The Akai EWI5000 is the next generation of wind instruments combining digital and wireless technology together with impressive sound libraries to create this amazing and versatile instrument. Played in a similar fashion to a traditional wind instrument but with a whole new level of sound control. Perfect for modern day musicians.

The EWI5000 is the latest addition to the EWI series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by SONiVOX to create the most expressive and versatile wind instrument available to today’s musicians. Building upon the legacy of the original Electronic Wind Instrument, Akai Professional created EWI5000 with the same objective in mind—deliver unprecedented musical expression to wind players everywhere. Experience the next generation in wind-performance technology with an instrument that’s built for the contemporary player.

EWI5000 comes loaded with more than 3GB of built-in high-quality sounds designed by SONiVOX, a leading creator of premium virtual instruments and software synthesis technologies. These instruments span across just about every music genre and put traditional orchestral sounds (e.g. horn, brass, and woodwind) and non-traditional sounds (e.g. progressive synths, basses, and leads) at your fingertips.

• Authentic wind-instrument performance and response with next-generation music technology
• Wireless stereo audio for onstage freedom (receiver included)
• 3GB of onboard, world-class acoustic and synth sounds created by SONiVOX
• Up to 6 hours of play time using the rechargeable lithium-ion battery (charging adapter included)
• 8 precision dials for quickly tweaking instrument and effect parameters
• USB port for USB-MIDI connection and battery recharging
• 1/4″ audio output and 1/8″ headphone output