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Akai Professional EWI5000 - Wireless, Battery-Powered MIDI Controller Electronic Wind Instrument With On-Board Sound Library

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Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity


Features

  • Next Generation Performance - Ultra-portable electronic wind instrument with authentic feel, layout and response coupled multiple fingering modes that adapt to your preferred playing style
  • The Freedom to Perform - Seamless 2.4 GHz ultra-low latency wireless connectivity for unrestricted performance capability with support for stereo wireless audio (receiver included)
  • Responsive - Ultra-responsive mouth piece with air-pressure level and bite sensors, plus eight dedicated precision dials for on-the-fly adjustment of instrument or effect parameters
  • Battery Powered - Long-lasting play time using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (charging adapter included) plus USB port for USB-MIDI connection and battery recharging
  • Pro-Grade Sound Library - 3 GB of onboard, performance-ready world-class acoustic and synth sounds created by leading virtual instrument developer SONiVOX
  • Connectivity Covered - 1/4" audio output connects to virtually all audio receivers, mixers and PA systems and 1/8" headphone output for private practicing

Description

The Next-Generation Wind InstrumentEWI5000 Black, the ultimate addition to the EWI series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by SONiVOX to create the most expressive and versatile electronic wind instrument available today - all in a sleek, striking all-new black finish. Building upon the legacy of the original Electronic Wind Instrument, Akai Professional created EWI5000 Black with the same objective in mind-deliver unprecedented musical expression to wind players everywhere. Experience the next generation in wind-performance technology with an instrument that’s built for the contemporary player.Performance FreedomWith 2.4GHz low-latency wireless connectivity, EWI5000 Black empowers you to perform freely with a dynamic performance instrument in hand. It supports stereo wireless audio and includes a receiver for instant mobility on the stage or in the studio.VersatileEWI5000 Black also supports wired audio and MIDI connections for integrating with additional external performance and production hardware. Plus, it’s powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, so you can take EWI5000 Black with you and play it anywhere.ExpressiveFor precisely controlling volume and pitch dynamics, EWI5000 Black features an ultra-responsive mouth piece with an air-pressure level sensor and bite sensor. In addition, eight dedicated precision dials allow you to adjust instrument or effect parameters on the fly.Multiple Finger ModesEWI5000 is a powerful instrument that expands the performance capabilities of woodwind and brass musicians alike. With support for multiple playing styles, its interface can be switched to flute, oboe, and saxophone fingering modes. An EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) Mode is also included for brass players.Effortless ConnectivityUSB-MIDI connectivity and a 5-pin MIDI output enable you to expand your sonic palette by controlling software synths, virtual samplers, or traditional MIDI modules. EWI5000 Black comes with a built-in 1/4-inch output for connecting it directly to PA systems and a 1/8-inch headphone output for practicing privatelyAny Sound for Any PerformanceEWI5000 Black comes loaded with more than 3GB of built-in high- quality sounds designed by SONiVOX. These instruments span just about every music genre and put both traditional orchestral sounds (e.g. horn, brass, and woodwind) and non-traditional sounds (e.g. progressive synths, basses, and leads) at your fingertipsEWI5000 Sound EditorExpand your creative capabilities with the EWI5000 Black Sound Editor software. This custom software editor is a powerful platform for manipulating EWI5000's sound library on your Mac or PC. Connect EWI5000 Black to your computer via USB; call up any instrument from the library; and use the filter, two LFOs, pan knob, tune control, and multiple envelopes to tweak it into something entirely new. Then, store your edits directly on your EWI5000 Black for a customized instrument library that's ready to perform whenever you are.

Color: Black


Brand: Akai Professional


Instrument Key: A


Material: Horn


Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity


Brand Name: Akai Professional


Global Trade Identification Number: 54


UPC: 145000003092 888365194981 694318015254


Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.


Manufacturer Part Number: EWI 5000


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Type Name: EWI 5000 - Wireless Electronic Wind Instrument with rechargeable Battery and On-Board Sound Library


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer.


Model Name: EWI 5000


Model Number: EWI 5000


Color: Black


Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity


Sound Profile: Rich and Diverse


Instrument Key: A


Material Type: Horn


Connector Type: usb,wireless


Item Weight: 2 Pounds


Item Dimensions: 26.64 x 2.4 x 1.68 inches


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    • Awesome little black stick
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
This little black stick is amazing.... the patches that it comes with are great.... i do wish that there was a string patch and maybe a few others... great response from it... theboctave rollers work really well once you figure out how they work (which doenst take long)... cant wait to see how akai updates this unit in the future ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016 by M
    • Great birthday present for anyone who plays a wind instrument
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
Excellent item!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Lots of setup and tweaking required
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
I have mixed opinions about the EWI 5000. Over the past few years I have purchased four EWIs, returned one. The EWI I returned toasted immediately after arrival and triggered an incredibly frustrating series of interactions with AKAI Support. AKAI Support, while polite, was useless. We tried the usual tactics: Reset, unplug/replug the battery, etc. but the display continued to show gibberish. After a half dozen totally frustrating calls they finally offered me a refurbished unit from their service center, but I was unwilling to accept a used, previously returned unit for the price of a new one. In this case Amazon return policies were very welcome. The EWI is far superior to the competing brand wind controller I own and I’m sure playing an EWI has improved my saxophone playing (as a professional). Playing an instrument that uses finger contact, ie no moving keys, forces very precise, clean finger movement and placement. The transpose function makes it easy to practice songs and exercises in any key and the earphone function allows you to practice any place, any time. Of the one hundred “sounds” that come with the EWI there are four that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to use in public. While that sounds harsh, pro keyboard/synth players tell me that is actually a decent ratio and not unusual. Of course, it depends on what genre of music you intend to play. I mostly use the flute, harmonica, trombone and muted trumpet sounds which lend themselves to synthesis. None of the sax sounds are even remotely credible. Since the EWI I returned “locked up” while I was using the AKAI editing software on a computer, I stopped experimenting with editing… maybe you can edit and improve more sounds to your satisfaction. I suspect the USB connection on my computer fried something on my EWI so I stick with on-board editing and effects. My ear doesn’t like the vibrato I get with the EWI so I disabled that function along with the glissando glide which sounds very synthetic. If you’re striving to simulate actual wind instruments it’s important to play within their native range. There are a few places on the key stack where clean slurring is nearly impossible so bebop jazz phrasing is the EWIs biggest challenge. However, it is incredibly easy to double and triple tongue. There are many nested menus of settings and tweaks and it takes a long time to get the EWI adjusted so it feels comfortable, so don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work like you hoped right out of the box. Changing one setting can affect others which can trigger many iterations of adjustment. I’m still adjusting my latest EWI purchase several weeks after its arrival. The print manual is very sparse so you’ll want to download the full manual right away. The wireless function was fast and easy to set up and seems to have good range. The rechargeable battery has several hours of life. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021 by Endangered
    • GET YOU ONE OF THESE!
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
Like the man in the movie said, "I got to get me one of those!" I love this thing already. I did before I bought it. Extra for wireless on the 5000; worth it. If you are a sax/reed player, you will be able to just jump on it, and play. If you are a brass/trumpet player there are some adjustment hours coming to you. It will play with brass/trumpet fingering, but there are a couple of things you have to learn to do with your LEFT hand that makes it a bit challenging. I'd say the average player can get it tight/proficient in less than 4-5 hours of playing time. I'm thinking bout just pretending it's a RECORDER. You know that little plastic thingy we all played back in grade school. Probably more instinctive route. I got an AMAZON credit card so it wouldn't break up my cash stash. So, it's only 20% paid for. 3 more months, all mine. Don't be denied, you know you want one, so, quit messing around, BUY IT! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018 by DxT
    • Great instrument but now having problems
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
Update 12/2022: Instrument randomly locks up while playing. The power stays on, but the unit is completely unresponsive, including the power button. Removing the battery and reinserting gets it working again (until the next time it happens). This makes the instrument useless for live performances and annoying for practicing/recording. Original Review: First the negatives - why I deducted 1 star. The first unit I received worked fine until it had been played for about 10 minutes at which time the sound developed a strange warbly characteristic. I thought maybe it was a setup issue and tried all sorts of things, some of which helped but caused other problems such as being unable to change volume once the note had started. Finally, I determined that the unit was defective but it was too late to return it. I shipped it to the Akai service center and I had to pay about $70 in shipping. But they sent me a new one which works fine. The other negative is the documentation which leaves a lot of things unexplained. There are a great many settings which can be adjusted but for many of them it's not at all clear what changing the setting will do when using the internal sounds. The settings generally involve changing what MIDI messages are sent but that isn't all that useful when dealing with the internal sounds. Most of the sounds I will never use, but I really like the soft alto sax (31). The classical clarinet and flute and ballad trombone are good also. I play recorder, so many of the fingerings are easy to learn, although a few of the sharps and flats require practice and and octave rollers really take some getting used to. But any new instrument requires practice. The wireless capability works flawlessly. Of course the main advantage of this instrument, other than the ability to mimic the sounds of others, is that it can be played with earphones so you can practice at all hours of the day and night without disturbing anyone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018 by veeblefetzer
    • Great in theory, poor in delivery. Many issues.
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
1st: it is ONLY wireless for its own sound bank. If you need to use this as a midi controller, you will have to connect to your computer/daw/ etc with the USB cable. And then, uggg, the cable connects at a terrible place: on the end/front, so that means you will need a 90-degree cable adapter and some duct tape. ALSO BE WARNED there is an awful design flaw, that if the internal batter goes completely dead (such as because you left your EWI on and unplugged) then you CAN NOT TURN ON THE ewi5000 nor can you recharge the battery!!! You will have to buy a new battery and wait for that to be delivered. There are more flaws, but those two are the big ones. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025 by Reader of Tea Leaves and Coffee Grounds
    • Sounds great, well built, good price
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
At some point you need to upgrade to newer versions of these types of devices for compatibility, new sound options, etc. Advise - get a good case. These types of instruments are not very road worthy, so I would not consider a gig bag/soft case, especially given the price point for this instrument. Do it right. Plenty of tutorials on YouTube. Built-in sounds are pretty good. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022 by MW
    • Battery must be charged to charge the battery.
Style: Stand-alone EWI with Wireless Connectivity
When I say this is a joke, I mean it literally. To charge the battery, the battery must be charged. That's the kind of thing an electrical engineer would design as a joke, and it is pretty funny. "No problem!" one might say - "just don't let the battery drain too far, and you can keep it running smoothly!" I left it plugged in to charge. The charger charged up the battery, and then stopped charging it (That's good. We don't want explosions). After it charged, the unit remained active and drained the battery, but the charging circuit stopped feeding it power (it was, after all, charged). A reasonable person would get a replacement battery from AKAI. A reasonable person would then be told AKAI does not have any batteries in stock, and they don't know when more batteries will be in stock. A reasonable person might try to use it as a wired MIDI controller while waiting for the battery. The battery is required to run the EWI5000. Even if you have it plugged into USB to use the MIDI directly, it will not power on... because it doesn't have a battery. Is this joke funny yet? It is not a standard battery. You can't take it out and put it on a charger. You can't order a new battery from anyone. Once it is drained... you're done. Some other amusing things about the EWI5000: - The onboard sounds are hilariously bad - unless you're going for that 1990's sound. - It doesn't transmit MIDI wirelessly. You need to buy a third party MIDI transmitter to get MIDI data to your computer. - The "wireless" part of the controller refers to the audio signal. You know... that 90's synth sound? You can get THAT wirelessly. Joy. Post Script: I knew the onboard sounds would be terrible. They are terrible in EVERY hardware instrument. I was trying to use this as a wireless MIDI controller, so I can hook it up to whatever sounds I want. Why is AKAI building hardware with built-in sounds?? Just put in some Bluetooth MIDI, and put the sounds on a phone or computer. Man, that is such a good idea! You could use whatever sounds you want! You wouldn't have to include an audio receiver in the box to be wireless. You wouldn't have to power a separate audio transmitting circuit. You wouldn't have to include an old-style 5-pin midi jack. You wouldn't have to have a display to change configurations. Look at the Jamstik or Malletstation to see how it can be done well. Or buy the Roland wind controller. The Roland controller is more of a toy than a MIDI controller, but it isn't a joke. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019 by K. Macleod

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