This is a great addition to any woodwind player's set of instruments. It feels very solid and well made, as we have come to expect Akai Professional products to be.
Essentially it is a synthesiser laid out in clarinet / sax fingering. There are a number of instruments built in, and some great synth sounds. The unit also has the capacity for playing in harmony (polyphony) and adjustment of the attack, modulation etc of the notes played. It is very versatile in this respect. The user manual, as many have said before is basic, and will get you plugged in and switched on - after that it is up to you, but there are quite a few helpful websites.
Akai don't do a case for this at all, but if you buy a Ritter Soprano Sax case, it fits in perfectly, without rattling around, and has a pocket for cables, batteries etc, and a strap to sling it over your shoulder with. My son has lugged this all over the place to rehearsals, and the case has done a good job, with no damage so far.
When you consider what you are getting, this is actually a very good value unit. It as a stereo 3.5mm out jack, midi out, 1/4 inch out (he often plays it through a lead guitar amp with effects pedals)
We are very pleased we bought one, now saving up for the Eb clarinet....
| Product Dimensions | 67.06 x 6.86 x 6.1 cm; 861.83 Grams |
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| Item Model Number | EWI4000S |
| Colour | Black, Silver |
| Item Weight | 862 g |
