{"id":31010,"date":"2012-03-22T10:53:49","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T17:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/?p=31010"},"modified":"2024-05-29T16:43:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T23:43:11","slug":"needed-inventions-realized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/blog\/2012\/needed-inventions-realized\/","title":{"rendered":"At Least Some Of Those “Needed Inventions” Have Been Realized"},"content":{"rendered":"

As saxophone players we are perpetually on the quest for that perfect <\/em>reed. This quest for the holy grail is certainly not a new one. As long as there have been saxophones that have needed reeds, players have sought long-lasting, great-sounding reeds.<\/p>\n

At the 1934 National Inventor’s Congress held in Seattle, WA, Albert Burns, then-President of the Congress, stated:<\/p>\n

…the world still is waiting for, many “needed inventions.”<\/p>\n

The saxophone manufacturers want a reed that will last “forever.” “Course,” Burns explained, “there also is considerable demand for a device which will prevent a saxophone from making any noise at all.”<\/p>\n

Source: The Miami News<\/em>, April 4, 1934 National Inventors’ Congress Shows Many Needed Gadgets Unperfected<\/a><\/em><\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sure, everyone’s a critic.  \ud83d\ude1b   No surprise that the backlash from the sax-happy ’20s was still alive and well in ’34.<\/p>\n

Here we are 78 years later, and what have great minds accomplished? Well we’re certainly still awaiting that reed that will last “forever”. The pundit in me would settle for one that is at least consistent, <\/strong>long-lasting, and great-sounding.<\/p>\n

Someone has however, designed an electronic saxophone silencer\u2014something that all those pundits past and present should be just thrilled with. Enter the Sax Partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Sax<\/a><\/p>\n

     Source: MENDINI Musical Instruments<\/h6>\n

With this invention you can practice anytime of the day or night, and not disturb your neighbours or wake the baby! But wait, there’s more…<\/p>\n

The Sax Partner has karaoke accompaniment and an electronic metronome. Yes, that right. It has a built-in audio system which allows you to connect a variety of inputs\/outputs such as MP3 or CD players, your mobile phone, etc.<\/p>\n

The Sax Partner will also allow you to enhance your performance with its built-in, high performance pickup mic. This mic captures your natural tonal colour, and also allows you to add reverb if you like.<\/p>\n

This amazing invention also acts like a personal mobile stage, with its audio-exporting connection. This connection is just as capable of being hooked up to a PA system or to stage monitors, as it is to computer speakers. Big or small, this gig case\/electronic mute does it all.<\/p>\n

Still not convinced? How about this…<\/p>\n

The Sax Partner can also act as a personal recording studio because of its enclosure, which is specially designed to isolate sound and at the same time ensure that the isolated sound inside will not interfere with each other.<\/p>\n

The inner lining of the case is made of sound and moisture absorbing felt, which eliminates unwanted interference and ensures the best sound quality is picked up by the internal microphone. Connect to a computer, a mixer or a digital audio recorder for professional quality recording.<\/p>\n

Source: MENDINI Musical Instruments<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n
   Source: MENDINI Musical Instruments<\/h6>\n

Yup, great minds have come up with great inventions. Now could someone PLEASE come up with a consistent<\/strong>, long-lasting, great-sounding reed? Thank you.<\/p>\n

Oh, and to all you sax critics out there… I think you know what you can do. Go \"\"<\/a> yourselves.  \ud83d\ude1b <\/p>\n

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…this is just my blog<\/em>. <\/span> My \u201creal\u201d <\/b> website is<\/span> www.bassic-sax.info.<\/a> If you\u2019re looking for <\/span> sax info<\/strong>,<\/span> you should check it out too.<\/span>There\u2019s lots<\/em> there! <\/span><\/div>\n
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