AKAI / EWI USB

This unique wind USB controller lets you play by blowing into it like a wind instrument. It allows for easy, expressive performance using the same fingering as a recorder. It includes 82 software sounds (ARIA) optimized for the EWI USB, so you can instantly enjoy playing in any style or genre simply by connecting it to your computer.

■ Simply connect the EWI USB to your computer with a USB cable and install the included ""ARIA"" software to start playing right away.
■ Touch-sensitive keys allow for quick performances not possible with mechanical keys.
■ Equipped with a touch plate that allows for easy pitch bend effects, and an octave roller that allows for shifting across a five-octave range.
■ Various fingering modes available.
■ Operates on USB bus power (powered via the USB cable).
■ The included DVD-ROM contains an installer for the ""ARIA"" software sound source, optimized for the EWI USB.

■ Power Supply: USB bus power: 100mA 5V
■ Other: Detachable cable clutch
■ Dimensions: 42W x 41D x 586H mm
■ Weight: 610g
■ Accessories: USB cable, instruction manual, software DVD-ROM, slinger (neck strap), cleaning cloth

■ Operating Environment

Mac: OS X (10.4 or later), Intel processor
Windows: XP-8.1 (Installation requires at least 1.2GB of free space on the DVD-ROM drive and hard disk for both operating systems.)

Included Software ""ARIA"" Number of Voices (82):
Woodwinds: 11 saxophones, 6 clarinets, 3 flutes, 3 double reeds
Brass: 7 horns, 5 trombones, 8 trumpets, tuba, sousaphone
Strings: 2 cellos, 2 double basses, 1 viola, full strings
Pitched Percussion (2 chimes, GlockenSpiel - 2, HandBell - 2, Xylophone)
oSynthesizer-22