Akai's EWI USB gives wind players access to an easy-to-play,
easy-to-use wind instrument MIDI controller. Of course, Akai has a 20
year history of studying wind instruments and those that play them,
which is why the EWI USB feels so natural to players. The multiple
fingering modes offer sax, traditional EWI, flute, oboe, and EVI
(brass) meaning players of many instruments and experience levels can
easily use this wind controller. Take your playing and expressiveness
to the next level with the EWI USB wind controller.
Performance
EWIs are a popular choice for serious wind players looking to make
music electronically. While EWI USB is easy and fun to use, it's also
powerful, flexible, and most importantly reliable enough for use on
stage and in the studio by professional musicians.
Computer Control
EWI USB is the most flexible EWI because it harnesses your computer to
generate its sounds. Its USB interface means that all you need is
virtually any Mac or PC with a USB port and the included EWI USB
software, and you're ready to practice, perform, create, and record
with a full collection of wind instrument sounds. Aria Player software
was produced specifically for use with EWI USB, providing wind players
with an unprecedented level of expressive control.
Sounds and Modes
The EWI USB offers over 75 different orchestral, concert band, jazz
band, and synthesizer sound sets expertly recorded and programmed by
Garritan, a company renowned for its ultra-realistic instrument sound
libraries. EWI USB offers multiple fingering modes including sax,
traditional EWI, flute, oboe, and EVI (brass), so whether you're just
starting out as a woodwind student or an old pro wind player, you'll
find EWI USB easy to play. EWI USB is designed for you to spend your
time playing music; not learning technology.
Affordable
Historically, electronic wind instruments have fallen into two
different categories: high-end, professional instruments and toys. EWI
USB breaks the price barrier, bringing professional quality, expressive
control, and a studio-ready sound library to a price the
professional-wind-instrument world has never seen. Discover the world
of expression that only wind instruments can offer with EWI USB.
Features:
- Electronic wind instrument controller
- Easy to play, easy to use, and easy to own
- Powerful, flexible, and reliable
- Plug-and-play USB connection to Mac or PC
- Custom Garritan Aria Player software, contains wind instrument sounds
- Multiple fingering modes: sax, traditional EWI, flute, oboe, and EVI brass
- Expandable sound palette
- Removable, dishwasher-safe mouthpiece
- Neck strap
- Cleaning cloth
- USB cable
- Software DVD
- Quick start guide
- Safety instructions
- Mouthpiece: air-pressure level sensor & bite sensor
- Note Keys: 13 touch sensors
- Octave Rollers: 2 mobile, 2 fixed touch sensors (5-octave range)
- Bend Plates: 2 touch sensors
- Ground Plates: 2 touch sensors
- Class-compliant, plug-and-play USB device
- MIDI Output Channels Over USB: 1
- Mac and PC compatible
