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Keyboards & MIDI > Keyboard Controllers > Wind Controllers > Yamaha WX5 Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller with Four Selectable Fingering Setups, Reed and Recorder-Style Mouthpieces, and GM Compatibility »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: WX5   Retail Price: $749.95 SAVE $149.96 (20%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $599.99 Add the WX5 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $18/ mo. Customers also bought...   Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator $599.99     Yamaha YCWX5 Case for WX5 Wind Controller $119.99

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A Revolution in Wind Control! When it comes to wind control, Yamaha is king! Yamaha invented the category of wind controllers and the WX5 is innovative third-generation technology. This wind controller offers flexibility and parameter control to please even the most demanding player! Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller at a Glance: Four fingering styles for ease of use Reed-style mouthpiece for realistic sax emulations, plus recorder mouthpiece included Fully GM compatible, plus Yamaha XG and VL compatibility The controller for almost any wind player! Whether you play flute, sax, brass instrument, or whatever, the WX5's 16-key layout gives you the setup options to make playing a breeze. The WX5 can be set to any of three saxophone fingerings or flute to ensure comfortable playing for any player. Yamaha WX5 fingering options: Saxophone (a) Mode: Basically the same as saxophone fingering, except that the fingering remains the same in all octaves, and thus easy to learn. Saxophone (b) Mode: This mode is similar to Saxophone (a), but with additional trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages. This fingering is similar to that on the WX5's predecessor, the Yamaha WX11. Flute Mode: Similar to flute fingering, this mode is ideal for players who are familiar with flute fingering. Rather that continuous pitch bend in response to lip pressure, the pitch jumps up one octave when lip pressure is applied simulating the "overblow" octave shift on an acoustic flute. Saxophone (c) Mode: A variation of the Saxophone (a) fingering mode, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. Although alternate fingerings produce the same note, they produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can be used for musical effect. A reed to bite! The WX5 comes with a reed-emulating high-resolution wind/lip sensor to give you the power of expression you need. Bite down on the reed and change pitch, just like a real sax! In addition, the WX5 includes a recorder-style mouthpiece that works effectively in flute mode. Fully GM, XG, and VL compatible The WX5 is fully compatible with General MIDI (GM) instrument sets. For enhanced sound selection, pair the WX5 with any of Yamaha's XG series of expanded GM-soundset instruments, such as the Motif ES. And finally, the Yamaha VL70-m Tone Generator is custom-made for the WX5, providing modeled voices that respond especially well to the WX5's controls. MIDI connection plus battery power for convenience You can connect your WX5 to any MIDI input using its built-in MIDI jack. When you use the VL70-m, an optional cable provides both MIDI and power to the WX5. Otherwise, you can run your WX5 on battery power or use an optional AC adapter. Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller Features: MIDI and WX out onboard High resolution breath and lip sensors 16 key layout for sax compatibility Four fingering modes Pitch bend wheel (assignable) 2 mouthpieces - sax (with reed) and recorder (no reed) Sends program change and bank select XG, GS, and VL compatibility 4 hold modes Uses 6 AAA batteries, optional PA3B power supply, or power from VL70-m Optional Hard Case available The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller: Your access point to a new world of sounds! Customer Reviews  WX-5, The New MIDI Wind Controller   by Shooshie from Dallas, Texas, September 03, 2007 Music Background:  Pro Musician, engineer, and director. “The current incarnation of Yamaha's WX line is the WX-5, following in the wind channels of the original WX-7 and the WX-11 which followed it. While not as elegant as the WX-7, the WX-5 is a workhorse with many, many times more options to make it more playable. Even if you're accustomed to the older models, this one has a learning curve and will take a while to get familiar with its...” Read More • Write Your Own Review More Wind Controllers from Yamaha: · Yamaha BC3A · Yamaha YCWX5 View All Products from Yamaha  Tell a Friend About the WX5!  Print This Page See Also:  Breath Controllers

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