Yamaha YDS-120 Digital Saxophone

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Digital Saxophone

Same fingering as an acoustic saxophone incl. high F#, front F, low A
Recorder mouthpiece
Simplified design (compared to YDS-150)
Speaker unit
AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sampling
73 Sounds (incl. 56 saxophone sounds)
5 Effects
Volume control over 15 levels
Tuning modes: Eb, Bb, C
Tuning: 427 Hz - 453 Hz (adjustable in 0.5 Hz steps)
Auto power off
Adjustment by iOs or Android YDS controller app (connection by cable): Change sounds, fingering and instrument settings
Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
Stereo audio input: 3.5 mm mini jack
Micro USB Type-B (MIDI-Out)
Powered by battery (4x AAA) or USB power supply (both not included)
Power consumption: 4.5 W (when using USB power supply)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 x 567 x 94 mm
Weight: 0.81 kg (without batteries)
Incl. mouthpiece

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Available since May 2023
Item number 565914
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Bass Pedal No
Breath Controller Yes
MIDI Controller Yes
Filter No
Effects Yes
Sequencer No
Product Specific Expansion No

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Yamaha YDS-120 Digital Saxophone Set

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Making music accessible for everyone

The Yamaha YDS-120 Digital Saxophone is an electronic breath controller that is capable – thanks to its cutting-edge software – of reproducing a huge variety of analogue sounds, from wind instruments to more unusual options. It's been designed to look like a saxophone, one that can make the joy of music-making accessible to everyone. As such, while it's capable of replicating a saxophone's full range of emotional expression, unlike a traditional sax, it can also be played as quietly as necessary, everywhere and anytime – in the kitchen, in the middle of the night, the possibilities are endless. The YDS-120's integrated app is constantly at work to optimise both the instrument's overall performance and to expand the ways it can create music, including the sound settings, the choice of instrument, and the sonic processing: Many of the instrument's capacities can be controlled simply by playing it like a sax, such as the combinations of keys or the general tone – and for everything else, there's the app.

Sensitive reaction

Yamaha's patented Integrated Bell Acoustic System combines the traditional construction of a saxophone with futuristic digital technology. Conversely, the YDS-120 has the simple mouthpiece of a recorder – musicians can play it just like an analogue sax, making even the most complex rhythmic sections a breeze. And the YDS-120's keys and pads react to even the gentlest of touches, which means it's unbelievably comfortable to play, while also making it a great practice instrument, because it's easy to hear even slight inaccuracies in fingering. Because it is a genuinely, authentically resonant instrument, saxophonists can really feel the music move when they're playing. By combining the key-and-pad mechanism of its traditional counterparts with a breath sensor for dynamics, volume, and expressivity, the YDS-120 gives musicians a real sense of freedom.

Yamaha YDS-120 Digital Saxophone, connections

For beginners and experts

The Yamaha YDS-120 has a clear goal – to make genuinely expressive music easy for both beginners and more advanced players, while giving them a huge variety of options and configurations. For instance, the YDS-120 has an AUX input that allows users to feed in external audio sources for a more complete musical experience; the resulting sound mix is then sent to the device's headphone jack. Similarly, when more sound output is required – that is, when the sax's integrated loudspeaker isn't enough – then the headphone jack can be used as a cinch out to connect it to an external sound system. All this means that the Yamaha YDS-120 can be used for everything from simple beginner's lessons to highly complex, even experimental sounds in almost any genre, both in the studio and live on stage. There are so many possible creative uses – from tiny to titanic – that it'd be impossible to list them all here.

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About Yamaha

For decades, Yamaha has been one of the world's best-known manufacturers of musical instruments and audio technology. The Japanese company's long history began at the end of the 19th century with the harmonium. The product range has constantly expanded since then, which has made Yamaha one of the few manufacturers today to offer almost the entire range of existing musical instruments: From upright and grand pianos to guitars, wind instruments, and bowed string instruments and from drums and percussion to electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Yamaha is also a major force in the field of audio engineering as a manufacturer of mixing consoles, amplifiers, PA systems, and more. Yamaha's guiding principle is to combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.

Compatible with MIDI and DAW

Using a standard USA-A to micro USB cable, the YDS-120 can be patched into any MIDI environment or paired with a computer or similar device. This means the library of available sounds can be massively expanded, because DAWs like Ableton, Cubase, and Protools will immediately recognise the instrument, allowing it to be used to play music virtually via the DAW. And because it's a breath controller, the play-feel is entirely different to using a standard workstation keyboard: Segues are suddenly much smoother than on a digital piano, for instance, giving saxophonists, keyboard players, and home producers of all kinds entirely new modes of creativity. With the YDS Controller App, which is available online, users can even configure their own fingerings and craft their own sounds.

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Not very impressed at all

neilmurphy65 21.09.2023

I bought one of these a few weeks ago and at first I was pretty happy with it. I pretty quickly got comfortable with how to access the various voices and features and started practicing my fingering. Up until now I had been using just the built-in speaker then I put headphones on. What a disappointment! I became aware of a distinct noise problem on most of the voice settings, like a poor quality tape recording with rumbles and clicks. I tried various volume settings but couldn't get rid of the noise. When I reported the problem to Thomann they asked me to change some of the key sensitivity settings but the problem persisted. Thomann agreed to replace the unit.

I've just received the replacement and I have the exact same issue with this one. I'm debating with myself whether to look for a refund or just stick it in a cupboard and try to forget about it.

Basically this is an expensive toy. It is of no use to anyone wanting to do anything other than practice their fingering. It certainly couldn't be used for recording purposes.

I'm giving it low marks for sound for obvious reasons. The low mark for quality is because, having received 2 units so far with the same issue, I can only conclude that there is a quality control problem at the manufacturing stage.

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Great practice tool

Christian Sugarev 18.10.2025

I was pleasantly surprised when I got the instrument, because I read a lot of reviews that claimed it's not so impressive. I have not noticed any glitches unlike what others have reported. The build quality is better than I expected and all the buttons are on the right places like a real saxophone. I took one star off for the sound, because as expected, it's not a sound suitable for a performance, but I'm still pleasantly surprised of how fun it is to play. The sound through the built in speakers is also very quiet even on full volume, which is ideal for me, because I got it to practice quietly, but for some might be a surprise. The only con so far is with powering it - it's powered by 4 AAA batteries, which only last 4-5 hours of playing or alternatively, by micro USB, which is probably better, but keep in mind that you would need a long micro USB cable.

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Very happy

Anonymous 01.09.2023

Great for practising finger work on a sax, and also for just having fun. Its lightweight, Slightly difficult getting used to playing with 3 cables connected to it. I connected it to my phone and headphones to use with iReal and it's perfect. My only complaint is there is no case or bag to keep it in and no stand you can purchase, seems a pity that Yamaha think just laying it flat on a table collecting dust when not being used is ok. I expected a case to be part of the deal but not so. No spare O rings , USB cable or batteries included in the box. Despite my complaints I like it a lot. I wasn't too happy with the packaging of everything I ordered. Reeds and mouth pieces left loose in the box. Would have been better to wrap these items in some bubble wrap bag and nestle in between items, not on the top of the box all loose. I had ordered an alto and soprano and the Yamaha yds120. All came in one box via international shipping with no padding between saxophones boxes and cardboard shipping box. Should have been a bigger box with all 3 saxophones sitting inside a padded shell. No damage despite the flimsy packaging, but one sharp dig on the outer box would have definitely done major damage to one of the saxes.

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Often delay..

Thibautw 19.09.2025

Praktic, very silent, fingering like a real sax. Easy to transport and play while traveling. But too often delay or notes that aren't coming out while playing.

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