Jim Freeman Inspired Ear
— Live Acoustic Pitch, Key Lock & Sympathetic Stage Drone
Active Stage Key & Scale
Live Ear Input
-- Hz · Ready
PLAY-ALONG DEGREE TRIGGERS (NO WRONG RIFF NOTE):
START: C4 · SPAN: 2 OCT
JEFF'S ELITE PERFORMANCE SET
The Inspired Ear · Stage Realism EnginePhysical-modeled acoustic saxophones, double-bell brass, subtone reed physics & live key intelligence — A Jeff Shuford Signature Project
MIDI/MPE: Full 88-Key Ready
Stage Output
Volume
8.5
Orbit & Room Depth
Soft focus concert hall with lush satin echoes.
Selmer Mark VI Tenor Sax
— Smoky subtone at low pressure; brassy growl & bell bite when pushed up.
Note: C4 (261.6 Hz)
Embouchure / AT: 35%
Mic Position
A stage mic a hand's width from the bell: balanced wood, brass warmth, and natural presence.
🫁 Wind & Horn Breath Exhaustion
100% Air
Air DrainMed
Growl / Throat38%
Spit Chiff & Click65%
⚡ Tonguing, Stutters & Stage Inflections
Snap
Starting Octave:
Pad Span:
Stage Performance Guide: Starts anchored at C4 with instant switching from C2 to C6 and up to 4 octaves on a single ribbon. Play low on the pad for smoky Subtone breath; slide up on the pad or push the MOD / AT wheel to open the brass bell, engage natural vibrato, and roar with reed growl.