At the beginning I was very sceptical about this instrument, but since I got it, I'm obsessed with it! The breath control ads beautiful dynamics to the melody, and the software comes with a sound bank beyond wind instruments, which opens up a whole lot of sonic and melodic possibilities...so glad to have it now in my music arsenal :)
Careful though: there are two types of EWI: Midi USB (needs a cable and a laptop to produce sound), and a stand-alone instrument...if you use a DAW, the former works amazingly, if you use modular synth or aiming for DAWless jamming or performances, the latter might be more suitable for this purpose.
Akai EWI Solo Electric Wind Instrument
MSRP: CHF 449.00
Product # | 220816 |
Brand | Akai |
Category | Electric & Digital Wind Instruments | Brand Category | Akai - Electric & Digital Instruments |
Series | Akai EWI |
Release date | November 2021 |
Availability | Soon in backorderNotify me |
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Description
THE NEXT GENERATION ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENT
Ready for any setting, EWI Solo fuses all the expressive musical capabilities and control found in traditional acoustic wind instruments with a go-anywhere specification, for the beginner or seasoned pro alike.
PLAY MUSIC ANYWHERE
With an integral rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 12+ hours of uninterrupted play time, plus a built-in speaker calibrated for the most natural sound reproduction experience, EWI Solo is ready whenever and wherever your creativity strikes.
PREMIUM SOUND, PERFECT PERFORMANCE
EWI Solo is primed for any performance with 200 onboard sounds - from luscious evolving synth pads to an authentic sultry jazz clarinet, every genre is catered for with an expertly curated catalogue of sounds.
PLAY YOUR WAY
Woodwind and Brass players, there is no need to learn anything new here. At the twist of a dial EWI Solo's interface can be switched to flute, oboe, saxophone and EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) fingering modes.
A CUSTOMIZED PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Beyond the extensive sound bank, EWI Solo can store your own custom sound creations. Tweak and modify your sound parameters or add effects to sweeten your patches. The power is yours to easily store and recall with ease. Add more layers of expressive with the ultra-sensitive bite sensor-enabled mouthpiece.
Attributes
Electric/Digital Wind Instrument attributes
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Product Details
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Properties
- 200 onboard premium acoustic and synth sounds
- 12+ hours of play time using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (charging adapter included)
- Built-in Speaker calibrated for the most natural sound reproduction experience
- OLED display to easy view presets and parameters
- USB port for USB-MIDI conneciton and battery recharging
- 1/4" audio output, 1/8" headphone output
- 1/8" auxiliary input
Specifications
- Note Keys: 14
- Octave Rollers: 6 mobile, 2 fixed; 7-octave range
- Plates: 1 pitch-bend, 2 ground
- Inputs / Outputs: (1) USB port, (1) 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS line output, (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS headphone output, (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS auxiliary input
- Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included; charges via USB)
- Dimensions (width x depth x height): 30.12" x 3.00" x 3.24", 76.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 8.2 cm
- Weight: 1.79 lb.