Top 5 Gadgets for Sax Players in 2024
5 gadgets, 3 bonus products and a funny challenge you must know!
From innovative mic technology to portable synthesizers and wireless systems, these cutting-edge gadgets are set to redefine how saxophonists approach their craft. Explore the intersection of music and technology, where convenience meets creativity, as we unveil the must-have tools that will shape the sound of saxophones in the year 2024. Join us in discovering the next wave of advancements that promise to elevate your playing experience to unprecedented heights.
In the exciting world of music, especially for passionate saxophonists, various gadgets and accessories promise to enhance the performance and practice experience. Discover below five innovative options that could captivate saxophonists in 2024.
FlashTrack is a microphone that has built-in digital signal processors (DSP) which allow users to adjust their sound, effects, and simulate other iconic microphones instantly without external software or plugins. Powered by USB-C, FlashTrack can connect to your mobile devices or laptops instantly and start recording. If you care about audio quality of your content, it is your go to solution to elevate to another level just in a flash.
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CLOUDVOCAL has years of wireless audio technology development experiences, and we make good use of our wireless transmission engineering background to dig out high-quality sound from instruments. During the development process, we tested, designed, and interviewed, just to build ISOLO, the wireless instrument microphone. It focuses on solving recording problems and making wonderful performances.
Real use Case sound by Lorenzo Ferrero
Review by McGill Music Sax School
RECAP Flash Track Mic:
Orba 2 is the next generation of Artiphon’s award-winning smart instrument, Orba. Orba 2 is a handheld synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller designed for intuitive and immediate music creation. Orba 2 features sample playback and a significant increase in memory compared to the prior generation.
Play Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead parts to create songs in seconds. Choose from hundreds of real instrument sounds and even make your own with the Artiphon Connect app. Orba 2 has a built-in speaker, headphone jack, and over 5 hours of battery life, so you can take Orba 2 anywhere you go. And connect with your favorite apps like GarageBand using MIDI over USB or Bluetooth
Play any sound in the world, create your own instruments, and make songs in seconds. The price now through the website is 149$ and 3 colors, blue, black and white.
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As simple as tapping with one finger, Orba 2 captures even the most subtle micro-movements. Its improved ceramic-like playing surface simultaneously reacts to the nine simple gestures: Tap, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Shake, Spin, Vibrato, Move, and Bump. Orba 2 has an integrated MPE looper that allows you to record loops right on the device itself.
Use Orba to control your MIDI-based software and hardware instruments. Orba works with GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio and more. Orba is fully compliant with the new standard for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making it capable of multiple independent Orba gestures.
Real use Case sound by Marcelo Moncada
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The ISOLO wireless performance system combines a microphone with frequency control, audio effects, and an easy-to-use interface. A portable design allows performers to avoid the hassle of complicated set-up while enjoying freedom of movement and easy sound adjustment.
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ISOLO LITE combines all the must-have functionality with a simple, polished interface, perfect for those looking for a convenient solution that delivers stunning sound. Four meticulously designed effects, each emulating the reverb signature of a different spatial environment, allow you to adapt to different genres and add color to your performance. The price now through the website is 399$.
Real use Case sound by Lorenzo Ferrero
Review by McGill Music Sax School
RECAP Isolo lite
The sax seat is the latest innovation to hit the saxophone industry. It is the first patented saxophone playing aid that supports both the musician and the weight of the instrument at the same time.
It is well known that most saxophone players will sound better when they play with better posture. One of the reasons for this is that it allows for much better breathing. As you practice from a seated position usually the instrument will begin to feel heavy and over time, the weight on your neck leads to you leaning forward. This in turn puts pressure on your diaphragm.
If your diaphragm is not allowed to release it is much more difficult to breathe properly. The SaxSeat forces you to keep your back straighter while you play, therefore releasing some of the pressure on your diaphragm. This allows you to take in more air but also to breathe out in a more controlled way. The price now through the website is 295€.
Review by McGill Music Sax School
RECAP Sax Seat
This collection is comprised of the four instruments of the standard saxophone quartet: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophones. Sample-based saxophone libraries often link dynamics to fingering, but these two elements are fully independent in real wind instruments. SWAM Saxophones allow independent control of these primary expressive parameters, continuously and in real time.
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Developed by Audio Modeling using SWAM-W Technology, SWAM Saxophones combine innovative performance techniques, physical modeling, behavioral modeling, and multi-vector, phase-synchronous sample morphing to create the most realistic, real-time controllable, expressive virtual saxophones on the market. SWAM Saxophones’ real-time control of expressive parameters provides the range and organic feel that enable endless sonic variation and make every live performance unique. The price now through the website is 250€.
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RECAP Swam Saxophones
The smallest and lightest saxophone midi controller in the market. It will become the perfect companion when traveling, enabling you the possibility of practicing at anytime, anywhere. Use your Travel Sax 2 as a powerful MIDI controller and reach the next level of expression. Easily plug it into your computer and unleash your creativity by playing with any standard DAW.
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The Travel Sax 2, as a MIDI controller is compatible with any DAW software. Explore, create, play and practice with powerful music softwares! Travel Sax 2 is an ALL-IN-ONE instrument, a powerful tool to upgrade your skills easily.
Review by Sax.co.uk
Same saxophone fingering sensation to get a realistic practice. Stainless steel springs mimicking the feeling of pressing sax keys!
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Play on the go! Fully redesigned. Choose from more than 70 different sounds. Apply, change sound effects and customize the sounds. Customize your own personalized fingering. Track your daily and weekly practice routine. The price now through the website is 599€ (pre-order) or 649€ when the stock is ready. Check it now!
RECAP TRAVEL SAX 2
A good natural cane reed is hard to find. And once you have found it, they tend to break or crack after only a few hours of playing. Wouldn’t it be great to have a natural cane reed that lasts three or four times as long as they do now? Just think of how much money you would save over the course of a year!
Introducing Reed Renew, the world’s first extending serum specially formulated to extend the life of your favorite natural cane reeds, prevent them from cracking, keeping them prepped and ready to play. Professionals who have tested this treatment claim that their reeds last at least three times as long as untreated reeds. Best of all, it will have absolutely no impact on the playability of your reed!
Kenny Robinson created this serum after investigating alternative uses for some of our ingredients and based on requests from some of his reed-playing colleagues. As with our other products, he researched the science, collaborated with chemists to develop the formula, and tested it with professionals in real-world playing conditions before introducing it to the public. With Reed Renew, he utilized a proprietary blend of natural, plant-based oils that have been used for years with our other lip care products. Reed Renew gently penetrates into the reed, keeping it flat, moist, and supple. You will be amazed at how well it works! And you will love the mild peppermint flavor! The price now through the website is 9,99$
RECAP Reed Renew
The AirTurn DUO 500 began over a decade ago as a simple page-turner for sheet music readers. Today, it has become the best page-turner on the market due to its high-quality and long-lasting design. Featuring tactile, silent switches, the DUO 500 is nearly indestructible. The DUO 500 has a longer battery life, greater range, and faster connectivity than its previous model and competitors.
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Plus, it is completely customizable for keystrokes, shortcuts, switching types, MIDI, and so much more! Depending on what app or software you choose, you can do more than turn pages. You can scroll lyrics and tabs, start and stop backtracks, metronomes, and much more. The DUO 500 is the professional choice for taking control of your tablet or computer.
RECAP Airturn Duo 500
AI experiment with “Get Your Sax Together”. A.I. vs Pro Saxophonist: Can YOU Tell The Difference?
Check this A.I. Music creation software called MUSIA. This YouTube channel wrote a sax solo over Harry Styles’ Late Night Talking. Then wrote one himself. In this blind listening, see if you can tell which one is which. It was also a great opportunity to sneak in a “Shoulda Had A Sax Solo” on this song!!
Did you answer correctly? It is disturbing how far artificial intelligence can also go in the field of sound and music… but that is for another post, right?
| Sax Players Gadgets. Comparative Table | ||
| Product | Price | Service Offered |
| Flash Track Mic | $299 | Microphone with DSP for adjusting sound and simulating iconic microphones instantly. |
| ORBA 2 | $149 | Handheld synthesizer, looper, and MIDI controller with sample playback capabilities. |
| ISOLO LITE Wireless | $399 | Wireless system with audio effects and frequency control for saxophonists. |
| Sax Seat | 295€ | Patented saxophone playing aid that improves posture and breathing, compatible with various saxophones. |
| SWAM Saxophone | 250€ | Collection of virtual saxophones with independent control of expressive parameters. |
FINAL THOUGHTS: Elevate Your Saxophone Journey in 2024
As we wrap up our exploration of the “Top 5 Gadgets for Sax Players in 2024,” it’s apparent that the synergy between music and technology has ushered in an era of limitless possibilities for saxophonists. Each product on our list promises to redefine the saxophone playing experience, blending innovation with traditional artistry.
From the groundbreaking Flash Track Mic by Cloud Vocal to the creative powerhouse ORBA 2 by Artiphon, these gadgets bring a wave of transformation to how saxophonists create and perform. The ISOLO LITE Saxophone Wireless System from CLOUDVOCAL introduces unprecedented freedom of movement, and the Sax Seat becomes an essential ally, providing support for posture and breathing.
Audio Modeling’s SWAM Saxophone Sounds collection sets a new standard for virtual saxophone realism, showcasing the remarkable progress in music technology. Additionally, our bonus products, the TRAVEL SAX 2 by Odisei Music and Reed Renew, offer unique solutions to enhance your saxophone journey.
Whether you’re a seasoned saxophonist or just beginning your musical adventure, these gadgets and bonus additions offer a gateway to fresh sonic landscapes and expand the boundaries of saxophone performance. Embrace the future of saxophone playing in 2024 by integrating these cutting-edge tools and bonus products into your musical toolkit. Now it´s time to elevate your practice sessions with any of these amazing products.
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