Native Australian Wind Instrument

I have other Native Instrument keyboards, but I'm using this one more for when quick ideas come up. Sort of like a sketch pad keyboard versus a production one. Easy to carry any where, and setup is just plugging in the usb cable. The price is right as well.

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 an excellent unit, my only criticism is that as this unit was sent to Australia it would have been nice if an Australian power adapter had been included.

Native bees have come to live in my new native plant garden and these close focusing binocs are great for watching them. I can get better details to help with ID and just enjoy watching their busy behavior. They even are decent birding binocs for distances within about 50 feet. Lightweight. A great tool for the price.

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

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

Works just fine. Adapters provided to use 5/8" instead of the native 3/8".

Excellent lens at much lower $ than native glass.

I use this more than my native lens, it gives better color and better views.

I bought this HD3 Circular Polarizer for my Fujifilm kit and use it in bright Australian sun conditions to enhance photos in particular landscape conditions and above water photos. It is tough, optically superb and easy to use. B&H offered a great price and fast dispatch as always. I highly recommend both.