Baritone Saxophone Major Scales

I must admit, the first time I unboxed the instrument, I was amazed at the build quality. It has some heft, the keys are properly and ergonomically placed and you know Akai really took their time to perfect this wind controller. But as a long time saxophone player, the first time I actually played some scales, I was quite disappointed - it didn't feel like a saxophone. I was beginning to regret my purchase and thought about exchanging it for the WX5. So I gave it a few more days. Days turned to weeks, and I am beginning to appreciate this instrument. Keep practicing those scales, breathing with the mouthpiece and you realize how this is such an amazing wind controller. I made a mistake thinking that this is a replacement for a saxophone in an apartment situation. In reality, you should think about how this instrument can be an extension to your musical endeavors. The possibilities you can do with the sounds and playability are endless. There are a few usable synths prebuilt, but I suggest using the Akai EWI 5000 Editor to really play and edit your sounds then save it to the user bank. Also there are synths out there that can be used if you plug the EWI as just a midi wind controller; unfortunately you can't upload other synth sounds into the controller. Definitely give it some time to get used to the instrument especially moving from one octave to another. Keep practicing and you'll appreciate that there's hardly any moving parts here. I was opposed at it first since horns have that tactile and key feedback. But with the touch sensitivity, it really felt I was playing an instrument from the future. Again, you just have to get used to it - think about when mobile phones shift from physical keyboards to the modern phones we have today. And here I am today still keeping my purchase and writing a review. I thank Akai for making a top-notch wind controller and continuing the support for the modern electronic wind musician.

it picks up all the great sound , i use it for my alto saxophone its works great ,sounds great .

Converts and scales images great.� I've already recommended to a friend and I may buy another soon.

Very nice and well built reflector not only can it be used for recording vocals but also for saxophone too. worth the money!

This bag is good quality, fits my Kala Baritone Uke SCAC-B perfectly and the sides stand up, so it doesn't collapse too flat, offering more protection.

I sing and play a baritone ukulele at senior living centers, many of which have no sound systems at all. The Pyle Pro Amp system is perfect. I have a contact mike on my Ike that I plug into the mike input of the amp. The volume is adjustable and the sound is strong and clear, with no hum or feedback. I use the wireless headset for my voice, whose volume is independently adjustable. It’s a little tricky to adjust the headset for the most natural sound (without howling or a tubby, echoing sound), but once you do, it is stable and sounds fine. I typically run on AC line power, but have run on the recharable battery on occasion, and it worked perfectly throughout a 1.5 hour set. The bass range of output is relatively weak, as might be expected given the size of the unit. But given the features, and performance, it is a tremendous bargain!!!!!

I am a professional opera singer, and I want to capture my bass-baritone voice in a small space without it sounding too crisp and treble heavy. This mic captures my full spectrum with a nice warm natural quality. I'm improving my placement and studio space so I can add reverb to simulate the large halls that are best for operatic voices. The mic is very sensitive and picks up well at 12-18 away without much room noise. It sounds like me when I'm listening. It's connected to a Tascam DR44w recorder with 48v. The build quality is very nice, but I am always gentle with it and mindful of storing it upright because of the fragile ribbon.

I have been recording extensively with this microphone from bass/baritone male voice to female delicate voices, needless to say it's a highly detailed response for this price range, it's flattering in most tones without coloring too much your sound, it's been a joy to use and I seriously considered purchasing other models but couldn't be happier with my choice. Thanks Audio Technica and B&H for outstanding structure and in-store service that made me do a good choice for my needs

I am a Baritone/Tenor hybrid, and this mic is the best I have used for live performance. I use flat EQ on the board and rely on the response curve of the mic, as well as the shape control on a TC Helicon T1 To EQ my voice. I am absolutely thrilled with the noticeable improvement in clarity and definition over the EV N/DYM 767 or the Shure SM57/58. Of course, it costs over twice as much as these mics, but my voice is my meal ticket and this is worth every penny. Plus, the Telefunken M80 is superior to any other dynamic mic I have used at ANY price. It gives me the Hi-Fi qualities of a condenser mic with the Great durability and feedback rejection of a dynamic mic. Buying the gold-plated version was a bit of an indulgence on my part, but it looks gorgeous!

I use the set up for voice over work in film. I am a baritone/bass non singer and usually don't the the high end on things. That said, the richness and texture of the sound that I am getting from this even after on ly playing for a week is sublime. I can't wait until I really get the hang of this rig and can have some fun.