Yamaha YDS-150 Digital Saxophone

The YDS150 digital saxophone brings realistic saxophone playing ergonomics to the ever-expanding world of electronic music production. Featuring 73 built-in sounds and 5 effects borrowed from Yamaha’s iconic range of synth engines, the YDS150 is a must have performance tool for any woodwind instrumentalist looking to expand their horizons. The YDS150 is also MIDI capable through a micro-USB port allowing composer-performers to easily play in MIDI data into their chosen DAW or composing software.

A 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth audio receiver makes it easy to play along with your favourite backing tracks, all delivered through the headphone output or the front-mounted speaker. A soprano saxophone style bell is fitted to the end of the instrument to provide a unique aesthetic and acoustic appeal, and to enable the player to use most conventional soprano saxophone stands to carefully store or display their instrument.

DEDICATED YDS CONTROLLER APP

In addition to these features, Yamaha has developed a dynamic and intuitive application for both Android and iOS, which allows the player to adapt the instrument’s keywork, expression controls, and responses on-the-fly.

Alto saxophone mouthpiece and key layout with customisable fingering
Chromatic sampling of Yamaha saxophones
73 built-in instrument sounds
Apps for Android/iOS with Bluetooth audio in
Digital Saxophone
Same fingering as an acoustic saxophone — including high F#, front F, and low A keys
Speaker unit and brass bell (connected by an acoustic tube) in conjunction form the patented acoustic system
IBAS (Integrated Bell Acoustic System): Reproduction of the sound resonance and vibration of an acoustic saxophone
AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sampling
73 Sounds – including 56 saxophone sounds
5 Effects
Volume control with more than 15 levels
Tuning modes: Eb, Bb, C
Tuning: 427 – 453 Hz (adjustable in 0.5 Hz steps)
Auto power off
Bluetooth
Customisation via iOs or Android App: Change sounds, fingering, and instrument settings
Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm Mini jack
Micro USB type B
Powered via battery (4x AAA) or external USB power supply (both not included)
Power consumption: 4.5 W (when using USB power supply)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 x 699 x 103 mm
Weight: 1.0 kg (without batteries)
Bell material: Brass (Gold lacquer finish)
Includes case, strap, saxophone mouthpiece with plastic reed, ligature, and cap