Akai Professional EWI 5000 Black

Akai EWI 5000 - Express Yourself!

Explore uncharted sonic horizons and elevate your performance to the next level with the EWI5000 - the most expressive and sonically versatile wind instrument in the world. The EWI5000 offers a unique, innovative design, reliable wireless connection, and a professional sound library from leading software developer SONiVOX. This wind instrument stands out for its modern accessibility and countless performance possibilities.

Free Performance

Your performance counts. The EWI5000 uses a reliable 2.4 GHz wireless connection for cable-free transmission. The included receiver supports your stage or studio setup. The wireless connection gives you maximum freedom to play without a restrictive cable.

The EWI5000 integrates quickly and easily into existing setups, and with MIDI functionality, you can even control external or virtual instruments. Combined with the durable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, this wind instrument is ready to play anytime.

Expressive Playing

Your performance demands unrestricted control for maximum expression. For precise sound control, the EWI5000 features highly sensitive sensors in the mouthpiece that respond to air pressure and touch. Eight knobs let you adjust instrument and effect parameters: filter, reverb, chorus, LFO, breath amount, bite amount, semitone tuning, and fine tuning.

Different Fingerings

Whether woodwind or brass, the EWI5000 expands performance options for all wind players. It supports various playing styles—the fingerings can switch between flute, oboe, and saxophone. The EVI mode (Electronic Valve Instrument) was specially implemented to simulate brass instruments.

Versatile Connections

A USB-MIDI port and a 5-pin MIDI output enable control of software synthesizers, virtual samplers, or traditional MIDI modules. A 6.3 mm output connects to an amplifier. A 3.5 mm stereo output allows quiet playing through headphones. The EWI5000 can be charged via USB cable or power adapter—both included.

The Right Sound for Every Performance

The EWI5000 includes over 3 GB of high-quality sounds from SONiVOX. The range of integrated virtual instruments covers numerous music genres, from classic orchestral sounds (e.g., horns, brass and woodwinds, strings) to progressive synths, basses, and leads. With the EWI5000, experience your instrument like never before, opening a new world of creative expression right at your fingertips.

EWI5000 Sound Editor

The EWI5000 Sound Editor software expands your creative scope. Designed specifically for this instrument, it allows free editing of the EWI5000 sound library on Mac or PC. Simply connect the EWI5000 to your computer via USB.

Each virtual instrument can be selected and customized as you like. Available controls include a filter, two LFOs, a pan knob, tune control, and numerous envelopes. The results transfer directly to the EWI5000, letting you create a personalized instrument collection and recall it for every performance.

The Most Expressive & Sonically Versatile Wind Instrument in the World!