It's Aria Player with sounds from Garritan.
The EWI USB comes with its own software by default. Is there a good way to get away from the stock sounds and find something more unique that doesn't try to emulate typical instruments? Thank you so much for reading and for your input!Įdit: Bonus question: What does the sound library look like? I read that you could apply almost any sound via other programs. Would the USB be a good candidate for that type of usage? If so, what will I need in terms of software to fit my needs? I'm looking for something that I can play without disturbing other people around me (plug into laptop and use headphones?) and something I could use to sit down and jam with some friends (typical rock instrumentation, so projection is preferred. I would want to play through a standard windows laptop running whatever software would work well with the instrument. I know next to nothing about software, so any tips regarding that would be a huge help. Some background: I'm a woodwind player so I am familiar with the sound production and fingerings of the EWI. Usable area (W x D): 520 x 435 mm 619.I'm very curious about the Akai EWI USB and wanted to get some more info on it before considering purchasing one. Material: Combination of foam, MDF board, and rubber feet Pad for acoustic decoupling of pad controllers and instrumentsĬompatible with NI Maschine Studio, Akai MPC X, Ableton Push,and more Includes Live Intro and Beat Tools Pack (Toolkit for beat production with over 150 drum kits and instruments, 180 audio loops)
* 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 * Custom Garritan Aria Player software, contains wind instrument sounds * Multiple fingering modes: sax, traditional EWI, flute, oboe, and EVI brass * Expandable sound palette * Removable, dishwasher-safe mouthpieceINCLUDES: * EWI USB wind instrument * Neck strap * Cleaning cloth * USB cable * Software DVD * Quick start guide * Safety instructionsĪbleton Push 2 Controller for Ableton LiveĬlip launch mode for performance and real-time arrangement recordingġ7 cm Touch-Strip for pitch bending and scrollingĭimensions (W x D x H): 378 x 303 x 42 mm
EWI USB breaks the price barrier, bringing professional quality, expressive control, and a studio-ready sound library to a price the professional-wind-instrument world has never seen. EWI USB is designed for you to spend your time playing music not learning technology.SURPRISING AFFORDABILITYHistorically, electronic wind instruments have fallen into two different categories: high-end, professional instruments and toys.
Aria Player software was produced specifically for use with EWI USB, providing wind players with an unprecedented level of expressive control.LARGE SOUND PALETTEYou get over 75 different orchestral, concert band, jazz band, and synthesizer sound sets expertly recorded and programmed by Garritan, renowned for its ultra-realistic instrument sound libraries.MULTI MODEEWI 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.
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. While 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.COMPUTER CONTROLEWI USB is the most flexible EWI because it harnesses your computer to generate its sounds. We designed EWI USB to give wind players the expressive musical capabilities previously found only in much more expensive instruments.PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCEEWIs are the only choice for serious wind players looking to make music electronically. For over 20 years, Akai Professional has studied the art of playing saxophone, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and other traditional winds, and developed electronic wind instruments that enable wind players to enjoy the same expressive control as in an acoustic instrument. Akai Professional s decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable EWI ever.PREMIUM PEDIGREEAkai Professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments. EWI USB is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easy-to-play, easy-to-use controller.