Top features you may know about the Travel Clarinet

Discover the Travel Clarinet: Your Ultimate Practice Companion

Are you thinking about acquiring a Travel Clarinet, but have questions about its features, benefits, and how it compares to a traditional clarinet? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered the most frequent questions and answered them directly with information from its creator. Get ready to learn all about this innovative tool.

1. What is the Travel Clarinet? Is it a substitute for my real clarinet?

The Travel Clarinet is a tool designed to maximize your practice time anywhere and completely silently. It is not intended to be a substitute for your real clarinet, but rather a complement that allows you to practice anywhere, simply by plugging in your headphones.

• 👉 Watch in video

2. How portable is it? What is its size?

It is very similar to a real clarinet, but significantly smaller, about half its size. This also applies to its case, which is much more compact and lighter, cutting in half the space you need to travel or transport it compared to a real clarinet case. The protective case with foam fitting keeps the instrument completely safe and compact. It also includes a carabiner so you can easily attach it to your backpack.

• 👉Watch in video (Size and case)

• 👉 Watch in video (Compactness and carabiner)

3. Is the fingering the same as a traditional clarinet?

Yes, the fingering is very, very similar to a real clarinet. Intense work has been done to mimic the real key layout and sensitivity when pressing the keys. If you are a clarinetist, you will only need about 5-10 minutes to get used to it.

• 👉 Watch in video

4. Does it make sound? How does it work if it’s silent?

Although it includes a standard clarinet mouthpiece with a reed and ligature, the instrument is completely silent for those around you. The airflow through the instrument does not vibrate the reed, so your neighbors or those beside you will only hear the clicking of the keys when you practice. You can connect headphones or an external speaker to hear the sound.

• 👉 Watch in video

5. How is the sound generated, and can I play with dynamics?

The reed does not vibrate or affect the sound, as there is no sensor on the mouthpiece. Instead, there is a pressure sensor inside the instrument that affects the volume based on how hard you blow. This allows you to play with dynamics, blowing softer for a more delicate sound and harder for a more powerful one, just as you would with a normal clarinet.

• 👉 Watch in video

6. Can I work on my embouchure with it?

Yes, you can consciously work on your embouchure if you are an intermediate or expert musician. However, unlike a real clarinet, this instrument will not give you physical feedback if you do it incorrectly (there will be no squeaky sounds). For beginners, it is suggested to just blow without a formal embouchure to avoid bad habits, or to consider the special mouthpiece.

• 👉 Watch in video

7. What optional accessories are available?

There are two important optional accessories (not included in the basic package):

• Neck extender: Increases the distance of the mouthpiece, offering a feel more similar to a real clarinet, ideal for practicing for many hours.

• Special mouthpiece: Recommended for two types of users:

    ◦ Absolute beginners who do not know how to use a proper embouchure, as it allows them to blow effortlessly and avoid bad habits at the beginning.

    ◦ Anyone who wants to use the Travel Clarinet as a MIDI controller, as it helps a lot in controlling staccato and airflow.

• 👉 Watch in video (Neck extender)

• 👉 Watch in video (Special mouthpiece)

8. What does the basic Travel Clarinet package include?

When purchasing the basic package, you will receive:

• A protective and compact design case.

• A standard clarinet mouthpiece with a reed and ligature.

• A USB-C charging cable (which also serves for data transfer if you use it as a MIDI controller).

• A cleaning cloth.

• 👉 Watch in video

9. How many and what types of sounds does it have? How are they changed?

The Travel Clarinet comes with more than 60 different sounds to experiment with, including various types of clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and more. To select and change sounds, as well as to adjust other parameters, you will use the “Travel Instrument App”, which automatically connects to the instrument via Bluetooth.

• 👉 Watch in video

10. What other features does the app offer?

The “Travel Instrument App” is very versatile:

• Volume adjustment: Control the output volume for your headphones or external speaker.

• Auxiliary Input (mini-jack): Allows you to connect backing tracks via cable.

• Backing tracks via Bluetooth: A very useful feature is the ability to wirelessly send backing tracks from your phone (Spotify, YouTube, iReal Pro, etc.) directly to the Travel Clarinet and play along.

• 👉 Watch in video (Introduction to app features)

• 👉 Watch in video (Bluetooth backing track demo)

11. What advanced settings can I make from the app?

Within the app’s settings section, you will find options such as:

• Transpose: Transpose the instrument by semitones.

• Auto-play: Allows you to play the instrument without blowing, ideal for practicing with a mask, in total silence, or for syncing your notes.

• Fingering Editing: You can create and customize your own fingerings.

• Other configurations include changing the MIDI breath channel (for advanced MIDI users), fixing MIDI velocity, adjusting tuning (440 Hz or 442 Hz), auto-sleep, and the volumes of the internal speaker and reverb effects.

• 👉 Watch in video (Introduction to settings)

• 👉 Watch in video (“Auto-play” feature)

• 👉 Watch in video (Fingering editing)

12. What is the accelerometer and what is it for?

The Travel Clarinet incorporates an accelerometer, a feature you can activate or deactivate. When active, moving the clarinet up and down will produce a pitch bend, and moving it sideways will generate vibrato. This adds a layer of expressiveness to your performance, ideal for live stages.

• 👉 Watch in video

13. Can it function as a MIDI controller?

Absolutely! It’s one of its most outstanding features. Simply by connecting the Travel Clarinet to any computer (Mac or Windows) via the USB-C cable, you can use it with programs like GarageBand, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live. This allows you to access an infinite amount of sounds and effects, experiment, compose, and write scores, turning it into a more professional and versatile instrument.

• 👉 Watch in video

14. In summary, what is the Travel Clarinet ideal for?

In summary, the Travel Clarinet is perfect for:

1. Practicing fingering technique silently and maximizing your practice time.

2. Recording your compositions or practice sessions.

3. Simply having fun exploring its multiple sounds and features.

• 👉 Watch in video

Final Recap: Possibilities of the New Travel Clarinet

The new Travel Clarinet opens up a world of possibilities for musicians on the go. Compact, lightweight, and designed for versatility, it allows players to explore different styles and performance settings without compromise. From practicing quietly at home to performing on stage or traveling between gigs, this instrument adapts seamlessly to any environment. Its modular design and customizable components also offer unique options for personalizing tone, ergonomics, and playability. This final recap highlights all the features and choices available, helping musicians understand how the Travel Clarinet can fit into their musical journey.

Question / Topic	Summary Answer	Extras / Details
1. What is the Travel Clarinet?	A tool to practice anywhere, completely silently. Not a replacement but a complement to a real clarinet.	Connects to headphones.
2. Portability & Size	About half the size of a real clarinet; compact and lightweight case.	Case includes a carabiner for backpacks.
3. Fingering	Very similar to a traditional clarinet. Takes 5–10 minutes to adapt.	Keys mimic real clarinet sensitivity.
4. Does it produce sound?	Silent externally (only key clicks audible). Sound is heard via headphones or speakers.	Uses a real mouthpiece with reed and ligature.
5. Sound generation & dynamics	Internal pressure sensor controls volume based on breath intensity.	Allows expressive dynamics (soft to strong).
6. Optional accessories	– Accessory Pack, Earphones, Travel Holder, Power Bank…	Not included in basic package.
7. Basic package includes	Protective compact case, standard mouthpiece, reed, ligature, USB-C cable, cleaning cloth.	USB-C for charging and MIDI data.
8. Sounds available	50+ sounds (clarinets, saxophones, flutes, etc.).	Changed via mobile app.
9. App features	Volume control, edit fingerings, pitch, backing tracks…	Compatible with Spotify, YouTube, iReal Pro and any media player.
10. Advanced app settings	Transpose, auto-play, fingering editing, MIDI channel, tuning (440–442 Hz), auto-sleep, reverb, speaker volume.	Full customization.
11. Accelerometer	Pitch bend (up-down motion) & vibrato (side motion).	Adds live performance expressiveness.
12. MIDI controller	Works as a MIDI controller via USB-C. Compatible with DAWs like GarageBand, Logic, Ableton.	Enables professional composing & recording.
13. Ideal uses (summary)	1. Silent fingering practice. 2. Recording compositions. 3. Exploring multiple sounds for fun.	Suitable for students, professionals & hobbyists.

Conclusion

The clarinet is an instrument with centuries of history, spanning from Mozart’s concertos to modern jazz improvisations. But thanks to innovations like the Travel Clarinet, it’s now possible to learn, practice, and improve anywhere, anytime, without bothering anyone. For me, it’s been a complementary tool, not a replacement for the real thing, but a freedom-giving solution when practicing was once impossible.

Happy reading! 
Odisei Music Team