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Notes_Norton Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) On 11/27/2022 at 8:25 PM, Jesse Screed said: I would love to try one of those, but I don't know where to start. Is there a low cost alternative? I think Roland has an Aerophone that you can plug into your computer and use a software synth. However, if the synth doesn't respond to continuous controller 2, you will need an interface that will convert it to cc11. I have only found one synth module that I really, really like, and it's out of production. The Yamaha VL70-m. The physical modeling software responds so well that it feels like I am playing an instrument, instead of triggering a synthesizer. On stage I probably play almost 1/3 tenor sax, 1/3 wind synth and 1/3 guitar. I may sneak in a couple of flute songs but some days it sits on the stand for the entire gig. We have about 650 songs of various genres and eras, what we choose to play depends entirely on the audience in front of us at the time. A good place to start is here: https://www.patchmanmusic.com/forum/ It's a forum for wind synth players, it's a very friendly group, and the members are eager to help newbies. Notes ♫ Edited November 30, 2022 by Notes_Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: A good place to start is here: https://www.patchmanmusic.com/forum/ It's a forum for wind synth players, it's a very friendly group, and the members are eager to help newbies. Much appreciated! I would love to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: Roland has an Aerophone Whoa! I just checked the price. I'm out for this hand. Might get some better cards next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 39 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: On stage I probably play almost 1/3 tenor sax, 1/3 wind synth and 1/3 guitar. Ohhh... You're one of THOSE kind of guys, eh? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rain Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Speaking of one-man bands... Great blues player from back home - a cool guy, too. Edited November 30, 2022 by Rain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Jesse Screed said: Whoa! I just checked the price. I'm out for this hand. Might get some better cards next time. You can get the MINI for $330 US https://www.kraftmusic.com/roland-ae-01-aerophone-mini.html but it won't do as much as the 30 for $1,400 US https://www.kraftmusic.com/roland-aerophone-pro-ae-30-digital-wind-instrument.html and Akai still makes an EWI, the USB model goes for about $350 US I'm not fond of the EWI myself, but a lot of people love them. I use a discontinued Yamaha WX5 which is a MIDI Wind Controller with no sounds. That way I can then choose the synth I want to play it with. You can find used ones on the market, but I'd recommend getting a used one from Patchman Music because he is a wind synth player and repairman and will make sure it is working properly. (I have no affiliation with Patchman Music). Good musical instruments just cost a lot of money. Fortunately, I do this for a living, so I can justify the expense. Notes ♫ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragi Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) Here my go too favs : A 87s Strat , an Ibanez AS 103 , a FGN Flame and a No Name tweed amp which sound really sweet. Edited December 2, 2022 by Pragi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I had this one custom-made for me. Built in Taiwan, imported by a Texas company that used to make saxophones but now only makes mouthpieces. I guess it's my "signature model" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 My go to when I'm felling crappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 47 minutes ago, Bapu said: My go to when I'm felling crappy Apparently, you're strung out too Ed! ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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