AKAI Akai Professional Wind Synthesizer EWI5000

Features a built-in 3GB sound library from SONiVOX! The NEW EWI!


The EWI5000 is a new wind synthesizer that incorporates a 3GB sound library from SONiVOX into the existing EWI series. Like previous models, it features special sensors that respond to the pressure applied to the mouthpiece and the strength of the breath, allowing for subtle control of pitch, tone, and volume. Furthermore, it is equipped with eight parameter knobs—Filter, Breath, Bite, Semi, Fine, Reverb, Chorus, and LFO—allowing for fine-tuning and fully conveying the player's expressiveness. The EWI5000 includes a high-quality sound library from SONiVOX, renowned for its virtual instruments and software synthesizers. With a total capacity of over 3GB, it includes 100 programs, including realistic wind instrument sounds, as well as organ, bass, and synthesizer sounds, making it suitable for any genre. This is a Japan-exclusive product that includes a cleaning cloth and logo stickers.


- A wind synthesizer that allows you to play like a wind instrument using next-generation music technology.

• Equipped with a wireless system as standard, allowing for free movement around the stage.

- Built-in 3GB of world-class acoustic and synth sounds from SONiVOX

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (adapter included) allows for up to approximately 6 hours of continuous playback.

• Eight dials that allow you to adjust parameters such as effects.

USB-MIDI connection

1/4 audio output, 1/8 headphone output.

• Included software: EWI5000 Editor Software (downloadable)

Dimensions (W×D×H): EWI5000: approx. 61×676×43mm, Receiver: approx. 61×122×91mm

Weight: EWI5000: approx. 900g, Receiver: approx. 130g


The EWI5000 features 2.4GHz wireless capabilities, allowing it to wirelessly transmit audio to the included receiver. This enables free and dynamic performance without the constraints of cables. Of course, it's equipped with audio output and headphone jacks, as well as a USB port and a 5-pin MIDI output port, allowing connection to a variety of devices. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged via USB, providing up to approximately 6 hours of playing time on a single charge.
The EWI5000 uses the same fingerings as a recorder, making it easy for beginners to start playing. It also features fingering modes for instruments like the trumpet, saxophone, flute, and oboe, so experienced wind instrument players can start playing right away with familiar fingerings.


Equipped with a USB-MIDI terminal and a 5-pin MIDI output terminal, the EWI5000 can play not only its built-in sound source but also external MIDI sound sources and software sound sources, further expanding its range of expression. It also features a stereo mini-jack headphone terminal for convenient practice, and a 1/4 stereo audio output terminal (TRS terminal) for connecting to a PA system or mixer.


Using the dedicated sound editor software (available for download), you can edit the EWI5000's sound library on your computer (Windows/Mac). Edit and set parameters such as filters, LFOs, pan, tune, and envelopes to your liking, then store them on the instrument. You can start playing immediately.

• Mouthpiece: Air pressure level sensor, bite sensor

• Note keys: 13 touch sensors

• Controls: 8 parameter knobs

Octave Roller: 6 movable touch sensors, 2 fixed touch sensors (8 octaves)

• Plates: Pitch Bend x 2, Ground x 2

Input/Output: USB port, 5-pin MIDI output port, 1/4" TRS stereo line output port, 1/8" TRS headphone jack

MIDI: USB - MIDI, 5-pin MIDI output

• Wireless: 2.4GHz stereo wireless

Power source: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

• Sound library: 3GB high-quality library from SONiVOX

Includes brand logo sticker and cleaning cloth.