The Akai EWI 5000 offers more than 3GB of high-quality sounds, including traditional brass, woodwind, and string sounds, as well as progressive synthesizer sounds. It features 12 touch-sensitive metallic keys on the top and an octagonal seven-modifier roll on the bottom. It supports EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) mode for brass players and includes eight sliders for adjusting parameters such as Filter, Reverb, Chorus, LFO, Breath Amount, Bite Amount, Semitone Tuning, and Fine Tuning. It is equipped with USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI for controlling software synthesizers or traditional MIDI devices.

It includes a 1/4 inch output for connection to an amplifier or PA and an 1/8 inch headphone output for silent practice. The EWI 5000 charges via USB or wall adapter and includes a USB cable, wall adapter, wireless receiver, and neck strap.

Key Features:

• Authentic wind instrument performance and response with next-generation technology.
• Wireless stereo sound for freedom on stage (receiver included).
• 3GB of acoustic and synthesized sounds created by SONiVOX.
• Up to 6 hours of playback time with a rechargeable lithium battery (charger included).
• 8 precise sliders for quick adjustment of instrument and effect parameters.
• USB port for USB-MIDI connection and battery charging.
• 1/4 inch audio output and 1/8 inch headphone output.

The EWI5000 supports low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, allowing you to perform freely with a dynamic instrument in your hands. It supports wireless stereo sound and includes a receiver for immediate mobility on stage or in the studio. It also supports wired audio and MIDI connections for integration with additional external production devices.

For precise control over tone volume and dynamics, the EWI5000 features an extremely sensitive mouthpiece with air pressure and bite sensors. Additionally, eight dedicated sliders allow for front-to-back adjustments of instrument or effect parameters for a sound as expressive as your performance.

The EWI5000 expands the performance possibilities for wind and brass musicians. It supports multiple playing modes, and its interface can switch to flute, oboe, and saxophone playing modes. It also includes the EVI mode for brass musicians.

The USB-MIDI connection and 5-pin MIDI output allow you to expand your sound palette by controlling software synthesizers, virtual samplers, or traditional MIDI units. The EWI5000 features a built-in 1/4 inch output for direct connection to PA systems and a 1/8 inch output for practice.