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Akai EWI USB EWIUSB. Patchman Music is the leading dealer in the USA for the new Akai EWI USB Wind Controller. This newest wind controller from Akai is extremely responsive yet very economical. This is the lowest cost wind controller to come along in years. Needless to say Patchman Music sells, supports, and repairs the Akai EWI USB in the USA. Buy your Akai EWI USB here!
All Akai USB EWI units purchased from Patchman Music are personally checked out by Patchman Music's own wind controller expert Matt Traum! Matt Traum was pivotal in the development of the new EWI-USB so he knows this unit inside and out. Matt has consulted with Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Jeff Kashiwa, and pretty much every major wind controller player on the planet.
The Akai EWI USB features several fingering systems including Sax, Traditional EWI, Flute, Oboe, and Brass / EVI Fingering Mode designed for brass and EVI players by Matt Traum! Now more than ever, woodwind and brass instrumentalists can play the SAME INSTRUMENT simply by selecting the appropriate fingering system. Click here for complete details on the Brass-style EVI fingering system as it applies to the EWI4000s.
The new low cost Akai EWI-USB offers tremendous value yet retains the awesome expressiveness that all previous EWIs have been known for. Included with the Akai EWI-USB is a complete wind controller softsynth for PC and Mac (see below for system requirements). Connect the EWI USB to your PC or Mac and enjoy expressive breath controller sounds from this Aria softsynth. You can also control other softsynths with the EWI USB. Patchman Music also sells the Audio Modeling SWAM Virtual Instruments at a special Patchman Music Double Discount price (email Matt for your special SWAM price), the Wallander WIVI softsynths, wind controller soundbanks for the THOR softsynth, Apple's ES2 Analog Modeling Soft Synth, Korg M1 Legacy softsynth and Korg iM1 for iPad, and many others). Of course, the EWI USB can still be used with external MIDI synths if you connect a MIDI interface to your PC / Mac, or if you use a USB to MIDI Host device such as the Kenton. As always, Patchman Music offers numerous wind controller soundbanks and patches that can be used via MIDI. We are very excited about the Akai EWI-USB windsynth controller and we know you will be as well.
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Akai EWI USB Description |
AKAI EWI USB
USB WIND INSTRUMENT
GET EXPRESSIVE
The EWI USB is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easy-to-play, easy-to-use controller. Akai Professional's decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable EWI ever.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
While the EWI USB is easy and fun to use, it's also powerful, flexible, and most importantly reliable enough for use on stage and in the studio by professional musicians. Its USB interface means that all you need is nearly any Mac or PC and the included EWI USB software, and you're ready to practice, perform, create, and record with a full collection of wind instrument sounds.
MULTI MODE
The EWI USB offers multiple fingering modes including Sax, Traditional EWI, Flute, Oboe, and EVI / Brass, so whether you're just starting out as a woodwind student or an old pro wind player, you'll find EWI USB easy to play. EWI USB is designed for you to spend your time playing music; not learning technology. Patchman Music's Matt Traum states, 'Offering so many fingering systems in a single instrument is truly a ground breaking advance in musical instrument design allowing the Akai EWI USB to appeal to a vastly wider range of wind instrumentalists. This widens the potential user market size tremendously. As a tester and developer for the EWI USB, I pushed very hard for these additional fingering systems. I am very pleased that Akai has added them.'
SOUND PALETTE
Because EWI USB is a MIDI controller, it's easy to expand your sound palette. And because EWI USB is a MIDI controller, synthesizer users, producers, and keyboard players will enjoy the expressiveness that it can add to their setups.
The included ARIA softsynth software from Garritan delivers a wide palette of sound from which to choose. Simply pick an instrument and express yourself. ARIA also lets you edit your instrument sound so you can custom tailor your EWI USB to sound the way you want. Click here for a list of the sound programs that are included with your Akai EWI-USB purchase from Patchman Music.
You can also control other softsynths with the EWI USB. You can also control your MIDI synths when you connect a MIDI interface to your PC or Mac. Patchman Music sells a variety of specially programmed wind controller soundbank for various MIDI synth modules. A complete list is here.
From where does the EWI USB produce sound?
Rather than having sounds built-in like its bigger siblings the Akai EWI5000 and Akai EWI4000s, the EWI USB is designed to take advantage of your computer and its sound hardware and software to produce sounds. Since EWI USB is MIDI compliant via USB, you can load up your favorite music production or sequencing software and trigger sounds with all of the expression afforded from a wind controller.
Discover the world of expression that only wind instruments can offer with EWI USB.
- Electronic wind instrument controller
- Easy to play, easy to use, and easy to own
- Powerful, flexible, and reliable
- Plug-and-play USB connection to Mac or PC (see below for system requirements)
- Custom EWI USB software contains wind instrument sounds
- Multiple fingering modes: Sax, Traditional EWI, Flute, Oboe, and Brass/EVI (designed by Patchman Music's own Matt Traum)
- Expandable sound palette
- Removable, dishwasher-safe mouthpiece
Applications
- Live and Studio Performance
- Electronic Woodwind and Brass Players
Key Features
- Touch sensitive keys and four octave rollers for quick responsive playing
- Sensitive breath sensor for expressive dynamics
- Built-in USB
- PC and Mac software included (Standalone, VST, AU)
- Lightweight, portable design
- Multiple fingering systems available including EVI Fingering Mode for Brass / EVI players designed by Patchman Music's own Matt Traum!
Akai EWI USB Specifications |
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
- EWI USB wind instrument
- Neck strap
- Cleaning cloth
- USB cable
- Software DVD (Standalone, VST, AU)
- Quick start guide
- Safety instructions
- Class-compliant, plug-and-play USB device
- Mac and PC compatible (see below for system requirements)
SENSORS
- Mouthpiece: air-pressure level sensor and bite sensor
- Note Keys: 13 touch sensors
- Octave Rollers: 2 mobile, 2 fixed touch sensors (5-octave range). Patchman Music offers a mod to make all 4 of the rollers mobile.
- Bend Plates: 2 touch sensors
- Ground Plates: 2 touch sensors
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Mac: OSX
- PC: Windows XP or Vista
CONNECTIONS
- USB port
- MIDI Output Channels Over USB: 1
- Terminals: 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB)
- Cable Holder to prevent cables from slipping off the EWI USB controller during performance
SOUND GENERATOR
- PC and Mac Aria software (included)
EFFECTS
- Generated via the PC and Mac with included Aria software
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION
- For a MIDI Implementation Chart, please refer to the EWI USB Quickstart Manual available here.
POWER
- ~100mA, 5V via USB
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Dimensions: 23 1/8' x 2 3/4' x 2 3/4'
- Weight: 1.3 lbs
Akai EWI USB FAQ |
In addition to the Akai EWI USB FAQ available at Akai's website here, Patchman Music offers this additional EWI USB FAQ. Also, be sure to read the Wind Controller FAQ here.
Q. What are the differences between the EWI USB, EWI4000s, and the EWI5000 models?
A. The EWI5000, EWI4000s and EWI USB are made for slightly different purposes. One is not intended to replace the other. The EWI5000 is a sample-based instrument which is optimized for realistic type sound emulations. It is self-contained, has wireless audio, and MIDI and USB outs. The EWI4000s is completely self-contained and contains a built-in analog modeling type synth so it super expressive but not really designed for emulations and realistic type sounds. The EWI USB is simply a USB controller designed to control softsynths inside a computer. The sounds it comes with are mostly emulative but there are a variety of softsynths available that make a huge variety of sounds. Since the EWI USB does not have built-in sounds, it must be connected to a computer at all times in order to be of use. All three EWI models can also be used to control other external synths and softsynths with additional connections. Physical differences are as follows: The EWI USB is noticeably lighter and smaller than the EWI4000s and EWI5000. The EWI USB lacks the glide strip found on the EWI4000s and EWI5000- though it is possible to assign one of the bend sensors or the bite sensor to send glide (MIDI CC#5). The EWI USB also cannot send program changes from the controller and it has less pitch range. The EWI USB has 4 rollers offering about a 5 octave range. The EWI4000s and EWI5000 have 8 rollers offering about an 8 octave range. The EWI4000s and EWI5000 feature extra 2 side keys (OCT and HOLD) that can be used for various functions such as playing two notes at once. More info is in the Wind Controller FAQ here.
Their price is also very different. Click here for current prices.
Q. Are there internal sounds in the EWI USB?
A. No, the EWI USB has no built-in sound generator. You must connect it to a PC or Mac running a softsynth (or via a PC / Mac MIDI interface connected to a MIDI synth) to generate any sound. You can use the included Aria softsynth or other softsynths.
Q. Are there MIDI ports on the Akai EWI USB?
A. No. The EWI USB has only a USB out port.
Q. Can I use my MIDI synth modules with the EWI USB?
A. Yes, the EWI USB can be used to trigger MIDI modules via the MIDI OUT port which would be connected to your PC or Mac. You will need to internally route the data coming in from the USB port on your computer to the MIDI OUT port on your computer. This can be done with free software. Details on this are in the Wind Controller FAQ here. Patchman Music sells a variety of specially programmed wind controller soundbanks for various MIDI synth modules. A complete list is here.
Q. Can I edit the sounds of my EWI USB on a computer?
A. Yes, in fact you need to use a computer to generate the sounds with a softsynth such as the included Aria soft synth or you need to connect via a PC / Mac MIDI interface connected to a MIDI synth. Patchman Music sells a variety of specially programmed wind controller soundbanks for various MIDI synth modules. A complete list is here.
Q. Can I use other soft synths with the Akai EWI USB?
A. Yes. Although the EWI USB is bundled with the very nice Aria wind controller softsynth, you CAN use any other soft synth (or MIDI hardware synth) with the EWI USB. Of course, the results you get will likely not be good until you reprogram the patch in your softsynth to respond properly to the data the EWI USB sends. Most synths and softsynths are designed for keyboard controller control which is very different from what a wind controller requires. Additional general info on this subject is in the Wind Controller FAQ.
Q. Where can I get an Akai EWI USB?
A. Patchman Music sells them discounted and professionally calibrated by Matt Traum here.
Q. Can I use the EWI USB with the older Akai EWI sound modules?
A. Yes, you can connect the EWIUSB to other MIDI synths via a MIDI OUT port coming from your PC or Mac as described above (except the EWV2000 which does not have a MIDI IN jack). But the EWI USB cannot be plugged into the proprietary EWI connector found on the front of the older EWI modules.
Q. I am a Brass / EVI player. Can I play the EWI USB?
A. Yes! The Akai EWI USB includes an innovative new EVI brass-style fingering mode designed by EVI player Matt Traum. For the first time in history, both woodwind AND brass players can play the same wind instrument with totally different fingering systems simply by changing one parameter! The brass-style EVI fingering mode lets EVI and brass players play the EWI USB with minimum effort. Click here for complete details.
Q. I am an Oboe and Flute player. Can I play the EWI USB?
A. Yes! In addition to the classic EWI fingering and sax fingerings on the EWI USB, the Akai EWI USB also includes Flute and Oboe fingering. More info and a fingering chart are in the EWI USB manual available from Akai's website here.
Q. Can I go wireless with the Akai EWI USB?
A. No. There is no way to be wireless with the EWI USB at this time.
Q. Are there mods or tweaks available for the EWI USB?
A. Yes. Patchman Music currently offers two mods. One that allows all four of the octave rollers to turn (normally the outer ones are locked), and one to reduce the weight even further. We love both of these mods. These mods can also be done to new horns bought from Patchman Music before shipping for a small fee. Contact Matt at Patchman Music for complete info.
Akai EWI USB Downloads, Files, Resources |
Please visit the Akai Pro website for the latest manuals, info, and software supporting the USB EWI.
Akai EWI USB Customer Comments |
'Hi Matt. Hope all is well - Dude, you come up with a great instrument with the EWI USB. I just got mine a few hours ago and it makes perfect sense, logically built, instantly playable and deeply musical. A lot of love for music went into this extension of the woodwind/brass family (we say this when we have eaten a good meal that a lot of love went into the cooking!). I hope the word spreads about this instrument, adding the USB connection is ideal as all the horn musicians I work with have a computer what a great way of putting your spare or current laptop to use. Nice one mate and it looks as if I'm going to be up all night with my new tool!' - Courtney Pine
'I received my EWI USB from Patchman Music last week and couldn't wait to dig in. First let me say that Matt set the instrument prior to shipping, a huge plus, and that alone helped to make the whole experience much easier. Also, shipping was lightning fast! After not reading the instructions and simply loading the included software and plugging in my antique Gateway P4 2 gig happily recognized the EWI and in a few minutes I was playing this beast of an instrument. The relative ease at which the instrument played fresh out of the box was overwhelming. It didn't take long for my EVI senses to take over and I was happily back in the fold. After a week with this instrument I am still just as impressed as I was the first day. I've played for roughly 30 hours so far and am close to gig-ready. To compare it to other wind controllers I've played in the past is rather like apples to oranges BUT the EWI USB holds its own quite easily! The feel and expressiveness is there and the ease of tweaking out the instrument cannot be overstated. It was almost too much fun messing with the settings that I had to call 'Matt support' after I thought I'd killed it! Folks if I can't screw it up it's bullet proof!! The sounds included with the Aria/ Garritan software are quite nice. There's a full palette to choose from and, unlike some of the Akai factory sounds of the past, all of these are usable IMHO! I'm sure I'll want more sounds in the future (hello Matt?). But for now the included patches are fine. Outside of the included soundset the EWI USB is a fine MIDI controller. I'm a Reason abuser and was able to craft some sounds using Subtractor with minimal effort that the EWI seemed happy with. I'll be dabbling more in future I assure you! Kudos to Akai for producing this incredibly affordable unit and to Matt for his usual flawless development of the EVI fingering set and support of the new EWI USB. Thanks Matt!!!'
'Hi Matt, I just wanted to say how incredible the Akai EWI USB is. It arrived in great packing condition in its case. I just read about installing the software and in about 10 minutes out of the case I was playing. I use Sax fingering because that is what I know but the flexibility is great to other musicians. The guitar is my main instrument but I am someone who stopped playing Alto Sax because of the long time it takes to develop a sound and the reed problem and the everything else problem!! but with the USB I am playing songs right away using 'Band in a Box' to arrange my songs and have already performed a few in front of an audience. I use a Logitech laptop speaker system with sub for the amplification but have tried it through my Polytone amp and it sounds great. Thanks again I will get the word out that Patchman Music is where its at!!!!'
'Hi Matt; The EWI USB arrived today, three days after I ordered it. I can't say enough about the excellent service that Patchman provided. I was able to ask questions from an expert before I purchased, the order was shipped immediately, and the shipping rate to Alaska was more than fair. I particularly appreciated the fact that the EWI was packed in the case that I ordered separately, saving potential extra shipping costs. Few other merchants would have gone to this extra trouble. Thanks. I'll have no problem recommending Patchman to my friends.'
'Matt, Thanks again for handling and supporting the new EWI USB. The whole experience has been so overwhelmingly positive from purchase to support to simply playing again.'
'Matt, count me as one totally satisfied customer. I received my EWI USB from you this week and have had a hard time putting it down ever since! It was literally a plug and play experience. The instrument responds as well as any EVI or EWI I've ever played and the 'tweakability' only raises the level of this instrument in my eyes. Also, thanks for the excellent customer support. I'll be back for another EWI USB this spring!'
'Matt -- just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for sending my Akai EWI USB right out -- it arrived today, and I have started playing with it. It will do EXACTLY what I was hoping it would do! Aria runs as a VST instrument -- so it can be used as a softsynth, which means you can 'play' those sounds from a MIDI file, which is a wonderful bonus, and means I don't have to run out and spend $200 on another soft synth! This looks very promising in a way that was not at all obvious from ALL the online and tech support documentation! Exactly 2 hours after I stuck the software CD in my computer, it is working precisely the way I hoped it would! I can record MIDI and use Aria as a soft-synth, which allows me to edit my playing as MIDI data, and reassign instruments after the performance, to my heart's (and ear's) content... The Akai USB works seamlessly in this application. Thanks again!'
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Akai EWI USB Press Release |
NEW EWI BRINGS WIND-INSTRUMENT EXPRESSION TO ANYONE
EWI USB Delivers Full Electronic Wind Instrument Functionality at Attractive Price
Cumberland, R.I. (Oct. 31, 2008) Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces EWI USB, its latest wind controller, is now shipping.
The Akai EWI USB enables anyone, regardless of wind instrument-playing experience, to perform with the expressive capabilities of the wind instrument of their choice. The wind controller features a plug-and-play USB interface for use with the included Aria software with Garritan and Akai Professional samples as a sound source. EWI USB is Mac and PC compatible.
Professional players will find EWI USB fully capable of performance for stage and studio with a five-octave range, breath modulation with adjustable threshold, pitch bend, adjustable vibrato, transposing and octave shifting, and fingering modes to emulate various electronic and acoustic instruments. Further, the Garritan/Plogue Aria software enables instrumentalists to perform with up to four instruments selected from the full collection of over 75 orchestral, band and synthesizer sounds.
While EWI USB has full professional capabilities, its attractive price point and easy-to-play design make it a perfect choice for wind students. With a removable, dishwasher-safe, interchangeable mouthpiece that does not require a perfect embouchure, EWI USB is excellent for introducing students to the world of wind instruments. Former wind instrumentalists who would like to return to playing will find EWI USB easy to adapt to, eliminating much of the embouchure-building time required with a traditional instrument.
Multiple fingering modes make EWI USB model saxophone, flute and oboe, as well as traditional EWI and EVI trumpet for intuitive performance, even for players who have never picked up an electronic instrument.
'With EWI USB, we are exposing the world of wind-instrument expression to a whole new world of players,' states Gregg Stein, Director of Marketing, Akai Professional. 'Traditionally, electronic wind instruments have fallen into two categories: very expensive professional instruments, and inexpensive instruments of low quality. EWI USB is the first instrument to offer professional quality at such an affordable price.'
EWI USB is now shipping to musical instrument and pro audio retailers.
Garritan/Plogue ARIA is a registered trademark of Garritan Corp.
For more information, visit www.akaipro.com.
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We play wind controllers. We sell wind controllers. We repair wind controllers. We design wind controllers and have consulted with all the major wind controller makers in developing their products. We KNOW wind controllers. Our wind controller clients include Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Jeff Kashiwa, Mike Phillips- pretty much every top tier wind controller player in the biz! Wind controller expert Matt Traum personally updates, checks, and CALIBRATES EVERY wind controller we sell before it ships. We can't stress enough how important this step is as most horns that arrive from the factory are not even close to being calibrated correctly. Matt's wind controller clients include Michael Brecker, Tom Scott, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Kashiwa, Judd Miller, and many others! Buy your EWI from the folks the pros come to! Every EWI is updated to the latest OS and parameters are set to the optimum settings. You can play an EWI5000, EWI4000s, or EWI USB from Patchman Music right out of the box. We support the EWI4000s with an amazing upgraded EWI4000s soundbank that we developed which turns the EWI into a whole new instrument. We also offer a huge library of wind controller sounds for other synths as well. Personal and highly knowledgable after-sale support. As always, if you buy your EWI5000, EWI USB, or EWI4000s from Patchman Music, you will be supported after the sale. You will not find another dealer who can answer your EWI5000, EWI USB, or EWI4000s questions the way we can. Guaranteed. The importance of easily available after-sale support cannot be over emphasized in the wind controller world. (All computer specific issues and repair issues will be directed to Akai tech support). Convenient and personal wind controller support. If you wish to make a purchase, email Matt to discuss your EWI purchase with him.
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Akai EWI5000 Wireless Electronic Wind ControllerThe Akai EWI5000 Wireless Electronic Wind Instrument is the world's first wind controller with built-in sample based sounds! As a wonderful complement to the popular EWI4000s which is based on an analog modeling type synth, the Akai EWI-5000 comes loaded with 100 built-in patches featuring more than 3GB of top-quality sample-based sounds including traditional horn, brass, woodwind, organs, progressive synths, classic leads, and other non-traditional sounds. The EWI 5000 includes 12 touch-sensitive metal keys on its top and 8 thumb-controlled octave rollers on the bottom. Yes, the EWI5000 is audio wireless right out of the box! It sends its audio via an included STEREO wireless audio system. (Wireless MIDI is also available from Patchman Music at additional cost. Click here for details.) The EWI5000 also features a rechargable battery which is charged via USB connection to the included wireless audio receiver unit. The EWI-5000 features several fingering systems including Sax, Traditional EWI, Flute, Oboe, Brass / EVI Fingering Mode designed for brass and EVI players by Matt Traum! Matt was on the Akai EWI5000 development team and he knows this instrument well. An EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) fingering mode designed for brass and EVI players by Matt Traum is included for brass players. Now more than ever, woodwind and brass instrumentalists can play the SAME INSTRUMENT simply by selecting the appropriate fingering system. Click here for complete details on the Brass-style EVI fingering system. The EWI 5000 also includes 8 control knobs for tweaking Filter, Reverb, Chorus, LFO, Breath Amount, Bite Amount, Semitone Tuning, and Fine Tuning. Both USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI are onboard the EWI for controlling software synths or traditional MIDI modules. A 1/4' output to connect to an amplifier or PA and an 1/8' headphone output for silent practice are included. The EWI 5000 charges via USB or wall power and also includes a USB cable, wall adapter, wireless receiver, and neck strap. The EWI5000s can also be used with external MIDI synths and Patchman Music offers numerous wind controller soundbanks and patches for external synths that can be controlled from the EWI 5000. All Akai EWI5000 wind controllers purchased from Patchman Music are personally SETUP and TESTED by Patchman Music's own wind controller expert Matt Traum! Matt has worked with Akai in the development of all the recent Akai EWI models and he knows it inside and out. Matt's clients include Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Judd Miller, Jeff Kashiwa, and all the other top EWI pros. Matt is also Bob Mintzer's personal EWI tech. Buy Your AKAI EWI5000 From PATCHMAN MUSIC And You Get:
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LIMITED EDITION WHITE / SILVER Akai EWI5000 Wireless Electronic Wind ControllerThe new LIMITED EDITION Akai EWI5000 Wireless Electronic Wind Instrument is exactly the same in function and features as the standard black model shown above but it is in a gorgeous new PEARL WHITE & SILVER color scheme. Here is your chance to stand out for the crowd and have something a little different! Click on the photo at the left for a full size image of this beautiful Limited Edition EWI5000. List Price $999 $799 Includes shipping to lower 48 States! IN STOCK!! Click here to order! Consider adding the Hard Case to protect your EWI5000 investment. See below for details. | |
Click image for full details | Akai EWI USB Wind ControllerThe Akai EWI USB features several fingering systems including Sax, Traditional EWI, Flute, Oboe, Brass / EVI Fingering Mode designed for brass and EVI players by Matt Traum! Now more than ever, woodwind and brass instrumentalists can play the SAME INSTRUMENT simply by selecting the appropriate fingering system. Click here for complete details on the Brass-style EVI fingering system. This low cost Akai EWI-USB offers tremendous value yet retains the awesome expressiveness that all previous EWIs have been known for. Included with the Akai EWI-USB is a complete wind controller softsynth for PC and Mac (see below for system requirements). Connect the EWI USB to your PC or Mac and enjoy expressive breath controller sounds from this softsynth. The EWI USB can also be used with external MIDI synths if you connect a MIDI interface to your PC/Mac. As always, Patchman Music offers numerous wind controller soundbanks and patches that can be used via MIDI. All Akai EWI USB units purchased from Patchman Music are personally CALIBRATED and TESTED by Patchman Music's own wind controller expert Matt Traum! Matt worked with Akai in the development of this instrument and he knows it inside and out. Matt's clients include Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Jeff Kashiwa, Judd Miller, and all the other top EWI guys. We can't stress enough how important this CRITICAL step is as all of the horns that arrive from the factory are not even close to being calibrated correctly. AKAI EWI USB FEATURES
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EWI4000s PRO PACK - DiscontinuedThe EWI4000s has been officially discontinued. We recommend the EWI5000 shown above as an alternative. Also we occasionally have refurbished used EWI4000s for sale here. | |
Protec Hard Case (Fits all Akai EWI, Yamaha WX & EVI models)This is the case that Patchman Music recommends for the Akai EWI5000, EWI4000s, and EWI USB. Although it was originally designed for a soprano sax, this Protec case can also be used with all other Akai EWI, Yamaha WX, and EVI models. This protective lightweight case features movable pads that can be positioned for optimum support of the instrument. Has convenient exterior pocket with built-in organizer and shoulder strap. This is a beautiful hard case and we strongly recommend it for all EWI5000, EWI4000s and EWI USB owners (always use the mouthpiece cap when transporting in the case to protect the delicate bite sensor). It is very well designed and well made and Patchman Music is proud to carry this in our product line. Dimensions: 29'(W) x 6'(H) x 5.25'(D). Weight: 4.5 lbs. (Wind controller not included.) Our Protec Case Features:
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Boss PSA-120s AC Adaptor (For use with the Akai EWI4000s)This is the power supply Patchman Music recommends for the EWI4000s. It is better than the Akai MP9 AC Adaptor model. The power cable length is 10 feet and it features an LED indicator for quick visual verification of on/off status. It works great with the Akai EWI4000s and Roland JV-1010. We like this model power supply so much that we bundle it with our EWI4000s Pro Packs.
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Replacement for Akai EWI3000m AC Adaptor Power SupplyUPGRADED! The Akai model replacement AC Adaptor for the Akai EWI3000m has long been discontinued but Patchman Music now offers a 100% compatible adaptor. We have tested this model and it works perfectly with the Akai EWI3000m as well as the Yamaha WT11, RY30, TG100, and others. This adaptor is actually BETTER than the original Akai brand power supply as it is smaller, lighter, more powerful, and accepts a wider range of input voltage (universal). This adaptor features 100-240V @ 50-60 Hz AC input, 15V 1A DC output, 2.1mm connector, and a 6 foot cable. Tip/center is positive (+). It never hurts to have a spare. Stock up now! $25 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
EWM1 Replacement Mouthpiece for EWI5000, EWI4000s, & EWI USBOriginal factory fresh new replacement mouthpiece for the EWI5000, EWI4000s, and EWI USB (Akai part number EWM1). Use this when you want to share your EWI5000, EWI4000s and EWI USB with someone or simply need a new mouthpiece. Quick and simple single screw installation using a small 3/16' Phillips head screwdriver. Includes the white rubber mouthpiece and the black plastic cowling piece it installs into as shown at left. Please note that this item does NOT fit any other EWI model. Mouthpiece Screw is not included- use your original screw if it is not rusted or use a new replacement stainless steel screw (highly recommended) see below. List $49 $25 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Replacement STAINLESS STEEL Mouthpiece SCREW for EWI5000, EWI4000S, & EWI USBThe original EWI4000s factory screw was made of a material that can rust and seize up. Not good! When this happens the mouthpiece is no longer removable and an expensive repair is needed as the old mouthpiece needs to be surgically cut off by a repair tech! We strongly recommend that all EWI4000s owners replace the original mouthpiece screw with this STAINLESS STEEL type as soon as possible. EWI USB and most EWI5000 owners need not worry as Akai uses a stainless steel type from the factory on that model only. EWI4000s and some EWI5000 owners should replace the mouthpiece screw ASAP as the factory screw will rust, strip, and seize up from moisture. Replace it now and save yourself the hassle and expense later on. Quick and simple installation using a small 3/16' Phillips head screwdriver. $5 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Replacement Mouthpiece Cap for Akai EWI5000, EWI4000S & EWI USBOriginal factory fresh new replacement Mouthpiece Cap for the Akai EWI5000, EWI4000s, and EWI USB. Lost or broken yours? Get your factory replacement here. This protective cap is critical since the vibrato sensor is quite delicate. Be sure you have this cap on when transporting the EWI5000, EWI4000s, and EWI USB. Patchman Music stocks the AKAI EWI5000, EWI4000S, EWI USB and EWI accessories. Sorry, this cap does NOT fit any of the earlier EWI models. $25 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Replacement Knob Cover for Akai EWI4000s and EWI5000Original factory fresh replacement Knob Cover for the Akai EWI5000 and EWI4000s. This is the plastic removable cover that goes over the adjustment knobs on the Akai EWI5000 and EWI4000s. If yours is missing, you can replace it with this original replacement part. If a repair is needed on your EWI see this. Need a spare EWI4000s or EWI5000 Knob Cover? Here's your chance to get a factory replacement. Patchman Music stocks the AKAI EWI5000, EWI4000s, EWI USB and EWI accessories. $20 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Replacement Cable Clip for Akai EWI4000s, EWI3020, & EWI3000Original factory fresh replacement Cable Holder Clip for the Akai EWI4000s, EWI3020, and EWI3000. This is the plastic part that holds the cable in place. If yours is broken or cracked you can replace it with this original replacement part. (This part is NOT for the EWI USB or EWI1000/EVI1000). On the EWI4000s, this parts simply slips on and no dissasembly is needed. With the EWI3020 and EWI3000 models, disassembly of the EWI is required. If a repair is needed on your EWI see this. Need a spare EWI Cable Holder? Here's your chance to get a factory replacement. Patchman Music stocks the AKAI EWI 4000S, EWI USB and EWI accessories. $10 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Akai EWI-FR Finger Rest for EWI3000 and EWI3020Attention EWI3000 and EWI3020 players! Because the EWI3000 and EWI3020 keys respond electronically to touch and do not move, you must keep your fingers completely off the keys you don't want down or you get wrong notes and glitches. Players of open-hole instruments normally keep their fingers off open holes and will feel more at home with the EWI than sax players who usually rest their fingers lightly on open keys. To remedy this situation for the rest of us, Akai offered this snap-on finger rest, the EWI-FR, which provides 3 spring-loaded keys for each hand. Slide the EWIFR Finger Rests onto your EWI3000 or EWI3020 and you can rest your fingertips on these 6 spring-loaded pads! The Akai EWI-FR gives the player a sense of 'moving keys'. Please note: Sorry, this item does NOT fit any other EWI model. The EWI-FR does NOT fit the EWI1000, EVI1000, EWI4000s, EWI USB, nor EWI5000.Email Matt if you have any questions regarding this item. List $29.95 $9 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Limited Supply! Due to a special purchase from Akai, these are the last ones available! So order now! Click here to order! | |
Replacement Rubber Mouthpiece Tip for Akai EWI3020 & EWI3000Original factory fresh replacement Rubber Mouthpiece Tip for the Akai EWI3020 and EWI3000. This is the entire rubber part of the mouthpiece that fits inside the plastic cowling piece. Is yours starting to show signs of wear? Replace it now before your teeth wear a hole in it and moisture gets into the horn causing a costly repair. Need a spare? Here's your chance to get a factory replacement. Only a limited number are available so don't delay. This item is available only in white as shown in photo at left. This item is NOT available in black but it fits both the EWI3020 and EWI3000 models. We strongly recommend using Yamaha Recorder Cream for easy installation and future removal (available below). Patchman Music stocks the AKAI EWI5000, EWI4000S, EWI USB and EWI accessories. $70 + $9 shipping/handling to lower 48 States ONLY A FEW LEFT IN STOCK! Click here to order! | |
YAMAHA Recorder CreamNew 2 gram vial of genuine Yamaha Recorder Cream for use on the internal rubber mouthpiece seals on the EWI3000, EWI3020, WX5, WX11, or WX7. Use this cream regularly on the internal area of the rubber mouthpiece parts to protect, lubricate, maintain softness, and reduce aging and cracking. NOT for use on key switches or on the outside of the mouthpiece. Put a little on the inside of the mouthpiece and on the rubber gasket where the mouthpiece slides on and meets the body to allow easy future removal of the mouthpiece. It helps keep the rubber gasket moisturized to prevent it from cracking and tearing. Don't leave home without it! Highly recommended. (Not an Akai product). NOT for use with the Akai EWI5000, EWI4000s, or EWI USB (there is no need). $7 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
Akai EWI 5000, EWI 4000s / EWI USB Neck StrapNew Akai brand Neck Strap for the Akai EWI series wind controllers. This neck strap works with the Akai EWI series wind controllers including the Akai EWI1000, EWI3020, EWI3000, EWI5000, EWI4000s, and EWI USB. Features a slide to adjust length. This is the same Akai model neck strap that ships in the box with the Akai EWI. Can also be used with the Yamaha WX7, WX5, and WX11. Cannot be used with the Casio DH-100, DH-200, or DH-800 (too long, hook too thick). It never hurts to have an extra neckstrap so grab one while they are still available. $15 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
YAMAHA WX Soft Pouch (Also fits the EWI USB, EWI3000, EWI3020)(Does NOT fit the EWI4000s or EWI5000) Though not an Akai product, this Yamaha WX Soft Pouch fits the Akai EWI USB, EWI3000, and EWI3020 wind controllers quite well. Since no case was ever designed specifically for these EWIs, this soft pouch can help protect them from damage. This is a brand new, factory original soft pouch that is designed specifically for the Yamaha WX series wind controllers but it can also be used with the Akai EWI USB, EWI3000 and EWI3020 wind controllers. PLEASE NOTE: This Soft Pouch does NOT fit the larger EWI5000 nor EWI4000s, sorry. It is a nice black leather-like carrying pouch featuring a moderate amount of padding, a fold-over flap on top with a Velcro fastener, and a white Yamaha logo. $39 + $8 shipping/handling to lower 48 States IN STOCK!! Click here to order! | |
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Akai EXM128 128 Meg RAM Expansion Board For MPC128 MB RAM memory expansion for the Akai MPC500, MPC1000, MPC2500. Expand your MPC! The Akai EXM128 adds 128MB RAM to your MPC500, MPC1000, or MPC2500, adding to the number and / or size of the samples you can run simultaneously. Make the most out of your MPC, increase the size of your musical canvas with Akai's EXM128. (Last one. No returns on this item.) Only One Left!! Click here to order! List $299.99 $55 + $8 SHIPPING to lower 48 States |
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