Akai Professional EWI Solo

Akai EWI Solo - Next-Generation Wind Instrument!

Akai presents the EWI Solo, the newest member of the legendary Akai Professional Electronic Wind Instrument family. EWI Solo combines the musical expressiveness and control of traditional acoustic wind instruments with modern mobility, making it perfect for any performance scenario.

For experienced musicians, EWI Solo makes it easy to expand their acoustic palette without compromising professional playability. Beginners seeking the perfect blend of versatility and comfort will also find their ideal entry point into the world of wind instruments here. Play with passion, harness the possibilities of the digital era, and experience a whole new level of expressiveness.

Top-Quality Sounds for Every Performance

With 200 built-in sounds, EWI Solo is ready for any performance—from lush synthesizer tones to sultry jazz clarinet, every genre is covered with an expert-curated sound catalog.

EWI Anywhere Thanks to Built-In Speaker

Free your performance from cumbersome cables once and for all. With an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing over 12 hours of uninterrupted playtime and a built-in speaker delivering natural sound reproduction, EWI Solo is always ready, no matter where or when inspiration strikes.

Your Own Sound

The EWI Solo mouthpiece, equipped with air pressure level and contact sensors, offers ultra-sensitive response and enables precise control over volume and pitch dynamics for an immersive, expressive performance. Combined with dedicated effect controls for adding reverb, delay, and chorus, as well as editing options for pitch, tuning, and dual LFOs, EWI Solo gives you everything you need to shape your own distinctive sound.

Play Your Way

Anyone with even a bit of experience on woodwind or brass instruments won’t need to learn new skills here. A control knob lets the EWI Solo interface easily switch between fingerings for flute, oboe, saxophone, and EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument).

Versatile Connections

Whether rehearsal, live gig, or studio recording—EWI Solo offers maximum flexibility with a range of connection options. Use the USB-MIDI port to explore the world of software instruments. Connect EWI Solo directly to a PA system via the 6.3mm output. Practice quietly and undisturbed anytime thanks to the 3.5mm headphone output. EWI Solo meets your demands in every situation.

The Finishing Touch

EWI Solo offers virtually endless performance possibilities. With the octave rollers, you can effortlessly and instantly change the pitch of the played note. Add portamento with the conveniently placed glide plate. Achieve exactly the sound you want with the customizable pitch bend plate.

Especially useful: you can save every edit and recall it spontaneously anytime via the favorites function. Practical, versatile, and fully loaded with must-have sound content right out of the box: EWI Solo is always ready for your next performance.

Start your next solo with EWI—because your performance demands perfection!