Digital Saxophon Yamaha YDS-150

Yamaha YDS-150

Do not deny yourself such a pleasure as playing the instrument at a convenient time for you! The Integrated Bell Acoustic System allows you to control the volume while maintaining a sense of expressive unity between the musician and the instrument.

Stimulates the senses of the musician

Breathing air into the mouthpiece of a saxophone produces a special vibration that can be felt by the lips and heart. The special Integrated Bell Acoustic System is produced by a fusion of acoustic and digital technologies, which gives the feeling of playing like an acoustic instrument.

Digital consistency - even more performance pleasure!

This model is a mix of two amazing technologies: acoustic and digital, and high-tech modeling.

Incredible gaming experience

The mouthpiece design of this saxophone features a design similar to that of an acoustic saxophone for a pleasant feel when playing, and the key layout ensures a natural playing experience.

The sound and resonance you feel with your whole body!

The saxophone goes into the same tempo with the musician with every breath, which is typical for the saxophone.

Volume control

It is possible to adjust the volume of 15 levels, it all depends on the musician's desire to play loudly or quietly. And the best part is headphone connections. When you need complete silence and concentration on the performance, headphones are your savior!

Acoustic system

The Integrated Bell Acoustic System from Yamaha brings together the best: detailed digital sound and the incomparable dynamics and expression of an acoustic wind instrument. This tandem instantly responds to the movement of air in the mouthpiece and converts it into digital sound, which drives the speaker, causing the mouth of the instrument to vibrate.

The instrument is often called "the instrument that breathes" because the saxophone vibrates and moves to the beat of your performance giving the feeling of an acoustic saxophone, but with the capabilities of a digital instrument!

Signature mouthpiece

One of the highlights is the YDS-150's signature design mouthpiece that can be easily removed for cleaning.

Key layout

The YDS-150 keyboard design was based on Yamaha acoustic saxophone models for a natural feel and ease of play.

Brass bell

Yamaha's finest engineers have created a trumpet capable of perfectly reproducing the long reverberations typical of wind instruments and the delicate nuances of pianissimo playing.

A wide range of sounds!

Ideal for beginners or professional performers, the instrument is equipped with a quality mouthpiece and comfortable keys. Also, the YDS-150 is equipped with a special breath sensor, which helps to control intonation.

Tone Library

The YDS-150 sound library uses samples from Yamaha acoustic saxophones - soprano, alto, tenor and baritone models. These sounds were recorded with the best musicians.

4 types, 56 presets

The YDS-150 allows you to change the key, range and timbre of each of the four types of saxophone: soprano, alto, tenor or baritone. Moreover, each of these types of saxophone has a different Voices, which best suit different playing techniques.This model uses a library of voices that contains samples of Yamaha acoustic saxophones - soprano, alto, tenor and baritone models, the sounds of which are carefully recorded in the studio. Each of the saxophone types has different Voices. There are 73 instrument voices, of which 56 are saxophone voices and many other instrumental sounds and sounds, including electronic and wind instruments such as Shakuhachi, Irish pipe and many others, so you can play practically in any musical genre.

Convenient switching

The YDS-150 has Bluetooth Audio receiver and Aux in for connecting a smartphone, tablet and media player. USB output for connection to a computer makes it possible to use the device as a MIDI controller.

Convenience

The instrument comes with a branded case with a shoulder strap. The YDS-150 receives power from 4 AAA batteries or from a USB charger or power bank. Easily become a reliable friend when traveling, at a picnic or in the studio.

YDS Controller

The free YDS Controller app for Android and iOS expands the capabilities of the YDS-150. The user-friendly interface of this application will be clear and easy to learn to get new parameters.

Features

• Yellow brass bell
• Bell cover: gold lacquer
• Additional analog controller
• Tone Generator: AWM Sampling
• Number of timbres: 73 (56 of them are saxophone timbres)
• Settings: 427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0Hz (adjustment step 0.5Hz)
• Bluetooth Audio support
• 5 types of built-in effects (headphone play only)
• Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
• AUX IN input: 3.5mm stereo minijack
• USB output: micro USB Type-B
• Power supply: USB power supply: 5V / 1A (micro USB Type-B) or 4 AAA batteries
• Power consumption: 4.5 W (when working from the power supply)
• Auto power off function