Wind Instrument Carry On Back

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.

5 stars! Stable and very easy to adjust level with slider on.

Back up

Back up optics to my bulkier optics, easy to access and carry around the farm when viewing is not the primary chore... That's when something always pops into view!

I carry my GL-2 Back and forth to school in this case and itfeels really sturdy. Much much better than the crappy casesmy school uses. Expertise: 4 years Problems Encountered: No loops for shoulder strap. That's my only annoyance withthis case. Items I Recommend: GL-2

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This keyboard is portable. Light comes with a bag to carry the instrument in. The pedal and headphones are nice touch for playing without disturbing other people. I have played endlessly with the number of keys to make different sounds. And what a value for a beginner.

They call this the Executive Precision Lighting Instrument, but it is really a tactical light in a compact size. This light is SERIOUSLY bright! The choice of high, low, and strobe is also good to have. I carry it with my (legally) concealed firearm, because it is so easy to carry. The construction is heavy-duty enough to withstand almost any imaginable treatment. It's even waterproof.

Back up + Storage

Great Back-UPS.

Can’t beat this little instrument for the money!