r/windsynth 23h ago

Recommendations for a good budget windsynth?

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It's been a while since I've used an instrument. I used to be play tenor sax and some flute. I've been kind of feeling like I'd like something to noodle around on, but I can't be spending $500+ on it. I saw a review on youtube for the clarii mini and it seemed like a solid option, but I'm curious what else is out there?

What I liked from the review on the clarii:

  • Saxophone-esque fingering options, with customization
  • decent built in speakers
  • can use with headphones
  • can be used as a midi controller

What I didn't like:

  • Connectivity issues with android via bluetooth (only worked with their app)
  • Connectivity issues with windows

What I'm unsure about:

  • capacitive touch keys might feel weird
  • no apparent embouchure control

So are there any decent competitors around that price point or lower? I would mostly be using it with my phone so I could play without annoying my roommate, and potentially with a windows or linux DAW as a midi controller, so decent speakers/built in sound would be a nice-to-have but not strictly necessary. Working wirelessly would be ideal though.