active portable speaker, max volume of both devices (sax + speaker) yields a non impressive sound power.

The keys are digital. It's great that they show you immediately all your imperfections, but playing the sax is an analog experience and a 95% pressed key in a real sax still plays the right note, while on this one it doesn't. For fast transitions you'd better be a hell of a player.

Other improvements relate to the midi functionality, a little primitive, and the bluetooth, which doesn't allow inbound connections, which are limited to line-in.

So, it doesn't get better than this in the market, I believe, I would buy it over and over again, but I still wish to see some improvements.
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Game changer
M-Sax 26.07.2022
After playing alto and tenor sax for several years and trying to pack them in to our motor caravan, the compact design of the YDS150 is a game changer for me. It feels like an acoustic sax to play and when used with headphones or external amp/ speaker sounds like an acoustic sax. I have had to return my first purchase because of a physical fault, but Thomman have been excellent in there service in replacing it. I fully recommend this instrument for anyone wishing to practice silently at anytime but it is also a great instrument in its own right.
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Yamaha's quality in a nutshell!
helder coelho 22.11.2020
This is a novel instrument that suits both novice and more seasoned musicians. The exact fingering like a traditional saxophone makes transition go seamless and the creativity potential is huge because after all this is a synth! Bonus points for being able to play with headphones!!!
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Mooi alternatief als je 'stil' wil spelen.
Dr. Huis 14.12.2024
Mooi alternatief als je 'stil' wil spelen.
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