Expanded Lungs Wind Instrument Player

I must admit, the first time I unboxed the instrument, I was amazed at the build quality. It has some heft, the keys are properly and ergonomically placed and you know Akai really took their time to perfect this wind controller. But as a long time saxophone player, the first time I actually played some scales, I was quite disappointed - it didn't feel like a saxophone. I was beginning to regret my purchase and thought about exchanging it for the WX5. So I gave it a few more days. Days turned to weeks, and I am beginning to appreciate this instrument. Keep practicing those scales, breathing with the mouthpiece and you realize how this is such an amazing wind controller. I made a mistake thinking that this is a replacement for a saxophone in an apartment situation. In reality, you should think about how this instrument can be an extension to your musical endeavors. The possibilities you can do with the sounds and playability are endless. There are a few usable synths prebuilt, but I suggest using the Akai EWI 5000 Editor to really play and edit your sounds then save it to the user bank. Also there are synths out there that can be used if you plug the EWI as just a midi wind controller; unfortunately you can't upload other synth sounds into the controller. Definitely give it some time to get used to the instrument especially moving from one octave to another. Keep practicing and you'll appreciate that there's hardly any moving parts here. I was opposed at it first since horns have that tactile and key feedback. But with the touch sensitivity, it really felt I was playing an instrument from the future. Again, you just have to get used to it - think about when mobile phones shift from physical keyboards to the modern phones we have today. And here I am today still keeping my purchase and writing a review. I thank Akai for making a top-notch wind controller and continuing the support for the modern electronic wind musician.

This is my second one of these straps. It attaches to one of the strap lungs on the camera. As I hold the camera, it is attached to the lung on the right side. The camera is very secure to the strap. This arrangement allows for the easy attachment of the camera to a a monopod/tripod for stable photography. One of the fears I have for any strap is slipping off the shoulder allowing the camera to fall. With the lung on the left available, I have attached a wrist strap. This allow for easier carry of the camera and helps remove the fear of strap failure. I have this arrangement for two of my cameras. It works!

expanded my RAM easily

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

Fine instrument, does what it should do and more. I recommend it.

I like it, very useful, easy move , space can be expanded

Wind bad, this good. Keep wind out.

I have expanded my Sonos network to the garage. Waiting for. headphones.

This is exactly what I was looking for. It expanded my shots in a much needed way! Definitely an essential for any of my movies!

It's a good quality instrument that I like so much