Akai EWI Solo (Black) – Electronic Wind Instrument

OVERVIEW

The Akai EWI Solo redefines wind instrument performance with cutting-edge digital technology and authentic acoustic expressiveness. Designed for both beginners and pros, it features 200 expertly crafted sounds, from lush synth pads to classic jazz clarinets, making it perfect for any genre. A built-in speaker delivers rich, natural sound, and the OLED display provides easy access to settings and sound parameters.

Whether you’re performing on stage, in the studio, or practicing on the go, the EWI Solo’s rechargeable battery provides 12+ hours of uninterrupted playtime. Musicians can switch between flute, saxophone, oboe, and EVI fingering modes for a seamless playing experience. With USB-MIDI, 1/4″ audio output, and aux input, it easily integrates into any setup. Plus, its bite sensor-enabled mouthpiece adds a new level of expressiveness, ensuring every performance is dynamic and inspiring.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The Next Generation Electronic Wind Instrument:

Ready for any setting, EWI Solo fuses all the expressive musical capabilities and control found in traditional acoustic wind instruments with a go-anywhere specification, for the beginner or seasoned pro alike.

Play Music Anywhere:

With an integral rechargeable lithium-ion battery for 12+ hours of uninterrupted playtime, plus a built-in speaker calibrated for the most natural sound reproduction experience, EWI Solo is ready whenever and wherever your creativity strikes.

Premium Sound, Perfect Performance:

EWI Solo is primed for any performance with 200 onboard sounds – from luscious evolving synth pads to an authentic sultry jazz clarinet, Every genre is catered for with an expertly curated catalogue of sounds.

Play Your Way:

Woodwind and Brass players, there is no need to learn anything new here. EWI Solo’s interface can be switched to flute, oboe, saxophone, and EVI (Electronic Valve Instrument) fingering modes at the twist of a dial.

A Customised Playing Experience:

Beyond the extensive sound bank, EWI Solo can store your own custom sound creations. Tweak and modify your proper parameters or add effects to sweeten your patches. The power is yours to store and recall with ease easily. Add more layers of expression with the ultra-sensitive bite sensor-enabled mouthpiece.

FEATURES

• Authentic wind-instrument Performance and Response for the Digital Era
• 200 onboard premium acoustic and synth sounds
• 12+ hours of play time using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (charging adapter included)
• Built-in Speaker calibrated for the most natural sound reproduction experience
• OLED display to easily view presets and parameters
• USB port for USB-MIDI connection and battery recharging
• 1/4″ audio output, 1/8″ headphone output
• 1/8″ auxiliary input

TECHNICAL SPECS

MIDI Output Channels Over USB: 16

Note Keys: 14

Octave Rollers:

• 6 x mobile
• 2 x fixed
• 7-octave range

Plates:

• 1 x pitch-bend
• 2 x ground

Inputs / Outputs:

• 1x USB port
• 1 x 1/4″ (6.35mm) TRS line output
• 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm)
• 1 x TRS headphone output
• 1 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS auxiliary input

Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included; charges via USB)

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 76.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 8.2 cm

Weight: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs.)