Upgraded Digital Wind Instrument, DF10 Portable Electric Wind Instrument Rechargeable, More Sensitive Key for Beginner and Adult

I think this sounds pretty darn good for the money. Typically, MIDI winds can be very expensive. $100 isn't exactly inexpensive, but by comparison, it is a pretty solid buy. My daughter and I love to play music together, primarily guitar, piano, and very bad voices. This instrument has allowed us to add more depth and elements to the music we make. There is definitely a learning curve, but you could be able to play simple tunes and keep a beat within hours. It's pretty cool that it will change tone based on how hard you are blowing and it contains 3 different octaves. You can bust out some pretty unique sounds with this. The flute sounds pretty flutish, but the others are 90's Casio keyboard accurate, but that is less important to me than it being capable of making unique sounds, regardless of what it is supposed to be. There is either an issue with the instructions or my diginstrument because not all of the fingerings provided make the note they say they do. For instance, switching from one fingering to the subsequent doesn't change the note at all. It is strange though, because with other fingerings, it does, so I am guess just a misprint in the instructions. There's nothing better than making music and this fun little wind mimcker is an enabler.

A lot of good ideas here, that fall short in functionality.If you want to use this with Bluetooth, forget it. The latency is unusable. Its function as a midi controller is limited. My six year old was bored almost immediately.

Writing this shortly after getting it and trying it.If you are looking for a MIDI Controller and EWI, then the DF10 is worthy of consideration. The MIDI works in FLStudio, FLStudio Mobile, Magix Music Maker, and OpenMPT via USB.However, Bluetooth connectivity does not seem to work. Diagnosing the issue between Android and PC - it seems to connect/pair, but doesn't function. Do not buy this model for Bluetooth connectivity, because I suspect some carelessness in design is at fault.OYAYO doesn't seem to have a product website with support; so if you buy this, you are on your own.Overall: Between the very common Carry-On EWI, the DF10, and Something like the Roland or AKAI EWIs, this one is a big compromise on function to value, but definitely could use improvement to be a more solid choice at its price point.Suggestions for manufacturer:- Add a Bluetooth Connectivity button and indicator: Blue and orange, just like most other bluetooth devices.- Add a means for updating product firmware, if any.

I’m a guitarist and have zero training with wind instruments, so this is a complete novice’s perspective.Creating music is a passion and I enjoy exploring other methods / interfaces for virtual instruments. Was excited to see how this would function as a midi instrument.The short answer is: works great wired but the latency when used wirelessly makes recording to a beat tricky. Your breath controls velocity, so you can be quite expressive with it. Tested with a laptop and Logic as the DAW.As a standalone instrument it works really well, gets plenty loud for practice and smaller performances. Headphone out for silent practice is handy to save those around you from listening to the inevitable cacophony you produce as you’re starting out!The fingerings are laid out in the included booklet, which is super handy.Fingering the notes can be tricky (as on a traditional instrument) but I found that you had to be especially careful not to let your fingers accidentally touch the incorrect button; even the slightest skin contact triggers the notes.The quality of the instrument sounds vary (in terms of how much they sound like the instrument they claim to be) but overall were pretty good. Especially liked the panpipes and bamboo flute!You have control over the amount of reverb, so the notes don’t have to be totally “dry” or without ambience (unless you want that).It’s VERY lightweight. I was genuinely surprised when handling the box and then the instrument itself. Should be easy for younger players, the only limitation would be finger size / length. I think it’s aimed at young teens or older.Comes with a couple of rubber mouthpieces for hygiene - I let my son use one.It’s not a cheap instrument but it’s pretty unique and works really well.If the latency when used wirelessly could be reduced this would be 5 stars. But needing to be tethered to fully utilize midi control loses it a star.