I do have a wind controller, a Yamaha WX5. Bob 'Notes' Norton has one, and MarioD has that or similar.

The wind controllers do output MIDI and it can be very useful. I've used mine connected to a string section patch in BIAB to great effect.

I also played a gig one time where a family member had the lead role but the contractor was too cheap to hire enough musicians, so I covered the lead trumpet, flute, and acoustic bass book at the same time. I played acoustic bass on my wind controller. After all, it can be any patch (sound) you want.

There is a new standard being designed for MIDI. It is indeed far from dead.


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