I got this beautiful EWI at a discounted price during the Black Friday weekend, and I wasn't expecting much for this price. I had previously owned an Akai EWI USB and was a little frustrated for its absence of a speaker or audio output, which is addressed by this instrument by incorporating a 10-Watt speaker with a loud and crisp sound.
Pros:
- Very affordable, as other EWIs sell for 3-5 times the price
- Very light and easy to handle and learn, with long battery life and beautifully built
- Mouthpiece is easy to remove and clean and it even comes with a second mouthpiece
- Integrated speaker with clear and loud sound
- 2 audio outputs, one is 3.5 mm (headphone) and one is 1/4 inch (line out)
- lots of high quality voices, my favorites are alto sax, clarinet and oboe
- configurable fingering, though I've only used the saxophone one
- Bluetooth input, which makes it very helpful for playing backing tracks from your phone during practice or performance
Cons:
- No MIDI, which for me it's not a big deal as I also own a couple more wind MIDI controllers
- poorly written user manual, and instructions have inverted audio outputs, claiming the 3.5mm connector is for line out and the 1/4 inch one is for headphones, which is the other way around
- no case, so I had to purchase a soft protecting case separately
- the provided neck strap is ugly and low quality, so I ordered another one
In summary, I am very happy with my purchase, and anticipate heavy and extensive use. This is in my opinion a real gem for beginner wannabe amateur musicians like me, but I think real musicians with more experience with wind instruments should stick to reputable EWIS such as the EWI Solo or the Aerophone.
INGPARTNER Y8 Digital Wind Instrument Synthesizer, Electronic Wind Instrument/EWI with Bluetooth,2 Nozzles,2 Fingerings,94 To
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| 37 ratingsPrice: 88
Last update: 06-22-2024
About this item
94 tones, 12 keys, 10 reverb values, 2 fingerings (saxophone and flute). Beautiful tone! A digital wind instrument is equivalent to a musical instrument library!
10 kinds of adjustable blowing sensitivity. Easy to play! You'll like it whether you're a man, woman, or child! It's really a team entertainment source of happiness!
Fully functional, with 4 octave rollers, 10 reverb values, and 10 chorus values. Create unique music through your boundless talent!
20W speaker, volume range of 0-10, so you can play it without amp! Connecting to the amp(6.35mm jack) for stage performance and headphones(3.5mm jack), don't worry about disturbing others! Y8 is also an amp! You can play music by connecting your phone's Bluetooth to Y8 Bluetooth. You can also play accompaniment while using Y8 to play!
The charging port of Y8 EWI has three functions. Basic function is charging. The hidden function is that it can achieve the same function as MIDI port through OTG cable. First is to extend the tone of an external sound box. Second is to edit music using the internal recording of a computer or mobile phone. For example, it can be connected to Windows Cubase, Mac Logic, and iPhone GarageBand. The actual operation is the same as the MIDI interface shown in the video. Let's start DIY editing your creative audio together!
LCD HD screen, a piano paint shell. Fashionable & high quality! 3500mAh, Type-C, allows you to enjoy 5-8 hours of playing after a full charge! Size is 52*7*7.5cm, weight 540g, small and lightweight. Play it up!
10 kinds of adjustable blowing sensitivity. Easy to play! You'll like it whether you're a man, woman, or child! It's really a team entertainment source of happiness!
Fully functional, with 4 octave rollers, 10 reverb values, and 10 chorus values. Create unique music through your boundless talent!
20W speaker, volume range of 0-10, so you can play it without amp! Connecting to the amp(6.35mm jack) for stage performance and headphones(3.5mm jack), don't worry about disturbing others! Y8 is also an amp! You can play music by connecting your phone's Bluetooth to Y8 Bluetooth. You can also play accompaniment while using Y8 to play!
The charging port of Y8 EWI has three functions. Basic function is charging. The hidden function is that it can achieve the same function as MIDI port through OTG cable. First is to extend the tone of an external sound box. Second is to edit music using the internal recording of a computer or mobile phone. For example, it can be connected to Windows Cubase, Mac Logic, and iPhone GarageBand. The actual operation is the same as the MIDI interface shown in the video. Let's start DIY editing your creative audio together!
LCD HD screen, a piano paint shell. Fashionable & high quality! 3500mAh, Type-C, allows you to enjoy 5-8 hours of playing after a full charge! Size is 52*7*7.5cm, weight 540g, small and lightweight. Play it up!
Product information
Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 20.47 x 2.95 x 2.76 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0CJRKCJZX |
Item model number | Y8 Digital Wind Instrument |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
37 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,528 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Saxophones (Musical Instruments) |
Date First Available | September 25, 2023 |
Body Material | Bass Wood |
Color Name | Y8 Black |
Material Type | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
Instrument Key | C Sharp |
Battery type | Lithium Ion |