Concert Band - Grade 3
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. 20th Century; Christmas; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic; Sacred; Winter. Part(s); Score. 150 pages. Belwin Music #00-BD00972. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BD00972).
Item Number: AP.BD00972
ISBN 0757932959. English.
Gustav Holst's beautiful melody serves as the foundation from which Robert W. Smith fashions this remarkable work. From a haunting single voice, a stunning climax is reached before giving way to a simple restatement. This is a highly moving, emotion-packed work for concert band.


Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | New York, New York
What better way to brighten up your week than to watch amazing and supreme musical theater performances? The epic Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre doesn’t think so either, which is why they are proud to present Come From Away for a live musical theater show on Tuesday 7th April 2020 at their stage in New York City, New York! This event will blow away fans of the genre with the company’s own brand of high production values, amazing passion, and supreme musical talent to put on an evening event that will be truly timeless and unforgettable. Critics are already calling Come From Away “supreme” and “amazing”, with some even saying that this will be the greatest musical event of 2020. So if you love this genre, you can’t afford to miss out on the show. To secure your tickets while supplies last, click the Buy Tickets button below.
Whether you know every single word or it's a brand new show for you, if you're a musical theatre fan, you'll be enthralled by Come From Away! A glorious show that is an example of truly ingenius musical theatre in terms of cast, premise, songbook, lighting, sets and more, it's no wonder Come From Away has been the musical on everyone's lips! Coming to the stage at Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday 7th April 2020, Come From Away is finally touching down in New York, so do yourself a favor and buy your seat for the event of a lifetime while you can – they won't be around for long!


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Do not be fooled by the misleading size of Amethysts iPig Bluetooth speaker. Thiss little chap has a 2.1 speaker system that delivers 25 watts from four speakers and a dedicated subwoofer.
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iPig "ears" are the volume controls. Simple touch-sensitive buttons that allow you to easily find the sound level you find most pleasing.
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Pearl Jam has confirmed earlier reports that the band will offer fans an early listen of its new album, Gigaton, in conjunction with a special audio-visual experience at over 200 Dolby Atmos-equipped theaters around the world. The one-night only event will take place March 25th, two days before the LP’s March 27th release date.
The “Gigaton Listening Experience” will include a full playback of the new album in Dolby Atmos, a high-quality surround sound technology. The music will be paired with visuals curated and created by Evolve, the filmmaker and artist who helmed the music video for Gigaton‘s first single, “Dance Of The Clairvoyants.”
A complete list of participating theaters is available on the Pearl Jam website, where tickets to screenings are also available.
Gigaton is Pearl Jam’s 11th studio album and first set of all-new material since 2013’s Lightning Bolt. So far the band has released just two songs from the LP, “Dance Of The Clairvoyants” and “Superblood Wolfmoon.” Pearl Jam will embark on a 16-date North American tour in support of Gigaton beginning March 18th in Toronto.


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Jazz and world music beats on Lake Bled
Ljubljana, 23 July - Great names of jazz and world music will perform admission-free concerts against what is arguably the most picturesque backdrop in Slovenia as the annual Okarina festival kicks off in Bled tonight.
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Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the “Buy Now” button below, or you can purchase tickets at the venue the day of the concert (Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Greenville) one hour before the start time.
Mozart: Oboe Quartet in F major, K. 370 for Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello
Gliere: Suite for Violin and Double Bass
Carter: “March” from 8 Pieces for 4 Timpani
Martinu: Nonet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass
Our late, great colleague and dear friend, Sherwood Mobley, absolutely loved the Spotlight Series, and over his tenure, put together a “top ten” list of pieces to be performed. After listening to all four wonderful selections from our first Spotlight Series concert, you’ll know why they made “Sherwood’s picks.”


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Ultra Hi Torque Pro DJ Turntable by Epsilon
The DJT-1300 USB Extremely High Torque Direct Drive motor with instant Dual Stop / Play buttons and Reverse button for the pro battle performance scratch DJ's.
The DJT-1300 USB is a direct drive professional multi-speed digital quartz driven turntable that allows playback speed of 33, 45, 78 rpm, adjustable pitch control (+/- 8%, +/- 16% and +/- 50 %) for exact beat mixing, including Dual Play / Stop buttons for battle use and easy plug and play with any DJ Software for PC or MAC.
DJT-1300 USB boasts electronic brake and a 330mm aluminum die cast turntable platter including a Static balance S-shaped tone arm with detachable head shell and both Phono / Line Output.
- UK power supply - 240V
- Ultra Hi-Torque Direct Drive DJ Battle style Turntable with USB output
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- Anti-Skating control with a 330mm aluminum die cast turntable platter
- 3- Speed 33 1/3, 45 & 78 rpm speed playback with Phono / Line output
- Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with detachable head shell
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- Removable LED target light
- Black or white
- Cartridge and stylus not included.
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Hire Irish band in Wetherby
Recent review: Wow what can I say. Booked Paddicraic through Poptop. One of the band members contacted me. Really listened to what my requirements were. The event was my mums 80th birthday. They played all her favourite songs. We had a great singalong with a joke or two along the way. A great bunch of guys. Profe
Recent review: "Wow. These guys were absolutely amazing and we will be having them back very soon. I had asked them to play some Irish music at my uncles wake. We had Irish family over who would tell you how it is and they had an amazing time and we’re raving about these two lovely guys who were very professio
About: A lively ceilidh band with caller playing Irish traditional dance tunes to expertly called dances. Suitable for all levels we offer a great evenings dancing. We offer a PA and can do special requests. Line up is violin, flute/whistle, guitar and caller.
Recent review: "form-processor Form response notification The following form has been submitted from your website - http://www.nortongreenceilidhband.co.uk. Name: Laura Lawrence Venue: Gateway Centre, York Message: I booked Norton Green Ceilidh Band for a Burns Night Fundraiser and they were amazing! Eve
Recent review: Band were fine - volume was exactly right, not overpowering. The music played was what we expected although there could have been more scottish content. It was unfortunate that 2 members of the band were delayed due to a car breakdown, but once they arrived things got going. Would certainly use them
Recent review: These guys were just fab as entertainment for our wedding day. When you have a mix of young, old and young at heart, it’s so hard to please everyone, but please everyone they did. With their infectious beats, comedic interludes and toe tapping tunes, Ben and Richard brought energy, fun and laughter
Recent review: Ben Farmer calls an excellent ceilidh with easy to follow instructions that people with no prior experience can pick up, but are still exciting for the experienced ceilidh goer, with many places to add flourishes. He calls a variety of types of dance: waltzes, polkas, reels and the occasional Israel
About: ** NOT AVAILABLE 17th MARCH** Whiskey in the Jar have been entertaining audiences throughout England and Ireland since 1989, but still perform with energy and style. Whatever the occasion, this band have the repertoire and professionalism to make it into a great occasion. Featuring fiddle, banjo,
About: The Grinnigogs play Medieval, Tudor, Edwardian and Victorian music. For over thirty years The Grinnigogs have surprised, delighted and entertained audiences all over the world. Playing exciting, uplifting historical music on a diverse range of unique instruments that sound beautiful. Playing Hur
About: Tippin it up are an acoustic fplk duo performing mostly Irish traditional music and song with a little Scottish, Welsh and Americana. Instruments include...Guitar, Bouzouki,Mandolin,Mandola and Bodhran...as well as Vocals!
About: As a 5 x piece band The Wee Bag Band's raison d'être is to bring mad, bad, trad, popular and contemporary diddly, diddly Irish / Celtic with a hint of Country and Blue Grass music and song to the masses at pubs, clubs, doos 'n festivals in Merseyeside, UK, infinity & beyond...... We must be hit
Recent review: "Please can you pass my compliments on to the band for the wonderful job they did on Saturday last. Our guests have been absolutely raving about them! They were so good in fact I think they tired most of us out after 3 dances!! We both really appreciate how organised, friendly and accommodating t
Recent review: Josie was amazing!!! She provided all genres of music and requests and played beautifully.... All of our guests commented on how amazing she sounded.. Would highly recommend Josie to anybody in need of a highly skilled musician and would 100% use Josie in future... thanks for making our day ext
Recent review: What an amazing time we had dancing to the Stomping Boondocks. They guys were great from start to finish and made sure the party will be one everyone remembers. Communication from start to finish was excellent and I highly recommend these guys should you want to get your guests up on the floor.
Recent review: Absolute were fantastic! Their professionalism made everything incredibly easy for us. They made the day extra special learning secret songs to surprise my bride and their Irish set was simply brilliant. The whole wedding loved them. I couldn't recommend them enough. 10/10
Recent review: Absolutely amazing! They did a great job! Best band I've heard and when Roddy played the pipes everyone in the room loved it! Well done and thank you so much for making my babies naming ceremony so memorable! Absolutely fantastic!


Musical awakening Etterbeek, Bruxelles
This course is for children aged 4 to 7. Through playing and learning children’s songs, we will gently approach different musical concepts. Such as the duration, pitch and intensity of the sound, the name of the notes, rhythm …
Children will be able to discover and experience the different families of instruments through direct practice or through interactive games.
This class provides a good introduction to music and will stimulate your child’s interest and creativity.
Prices (€) *
1/2 hour **
* No fees will be charged for cancellations before 24 hours, but any course canceled within 24 hours will be due.
** Recommended for young children.
The lessons are given at my home in Etterbeek, in the district of La Chasse (Tram 81 or bus 34, stop “La Chasse”)


Georgia O’Keeffe Black Bird Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Reproduction Poster
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Reproduction poster: July 15 - August 24, 1992 season of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Featuring O'Keeffe's painting "Black Bird".
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Welcome to Hyperion Records, an independent British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twenty-first.
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Operatic highlights include Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Masetto) for Glyndebourne on Tour, for Garsington Opera and at the Birgitta Festival in Estonia, Handel’s Theodora (Valens) for Les Arts Florissants in Paris, New York and Amsterdam. Other highlights include Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (Sarastro) and Verdi’s Macbeth (Banquo) at Theater Basel and Rameau’s Platée (Jupiter) at St John’s Smith Square for the Early Opera Company. Thorpe was the bass cover in the world premiere of Shell Shock, written by Nicholas Lens and Nick Cave for La Monnaie, Brussels. He also performed in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (Plutone) for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the Roundhouse. Thorpe played Gibarian in the world premiere performances of Fujikura’s Solaris in Paris, Lille and Lausanne and Britten’s Billy Budd (Lieutenant Ratcliffe) with Opera North.
On the concert platform Thorpe has sung much of the major oratorio repertoire and regularly performs throughout the UK and internationally; highlights include his debut at Tel Aviv Opera House, performing Israel in Egypt with Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (Laurence Cummings), Handel’s Esther at the London Handel Festival and Handel’s Acis and Galatea with Basel Kammerorchester conducted by Paul Goodwin in Vienna and Paris, Bach’s Matthew Passion with Philharmonie Zuidnederland also conducted by Paul Goodwin, performances of Bach’s John Passion, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle and performances at the BBC Proms.


7. Hybrid Sets
A variation of this theme and a most interesting one is the hybrid set. Two routes are possible.
Take a standard acoustic set and put on mesh heads
( please dont confuse this with mesh head pads we are just talking mesh head - drum heads.)
The resonant heads can stay in place since there is no noise when playing. Now the shells or rather the hoops are fitted with triggers and they get connected to the drum module of your choice. Cymbals of course do not get triggered. Two overhead microphones are sufficient in most cases.
The advantage of such a set up is mostly live on stage. The mixer only receives the signal from the module and the two overheads. This way you can achieve a fantastic sound for the FOH in next to no time. Time consuming sound checks are a thing of the past. You still have your conventional big drum kit in front of you, still looking good on big stages.
Pads und Drums
The second approach is to integrate certain elements into your acoustic set. A long time favourite for instance is to replace the kick drum with triggers. In this scenario the trigger is not mounted onto the drum but is connected to the kick pedal. Not only does this away with tuning of the kick drum but also makes for a super fast kick pedal. The beater does not really produce a sound or hits the drum head allowing the drummer to play light and fast. (Dave Mackintosh of Dragon Force for instance uses an Iron Cobra pedal, KD7 trigger pad and a TD20 module. The two kick drums are just decoration.)
Furthermore you can easily integrate a tom or snare pad into your set and trigger a certain sound on it. A classic would have to be claps. As a variation you could use this pad as a side snare. Your imagination is the limit here.
Also very interesting are so called percussion pads. They are drum modules with a number of pads integrated. What you get is a complete e drum set in the size of a laptop. Because of their compact size it is easy to find a space for them in your set-up.
If your percussion pad also can take samples or connects to a PC for sound file upload you can in an emergency - send your fellow musicians home.
Seriously , by integrating such electronic components into an acoustic set new roads open up for the modern drummer. Shadows Falls drummer Jason Bittner, for instance uses a sampling pad as an integral part of his set-up. The pad has the task to play the intros to the songs while on stage. Hit it with a stick once and off you go.


Fruity Loops Bible
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How to make a beat in Fl Studio 12 Description Make your own music in the suite for playback, recording, and modification of compositions made of samples and patterns based on the library of digital instruments. Every sample is customized in detail. A multitude of VST plugins is available, including synthesizers, guitars, drums and other instruments. FL Studio 12 This download was scanned by our built-in antivirus and was rated as virus free.
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Download There are loads of programs out there for songwriters, DJs and almost anyone interested in the field of music creation. And available on different platforms, whether on classics like Windows, Mac or Linux, or the newest generation of mobile devices such as Android or iOS. It’s one of the best programs to write songs, arrange, record, edit, mix and remaster music with professional results. A versatile tool to boost music creativity.
The full version of this program incorporates all sorts of functions that allow this multitrack pattern-based sequencer to create all kinds of rhythms and sounds. Its piano roll and external MIDI controllers allow us to insert music notes that can later be edited and played however you want.
Main features of Fruity Loops The different functions and tools incorporated by Fruity Loops make it a complete digital audio workstation, as you can see below: Step-based audio sequencer. Allows you to record multiple tracks: Edit audio with multiple tools and features: Automate the software’s parameters or those of the synthesizer in many ways. Carry out live performances including video effects. Large number of effects: On its main interface we can find five different windows: Step sequencer: Piano Roll: Sample browser: Furthermore, it also includes over a dozen plug-ins such as synthesizers, instrument simulators bass, electric guitar, piano A modular DAW: That doesn’t happen in FL as it has been designed under a modular concept, offering the user the possibility to only make use of those components and functions that he really needs for this work.
Its different versions turn it into a versatile program that adapts to the needs to almost any users, so the best Fruity Loops will really depend on the intention of each one of use. So, if you’re looking for a powerful and reliable DAW with almost 20 years of experience behind it, here you’ll find one of the best programs you could possibly get your hands on. Requirements and additional information:
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Dixieland Bands in Amesbury, MA
Jazz up your event with some Dixieland Music. This early style of jazz was born in the oh-so-jazzy city of New Orleans. Bring to your event the songs of musicians like Louis Armstrong and popular tunes "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "Tin Roof Blues." You can expect a harmonious mix of brass and string instruments as well with the trumpet, trombone, banjo, bass and more creating some great Dixieland sounds. Add the music of New Orleans to your event by booking one of these Dixieland Bands today! Search for Dixieland Bands in Amesbury, Massachusetts above.
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We offer cello bows for sale ranging from beginner bows to exceptional Pernambuco bows for the concert cellist. No matter how elegant and well-tuned your cello is, you need a well-made, perfectly tuned cello bow to extract the ultimate in performance from your fine instrument. Cello bows for sale from Fiddlershop range from simple yet reliable bows for everyday use, all the way up to bows that are concert-ready out of the box. Choose from bows made with from a variety of base materials - including carbon fiber, Brazilwood, ebony, Pernambuco, and more, then select the perfect bow for your intended use. Musicians who are just developing their craft will find better playability and more faithful tones when they replace their old, worn-out bows with a new Fiddlerman carbon fiber cello bow. And professional musicians will stand out from the rest of the ensemble by adding a fine Lothar Seifert Pernambuco cello bow to their kit. Order today and enjoy free shipping on orders over $20, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, our best price guarantee, and a safe delivery guarantee that ensures your package will safely arrive right at your doorstep. We are excited to become your resource for the best cello bows for sale and all things related to stringed instruments - contact us today!


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YY10-SGS. (Slime Green Sparkle). Yvette Young Signature model.
Ever since she came on to the scene, multi-instrument Yvette Young has been breaking through the barriers and conventions of what was thought as being possible on the electric guitar. With her incredibly unique playing style and the originality emanating from every note her instrumental compositions by her band Covet, Yvette has truly taken the guitar world by storm. Utilizing a highly developed two-handed tapping technique, Yvette’s guitar playing is instantly recognizable as it is immensely inspiring. Playing off of that same inspiration, Yvette and Ibanez have teamed up to release the Ibanez YY10, the Yvette Young signature model. Based on one of Yvette’s custom Ibanez Talmans, the YY10 offers an opportunity for all guitarists everywhere to be inspired.
• Maple neck with Bone nut.
• Talman shape body, Alkropp.
• Lönn greppbräda med Luminescent side dots.
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• Wilkinson® WV6-SB tremolo bridge.
• Seymour Duncan Five-two (S) neck pickup.
• Seymour Duncan Five-two (S) mid pickup.
• Seymour Duncan Five-two (S) bridge pickup.
• Nickel hardware.
• Skala: 648mm/25.5”
• Bredd vid sadeln: 41mm
• Bredd vid sista band: 57mm
• Tjocklek vid 1 band: 21mm
• Tjocklek vid 12 band: 22mm
• Radius: 305mmR.
Passande etui: Ibanez W200C.
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In order to achieve great sound from a string instrument it is crucial to have a professional set-up. At The Violineri we believe that any instrument’s sound & playability will be improved with the appropriate set-up. We’re passionate about sound & we strive to achieve the best outcome for every instrument that we handle.
Every instrument we set-up is tested & adjusted until we are satisfied that it is producing the best sound possible.
We can also adjust the set-up to suit your individual playing needs – just come in & have a chat to us!
The bow & tone
Not everyone is aware that the quality & condition of your bow can have a large impact on the sound of your instrument. For the best sound & performance we recommend regular bow rehairs to ensure that your bow is in peak playing condition (see our Bow Rehairs & Repairs page for more information).
Our professional set-ups include:
Bridge – cutting a bridge to fit the top plate of the instrument perfectly, to be placed correctly relative to the bass bar and to be the right height & curvature for the strings over the fingerboard.
Sound-post – cutting & fitting a soundpost is integral to the performance of an instrument. Our sound-posts help the instrument to produce a full & projected sound.
Fingerboard & nut – we take care in planing & polishing the fingerboard to remove imperfections, and adjusting the curve & height of the nut to space the strings correctly over the fingerboard. These elements are especially important for ease of playing and when well done provide the feeling that the instrument is ‘right’ to play.
Pegs – we cut pegs to fit the instrument perfectly to enable smooth turning & ease of use in tuning the instrument. We can also fit Wittner Fine Tune geared pegs to your instrument for an even easier tuning experience.
Strings – we advise on the choice of strings which will be most appropriate for the instrument, musician and style of music being played to enable the production of the best possible sound.
Accessories – we have a range of accessories, including fine tuning adjusters, chin & shoulder rests and can advise on their suitability.


Just picked up a small old pearl export kit. I got a 4 piece set (no snare), 3 boom stands, bass drum pedal, and a h-hat stand for $150. the cover is kind of coming off but I don't care. they are white and look very jazzy. The tom mount on the bass drum is cracked so the toms are mounted on a seperate stand. It's nice for a small second set.


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Breakz Hip Hop Midi Drum Files Pack
This huge Hip Hop Midi library is packed with grooves from classic Hip Hop tracks. We not only give you the original beats but have added extras with our own flavor to them, this includes fills, variations in dynamics and extra patterns which result in a library that any Hip Hop producer/performer needs to have in his beat arsenal.
This pack contains 45 royalty free hip hop grooves mapped in GM, Bfd, Ezdrummer and Addictive drums format with many many variations and fills in each groove. Equaling a huge library of well over 600 midi files in each format. Available via instant download. Buy it now $7.99.


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Saxophone can be a pleasure to learn at any age or level. We have adults who are total novices, some who haven't played their instrument in 10 years, and some who are more advanced students looking to take their skills to the next level. Our teachers have proven methods to get you the results you desire.
The teachers in our network create a customized lesson plan for every student. Topics covered during Musika's sax lessons may include, but are not limited to: correct embouchure formation, how to appropriately shape your lips around the mouthpiece, proper breathing and posture, how to develop a solid tone in low and high registers, how to hold, assemble, and clean the instrument properly, fingerings for notes, techniques for developing quick finger action, how to read music, and most importantly, how to have fun playing the saxophone!
Having lessons in your home gives you the opportunity to express yourself artistically in the space you feel most comfortable. You let the teacher know what days and times work best, and he or she can come to you for the same price as in-studio lessons!
The minimum age for beginning saxophone is around age 8. The students needs to be big enough to hold the instrument properly- even with the aid of the neck strap- and have the lung capacity and hand strength to play. Some band programs will start young players on clarinet before allowing them to switch to sax.
Musika recommends renting a saxophone. The student will also need to regularly purchase reeds. The thickness of reed is measure of a scale of 1-4, 1 being with the thinnest, 4 being the thickest. We recommend starting with a softer reed, a Rico 1.5 or 2.
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Sylphyo user guide
1 The Sylphyo at a glance
It is is the first wireless MIDI controller that reproduces the feeling of an acoustic wind instrument. Like them, it is played by blowing into a mouthpiece and selecting notes using keys on the front of the instrument. However, unlike other wind instruments, the Sylphyo is also sensitive to your movements, as well as the way you touch it, offering novel expressive possibilities.
Three accessories are included along with your Sylphyo:
Connect this device to a computer (via USB) or to a synthesizer (via MIDI) in order to receive a signal from the Sylphyo.
Plug the 5W charger into a mains socket in order to charge the battery of the Sylphyo using the USB cable.
Use the USB cable to connect the receiver device to your computer.
1.3 First steps
The Sylphyo allows you to control a hardware synthesizer or a virtual instrument on your computer. While it is wireless, you still have to connect the receiver device to your computer or synthesizer in order to allow the latter to receive MIDI messages sent by the Sylphyo.
Before using it for the first time, please charge your Sylphyo for up to 8 hours. Once it is fully charged, you can turn it on and off using the power-on switch located near the bell.
1.4 What is it, exactly?
Your Sylphyo is a controller: it processes input from its various sensors (breath, inertial, capacitive…), determines what you are doing, and sends orders (e.g., start playing a soft C note) to a software or hardware synthesizer that processes these orders and produces sounds. These orders are formatted as messages in the MIDI communication protocol, an industry standard for more than 30 years. Most synths understand MIDI, so you can really control almost anything that produces sound using the Sylphyo.
Your Sylphyo is also wireless: MIDI messages are transmitted from the Sylphyo to the receiver device through radio waves (typically in less than a millisecond), and the receiver device passes these messages on to your computer, smartphone, tablet, or hardware synth, which then produces sound. The whole process should take between 5 and 20 milliseconds, depending on the computer, device, or synth at the receiving end.
Finally, your Sylphyo is future-proof: it is designed so that you can benefit from further software and hardware improvements. Updates to the internal software are free, and you can download them on our website. In the future, you will also be able to buy an extension card that turns it into a standalone musical instrument (hence the headphone output), or an active mouthpiece with extra sensors for even more expressiveness.
1.5 What is there to see?
The display of your Sylphyo provides you with three main screens that provide you with all the relevant information to perform and configure it according to your needs.
1.5.1 Performance screen
1.5.2 Quick settings
1.5.3 Settings menu
1.6 What is there to touch?
The following explains the different keys and touchable elements you can interact with.
- The Aodyo key (Aodyo) allows you to enter Quick settings, which you enter as soon as the key is pressed, and leave as soon as it is released.
You can also access the Settings menu by holding Aodyo while sliding your thumb over the slider from bottom to top.
Inside the Settings menu, pressing Aodyo always allows you to go back to the previous screen.
- Note keys allow you to select the played note. The default fingerings are similar to a modern recorder, however they can be changed in the Settings menu.
- Each octave key acts like a recorder thumb hole, but at different octaves (◆ is the base octave, ↑ goes up by 1 octave, and ↓ goes down by 1 octave).
In Quick settings (when you keep pressing the Aodyo key), octave keys allow you to select a quick setting.
In the Settings menu, you can select a menu item using ↑ and ↓, and confirm using ◆.
- Settings keys allow you to increase (+) or decrease (-) some parameters in the Quick settings and the Settings menu.
During your performance, they act as supplementary octave keys, going down by two (+) or three (-) octaves.
- The slider allows you to nuance the played sound by sliding your thumb vertically.
It also allows you to access the Settings menu by sliding from the very bottom to the top while pressing the Aodyo key.
In the Settings menu, you can also use the slider to select and confirm menu items (by sliding and tapping, resp.), and you can go to the previous screen by sliding your thumb from the very top to the bottom.
2 Getting started
2.1 Charging and pairing
Your Sylphyo must be charged from time to time, and it has to be paired with its receiver device in order to work correctly.
2.1.1 Charging the Sylphyo
When your receive your Sylphyo, its battery might not be fully charged. Before turning it on for the first time, please recharge it to 100%. This might take up to 8 hours. You will need to recharge it every now and then, when the charge level indicator visible on the performance screen shows that your battery is low.
To charge your Sylphyo, please connect it to the mains as described in the following diagram:
You can turn on the Sylphyo if you want to keep an eye on the charging process. If you have a spare mini-USB cable, you can connect it to the receiver device and play the Sylphyo while it is charging.
2.1.2 Pairing the Sylphyo with the receiver device
When the Sylphyo is turned on, it tries to establish a wireless connection with its receiver device. If the connection cannot be made, or if you’d like to pair your Sylphyo with another receiver device, you will have to start the pairing process over. Your Sylphyo has been carefully paired before shipping, but it is important that you know how to perform this operation again.
To begin the pairing process, press the blue button of the receiver device you want to pair to your Sylphyo. The red light next to it will continue blinking until the process completes.
Then, enter the Settings menu1 on the Sylphyo, select , and confirm. After a few seconds, the pairing status will change from (unpaired symbol) to (paired symbol), and the red light on the receiver device will stop blinking, indicating that pairing is complete.
2.2 Quick start with a Windows or macOS computer
The most common way to use the Sylphyo is to have it control a virtual instrument that generates sound on your computer. To do so, you will need the receiver device and the USB cable.
Please connect these elements as shown on the following diagram:
The receiver device is immediately recognized as a standard USB-MIDI peripheral, thus no drivers are required.
To allow you to get playing as quickly as possible, we designed Sylphyo Bench, a small application for Windows and macOS2 with five different sounds that are setup to respond well with the Sylphyo. Even if you already own other virtual instruments, you may want to keep this application handy if you want to quickly test your computer configuration, identify potential problems, or simply show the Sylphyo to a friend.
Go to www.aodyo.com/sylphyobench and click the link corresponding to your operating system (Windows or macOS) to download an archive containing the Sylphyo Bench application. You may then have to unzip the archive before you can open the application. Then, follow the numbered sections on the screen.
First, selectas a MIDI input, assuming the receiver device is already plugged in. Else, plug it to a USB port on your computer, and hit the button before selecting the MIDI input again.
Then, select appropriate audio output settings. The 3: put the same number in both boxes, ideally , , or samples.and should automatically match your default system settings, thus you do not need to change them. However, you may have to tweak
Finally, click the blue speaker button and start playing the Sylphyo. When playing, you should see a light blinking next to the speaker button. You can also adjust the volume control slider underneath if necessary.
2.3 Quick start with an iOS smartphone or tablet
You can also use the Sylphyo to control sounds generated from any iOS application on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. To do so, you will need the receiver device, the USB cable, and an adapter to connect the USB cable to the port of your smartphone or tablet.
Please connect these elements as shown on the following diagram:
The Garageband app is the simplest way to quickly start playing your Sylphyo on iOS. It is also free if your iOS device is newer than September 1, 2014.
If Garageband is not already installed, download it from the App Store. Once Garageband is open, select a Keyboard track. Then, tap the downwards arrow in the upper left corner of the screen, and select the second item of the menu (in the image below).
Then, go toand select Vintage Lead. There are other interesting sounds in this section, as well as in the , and section. The latter contains brass and woodwind sounds as well.
If the receiver device is connected to your iOS device, you can directly play the Sylphyo.
Besides Garageband, you can find other iOS apps that work out of the box with the Sylphyo, such as Yamaha Synth Book (free, select AN2015 to access 128 synth sounds such as 07 Odyssolo) and bismark bs-16i (paid). In addition, there are many more paid iOS apps that can be quickly setup to accept most MIDI messages sent by the Sylphyo (mainly the one controlled by breath intensity, CC11): Thumbjam, Propellerhead Thor, iProphet and other Arturia synth apps, Korg apps such as iM1, iWavestation, and ODYSSEi, iGear Instruments Laplace… See below for details on how to configure them.
2.4 Setting up virtual instruments and apps to work with the Sylphyo
Through the receiver device, your Sylphyo is automatically recognized as a standard USB-MIDI device by your computer, smartphone, or tablet, hence you can directly use any virtual instrument (VSTi, Audio Unit, app…) that accepts MIDI.
However, many virtual instruments are not made for wind controllers and may not respond to breath intensity and other expressive controls. In this case, you might need to assign some of their parameters to the MIDI messages sent by the Sylphyo.
See the documentation of your virtual instrument or plugin host to learn how to control parameters through MIDI. Usually, a MIDI Learn function will allow you to visually select a parameter, and then to send the MIDI message (usually a MIDI CC) you’d like to assign to this parameter. To facilitate the mapping of a specific control of the Sylphyo through MIDI Learn, go to the Settings menu in the section, select the relevant control using ↑/↓ or the slider, and blow into your Sylphyo to send only the corresponding MIDI message.
Without MIDI Learn, you will have to enter the MIDI message manually. At the end of this section, you will find a summary table of the MIDI messages sent by your Sylphyo that you can map to parameters of your virtual instrument.
We have successfully used the following virtual instruments and audio workstations with the Sylphyo:
- Audio Modeling / SWAM (www.audiomodeling.com, paid)
We highly recommend the Audio Modeling instruments based on their SWAM engine. They offer very realistic and tremendously expressive control of many classical instruments (saxophones, flutes, clarinets, double reeds, brass instruments, violin and other stringed instruments…). For the best effect with SWAM instruments, please follow our recommendations.
- Garageband (www.apple.com, free, Mac only) and Logic Pro (paid)
Most included virtual instruments work out of the box.
- Massive (www.native-instruments.com, paid, demo available)
Use MIDI Learn to assign breath intensity and other controls to sound parameters.
- Live (www.ableton.com, paid, 30-day trial available)
Many Live instruments can be controlled using the Sylphyo if you use Aftertouch instead of MIDI CC 11 (see the section of the Settings menu). Some instruments, such as Operator or Wavetable, require that you manually map Aftertouch to volume and/or filter frequency, for example.
- Reason (www.propellerheads.se, paid, 30-day trial available)
The Subtractor synth has a Ext. Mod section where you can directly assign breath intensity (select Expr) to variations of sound intensity (Amp) or timbre (F. Freq). To control other synths, use a RPG-8 arpeggiator and route the relevant CV outputs to another device’s inputs (especially Expression CV Out). If needed, split outputs using one or more Spider CV.
2.5 Using the Sylphyo with a hardware synthesizer
You can also use any MIDI-compatible hardware synthesizer with the Sylphyo. In addition, you will need the receiver device, the USB cable, the 5W charger, as well as a MIDI cable (not included). Please connect these items according to the following diagram:
Once these items are connected and powered on, you can start to play.
Note that synthesizers specialized in wind instruments simulations need to receive breath control data on MIDI CC2, in which case you will have to change the MIDI Mapping configuration of the Sylphyo in the section of the Settings menu.
We have successfully used the following synthesizers with the Sylphyo: Dynasample XPression, Waldorf Blofeld, Korg Kronos, Arturia Origin, Mutable Instruments Elements and Shruthi1. Axoloti Core, Yamaha VL-70m, and Nord Modular G2. See also the great patches at www.patchmanmusic.com.
2.6 Default MIDI mappings and general recommendations
Your Sylphyo assumes a default pitch-bend range of ±2 semitones.
The following table summarizes the MIDI messages sent by the Sylphyo for each of the parameters you control, with the default mapping (although you may have to enable some of these parameters first). You can always change these messages in the section of the Settings menu.
|Parameter||Default MIDI message to map|
|Breath intensity||CC 11 (Expression)|
|Slider control||CC 1 (Modulation)|
|Slider control (from top edge)||CC 12 (Effect Controller 1)|
|Slider control (from bottom edge)||CC 13 (Effect Controller 2)|
|Elevation angle||CC 75 (Sound Controller 6)|
|Roll angle||CC 76 (Sound Controller 7)|
|Compass direction||CC 77 (Sound Controller 8)|
If you cannot use these mappings (e.g., with a simple Soundfont expander or sample-based synthesizer), you can at least configure the Sylphyo to use dynamic velocity: the velocity of the MIDI notes you play will be commensurate to the intensity of your breath at the beginning of the note. To do so, go to the section of the Settings menu, and set the parameter to Dynamic.
3 Playing the Sylphyo
3.1 Breath control, nuances, and articulation
Blow gently into the mouthpiece of your Sylphyo. You should hear a sound whose intensity is controlled by the intensity of your breath.
Feel how your breath flows through the instrument, from the mouthpiece right to the bell, just like an acoustic instrument. This is what makes the Sylphyo unique.
Now, try making notes in a few different ways and listen to your synthesizer’s response to how you shape notes using your breath:
- try short and long ones, loud and soft ones,
- try increasing (crescendi) or decreasing (diminuendi) in loudness,
- try pronouncing syllables like tu, ku, or du, and make quick successions of them (tukutukutuku, tukudu tukudu),
- try rolling your tongue (flutter-tonguing),
- try alternating soft and loud phases in a single note (tremolo).
These are some nuance and articulation techniques you can use to control your musical phrasing.
With Sylphyo Bench
Now that you can shape notes and create rhythm, let’s focus on how you can apply melody.
The default fingering of the Sylphyo is similar to a modern recorder (see the Fingerings section for more details), so most notes require that you touch an octave key in addition to one or more note keys at the same time. To get a feel of the different notes, you will learn a major scale.
First, touch all the note keys except the one under your left little finger, simultaneously with the middle octave key on the back of your Sylphyo. When blowing into the mouthpiece, you will play a C note on the third octave4 (C3).
Then, raise your right little finger and blow into the mouthpiece: you play a D3.
Continue to raise your fingers one by one from bottom to top, blowing into the mouthpiece each time to hear the note you play, until the only keys left touching the Sylphyo are the middle octave key and the topmost note key, which should be under your left index finger. You are now playing a B3.
Finally, stop touching the topmost note key, touch the key under your left middle finger, and blow into the mouthpiece: you just ended the C major scale with a C4 (C note on the fourth octave).
To change the current fingering, check out thesection of the Settings menu.
With the default fingering, adding the little finger of the left hand usually raises the current note by a semitone: for instance, C3 will become Db3. There are other ways to play notes with accidentals (sharps or flats), some of which are inspired from recorder fingerings, but with any of these you can now play any pitch in the chromatic scale.
Beta feature: key-bends
To activate key-bends, go to thesection of the Settings menu.
3.3 Shake vibrato
To emphasize specific notes in your melody, you might want to apply vibrato while playing. Vibrato is a common performance technique where the played pitch slightly varies in a periodic fashion, introducing a feeling of movement and expression.
Repeatedly shake your Sylphyo away from and towards your mouth while playing a note to make a vibrato.
Usually, electronic instruments only allow you to control vibrato at a fixed rate or intensity, but with shake vibrato you can control all aspects of your vibrato. Just vary the speed at which you shake the instrument.
If your Sylphyo is not up-to-date, please update it to the latest version first.
3.4 Inertial control
Getting a bit winded? You can also make music just by moving your Sylphyo around.
We will soon offer plugs with several sizes of exhaust to adapt air flow.
Activate the inertial mode by gently, but firmly shaking your Sylphyo from top to bottom (shake-to-move), while maintaining contact with the slider using your thumb. You should see a white line with the caption INERTIAL MODE on the bottom edge of the performance screen.
Now, slowly tilt your Sylphyo from the vertical to the horizontal position. You should start hearing sound at a 45° angle, and it should reach its maximum intensity when the Sylphyo is horizontal. In inertial mode, the elevation angle of your Sylphyo always replaces the intensity of your breath in the control of sounds.
Changing the elevation angle is fine for slow variations, but you can also produce fast attacks using the same gesture that activates inertial mode: shaking the Sylphyo from top to bottom. The intensity of the attack will be proportional to the velocity of your movement.
Inertial mode and shake vibrato
To stop inertial mode, just blow into the Sylphyo.
Aside from inertial mode, you can use the elevation and roll angles of your Sylphyo to modulate any sound parameter. Elevation control works just like in inertial mode, but it modulates a sound parameter instead of replacing your breath. Roll control only works when you already play a note, and the roll angle is relative to the position of the Sylphyo when starting to play the note. There is also another way to modulate sound parameters that you can enable later: compass control, which behaves like roll, but takes the direction you’re heading to (when the Sylphyo is horizontal) instead of the roll angle.
With Sylphyo Bench
To do so, enter the MIDI channel Quick settings by holding the Aodyo key together with the ↓ octave key with your left hand, and by pressing the + key or swiping to the top of the slider several times with your right thumb.
With this preset, the elevation angle of your Sylphyo adds an echo effect, and its roll angle drastically changes the timbre of the sound.
3.5 The slider
Inertial control is spectacular, and body movements are very nice to add visual expression to your performance, but sometimes you want more intimate ways to control and shape your sound. This is what the slider is for. Usually, your right thumb is placed just below the thumbrest and presses against the top of the slider.
While playing, move your thumb along the surface underneath the thumbrest, and listen how it affects the sound. The effect should be different depending on where you started touching the slider.
If you touch the slider between the top and the bottom edges and then move the thumb along the entire surface, the Sylphyo modulates your sound in a way defined by the virtual instrument or synthesizer. When you stop touching the slider, the modulation persists.
If you touch the top edge (just below the thumbrest) and slightly roll the thumb downwards, the Sylphyo bends the current note downwards.
Finally, if you touch the bottom edge and move your thumb upwards along the surface, you can modulate your sound in a different way (if understood by your virtual instrument or synthesizer), but the effect immediately ceases when you stop touching the slider.
This is also the case (with other CC numbers) when you move the Sylphyo around, if any of the inertial control options is active (you can see and change the messages in the section of the Settings menu).
You can customize how the different parts of the slider react to your touch in thesection of the Settings menu.
For instance, if you select Pitch-bend ±, you can use the slider like a pitch-bend wheel: start pressing anywhere on the slider, roll your thumb upwards or downwards to continuously change the pitch, and stop pressing the slider to remove the pitch-bend variation.
With Sylphyo Bench
With this preset, controlling the slider starting from the bottom edge will transition between a chord to a solo instrument.
Controlling the slider starting from anywhere but the edges allows you to transition between a major 7th chord (top), a dominant 7th chord (middle), and a minor 7th chord (bottom).
We designed the Sylphyo so that settings can be quickly accessed using the Aodyo key (Aodyo), which you can find in the upper part of the front of the instrument.
From the playing position, you can easily reach the Aodyo key with your left index finger. Position your left thumb near the octave keys, and position your right thumb near the slider or the settings keys.
There are two places from which you can setup the Sylphyo in various ways:
- Quick settings allow you to quickly change the base key, the MIDI channel, and other parameters.
- the Settings menu offers other, more specific but less often used parameters.
4.1 Quick settings
We designed Quick settings so that once you have learned how to operate them, you can quickly change a setting in the middle of your performance, without even having to look at the display.
Each octave key allows you to access a different Quick setting. In addition, there are two additional settings that are accessed differently.
To enter Quick settings, hold the Aodyo key, as well as the octave key corresponding to the quick setting you’d like to change (see below). To get out of Quick settings, simply stop touching the Aodyo key. When inside a Quick setting, you can adjust the value either by pressing settings keys + or -, or by sliding upwards or downwards on the slider.
|Octave key||Icon||Quick setting and meaning|
|↑||(base key symbol)||Base key
Change the base pitch of the Sylphyo (C3 by default).
|◆||(preset symbol)||MIDI Program Change
Set the MIDI program (or preset) for the current MIDI channel.
|↓||(MIDI symbol)||MIDI Channel
Change the MIDI channel the Sylphyo sends its messages to (Channel 1 by default).
To access the additional parameters (MIDI Volume and Breath intensity CC), just hold the Aodyo key and tap the slider. Perform more taps to access the other additional parameters, and adjust their value just like other quick settings.
4.2 Settings menu
The Settings menu allows you to change many parameters that are less often tuned.
To enter the Settings menu, hold the Aodyo key and swipe your thumb all the way from the very bottom to the top of the slider5.
Once in the menu, to select a menu item, tap the ↑ and ↓ octave keys, or slide upwards or downwards on the slider. To confirm the menu item, execute its action, or start modifying its value, press the ◆ octave key, or tap the slider.
To go back a page, tap the Aodyo key, or swipe the slider from top to bottom. To exit the Settings menu, repeatedly tap the Aodyo key, or swipe the slider from top to bottom while holding the Aodyo key.
The following will recapitulate the different sections of the Settings menu.
4.2.1 MIDI Mappings
This is where you review or select which MIDI messages (e.g., MIDI CC) are sent by the Sylphyo for every gesture you can make while playing.
Set the MIDI message (CC or Aftertouch) sent in response to the intensity of your breath.
Default: CC 11 (Expression)
Set up to three MIDI messages (CC or Aftertouch) sent in response to the intensity of your breath.
Default: only CC 11 (Expression)
Set the rate at which breath MIDI messages are sent. This does not affect the response time of the Sylphyo, but it does affect the effectiveness of advanced breathing techniques. You usually want the highest frequency possible, but some virtual instruments, apps, or synthesizers may not be able to handle higher rates.
Default: Medium (250 Hz)
Tell if the rate of the breath MIDI messages must be per CC (all breath CCs are sent as a bunch, N times per second, as per the selected rate) or global (each breath CC is sent in order, one at a time, such that the total of breath MIDI messages is not more that N per second, no matter the CC).
The Sylphyo normally waits until the last breath MIDI message (of the Send to, …and, …and list) has been sent before sending note on/off messages. But if you feel that the delay is too long, or that techniques like fluttertongue suffer too much, disable this to send note on/off messages as early as possible.
Set the velocity value sent with every note. You can select any fixed velocity value from 1 to 127, or select Dynamic if you want the Sylphyo to set velocity based on the intensity of your breath.
The time the Sylphyo takes to determine the velocity of a note beginning from your breath. With a smaller delay, you might have to use more breath attack to have a high velocity.
The maximum velocity value that can be reached (from 1 to 127). It can be useful to set it to 100 as some virtual instruments (like in Garageband) use velocities 101 to 127 for special effects (e.g., bass slaps).
Set the MIDI CC sent when moving the thumb across the slider.
Default: CC 1
Set the MIDI CC sent when moving the thumb across the slider, if the slide has begun on the top edge of the slider and a Top edge slider function is set in thesection.
Default: CC 12
Set the MIDI CC sent when moving the thumb across the slider, if the slide has begun on the bottom edge of the slider and a Bottom edge slider function is set in thesection.
Default: CC 13
Set the MIDI CC sent when varying the elevation angle of the Sylphyo if the Elevation control option is set in the section.
Default: CC 75
Set the MIDI CC sent when varying the elevation angle of the Sylphyo if the Roll control option is set in the section.
Default: CC 76
Set the MIDI CC sent when varying the compass direction of the Sylphyo if the Compass control option is set in the section.
Default: CC 77
By enabling this option, the Sylphyo will send Bank Select MIDI messages before a Program Change message is sent. It can be useful for some synths where the sound cannot be changed if the bank is not systematically selected right before. See the manual of your synth for help on how these options should be configured.
The most significant byte of the bank to select (sent as MIDI CC 0).
The least significant byte of the bank to select (sent as MIDI CC 32).
This section allows you to setup the breath sensor of the Sylphyo.
Set the minimum amount of breath intensity (in arbitrary units, between 0 and 2000) that will trigger a note start. Usually, you might want to decrease the minimum to get the fastest response, or to increase it to avoid spurious notes.
Set the dynamic range of breath intensity (in arbitrary units, between 0 and 3000). A lower value allows you to reach the maximum note intensity with less air, while a higher value allows you more precise control of the breath response.
Set the curve of the breath response, between Linear (more realistic), Logarithmic (faster response with less breath), and Lin-log (intermediate curve).
This section allows you to change the fingerings of the Sylphyo, as well as several parameters and functions pertaining to the note keys.
If you are used to a particular wind instrument, you can select the corresponding fingering in this list. For details on the fingerings, please see the corresponding section at the end of this guide.
When enabled, the direction of octave keys is turned upside down.
When enabled, the left little finger key acts as a flat key instead of a sharp key (in fingerings where this makes sense).
When enabled, the right little finger key acts as a sharp key instead of a flat key (in fingerings where this makes sense).
Whether to play the same note twice when performing two consecutive fingerings that lead to the same note.
Set the time taken to react to changes in fingering (in milliseconds, between 0ms and 79ms). Increase reaction time if you hear unintended notes when playing legato: if so, the Sylphyo reacts too fast to your finger movements. Conversely, decrease reaction time if you’d like to make faster trills and other effects.
Increase the sensitivity of the octave and note keys. Activate this option if you feel that the Sylphyo seems to “forget” that some fingers are touching the keys (typically, on the octave keys). Some users need this option for the capacitive technology of the Sylphyo to perform reliably with their body.
Allow note keys to behave like recorder tone holes with respect to pitch-bend: the amount of skin in contact with the bottommost key determines whether the note is bend upwards, and by which amount (to do so, you can either slide your finger on the key, or raise it slightly).
Generate MIDI note-on/note-off messages even without breathing into the Sylphyo. This is used to hear key noise with the Audio Modeling / SWAM virtual instruments.
In this section, you will be able to configure the various functions of the slider.
Select the main function of the slider, between None, Control (issue the control CC defined in thesection during contact, and return to 0 as soon as there is no contact), Control (latch) (same, but do not return to 0), Breath (play notes using the slider instead of your breath), Pitch-bend ± (use the slider like a pitch-bend wheel), Pitch-bend + (only bend upwards), or Pitch-bend - (only bend downwards).
Default: Control (latch)
Select the function of the slider if you start sliding by touching its top edge (just below the thumbrest).
You can choose between Nothing, Ignore slides, Control (issue the control CC defined in thesection during contact, and return to 0 as soon as there is no contact), Breath (play notes using the slider instead of your breath), Pitch-bend + (bend upwards, and return to 0 as soon as there is no contact), or Pitch-bend - (same, but bend downwards).
Select the function of the slider if you start sliding by touching its bottom edge (at the end of the sliding surface). See above for a list of functions.
Adjust the size of the top and bottom slider edges (in millimeters, between 2mm and 20mm).
In this menu, you can activate different features of the Sylphyo related to movement and inertial control.
Allow the activation of the inertial mode by shaking the Sylphyo once in a downwards movement, while touching the slider surface using the thumb. To exit inertial mode, just blow into the mouthpiece.
Allow the Sylphyo to interpret slight repeated shakes away from and towards your mouth as vibrato.
Allow the Sylphyo to send MIDI CC messages (defined in the section) corresponding to the elevation angle of the Sylphyo (altitude of the bell) when not in inertial mode.
When active, the value is bidirectional; i.e., it is different depending on whether the bell is higher than the mouthpiece.
When active, the elevation angle is directly derived from raw sensor values, instead of being relative to the horizontal position.
The relative angle (compared to the horizontal position) that will yield a value of zero. This only makes sense when Absolute is disabled.
Allow the Sylphyo to send MIDI CC messages (defined in the section) corresponding to the roll angle of the Sylphyo (around its axis, when it is almost horizontal).
When active, the value is bidirectional; i.e., it is different depending on whether the Sylphyo is rolled to the left or to the right. In this case, the central MIDI CC value is 64.
When active, the roll angle is directly derived from raw sensor values, instead of being relative to the angle of the Sylphyo when the current note started.
The relative angle (compared to the angle of the Sylphyo when the current note started) that will yield the maximum value. This only makes sense when Absolute is disabled.
Allow the Sylphyo to send MIDI CC messages (defined in the section) corresponding to the compass direction of the Sylphyo (where it is heading when it is almost horizontal).
When active, the value is bidirectional; i.e., it is different depending on whether the Sylphyo heads towards your left or your right. In this case, the central MIDI CC value is 64.
When active, the compass direction is directly derived from raw sensor values, instead of being relative to the direction of the Sylphyo when the current note started.
The relative direction (compared to the direction of the Sylphyo when the current note started) that will yield the maximum value. This only makes sense when Absolute is disabled.
When active, there is no need to be physically touching the Sylphyo for the inertial controls (shake vibrato, as well as elevation, roll, and compass control) to be active.
4.2.6 Other main menu items
Change the reference note of the Sylphyo.
Select the MIDI channel to which the Sylphyo sends its MIDI messages.
Default: MIDI Channel 1
- Invert display
Select this item to switch between a white-on-black and a black-on-white display.
- En français
Select this item to switch the Sylphyo to the French language.
- Receiver device
Select this item to pair the Sylphyo with a wireless receiver device.
Display some information (such as the version of the internal software and various sensor values) that our technical support might want to get in order to troubleshoot your Sylphyo.
Perform a factory reset. This changes all the settings of your Sylphyo to the default ones.
5.1 Descriptions and operating principles
This is the default fingering of the Sylphyo. It is designed for close compatibility with soprano recorders, and includes most Baroque and German fingerings and trills up to C at the third octave, as well as some flute-compatible fingerings.
All half-open holes in soprano recorder fingerings must be played as fully open keys on the Sylphyo. In addition, the left pinky key on the Sylphyo acts as a universal # (sharp) key, adding a semitone to any fingering.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with Bb soprano Boehm-System clarinets, mainly in the Clarion register, with adaptations to the keys of the Sylphyo.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with C concert (transverse) flutes, with adaptations to the keys of the Sylphyo. It includes most usual fingerings from the first octave. In addition, it extends fingerings of the beginning of the second octave (without the left index finger) up to the high A, which needs to be performed without the thumb.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
This fingering has been designed for close compatiblity with saxophones, with adaptations to the keys of the Sylphyo. In addition, the left pinky key on the Sylphyo acts as a universal # (sharp) key, adding a semitone to any fingering.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with oboes, with adaptations to the keys of the Sylphyo. It includes most usual fingerings from the first octave.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
5.1.6 Trumpet (EVI)
This fingering is an adaptation of the fingering system of one of the first electronic wind instruments, and it has been designed to allow brass players to quickly adapt their playing style and fingerings to the Sylphyo.
The right index, middle, and ring finger behave exactly like in a trumpet, here controlling what would be the valves. To compensate for the lack of a brass embouchure, the left index finger key can be pressed to go down by 5 semitones. The left middle and ring finger keys are almost always held to allow for a stable posture.
To sum up, from the base position (press only the left middle and finger keys), pressing or releasing other keys will add or subtract a given amount of semitones from the base C pitch:
- Left hand
- pressing the left index finger key: -5 (embouchure)
- lifting either the left middle or ring finger key, or pressing the left pinky key: +1 (non-cumulative)
- Right hand
- pressing the right index finger key: -2 (valve 1)
- pressing the right middle finger key: -1 (valve 2)
- pressing the right ring finger key: -3 (valve 3)
- pressing the right pinky finger key: +2
The EVI lefty (beta) fingering works exactly like the EVI fingering, but it inverts the roles of the hands, so that valves are played on the left hand.
This fingering has been designed to allow players of other electronic wind instruments to quickly adapt their playing style and fingerings to the Sylphyo.
While it is based on familiar traditional woodwind fingerings, it allows for additional flexibility in the choice of alternate fingerings, which might ease the execution of some musical phrases.
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with the hulusi. In addition, the left pinky key on the Sylphyo acts as a universal # (sharp) key, adding a semitone to any fingering, and the right pinky key acts as a universal b (flat) key, removing a semitone from any fingering.
This fingering has been designed to allow bagpipe players to quickly adapt their playing style and fingerings to the Sylphyo. In addition to the base fingerings, removing the left index finger or the octave key adds an octave to any fingering (in a non-cumulative fashion).
A chart is available below for this fingering.
5.1.10 Oriental clarinet
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with modified-Albert-System oriental clarinets, with adaptations to the keys of the Sylphyo. It can be used to play middle-eastern music, and more generally world music repertoires.
This fingering has been designed for close compatibility with the Irish tin whistle in C. In addition, the left pinky key on the Sylphyo acts as a universal # (sharp) key, adding a semitone to any fingering, and the right pinky key acts as a universal b (flat) key, removing a semitone from any fingering.
A chart is available below for this fingering.
5.1.12 Ionian, Dorian, and other modes
The remaining fingerings adapt the Whistle fingering to the following modes and scales: ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, locrian, melodic minor, dorian b9, lydian augmented, lydian dominant, major minor, locrian 2, super locrian, minor harmonic, locrian 6, ionian #5, dorian #4, phrygian dominant, lydian #2, ultra locrian, major harmonic, dorian b5, phrygian b4, lydian diminished, harmonic minor, lydian augmented #9, locrian b13, harmonic major, double harmonic, hungarian minor, oriental, napolitan major, uniton sens., napolitan minor, and gypsy. In addition, the left pinky key on the Sylphyo acts as a universal # (sharp) key, adding a semitone to any fingering, and the right pinky key acts as a universal b (flat) key, removing a semitone from any fingering.
5.2 Fingering charts
You can enter this menu anytime by swiping the slider from bottom to top while holding the Aodyo key.↩
Sylphyo Bench supports Windows 7 and onwards, as well as macOS 10.8 and onwards.↩
There is always a tradeoff with audio buffer sizes: they should not be too high (or else there will be a delay between your breath and the sound), but they should not be too low either (or else you will hear cracking noises).↩
You might play another note if your base key setting is different from C3.↩
Old timers will appreciate that the settings menu can also be accessed by pressing the Aodyo, the ↑ and the ↓ keys simultaneously, just like the first versions.↩