Both the Java Red and Java Green reeds are jazz ones, which means they’re similar in that they have thicker tips and hearts than other types. If you’re looking for more projection and edge as well as more accentuated upper tones, either of them would serve you well. Does that mean that there’s no difference? … Read more
If you don’t know the difference between filed vs. unfiled reeds, you won’t be able to make an informed decision when you’re shopping for your next reed. They have different shapes, and as we know, shapes and sizes make all the difference when it comes to sound production in musical instruments. So, without further ado, … Read more
Synthetic reeds are a nice alternative to cane ones as they spare you the need for maintenance, and you can skip looking through a whole box of them to find just the right one. Though you might miss out on a one-in-a-million excellent cane reed, you can rest assured about your reed’s consistency. Among the … Read more
The sound your saxophone produces is highly dependent on the sizes of open chambers of different parts of the instrument, but when it comes to the reed, it’s about how it vibrates against the mouthpiece. The material, length, and cut of the reed affect how the music sounds, and that’s why understanding how each of … Read more
If you’re looking to get the highest sound quality when recording your audio, there’s no way around an audio interface. What they do is convert signals coming from your instrument and microphone to a format that’s recognizable by computer software. Obviously, with so much technology involved, finding the right device might be a little more … Read more
While reeds aren’t that expensive and perhaps not the first thing you’d think of when you’re shopping for a sax, but they’re an essential one, nonetheless. The vibration of the reed against the mouthpiece can make a huge difference in the way a horn sounds, especially when you’re trying to capture the difference between classical … Read more