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Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller
Estimated price for orientation: 525 $
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Description Brand: Yamaha Additional Inputs/Outputs: WX MPN: WX5 Model: WX5 Features: 6-key configuration<BR/>MIDI output connector<BR/>, Battery-Powered Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Mic/Line Input: WX
Nearly New - Used for 1 studio project and stored.
Comes with WX communication cord, power supply, and soft case, (manual can be downloaded from website)
This is a nice unit, I play sax and used it for flute and trumpet parts during recordingMissing one rubber cover on back (breath control) - does not have any effect on functionShipped in original boxSee description belowCourtesy of manufacturers website: Bring sax chops into the world of synth sound.You can set the fingering of the Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller to match a number of wind instruments and it features a 16-key layout similar to a standard sax. Includes built-in MIDI output connector, dedicated connector and cable for direct connection to WX-Series tone generators, high-resolution wind sensor for smooth volume control, thumb-controlled pitch bend wheel, and more.The Yamaha WX5 Wind Controller takes wind MIDI control to new levels of performance and playability. With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners.16-key configurationMIDI output connectorDedicated connection to WX-Series tone generatorsHigh-res wind sensor gives you precise mastery of volumePlays Like a Woodwind, Sounds Like... Anything You Like!The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller is simply the most advanced, most versatile, most playable, and most expressive MIDI controller of its kind. It doesn't matter whether you're an accomplished acoustic woodwind player or a complete beginner, the WX5 offers intimate control and playability that no keyboard or other type of MIDI controller can even approach.If You Already Play a Wind Instrument...The WX5 is your key to vastly expanded expression and musical scope. You'll be able to use familiar fingering and techniques to play an unlimited range of new sounds. Play the WX5 like a saxophone, for example, but sound like a trombone, piano, electric guitar, bass... literally any sound that gives you the musical effect you want. Why leave this type of sonic versatility to the keyboard players? If you can play a wind instrument such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, or even recorder (the WX5 comes with a reedless recorder type mouthpiece in addition to the saxophone type mouthpiece) you can already play the WX5! If You've Never Played a Wind Instrument Before...The WX5 is easy to learn. You can choose a fingering that you're most comfortable with right from the beginning. And, unlike an acoustic wind instrument, it doesn't take months of practice just to get a decent tone. The reedless recorder type mouthpiece supplied in addition to the saxophone type mouthpiece makes playing even easier. An extensive range of customizable parameters lets you set up the WX5 to play the way you want it to. If you play a keyboard or other instrument the WX5 can open the door to a whole new world or expression and musical versatility.Play Any MIDI Tone GeneratorMIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is the standard used by virtually every modern MIDI tone generator or other electronic music device available from any manufacturer. Since the WX5 is a 100% MIDI-compatible controller, it can be used to play any MIDI tone generator on the market today - starting with the extensive lineup available from Yamaha.The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone generator, for example, is a perfect match for the WX5. Although a mono tone generator, it's advanced computer-modeling technology delivers some of the most realistic and expressive wind-instrument sounds available in any tone generator system. The Yamaha MU-series XG tone generators are also an excellent choice. But you're in no way limited: choose the MIDI tone generator that provides the type of sound you want. High Resolution Wind & Lip Sensors With Precision Calibration ControlsThe WX5 translates the player's breath and lip pressure to MIDI data via high-resolution wind and lip sensors that can be precisely calibrated to match individual playing characteristics. If you normally play sax, for example, you can set up the WX5 so that it plays almost exactly the same as your acoustic instrument. That way you can switch back and forth between instruments without even having to think about adjusting your style.
A Choice of Fingering Modes- With Alternate Fingerings for Unlimited ExpressionWhether you're an experienced wind instrument player or a beginner, one of the WX5's four selectable fingering modes will provide optimum playability for you. The "Saxophone(c)" mode, in particular, allows the same type of alternate fingerings that sax players use to add subtle variety and expression to their sound.Saxophone(a)Basically the same as saxophone fingering, except that the fingering remains the same in all octaves, and thus is easy to learn.Saxophone(b)This mode is similar to Saxophone(a), but with additional trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages. This fingering is similar to that on the WX5's predecessor, the Yamaha WX11 Wind MIDI Controller.FluteSimilar to flute fingering, this mode is ideal for players who are familiar with flute fingering. Rather than continuous pitch bend in response to lip pressure, the pitch jumps up one octave when lip pressure is applied, simulating the "overblow" octave shift on an acoustic flute.Saxophone(c)A variation of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. Although alternate fingerings produce the same note, they produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can be used for musical effect.Part of the Saxophone(c) fingering (above). Alternate fingering variations are shown in (A) through (C).
Description
| Brand: | Yamaha | Additional Inputs/Outputs: | WX |
| MPN: | WX5 | Model: | WX5 |
| Features: | 6-key configuration<BR/>MIDI output connector<BR/>, Battery-Powered | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Mic/Line Input: | WX |
Nearly New - Used for 1 studio project and stored.
Comes with WX communication cord, power supply, and soft case, (manual can be downloaded from website)
This is a nice unit, I play sax and used it for flute and trumpet parts during recordingMissing one rubber cover on back (breath control) - does not have any effect on functionShipped in original boxSee description belowCourtesy of manufacturers website:
Comes with WX communication cord, power supply, and soft case, (manual can be downloaded from website)
This is a nice unit, I play sax and used it for flute and trumpet parts during recordingMissing one rubber cover on back (breath control) - does not have any effect on functionShipped in original boxSee description belowCourtesy of manufacturers website:
Bring sax chops into the world of synth sound.You can set the fingering of the Yamaha WX5 MIDI Wind Controller to match a number of wind instruments and it features a 16-key layout similar to a standard sax. Includes built-in MIDI output connector, dedicated connector and cable for direct connection to WX-Series tone generators, high-resolution wind sensor for smooth volume control, thumb-controlled pitch bend wheel, and more.The Yamaha WX5 Wind Controller takes wind MIDI control to new levels of performance and playability. With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners.16-key configurationMIDI output connectorDedicated connection to WX-Series tone generatorsHigh-res wind sensor gives you precise mastery of volume
Plays Like a Woodwind, Sounds Like... Anything You Like!The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller is simply the most advanced, most versatile, most playable, and most expressive MIDI controller of its kind. It doesn't matter whether you're an accomplished acoustic woodwind player or a complete beginner, the WX5 offers intimate control and playability that no keyboard or other type of MIDI controller can even approach.If You Already Play a Wind Instrument...The WX5 is your key to vastly expanded expression and musical scope. You'll be able to use familiar fingering and techniques to play an unlimited range of new sounds. Play the WX5 like a saxophone, for example, but sound like a trombone, piano, electric guitar, bass... literally any sound that gives you the musical effect you want. Why leave this type of sonic versatility to the keyboard players? If you can play a wind instrument such as saxophone, clarinet, flute, or even recorder (the WX5 comes with a reedless recorder type mouthpiece in addition to the saxophone type mouthpiece) you can already play the WX5! If You've Never Played a Wind Instrument Before...The WX5 is easy to learn. You can choose a fingering that you're most comfortable with right from the beginning. And, unlike an acoustic wind instrument, it doesn't take months of practice just to get a decent tone. The reedless recorder type mouthpiece supplied in addition to the saxophone type mouthpiece makes playing even easier. An extensive range of customizable parameters lets you set up the WX5 to play the way you want it to. If you play a keyboard or other instrument the WX5 can open the door to a whole new world or expression and musical versatility.Play Any MIDI Tone GeneratorMIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is the standard used by virtually every modern MIDI tone generator or other electronic music device available from any manufacturer. Since the WX5 is a 100% MIDI-compatible controller, it can be used to play any MIDI tone generator on the market today - starting with the extensive lineup available from Yamaha.The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone generator, for example, is a perfect match for the WX5. Although a mono tone generator, it's advanced computer-modeling technology delivers some of the most realistic and expressive wind-instrument sounds available in any tone generator system. The Yamaha MU-series XG tone generators are also an excellent choice. But you're in no way limited: choose the MIDI tone generator that provides the type of sound you want. High Resolution Wind & Lip Sensors With Precision Calibration ControlsThe WX5 translates the player's breath and lip pressure to MIDI data via high-resolution wind and lip sensors that can be precisely calibrated to match individual playing characteristics. If you normally play sax, for example, you can set up the WX5 so that it plays almost exactly the same as your acoustic instrument. That way you can switch back and forth between instruments without even having to think about adjusting your style.
A Choice of Fingering Modes- With Alternate Fingerings for Unlimited ExpressionWhether you're an experienced wind instrument player or a beginner, one of the WX5's four selectable fingering modes will provide optimum playability for you. The "Saxophone(c)" mode, in particular, allows the same type of alternate fingerings that sax players use to add subtle variety and expression to their sound.Saxophone(a)Basically the same as saxophone fingering, except that the fingering remains the same in all octaves, and thus is easy to learn.Saxophone(b)This mode is similar to Saxophone(a), but with additional trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages. This fingering is similar to that on the WX5's predecessor, the Yamaha WX11 Wind MIDI Controller.FluteSimilar to flute fingering, this mode is ideal for players who are familiar with flute fingering. Rather than continuous pitch bend in response to lip pressure, the pitch jumps up one octave when lip pressure is applied, simulating the "overblow" octave shift on an acoustic flute.Saxophone(c)A variation of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. Although alternate fingerings produce the same note, they produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can be used for musical effect.Part of the Saxophone(c) fingering (above). Alternate fingering variations are shown in (A) through (C).
A Choice of Fingering Modes- With Alternate Fingerings for Unlimited ExpressionWhether you're an experienced wind instrument player or a beginner, one of the WX5's four selectable fingering modes will provide optimum playability for you. The "Saxophone(c)" mode, in particular, allows the same type of alternate fingerings that sax players use to add subtle variety and expression to their sound.Saxophone(a)Basically the same as saxophone fingering, except that the fingering remains the same in all octaves, and thus is easy to learn.Saxophone(b)This mode is similar to Saxophone(a), but with additional trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages. This fingering is similar to that on the WX5's predecessor, the Yamaha WX11 Wind MIDI Controller.FluteSimilar to flute fingering, this mode is ideal for players who are familiar with flute fingering. Rather than continuous pitch bend in response to lip pressure, the pitch jumps up one octave when lip pressure is applied, simulating the "overblow" octave shift on an acoustic flute.Saxophone(c)A variation of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. Although alternate fingerings produce the same note, they produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can be used for musical effect.Part of the Saxophone(c) fingering (above). Alternate fingering variations are shown in (A) through (C).