Akai Professional EWI4000S | Electronic Wind Instrument MIDI Controller with Built-In Sound Module, Headphone Jack & MIDI I/O
The Akai Professional EWI4000S is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments.
The heart of the EWI4000S is its built-in sound module that lets musicians plug a wireless MIDI or audio set up into the base of the EWI, and move freely around the stage without being tethered by wires.
At Akai Professional, we understand that artists want to concentrate on creating and performing music, not manipulating buttons, so we’ve made the breath, vibrato, glide time, and bend width controls easily accessible and totally adjustable. In addition, the included software lets both Windows and Mac users edit, customize, store and recall sounds with their computer.
The EWI4000S delivers incredible versatility, ultimate mobility and remarkable creative expression that brings a musical revolution to your fingertips.
Technical Specs
EWI4000S
Type: Wind-instrument type controller with sound module Fingerings: EWI, saxophone, flute, oboe, EVI, and EVI reversed Sensors Note Keys: touch sensors Mouthpiece: air pressure level sensor Lip: pressure level sensor Bend Up/Down Plates: touch sensors Glide Plate: touch sensor Octave Shift Rollers: touch sensors Program Key: touch sensor Keys: LEVEL, FX, SETUP, TRANSPOSE, OCT, HOLD Sensor: Adjustment Breath Sense, Breath Adjustment, Bend Width, Bend Adjustment, Glide Time, Glide Adjustment, Vibrato Adjustment Terminals (1) line out (1/4”) (1) headphone out (1/8” dual mono/stereo mini jack) (Recommended min. headphone impedance: 32Ω) (1) MIDI in (5-pin DIN) (1) MIDI out (5-pin DIN) (1) DC in (for optional AC adaptor MP-9II) Other: Removal cable clutch Power Requirement 4 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) (Approx. 8 hrs. continuous use by batteries except with headphones) 9VDC/200mA AC-adaptor MP-9II (optional) Dimensions (length x width x depth): 26.4” x 2.4” x 2.7” Weight: 1.9 lbs (without batteries)
SOUND MODULE
Sound type: Analog modeling synthesizer Voices: 2 (only with Octave & Hold function) Control: Range 8 octaves Sound Source: 2 Oscillators, 2 Filters Waveforms: Saw Tooth, Triangle, Pulse Noise Generator, Formant filter Effect Reverb, Delay, Chorus Sound Capacity: 100 (50 preset sounds x 2) Display: (2) 7-segment LEDs Function: Transpose, Tune, Note Hold, Octave, Program Change, Key Delay Other: Sound Editor software for EWI4000s is available from our Web site akaipro.com
Box Contents
EWI4000S Neck strap (4) AA batteries Cleaning cloth Mouthpiece cover Operator’s Manual
Product Features
- Includes Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) fingering mode for brass players
- Touch sensitive keys and octave roller for quick and responsive playing
- Sensitive breath sensor for expressive dynamics
- Built-in analog modeling synth sound module
- Built-in MIDI output for use with sound modules and
PC and Mac Editor software for customizing, storing and instantly recalling internal sounds
My favorite expression instrument by far! **Updates belowThis is a true professional synthesizer, much better and more expressive than a keyboard type controller.Since I prefer the real orchestra instrument sounds, I would have gone with the EWI5000 which has sampled sounds. However, the lead time was longer than I wanted to wait, and everyone was out of stock. That worries me that there might be a reliability reason for manufacturing delays.I am able to use software sampled orchestra instruments on my iPad…
Truly Awe-Inspiring Instrument I bought this for my husband for Christmas. He is a a flute and penny whistle player, and the EWI4000S is a dream come true for him. It’s got many features that allow him to play as though it is a true wind instrument, but it’s actually a synthesizer. I highly recommend purchasing the patches that are available (from an outside vendor), also, as they expand the instruments capability. My husband had a bit of trouble with the device behaving unpredictably (some kind of temporary glitch) but…