The Akai ProfessionalEWI5000, the latest addition to the EWI series, combines innovative instrumentdesign, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by SONiVOX to create themost expressive and versatile wind instrument available to today's musicians.Building upon the legacy of the original Electronic Wind Instrument, AkaiProfessional created EWI5000 with the same objective in mind - to deliverunprecedented musical expression to wind players everywhere. Experience thenext generation in wind-performance technology with an instrument that’s builtfor the contemporary player.
Performance Freedom
With 2.4GHz low-latency wireless connectivity, the Akai Professional EWI5000empowers you to perform freely with a dynamic performance instrument in hand.It supports stereo wireless audio and includes a receiver for instant mobilityon the stage or in the studio. EWI5000 also supports wired audio and MIDIconnections for integrating with additional external performance and productionhardware. Plus, it's powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, so you cantake EWI5000 with you and play it anywhere.
Unparalleled Expression
For precisely controlling volume and pitch dynamics, the EWI5000 windinstrument features an ultra-responsive mouthpiece with an air-pressure levelsensor and bite sensor. In addition, eight dedicated precision dials allow youto adjust instrument or effect parameters on the fly - tweak Filter, Reverb,Chorus, LFO, Breath Amount, Bite Amount, Semitone Tuning, and Fine Tuning for asound that’s as expressive as your playing.
Multiple Finger Modes
The EWI5000 is a powerful instrument that expands the performance capabilitiesof woodwind and brass musicians alike. With support for multiple playingstyles, its interface can be switched to flute, oboe, and saxophone fingeringmodes. An EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) Mode is also included for brassplayers. Whether you're a classically trained flutist looking for a moderninstrument, or a seasoned EWI player looking for finger-position flexibility,EWI5000 has you covered.
Hook It Up
USB-MIDI connectivity and a 5-pin MIDI output enable you to expand your sonicpalette by controlling software synths, virtual samplers, or traditional MIDImodules. EWI5000 comes with a built-in 1/4-inch output for connecting itdirectly to PA systems and a 1/8-inch headphone output for practicingprivately. A USB cable and wall adapter are included to recharge battery powervia USB or wall power.
Any Sound for Any Performance
EWI5000 comes loaded with more than 3GB of built-in high-quality soundsdesigned by SONiVOX, a leading creator of premium virtual instruments andsoftware synthesis technologies. These instruments span just about every musicgenre and put traditional orchestral sounds (e.g. horn, brass, and woodwind)and non-traditional sounds (e.g. progressive synths, basses, and leads) at yourfingertips.
EWI5000 Sound Editor
Expand your creative capabilities with the EWI5000 Sound Editor software. Thiscustom software editor is a powerful platform for manipulating EWI5000's soundlibrary on your Mac or PC. Connect EWI5000 to your computer via USB, call upany instrument from the library, and use the filter, two LFOs, pan knob, tunecontrol, and multiple envelopes to tweak it into something entirely new. Then,store your edits directly on your EWI5000 for a customized instrument librarythat's ready to perform whenever you are.