#Akai ewi usb vs saxophone plus
#Akai ewi usb vs saxophone professional

I'm sure you have heard of the Akai Ewi 5000 and Akai Ewi 4000s series, but how does the cheaper ewi usb comp. Overall, it's a fascinating instrument that will take a lot of time to use properly, but one that I am very glad to have bought. Hey guys Today I'm reviewing the AKAI EWI USB.

#Akai ewi usb vs saxophone plus

This is a major plus for anyone using it on stage or in a performance stetting (as the EWI does not have to be tethered to the amplifier (the wifi box is attached to the speakers.)Д®ven just using it at home, I have found the freedom I get from not being attached to the speaking with the USB cable a real bonus as I can have my music stand at the opposite end of the room from the speakers. The main advantage of this model over the less expensive EWI4000 is that it can be wireless. I bought pre-sets for all 100 sounds from an expert in the USA and used his settings which really do seem to have made a difference to the onboard sounds.

The program editor that comes supplied (or at least by download) is an essential tool in helping to tweak the various in-built sounds, but it takes some getting used to.

#Akai ewi usb vs saxophone professional

But it you treat it like a completely different instrument, it's fine. Akai EWI-USB with EWM-1 Mouthpiece - The Akai Professional EWI USB Electronic Wind Instrument Controller fuses modern music technology with a wind instrument input system - putting the power and versatility of electronic music into the hands of wind players. They are not very authentic for some of the woodwind 'programs' and (ironically) the saxophones are the least authentic of all, to my ears. Sax player looking to get into EWI, 4000 vs 5000 vs the YDS-150 Title pretty much says it all, I like how the YDS-150 looks and feels (presumably) like a real sax, however the lack of breath sensor is a big turn off. The issue I have is with the various sounds. First of all, one of the most important difference between them is that sylphyo is wireless as midi controller. The other difference is that there's no need for a strong embouchure for higher notes, as you just roll your thumb up the octave rollers at the back to span 7 octaves effortlessly (compared to the sax's 2.5 octaves, which can be tricky to play at either end. There are some differences in the fingerings between the EWI and the sax, even though it can be set up to play as a sax, you still need to get your head around certain differences, but this is fairly intuitive.

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. This has changed recently because I now have studio monitors (KRK Rockit 5's from Thomann) which I'm using to amplify it and also play backing tracks on it simultaneously.Д«ut, it will still have it's uses for silent practice. Akai Professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments. I bought this instrument mainly to use in silent practice when I am away from home.