Eastar EDA-100 Digital Aerophone Electronic Blowpipe

Nice!!!!!!!!!

Easy to use fun to play with, good quality, great value for the money. Love the portability, sound quality, and different tones. Functions very well. Great for beginners!

Until I saw this on Donner - I didn't know such a thing existed. It will be a Christmas present for our 11 yo son, but we did take it out, power it up, test it. However - it was packaged well and with care. It has some weight like it's a quality item but not heavy that it would be hard to hold. It immediately powered up, tried to connect to bluetooth, but would also still audibly play. Worked very well. The keys seemed to have a capacitive and pressure sensitivity as they are blank steel buttons, but the sound varied depending on pressure. Cool item and looking forward to our son practicing on it!

The more we played this, the more we noticed the features, learned the key placement and couldn’t put it down. We do not have a woodwind instrument and this began to provide a great way to experience it. The construction is solid. The weighting seemed natural and perfect for its use. It does not feel cheap in the hands. The buttons do not move, so there is not mechanical movement sounds, but they offer circuit connections with the fingers. The responsiveness is very good and lend themselves to faster note play and intricate patterns (ie. playing music and not just fooling around). One of the interesting features we liked was the air sensitivity. This is almost a trainer for blowing air and on level three requires some good lung work and breathing - it made it seem more as a simulator and trainer. The Sounds are OK and definitely sound better with headphones. The size and spacing of keys and buttons are excellent. All in all, this is a great value for the money. The features and quality are truly musical and a great price point for musicians and students alike.

This was definitely an interesting pickup, but I've enjoyed messing around on the instrument trying to learn how to play it. However, it would've been nice if it came with a link for tutorials or instruction booklet about how to get started, with regards to the basics of sax. Also, it sounds a lot more like a flute on both modes than a sax, but that's okay. The bluetooth compatibility is seamless and the speaker quality is quite good. The ability to plug in headphones is also awesome. Worth the buy if you want a portable electronic instrument that takes some skill but can be learned after a bit of practice.

I have to be honest, I ordered this digital wind instrument on a whim with very low expectations. I have never played a woodwind instrument in my life, but the idea of a portable, multi sound gadget was too cool to pass up. I figured it would be a fun little toy. Well, I was completely wrong. This thing is amazing and has absolutely blown me away. First off, the feel of it is fantastic. The breath control is incredibly responsive, allowing for a surprising amount of dynamic expression. You can go from a soft whisper to a full-throated sound just by changing your breath, which makes it feel like a real instrument. The touch buttons are sensitive and well placed, making it easy to flow between notes smoothly. As someone with zero experience, I was shocked at how quickly I was able to pick it up and start learning the fingerings. It is remarkably intuitive. The variety of sounds is just a blast to play with. The saxophone tone is my absolute favorite, it just sounds great. But I have also had a ton of fun with the pipe organ and accordion sounds, which are my solid second and third choices. It is so much fun to just switch between them and experiment. If you are a musician looking for a fun new tool, or a complete beginner like me who just wants to try something new, I cannot recommend this thing enough. It is a serious instrument with a seriously fun side.

From the moment I started playing this instrument, its captivating sound had me hooked. It's simple to play and opens up a world of musical possibilities. This woodwind instrument offers 27 distinct tones, including several flutes, violin, church organs, and panpipes. With three breath sensitivity levels—from easy to challenging—it adapts to your preference and skill. You can reach three octaves above and below, made effortless by touch buttons on the opposite side. The effects achievable are impressive, even for beginners; while I have some amateur background with Native American Flutes and Irish tin whistles, those instruments can't match the six-octave range found here. It's a rewarding upgrade. Another advantage of this instrument is its ability to switch seamlessly between 12 different keys, enabling performers to accompany a wide range of melodies without the need for multiple instruments. In contrast, traditional instruments such as Irish whistles or harmonicas require a separate physical instrument for each key. Unlike traditional woodwinds (such as whistles, simple flutes and recorders), there’s no need to master hole covering or finger placement to avoid squeaks—making it easy to get clear sounds effortlessly right away and concentrate on creating music instead of working on technique. Said that, there is charm in wood/metal woodwinds that I couldn't find in this instrument. Traditional woodwind instruments, such as wooden flutes, can be sensitive to moisture and often need time to dry out after being played or simply “refuse” to being played. With this particular instrument, moisture does accumulate during use as well, but I haven't found it to cause any problems. My main worry is cleaning, since no cleaning tools come with the instrument and no instructions are provided. The manual describes two types of fingering: saxophone and flute. Volume can be controlled, though I noticed a speaker issue when using the flute setting (instrument no. 7) at higher volumes (see my recording). At minimum volume, the problem disappears, and I didn’t experience this with other instrument types I used. One feature I truly appreciate is being able to use headphones. I can practice whenever I wish without disturbing others—day or night. In summary, I am extremely pleased with this instrument. Although my initial sense of amazement has faded somewhat, I'm still captivated by how effortlessly I can start making music without needing to master techniques and instrument technicalities, unlike traditional instruments that require time and practice to produce clear sounds. While there is a speaker issue, especially noticeable with the flute setting (instrument no. 7), it's easy to play and highly rewarding. It’s simpler than basic flutes or whistles because you don’t have to worry about technique as much, so you can jump straight into making music.

Got this for my dad’s 70th, and he hasn’t put it down since! He used to play accordion but had to stop ‘cause it hurt his hands—this is light enough he can play for hours. The design’s sleek, not cheap-looking at all, and the harp tone has him raving about old Irish tunes he used to know. Turned up a day early, just in time for the party. Dad’s already joined the local community band with it, and they’re blown away by the sound. Couldn’t have picked a better gift—thanks heaps!

Absolute ripper of a buy! Spent years lugging around a heavy sax at our retirement village jam sessions, and my shoulders were shot. This electronic one’s a game-changer—light as a feather, even with the neck strap. The sax and clarinet tones sound dead set authentic, and the silent mode with headphones means I can practice in my unit without the neighbours bashing on the wall. Turned up in 2 days with Australia Post, packed like it was fragile glass. Now the boys in the band are all asking where I got it. 10/10 for us oldies!

It's quite easy to play (especially if you have experience with other wind instruments). I've only just begun to explore its various modes. The technical aspects are probably the hardest for me. I especially love the sound of the flute. I can't wait to see what I can do with this instrument!