AKAI Professional EWI 5000
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AKAI Professional
EWI 5000
Product Info
Article Number:
344594
Brand:
AKAI Professional
Model:
EWI 5000
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$710.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EWI 5000 is a seriously impressive entry point into the world of wind controllers. Its self-contained design and wireless operation make it incredibly accessible, perfect for sax players looking to explore synth sounds or keyboardists wanting a novel performance interface. It's a fun, versatile instrument that's surprisingly portable.
Product Description
- AKAI Professional EWI 5000 wireless
- Wireless Electronic Blow Converter
- With internal sound generation
- Mouthpiece with air pressure and bite sensor
- 13 Touch sensors
- 8 Octave rollers - 6 moving rollers and 2 fixed touch sensors
- 8 Instrument and effect controller reeds
- 2 Pitch bend plates
- Stereo wireless audio 2.4 GHz
- 1 Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- 1 Headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB midi
- MIDI out
- Power supply: Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable via USB)
- 3 GB onboard sound library
- Dimensions: approx. 676 x 61 x 43 mm
- Weight: approx. 900 g
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Wireless connectivity offers true freedom of movement and performance.
- • Onboard sounds provide immediate gratification without external gear.
- • The bite sensor adds nuanced expression rarely found in wind controllers.
- • Moving rollers provide a remarkably smooth and expressive pitch glide.
CONS
- • The 900g weight can become fatiguing during extended performances.
- • Limited external sound engine control compared to dedicated synthesizers.
- • The plastic construction, while lightweight, feels less premium than some competitors.
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Key Features
Type
Wireless Electronic Blow Converter
Compatibility
Standard MIDI, USB MIDI, broad DAW compatibility
Connection
6.3 mm line out, 3.5 mm headphone out, USB, 2.4 GHz wireless audio
Power
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (USB)
Weight
900 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bite sensor responds to jaw pressure, allowing for subtle vibrato and expression changes that mimic the nuances of acoustic instruments – it's a real game-changer.
The 3GB library is surprisingly robust, offering a wide range of sounds from orchestral instruments to synth patches, providing a solid foundation for creative exploration.
The 2.4 GHz wireless connection is stable and reliable, offering a comparable latency performance to most modern wireless MIDI systems, although very close proximity to sources of interference could impact it.
