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Honestly, I use mine an average of twice a week for just what it was made to do without any major or long-standing issue. That's pretty much for the whole time (almost two years) I have had it. While I like that YDS, it would be insufficient for my purposes since it still doesn't let me work on embouchure.

@jokrg hmmm! YDS allows you to develop your umbochure by adjusting your blow pressure. Made by trusted Yamaha. I'm unsure where this Travel Sax comes from. Do you? There are too many issues from a musician perspective to list here

Mileage may vary...lol.

My whole experience at the Sheraton was great, whereas it was nice at the Swissotel, but not quite at that same level. Sure the quality was there. But for me, that view I had from the Sheraton was better as I was facing Southward over the river and there happened to be fireworks on one of those nights. And I think the restaurant and housekeeping was a little better, but that could have also been because it was a different time (2005-07 at the Sheraton)

@@jokrg Thank you so much for your response. This makes my decision so much easier.

Thank you for your comment. I love martial arts, particularly for the self-expression component, and so I don’t purport myself as some sort of wise man of RUclips. I am sure we have no shortage of martial arts wisdom to go around, online and off, so I encourage those with the time, energy and desire to lead the future generations of martial artists in the way that speaks best to them.

It was room 3702

It's called a training ring, and since I'm the user, I guess I'm the trainee... but whosoever wishes to view it is free to do so. As you are taking of your valuable time to view and comment, I guess I recorded it for you to do just that. Thanks for viewing!?

I'll have to explore that sound (and others) a little more. I have been more focused on developing my scales and breath practice, thus far. I'd imagine that sound quality and portability of sounds into the TS2 (both software issues) might be something that Team Odisei addresses in either a future version of the software or as updates to the current version. It could be just wishful thinking, but only they can answer this one.

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Honestly, I cannot speak to the other two (which I have never stayed at), but the Swissotel was right on the river, which sold it for me. My choice, otherwise, would have been the Sheraton... also on the river.

This one is for the cause... The ROI on a patent for it would not pan out. I'd just as soon 3DP it or hope that ODISEI would make it available for the very niche user base.

"When the opponent expand, I contract. When he contracts, I expand. And, when there is an opportunity, I do not hit - it hits all by itself."-- BL

@@jokrg Don’t ask me how I can defend myself, I will tell you I don’t know. I just wake up and do my exercises everyday. Sun Lu Tang. You need to get a new normal. Mike Snyder.

lol. The exercise is what it is: an exercise. The side benefits include the conditioning and the sticking aspect. But please feel free to show us all how it should be done, if you like!

This is exercise recorded for entertainment value. Got something better? Show it.... or keep suffering in silence if it bothers you to watch. No one is here forcing you to watch ANYthing you are viewing online. What you are doing is kind of like a person punching himself in the nose and complaining about it... Now THAT is great gung fu! lol.

@@jokrg Amazing reply

Very advanced loose hand high Wing chun skill.

Thanks so much! and I am definitely leaning toward the Swam, even though I am a little disappointed that the special offer cannot be applied likewise to the iPad/iPhone version of their app. Once I get more comfortable with my scales practice, I plan to try it out. Thanks for the recommendation!

Ah, Remember that it is not the skill but understanding that is potentially bottomless.

I feel that it was well-explained that the tech doesn't quite yet exist in the form factor that would make it cost-effective for either of them. I don't doubt, however, that it will become available for most such manufacturers in the near enough future. For now, it's just a tool for the practice. You can still bite... it just won't read. Kind of like digital painting did not actually allow you to blend paints in most early versions, but a couple of them do it very well, these days. ALSO, on the Akai EWI 5000, you have a version of bite control with the trade-off that you don't get to practice embouchure with a realistic reed set-up.

@@jokrg I don't get it...older wind synth have bite control but not newer models apart from the Roland's - I believe that's the problem when the design allows for using any mouthpiece but then these aren't really responsive on a digital sax, so what's the advantage? The bite control on my Roland Go works fine and very close to the real thing...implementing it doesn't seem hi tec to me - just a prong touching the reed and some controls on the app to adjust it the way it feels more realistic. It's a pity because right now there isn't a proper digital sax which cover all the boxes for me - the Roland's have bite control but not the best keywork....Emeo, the YDS and the Travel Sax have the best keywork but not the bite control...grrrrrr.

@@stefanogortaldi3156 I can't call it, dude. If it were up to me, I'd have adaptors that change a real sax to quiet, digital, and also adaptors that change my gas guzzler to electric or solar car. Money is usually the leading factor (that includes Intellectual Property ownership issues)

@@jokrg I've used a sax mute in the past...it was expensive + horrible sensations with my hands and arms getting sweaty very quickly and not that effective in keeping the decibels at bay. the old Yamaha WX5 had bite control (and I think also the older models WX7 and 11) - but the newer YDS 150 doesn't! So, I don't think it's a problem of intellectual property and more with the extra controls which these wind instruments offer which makes the bite control kind of obsolete or "not that relevant"...but all I wanted was to practice a SAX silently (not a WIND INSTRUMENT) - so a digital instrument which gets as close as possible to a real sax experience would do - this is why a bite control is important - just a small step closer to the real thing...

Yeah. It's a matter of timing and perspective, I guess.

1. I am aware.... which I why I actually said that in my description (about the upside down mouthpiece), where I also mentioned that I don't worry about my obviously being a newbie to the whole saxophone anatomy thing. lol. 2. The neck pieces are fine. They are actually for the purpose of attaching alternative mouthpieces upon the device per personal preference and/or for your specific saxophone type. I have been practicing with it for 4 days, now. The only thing I will do, with regards to the saxophone body, is purchase the bent neck adapter for the purpose of creating a more Alto or Tenor feel for my own comfort's sake.

Glad to hear this. I am considering getting one for myself later on. Can’t wait to see more from you😁

@@mysticbda1988 Don't go expecting Charlie Parker, David Sanborn or Eric Leeds, over here. lol. We'll both be disappointed. I'll just keep having fun with it and stick to teaching martial arts and writing science-fiction novels.

It was worth the wait... my only gripe is the sound quality, at this point. I look forward to upgrades.

I think that might be the official date of her show at the fair. Sounds about right. Thanks!

Sorry. This was recorded with permission only because my brother was performing with her. I did not want to be disrespectful and record too much, otherwise.

Sorry, but i only recorded the part in which my brother performed with her. I vaguely recall recording just a little more, but i never converted the video for other than his segment.

That's quite a compliment! Thank you!

Not that I know of... but there may be other accommodations available since we (Chicago) are phasing out of pandemic mode.

No offense taken, whatsoever. As entitled, It was a free-form exercise, so if the elements of Monkey and Tiger spoke to you, then good. As for background information, that is the beauty of the web and youtube: Feel free to visit my website (as noted in the description) if you are asking of MY background. or if you are seeking an overall source for the art, you are likewise welcome to google it. (Chi Lin Kung Fu, Chi Ling Pai Gung Fu, et al.)

@@jokrgI’m guessing Denis Decker and Danny Pai, right? Denis wins!

It might be easier to try the SHARE button, or just go to www.chilin.info

It was room #3702.

Who needs a Dragon when one has an AK47? And yet... What's your point, O Great One? (My, but you do have a great sense of humor, Sir! )

Well, I cannot speak for whatever you have been doing for 20 years, but I am sure it's much more effective than ANYTHING I have ever learned. And of course, I hope you are very happy with your training experience.

Thanks 👍

Saintjoe303 , It was fun, and a boyhood fantasy come true. I recommend it as part of training, when possible.

jokrg I had my first Seizan Ryu class today, and I'm sticking with it, it was brutal, but awesome. I went there to train for an hour after 2 hours of Wing Chun!