Vangoa EWI-100 Portable Mini Digital Electronic Wind Instrument Synthesizer Rechargeable with Removable Mouthpiece for Kids Adults Beginners

Nunca he tocado un instrumento de viento y en un par de días he aprendido la digitación. Para el precio que tiene me parece un producto absolutamente increíble. Responde sin retraso alguno y según lo fuerte que soples de manera muy realista, y con la alta calidad de sonido parece que sepas tocar y todo. También funciona bastante bien como controlador MIDI. Como aficionado a la música, electrónica y el MIDI desde hace 30 años o más me he quedado gratamente sorprendido y lo recomendaría a cualquiera que quiera "tocar un instrumento de viento" sin todas las complicaciones y problemas que conlleva tocar uno de verdad (precio, cuidados, molestias con el volumen, etc...).

There are several versions of this instrument available. I decided on the Vangoa because it was the one that seemed to be the original. I'd seen a few YouTube videos featuring it and they were very positive. It plays straight out of the box as it comes charged. I was immediately pleased with it. The sounds are good and it's very responsive. I then attached a small speaker to the headphone output ... and it sounded excellent. When played through my Sony XR-41, the sound is incredible. Like any instrument, you have to be accurate with your fingers and articulation. I play mainly jazz standards which require a lot of accidentals; they are easy to play. Swapping octaves is easy using the buttons on the back. (If I had any complaint it would be that it's sometimes easy to swap octaves when you don't want to. There is no "home button" to tell you when your thumb is is the middle octave position. That comes through experience.) One point is very important: the sounds are consistent throughout the 3 octaves. As an example, the clarinet setting sounds like a clarinet throughout the entire 3-octave range. (I also have a CarryOn electronic recorder which is similar and the sounds are very inconsistent.) It is incredibly well made and very feels good in your hands. The plastic mouldings are perfect and the plastic of very good quality. I highly recommend this as a fun instrument that sounds good, is well made and is straightforward to play. So why did I say that it's perfect for buskers? First off, the charge lasts for ages. Secondly, you can play it through a small battery amplifier. You could fit everything you need in a small backpack and be out wowing the crowds after 2 or 3 days' practice. If I were still busking, this would be my go-to instrument.

A fun product

Not happy with this. The octaves in some of the voices are not in tune. There doesn’t seem to be any way to complain about it.

PRO: A very handy and easy instrument for avocational use. Still ok for small group performance. Connect with earphones or monitor produces much nicer sounds than the built-in speaker. CON: Breath control is needed as there are only 2 small holes / tunnels for receiving the airflow. Changing key function is good but you almost not posible doing that during the play unless you change your mind and fingering.