Vangoa - MIDI EWI - Electronic Wind Instrument | REVIEW, DEMO & HOW TO USE

[@NotekinsFan2001]

English Horn 6:05 Saxophone 6:16 Clarinet 6:28 Pan Flute 6:41 Trumpet 6:51 Bassoon 7:00 Harmonica 7:13 Flute 7:22 Fiddle 7:31 Recorder 7:45

[@petertowey679]

Vangoa

[@Melissa-pb6wv]

I played and taught the flute for years, then had an operation on my jaw bone. Thanks to you, I picked up tin whistle and played with some satisfaction. Just this week I decided it was time to package up all my flute music and books and give them away. Now you show me this and say it's affordable - my heart is fluttering like I've met The One. Thank You Cutie Pie (Luckily that box of music is still by the door)

[@johnroberts262]

Thank you for a very informative video. I am 74 and played the tin whistle for many years but always frustrated because I could not practice whenever I wanted due to the piercing sound of the whistle and it annoying neighbors. I bought one of these EWI several months ago and because you can control the volume or use headphones I can play in the middle of the night if I cant get to sleep🕟

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

Can you provide a link to this instrument? I'd appreciate it very much.

[@Tremendouz]

@@suzibikerbabe8073 This particular instrument isn't out yet but Akai EWI (several different models) are quite popular. Quite expensive though and they weigh considerably more than a tin whistle.

[@marcokokee9995]

hello, can there also be classical music played on it , or is that impossible , due to the lack of polifony. thank you .

[@maestro67-l7l]

Сколько стоит , как купить инструмент ?

[@MrGlyn1948]

I see you have played tin whistle, how do you play the three bottom notes on the w

[@fernandofiorenzano]

I bought the Chinese version of this musical instrument, same hardware but different firmware; among the available sounds the violin and harmonica are missing, replaced by two oriental musical instruments: hulusi and suona. The sound coming out of the headphone/speaker jack is too loud and distorted. To correct this, you need to set the volume to level 1-2, not higher. This way you can connect it to an amplifier, greatly improving the sound quality, since the small internal speaker cannot play optimally. But what makes the difference between this and other similar instruments is the MIDI connection via USB cable. Simply perfect! No delay (performance impossible to achieve with Bluetooth) and the ability to play any kind of instrument by connecting this digital saxophone to the various music software available on a PC or tablet (I use a Samsung S2 with Android system). This way there is no distortion because the sound comes out of the PC/tablet and not the instrument, so it can be amplified without any problems. I, for example, bought a small portable amplifier (Donner 5W electric guitar amplifier), the result is really satisfactory.

[@KENKENNIFF]

I like that you can set the breath sensitivity which must be useful for people with temporary or permanent lung weakness.

[@lkgreenwell]

Yep, loudspeaker is disconnected when you plug in the earphones. Just got my EWI-100, on your recommendation, and I’m delighted with it. It’s definitely a genuine musical instrument. For your UK viewers, I ordered it from US Amazon, and the process was completely painless

[@zaxzaxx4561]

Presumably if one wished to agree with a French person that a broken EWI should be recycled as waste electrical and electronic equipment, one would say 'Oui, ee-wee WEEE.' Eyethangyou! I'm here all week.😊

[@DannyEllis-uw1sv]

I just wanted to say thank you for the information. I just went on Amazon and ordered it for myself. It has been years since I played saxophone, when I had to learn it for my college major in music education, but hopefully it’s just like riding a bike and I’ll pick back up on it really fast. If it wasn’t for this video, I would’ve never known about it. Thank you again.

[@blazemama5361]

Thank you for this demonstration. I saw someone playing a higher end more complicated version of one of these. They are super expensive. So glad you shared this simpler , less expensive beginner version. Im hoping to try one of these out!

[@NoamGonen]

Great video and so diff than other musicians/channels I watch so thank u for the originality and for having learned a new midi controller existed I didn’t know about.

[@angarasrihari]

I am glad I found your channel and I should say you inspired me to go for this. I am a beginner and loved this Vangoa. I will go for this . Thank you so much

[@DarkDao]

Not sure about sound quality as a main instrument, but it definitely can work for specific projects and genres. If it works with PC as an output for direct recording, then it's a really nice gadget.

[@CountDoucheula]

You'll need some kind of wireless BT connector, like a WidiPlus. I own a Blackstar Carry-On DWI, which is a very similar instrument and I get noticeable lag when connecting to iPhone XR (which isn't present with any of my other BT Midi controllers). Best to stick to high attack sounds, ambient noises, etc.

[@rjones1357]

Stef Haynes also released a video for this instrument. It seems like a nice complement to this video. Mr. Haynes demonstrates that this instrument can also be plugged directly into a computer using the included USB cable to control software based instruments. There does seem to be any latency using that approach.

[@kensilverstein2910]

Cutie Pie- This was a really really really wonderful instructional video. I just got mine yesterday. I was looking for a beginner's video and found this pretty easily. You are terrific instructor. I played sax and clarinet for 12 years and then for no good reason stopped playing. I love hearing the super talented EWI players like Richard Elliott, Jeff Kashiwa, and Keiko Matsui. Now that I saw your video I want to start learning scales and playing again on this EWI and then upgrade to a more pro level EWI. In the interim, I would love to take a few lessons from you to get me playing again. If you do that please let me know, or if you know another on-line instructor. When I can play "When I'm Sixty Four" and "Obla-di Oh blah dah,", I will know I am getting my game back on. thanks Cutie Pie!

[@James-p8n7y]

Looks like a great device, but I wonder if there is a way to clean it from the inside manually, or if there is some built-in internal filter to clean the dirt. Otherwise, such devices probably won't last long.

[@kenashworth7672]

I'm a sax/clarinet player and picked up one of these. It's a surprisingly good instrument for the low price - but the one thing I couldn't find was a way to tune this up or down, so basically, I'm the "piano" everyone else tunes to. I'm used to an octave key to raise the note a full octave, but I'm having fun playing with the lower octave key. The transpose function lets me put this in any key I want - something I have wished I could do on a non-electronic woodwind. There is no bite sensor, but the air sensor is impressive.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

You can play this across three octaves (in every key) using the pads at the back of the instrument 😊 Covering the bottom button at the back gives you low notes, not covering either button gives you mid notes, and covering the top one gives you high notes, but it's certainly a little tricky to get used to! There's no way to fine tune as such. You're stuck with A440hz...but you can hit every note chromatically using the smaller buttons at the bottom (or top) in any key, so it's pretty versatile 😁 definitely preferable to storing a whistle in every key, haha 🤣

[@Robyn19fnq]

Interesting Ken, I was wondering how this would compare to a sax for playing quietly purposes. Can you just tune it to Eb for alto, or Bb for tenor?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@Robyn19fnq you can change the key with a few button clicks and even play silently if you add headphones 😊

[@최윤성-o3u]

구입 방법과 가격을 알려주시면 감사하겠습니다.

[@gnamp]

The smoothest, most impressive jump-cut I've ever seen 0:52

[@bluegrassmagee8697]

So Awesome!! This video is beyond wonderful. Vangoa Sure sent one of these to the right person, Thank You! 💖🎶👍

[@abrahamlincoln1075]

Very nice and interesting instrument,thank you so much for the demonstration.please if you don't mind, how much is this,and where can I get it.thank you

[@joaocarlosrosa2580]

..., Ver a história acontecer é privilégio de criança velha !!! Gratidão por você e a tecnologia existirem !!! 👏👏👏🌬️🌀🌀🌀☮️💖🎼🎶🎵💝💓🙏

[@fredrodnick2881]

I am a musician, but I don't play a wind instrument. I find this so interesting. I've always been fascinated with technique used for playing music.also. It seems like it would be wonderful for a wind instrument player.

[@ronbauer4550]

I like it ! Thanks for introducing this for us. I play the NAF but will try this when they become available. Great Review !

[@folkorchestraukuleleoxford6374]

If I play this instrument in a live setting with, for example, an accordion, it's quite common that I'd have to retune it from 440hz to 443Hz. On a conventional tuneable whistle that's just a matter of lengthening/shortening the tube. But what can we do on the Vangoa??

[@larsfrosznielsen3536]

What a great review of a very handy flute. Do you know if there are firmware options ? Thank you for a great tutorial

[@voilierxavi]

Thanks again for the good explanations but where can I find sheet music for beginners on this type of instrument ?

[@mrlazli]

Thank you so much for reviewing this instrument!

[@Andrewtafelklavier]

Unlike the Warbl it can’t shift octaves by breath pressure like a tin whistle or transverse flute. I find it hard to play classical music on it

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

That's the biggest challenge for me, but I suppose it's just a case of getting used to the fingering...

[@SergejMikulcik-hd6lf]

Wow das ist ja ein tolles Musik Instrument Elektro Flöte einfach Hammer super

[@Teckno77]

Have had one of these for a while now this video helped me decide to take a chance so thank you for posting, one thing I notice and I wish you had control over was how touch sensitive the keys are sometimes you just brush against them and it activates the keys when you don't want them too especially the two at the back I'd prefer buttons tbh but not a massive issue if you're careful with your finger placements. But yeah all in all a great little addition to my music gear and I use it often especially as you can just plug headphones in so convenient, for under £100 well worth it and works well as a Midi controller too though you do loose the pressure control so it's just on off like a keyboard etc.

[@nevermindidontknow]

Cool review! Is it working with computer by USB ? I want to use my midi sounds from computer. So is it possible to connect it like a midi controller ?

[@nicolascarrez3409]

Thanks for this review. What would have been great, would have been to test this instrument using an external loudspeaker. As this digital instrument is limited by its internal small loudspeaker. What does it give, with a bigger quality one ?

[@lenasartandjazz]

I use a Bluetooth Box with a mini jack cable and it's fine 🌻

[@Zephas99]

Hello CutiePie - I am looking for something that works with double jointed pinkies. When I play a real saxophone my pinkies "lock" when reaching for and extended button and have to stop and "unlock" this looks like the buttons are close together would it work?

[@Musasabi31]

I want one so badly now! Not a fan of the sound, but I am so worried about annoying my neighbors that I don't play enough, so this would be perfect for me

[@Harmonica-Rudi]

Das ist wirklich ein sehr interessantes Instrument. -- This is really a very interesting instrument. 👍👍👍

[@cevyne6440]

Does 9 or 10 setting give you a low D? or close ? I'm looking for an electronic device that allows my small hands to reach the finger locations for a sound I cannot reach on a true wind device. Not uncommon I suppose.

[@archimag4498]

Absolutly insane video! Love you

[@georgephillips1263]

I've discovered that 1st and 3rd finger (2nd lifted) gives alt. Bb. 5th and 6th (4th lifted) gives F#. Easier than using the flay/sharp buttons.

[@Carolina-mw4po]

Does it connect via bluetooth midi? Thanks ❤

[@aleksandrat.5058]

It is really nice. Thank you for such detailed review. It is very helpful.

[@dwayneaguiar1148]

Real cool instrument 👍

[@SudhirKumar-zv2ii]

Nice one at present,is the quality of his work on floor. Price please

[@celticdistortion]

A rather interesting instrument!!! Would probably work well as a midi Saxaphone as its got the chromatic fingering!!! Im still moving my Warbl though!!! 😂😂😂😂 Very bice video Stephanie, grear review!!! 🤗

[@berniarmstrong]

Did you ever try out the wind controller elements of your EWI? PS What is the name of the Celtic sounding tune you play whilst demonstrating the tin whistle fingering? PPS Have you reviewed any McNeela "Wild" Whistles. They're great value for money (and no, I don't work for McNeela 😁)

[@exwhyz33]

Great demo, Thanks. Just a question: can this 'bend' notes like in Indian flute or violin sounds, as that's my target interest with this instrument.

[@AjaySathe]

No, it cannot

[@DeonJoubert-o2k]

Thnks for the proposal of this instrument but what or how much is it in price

[@johnagusta6149]

I play flute and sax, since our breath has moisture in it, the instruments get wet on the inside. So, after playing my instruments I spend a few minutes with a rag to dry it out. This is especially important to extend the life of the pads. Although this instrument has no pads, I would imagine over time it may get nasty inside and be susceptible to mold. Does this instrument have a way to clean the inside?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

It had a drainage hole that goes right the way through, you may be able to push a very soft pipe cleaner into that. It would certainly need to be left out to dry completely before storing though.

[@steviejohn9502]

how do I wi fi it to my portable speaker i turn it on it says in a voice bluetooth on exsternal speakers how do i conect to them Thanks

[@ah4furnishings348]

It’s sound is a bit like an electronic keyboard where you can get different tones and octaves out of it As always you do a great job reviewing these instruments

[@georgoslazaridis]

Γιατι δεν τι βρηκα να το αγωρασω

[@connieLo87365]

Awesome tutorial. So complete. Thank You. I’ll have to check it out for Canada

[@bilbo541]

Like the oboe, clarinet, pan-fl,, classic fl and ocarina sounds.

[@AjaySathe]

Nice review! I have the Roland Aerophone Mini which is a lot more expensive, so this could be a nice substitute, as it seems to have all the same features.

[@arunsrikalyanbajaj]

At the time of switching on the instrument it says "Bluetooth Mode". Please let us know about this feature. How to connect to BT Speakers?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I think it acts as a Bluetooth speaker, so you can play a backing track through it, whilst playing the instrument...

[@charlesdiaz6974]

Thank you for showing this instrument. I would love to have it. I don't know where can buy maybe In Amazon, thank you for your demonstration. It sounds beautiful and it's easy to travel. Well amazit's in thank you so much

[@GrahamLikeTheCrackers]

I'm interested in this kind of thing because I play Ocarina (12-hole), but I want something with more volume control.

[@teegees]

Thank you so much for the demo. My biggest question I guess would be if note bending would be something that could be enabled in the future via some sort of firmware update. Do you know if that’s the case?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Well, it's possible with other electronic/midi instruments, so I don't see why not 😊

[@MrGlyn1948]

Hi there, just bought one of those to play as a novice. Question about it! When trying to play the bottom three finger keys don’t seem to play unless I plat top keys first, is that right or not

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

That's right yes, you need the top finger pads covered to play the bottom ones

[@ztkspace5885]

I enjoy listening to wind instruments. From Coltrane to Roger Whittaker though, breath is very much incorporated into the actual sound. This instrument takes my eye, but I Am not necessarily sure that 'breath' itself is registered as part of audio output. That would be a real shame if that is the case as the instrument seems really competent as a wind instrument with a more natural and intuitive fee than other electronic wind instruments now emergingl. The breath can modulate the timbre itself, but can the breath be part of its audio output? Really great demo. Thank you.

[@theresonator3356]

Wow. Great to see that since the release of the Casio DH-100 back in 1988 some company finally put effort in creating something inferior.

[@frankgilbert1812]

I've owned a DH-100 since the 1980s, so let's see... Inferior, eh? This device has more instruments, more breath control options, is rechargeable, looks less like a toy, seems more portable, doesn't require a din cable for midi, probably doesn't suffer from the classic squeal that many of the Casio devices had... So what's inferior, please enlighten me

[@theresonator3356]

@@frankgilbert1812 I'm still not able to hear 36 years of technological evolution in this thing. The vibrato gets annoying and it the notes have no attack. Articulation options seem minimal. Frankly, it sounds like a teethless grandpa happening to breath his last breath somewhere from within a muffled bagpipe.

[@rachelar]

Inferior lol😂

[@rachelar]

​@theresonatorlol😂3356

[@selvaraj220455]

Price

[@priscillatalitasilva7336]

Can I play with baroque recorder fingering?

[@DJKickstarter]

Are there any good apps for iPhone/iPad or sax/brass VSTs for windows?

[@MrGlyn1948]

Trying to play notes B A G in tin whistle mode, how do I get those? By the way many thanks for you swift reply, love your videos

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

You'll need to set the key of the instrument to D, and then play 1, 2, 3 fingers, in that order, starting from the top

[@timotheesoriano]

Is there any way to also use it as a midi controller for other sounds ? The connections you showed use the usb-c as a charger but could it be used sending midi controllers ? (If not, then this should be added, otherwise it would be very limited to embedded sounds).

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Yes, if you check the Amazon listing (in the description) you'll find out more information.

[@lkgreenwell]

Can you play it through headphones only, ie with the speaker switched off?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I think you can plug headphones into the side and play silently, yes, but I haven't tried it. I'm not home at the moment so I can't double check, but there's a jack with headphones on it, so I'm gonna say yes with confidence 😁

[@lkgreenwell]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thanks - I’ve been interested in EWI’s, but they are a bit pricey. That is a lot more affordable, if it can do that, and would be what I want - melody exploration in the middle of the night. I’m reminded of a lad I was at school with, who attempted to play the saxophone, to be accused by neighbours of possessing a trombone!

[@nuthanayerusalemministry143]

Nice how much price in India

[@xpitcher7712]

Hello. I just received my Midi EWI. The very same as in your video. I'm 63 and new to music. Your video has helped me very much for the fingering. What I need help with is to learn how to transpose my EWI from a key in D to C, and would you happen to know the keys corresponding with the numbers (-12 to 12) on the EWI? Thank you for your great video. I hope to see more.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Hi, if you have a smartphone, you should be able to download a free 'tuner' app :) Then you can cover 6 holes (like on tin whistle) and this will be the key of the instrument. (I think it starts in C as the default?) You can also use free tuner sites online like this one: www.flutetunes.com/tuner/

[@xpitcher7712]

Thank you for this information and your quick reply. Much appreciated.

[@frankgilbert1812]

Hi, if I get one, what kind of beginner's tutorial should I use to get started? Tin whistle? Saxophone? Something else? Thank you, I'm 70 and optimistic!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

This one doesn't use tin whistle fingering, so you'd be better learning saxophone fingering I guess 😊

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

Saxophone fingering. Recorder fingering also somewhat work

[@VangoaOfficial]

Nice review! Thanks, Stephanie🤩❤

[@nasiranwar9776]

Can you demo this through a guitar effects pedal and into an amplifier, please?

[@vampiregoat69]

How do you clean the inside of all the spit?

[@jerzyszatkowski7878]

I am a bamboo flute maker ( Bamboo Expert Jerzy Szatkowski ) but I want to buy this instrument. I am 63 y.o. only But to play in the midle of the night with headphones is fantastic !

[@devinisdead4061]

I wish I would’ve learned to play an instrument when I was younger. This looks incredibly hard to learn and would take a tremendous amount of practice and patience, which sadly I lack. Thanks for the video.

[@devinisdead4061]

@@Hada247 thank you mate. I just might try

[@rjones1357]

Are the finger pads solid metal or some other material? You mentioned that varying your breath can create a vibrato effect however do some or all of the tones have a built in vibrato as well?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

The finger pads appear to be solid yes. They don't move when you press them like buttons, they're more like solid raised sensors. I'm not sure about the in-built vibrato. I'll have a play around and get back to you!

[@AnnifaAnnifa-vv5wu]

A rare instrument

[@Blesstheworld1004]

can this instrument play the sound of other instruments like the trumpet, French horn, etc.?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Yes 😊

[@priscillatalitasilva7336]

How to clean the inside of the midi flute?The entrance is very small.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

You can't unfortunately, maybe with a very long and narrow pipe cleaner...

[@RichardJBarbalace]

How does it feel in your hands? I'm wondering if the rectangular profile feels odd, especially for those used to playing round-bore instruments. Also, is it heavy?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Not heavy, and doesn't feel unusual to me at all because of the shape. It's really the thumb pads that get me 😂 very difficult to get used to, but certainly doable!

[@georgephillips1263]

Got one. Love it. Thanks to your brilliant video. Thank you.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

So glad it was helpful! 💚

[@DRAGON.13]

Hi how do I get an A# on the EWI?

[@stuzog]

Excellent review! How did you get the note display to appear in the video? Was it a standalone app?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

That was actually something I custom made in Photoshop to demonstrate the notes available. But you can get a tuning app that will show you which note you're playing.

[@stuzog]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle Can you export each note as a PNG or PDF? Or one PDF with a page for each note? If you are willing to share it, I'd like to use it as a learning tool.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@stuzog I don't have it anymore unfortunately 🙁 my apologies. I do have an alternative you could use though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojci3uurKuehdEsi=AeHmcY_ta0o1Ylmp

[@paulinelittlewood1229]

Can you alter sounds and volume on this fun instrument as you play it

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Doesn't seem to be available. July?

[@EyelaPrime]

Where can I buy one in Nigeria?

[@reinhildvoncapitaine5692]

Brauche ich dafür auch so einen Ausschnitt?

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

The link doesn't show amy midi wind instruments nor does a google search turn one up by this company. Can you please provide a link directly to this instrument? Thank you.

[@FragranceView]

she said in the video the flute isn't available yet.. it's a pre release video, it's available at the end of May.. maybe check next week

[@Andrewtafelklavier]

EBay- “digital wind instrument “ $70

[@andycross3783]

Just looked at the website and cant find it.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I think it's available from the 20th so check back again soon 💚

[@NobleEndeavours123]

I have the same problem

[@KerstinH.34]

Could you maybe do the Julia Delaney tune as a tabs and tutorial video🤩😍😍😍 pleace 😘🥰🥰🥰

[@acepounder]

Very clear and complete. Thank you!

[@polygonalmasonary]

Brilliant instrument at an affordable price. It’s a shame it doesn’t have midi in and out so I could use My drum machine or keyboard to power the sounds. 🇬🇧👍♥️🙏

[@tennysoncason772]

Nice demo.

[@RoBoXXL]

Which tin whistle can you recommend, which brand and which pitches?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

For a beginner?

[@RoBoXXL]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle for beginners and advanced

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@RoBoXXL well I usually recommend a Clarke Sweetone in the key of D for beginners. Otherwise, Lír whistles make a great set of whistle keys which are wonderful whistles for intermediate players onwards. As you play though, you'll come to understand what whistle is most suitable to your playing style and which keys will be most useful to you. It's not ready recommending whistles for experienced players for this reason.

[@RoBoXXL]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@wendelynmusic]

Will it work as a midi controller for my synths?

[@erkhardtify]

i prefer the way the artinoise re.corder sounds to this thing.

[@rossr6616]

very thorough overview!

[@roytabicman3634]

Does it run on batteries recharable USB or what. How is it powered

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

It's rechargeable 😊

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

If playing with another or in a group, is this tunable?

[@JEspin2024]

No clarinet fingering?

[@joechip4822]

Looks and sounds interesting and can currently be bought from different sellers on ebay in Europe for about 60 Euro. Unfortunately it is delivered from China - with all the disadvantages this brings. That is the main reason I am not giving it a try. From Vangoa it doesn't seem to be available...

[@bbbloechl5243]

bought one at amazon, could not switch to saxophone fingering, had to send back to China - troubles. Bought another one at amazon, the button for the right pinky did not work, had to send back to China - troubles.

[@NLjat-cx4tj]

Nice video, Thanks.

[@jean-pierredevent970]

I would not even try to make the instrument itself sound very well since it's plastic, with only small speakers etc. but connect it to a small portable good speaker + a bank of all kind of the best, complex sampled sounds like found in synthesizers.

[@Robyn19fnq]

Wow, I've never seen a breath control on an EWI, and in particular dynamics by breath alone. I'm assuming the bluetooth allows for earbuds for silent practice? I love my sax, but my neighbours don't much, so I'd love an electronic instrument, but there are so many out there, which is actually the best for an intermediate player? This is a fantastic review, I love that you've covered every little detail, thank you.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I *think* Bluetooth mode allows you to connect to your phone to play backing music through the instrument while you play it, but I couldn't find instructions on that. You can play silently by plugging headphones in though. Might also work with air pods etc on Bluetooth 👍