Akai Professional EWI5000 Electronic Wind Instrument from Akai New

Merchant: Gear 4 Music
Brand: Akai
Product code: EWI5000XUK
Merchant's Category: Musical Instruments

Experience the versatility of the EWI. By building on the legacy of previous models the Akai EWI 5000 Electronic Wind Instrument is now one of the most expressive wind instruments available today. And thanks to the included receiver you can now perform without being tied to any cables. Imagine having a full orchestra at your fingertips. Coming complete with over 3GB of built-in premium sounds by SONiVOX the creative possibilities with the EWI 5000 are endless. If thats not enough you can use the included EWI 5000 Sound Editor software to customise your own sounds for a truly personal touch. Thanks to the flexibility of the EWI wind musicians from all musical backgrounds can enjoy the Akai 5000. By supporting multiple playing styles the EWI 5000 can easily be switched between flute oboe and saxophone fingerings. You can even switch to traditional three-valve trumpet fingering for an extra degree of flexibility.
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Promotion: For the most up to date firmware/software please visit the downloads page of Akais webiste. Perform without limits Hate being tied down with cables? Well now you can perform without the need to be plugged in thanks to the included 2.4GHz low-latency wireless receiver. So whether youre playing at the studio or on the stage you can perform with the freedom and confidence that everything is being transmitted in glorious stereo wireless audio. If you wish to get more technical the EWI 5000 also supports wired audio and MIDI connections for integrating with additional external hardware. Plus the EWI is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery so you can take EWI 5000 with you and play it anywhere. Your sound - your style One of the most important parts of a wind instrument is the mouthpiece. Its where the majority of tone control and nuance stems from and it can completely modify the timbre of your tone. This is why Akai have developed an ultra-responsive mouthpiece with an air-pressure level sensor and bite sensor. So playing on an electronic wind instrument has never felt more natural. Additionally you can also quickly and easily adjust the instrument or effect parameters on the fly thanks to the eight dedicated precision dials. You can play with the filter reverb chorus LFO breath amount bite amount semitone tuning and fine-tuning for an expressive sound that can keep up with your playing. An instrument for all When developing the EWI 5000 Akai wanted to ensure that wind musicians from all instrumental backgrounds could pick up and enjoy the EWI. And they succeeded. The intuitive interface of the Akai EWI 5000 supports multiple woodwind playing styles and can be switched between flute oboe and saxophone fingerings. For extra versatility the EWI also supports EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) fingering for a traditional three-valve playing experience. So it doesnt matter if youre a classically trained musician looking for a modern instrument or a seasoned EWI player looking to expand your tonal palette - the EWI 5000 has you covered. Plug and play Although the Akai EWI 5000 supports wireless audio with the included receiver sometimes its nice to explore other options. And thanks to the USB-MIDI connectivity and the five-pin MIDI output you can now explore a whole host of outboard gear. So whether you want to control software synths virtual samplers or traditional MIDI modules you now can with the EWI 5000. The connectivity doesnt stop there though. To ensure that you can always practise in private a standard 1/8-inch headphone out can be found near the MIDI output. Theres even a 1/4-inch jack for connective directly to a PA system. To ensure that you can always keep you EWI 5000 charged Aki have included a USB cable and wall adapter to recharge the battery. Premium virtual instruments To ensure that you can play every in a wide range of genres and styles the EWI 5000 includes a vast range of built-in sounds. Over 3GB infact. SONiVOX a leading creator of premium virtual instruments and software synthesis are responsible for these high-quality premium sounds. At just the touch of a button you can switch between traditional orchestral sounds such as brass and woodwind or non-traditional sounds such as progressive synths basses and leads. Explore the EWI 5000 Sound Editor Even though you have over 3GB of exceptional sounds in the EWI 5000 sometimes its nice to expand your creative capabilities. The EWI 5000 Sound Editor software is a custom editor than enables you to manipulate the EWIs sound library on your Mac or PC. Simply connect your EWI via USB to call up any instrument from the library then add a multitude of effects to personalise your sound. Choose from a filter two LFOs pan knob tune control and multiple envelopes to tweak the sound into something completely new. Then store your edits directly on your EWI 5000 for a customised instrument library thats ready to perform whenever you are. Features Authentic wind-instrument performance and response with next-generation music technology Wireless stereo audio for onstage freedom (receiver included) 3GB of onboard world-class acoustic and synth sounds created by SONiVOX Up to 6 hours of play time using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (charging adapter included) 8 precision dials for quickly tweaking instrument and effect parameters USB port for USB-MIDI connection and battery recharging 1/4" audio output and 1/8" headphone output Specifications EWI5000 Mouthpiece: Air-pressure level sensor and bite sensor Note Keys: 13 touch sensors Controls: 8 instrument and effect precision dials Octave Rollers: 6 mobile 2 fixed touch sensors (8-octave range) Plates: 2 pitch-bend 2 ground Inputs / Outputs: (1) USB port (1) 5-pin DIN MIDI output (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS line output (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS headphone output MIDI Connectivity: USB-MIDI and 5-Pin MIDI ouput Wireless Connectivity: Stereo Wireless Audio (2.4GHz) Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery charged via USB port (charges with included USB cable or wall adapter) Sound Library: 3GB of acoustic and synth sounds developed by SONiVOX Dimensions: 2.4" x 26.6" x 1.7" Weight: 1.98 lb Wireless Receiver Dimensions: 2.4" x 4.8" x 3.6" Weight: 0.29 lbs System Requirements Mac Operating System: Mac OS X 10.7 10.8 or 10.9 Processor: Intel RAM: 2 GB PC Operating System: Windows 7 or 8 Processor: 1 GHz or faster RAM: 1 GB (32-Bit) 2 GB (64-Bit)

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