AKAI Professional EWI-5000 - Electronic Wind Instrument

AKAI Professional EWI-5000 - Wireless Electronic Wind Instrument

The AKAI Professional EWI-5000 is a wireless digital wind instrument that delivers the expressiveness of an acoustic instrument with MIDI versatility. Equipped with an air pressure and bite sensor mouthpiece, 13 touch fingering sensors, and 8 precision dials for controlling instrument and effects parameters, it covers an 8-octave range thanks to 6 movable and 2 fixed drum wheels. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides over 12 hours of battery life, while 2.4 GHz stereo audio and USB MIDI wireless connectivity facilitate live and studio integration. It also includes a 3GB library of high-quality acoustic and synth sounds in internal memory.

Main features

• Nozzle: Air level sensor and bite sensor
• Typing: 13 capacitive body touch sensors
• Octave rollers: 6 movable + 2 fixed (8 octave range)
• Control Dials: 8 precise for instrument and effects parameters
• Pitch bend: 2 dedicated plates
• Wireless Connectivity: Built-in 2.4 GHz Stereo Audio
• Audio Outputs: ¼″ TRS Line, ⅛″ TRS Headphone
• MIDI: USB-B MIDI and 5-pin DIN output
• Sound Library: 3 GB of acoustic and synthetic presets by SONiVOX
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion, > 12 h of autonomy
• Dimensions: 676 × 61 × 43 mm
• Weight: 900 g
• Color: Black

Product benefits

• Authentic expressiveness thanks to air, bite and capacitive finger sensors
• Freedom of movement with low-latency stereo wireless audio
• Long battery life for touring and extended sessions
• Easy integration into MIDI and PA setups with USB and TRS outputs
• Wide on-board sound palette of 3 GB without the need for a computer

Use cases

• Live solos and accompaniments with wireless connection to PA systems
• Expressive MIDI control in DAWs and external modules via USB or DIN
• Silent practice with headphones thanks to the internal speaker
• Recording wind lines in studios without microphones
• Interactive performances and multimedia projects that require wind control

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I charge the battery? Connect a USB-B cable to the instrument or the supplied wall adapter.
• Can I use my own sounds? Yes, it acts as a MIDI controller for libraries in your DAW or hardware module.
• What fingering modes does it include? It allows flute, oboe, and saxophone fingering, plus EVI mode for brass.
• What is the wireless audio range? Up to 10–15 m in open spaces depending on RF conditions.

Description for projects

Wireless electronic wind instrument with 13 touch sensors, 8 control dials, 2.4 GHz stereo audio, USB-MIDI, ¼″ and ⅛″ TRS output, sensor mouthpiece and long-life battery.