With four dynamic layers powering its legatos, the alto sax ought to be even more playable than the soprano, but unfortunately that's not the case.
The playing and programming lack consistency; the nature of the mezzo piano layer's attack is too different from that of the pianissimo samples, and stepping up to the forté dynamic on some notes produces an alarming jump in level.
Although it's possible to play a great-sounding legato melody on the instrument, I found its dynamics too unpredictably volatile — so a bit of re-programming by the makers would help.
A second alto player contributes some nice progressive-vibrato sustains and falls, played with a generally softer tone than the first alto.
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