Akai EWI Solo | Electronic Wind Instrument with Speaker | Rechargeable Performance Anywhere

Electronic Wind Instrument

Akai Professional EWI Solo is a self-contained electronic wind instrument designed for expressive performance in virtually any setting. With a built-in speaker, rechargeable battery, onboard sounds, and familiar wind-instrument style control, it offers a practical and inspiring solution for practice, recording, rehearsal, and live play.

Akai Professional EWI Solo Competitive Differences

• 200 onboard sounds covering synths, orchestral voices, and traditional wind instruments
• Built-in speaker and rechargeable lithium-ion battery for fully portable performance

Akai Professional EWI Solo Description

The Akai Professional EWI Solo combines the expressive control of a traditional wind instrument with the flexibility of modern electronic sound design. It is built for players who want the feel of a wind controller without being tied to an external sound module or amplification setup, making it ideal for mobile practice and spontaneous performance.

With 200 onboard sounds, the EWI Solo is equipped to handle a wide range of musical styles. Its sound library includes synth textures, acoustic-style instrument voices, and genre-friendly presets that let players move from jazz-inspired tones to modern electronic layers with ease.

For woodwind and brass musicians, the EWI Solo provides a more natural transition into electronic performance thanks to selectable fingering modes for flute, oboe, saxophone, and EVI. The bite sensor-enabled mouthpiece adds another level of expression, helping players shape phrasing and performance dynamics in a more nuanced way.

Its portable design makes it especially useful for musicians who need a grab-and-go instrument. The built-in rechargeable battery delivers more than 12 hours of play time, while the integrated speaker supports convenient practice without requiring headphones or an external PA. USB connectivity and audio outputs also make it easy to integrate into studio or stage setups.

EWI Solo Features

• Electronic wind instrument with built-in speaker
• 200 onboard sounds for multiple musical styles
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 12+ hours of play time
• Selectable fingering modes for flute, oboe, saxophone, and EVI
• Custom sound storage for user-created patches
• Ultra-sensitive bite sensor-enabled mouthpiece for added expression
• USB connectivity for MIDI and charging
• Headphone, line, and auxiliary audio connections
• Designed for beginners and experienced wind players alike

EWI Solo Specifications

• MIDI Output Channels Over USB: 16
• Note Keys: 14
• Octave Rollers: 6 mobile
• Octave Rollers Fixed: 2 fixed; 7-octave range
• Plates: 1 pitch-bend, 2 ground
• Inputs / Outputs: (1) USB port
• Line Output: (1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS
• Headphone Output: (1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS
• Auxiliary Input: (1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS
• Power: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included; charges via USB)
• Dimensions: 30.12 x 3.00 x 3.24 in (76.5 x 7.6 x 8.2 cm)
• Weight: 1.