Wind Instrument Attack Time

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.

I pretty much get an anxiety attack when it's time to spend money, but I have been lusting after this lens for a year, ever since I got my OM-D E-M1. When it went on sale for $ off recently, I grabbed it. It has lived up to all the hype. It is clear edge to edge and the narrow depth of field has made this a really great portrait lens also (just make sure you have room to back up). And for night-time street photography, it is peerless with the F 1.8. I highly recommend this lens. And as a bonus, it is so short in length, that you would never suspect that it is a telephoto.

I tried a few wind screens in the past not knowing this one was available. It's made well and arrived on time.

I love love love this instrument. The sound and touch are the best I've seen. I plan to use this for a long time.

Ive been looking at this for quite some time.  I already own Omnisphere.  I made the purchase, B&H had the best price and I really like the instrument.  Good buy!

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!

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

Great product/instrument. Learning curve, if you're first time user, may be a little daunting, but be patient. So many levels to transform your sound. And it can attach to SO many different music platforms that makes its user interface customizable to your preference. Highly recommend

Wind bad, this good. Keep wind out.

I used this to light 2-3 subjects at a time, its great because of its versatility, but its very prone to rough wind.