Yamaha WX5 - MIDI Wind Controller - Black
Guitar players or keyboardists have many options for inputing data into electronic equivalents. Horn and Woodwind players generally have far fewer instruments and devices to choose from; the WX5 is a welcome addition to the market, combining Yamaha's production expertise in the manufacture of both of acoustic and electronic instruments.
The WX5 is a full-featured MIDI wind controller with a sax-compatible, 16-key layout and high-resolution wind and lip sensors, that comprehensively addresses the musical details and requirements of the Wind-to-MIDI process with an astonishing array of expressive performance controls. The WX5 ships with 2 mouthpieces (Sax, with reed, and Recorder ) and is fully GM, XG, and VL compatible.
- Full Featured Control
- 24 Controllers Available
- 4 fingering modes: Saxophone (a), Saxophone (b), Saxophone (c), Flute
- MIDI Out connector, WX Out connector (Power and MIDI Out), DC in
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Power supplied via : 6 x AAA batteries
PA3B AC adapter
WX Out Connector (from compatible Yamaha Tone Generators or BT7 MIDI/Power Pack)
All optional
| Controllers |
Note keys: x 16 including 2 x Assignable High Keys Octave Change Keys: x 4 (Control range-7 octaves) Pitch Bend Wheel Setup Switch Hold Switch: Key Hold/Sustain/Portamento Program Change Switch Power On/Off Switch |
| Rotary Controls |
Wind Zero Wind Gain Lip Gain Lip Zero |
| Transpose |
Key Transpose: C2,Bb1,Eb Octave Transpose: 5-step (-2/-1/0+1/+2) |
| Fingering | Saxophone (a), Saxophone (b), Saxophone (c), Flute |
| Dip Switches |
Velocity:On/Off Wind Data: CC#2(Breath Controller), CC#7(Volume), CC#11(Expression) Wind Curve: Normal/Hard Lip Mode: Tight Lip/Loose Lip Lip Range: Normal/Wide Lip Data: Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheel Lip+ CC#18 (Gen3): On/Off Transpose: C2/Bb1/Eb2 Fingering: Saxophone (a,b,c), Flute Fast Response: On/Off High D,D# Key Assign: D:CC#81-On, D#:CC#80-Off Pitch Bend Data: Pitch Bend Up and Pitch Bend Down/Modulation Wheel and Pitch Bend Down/CC#16 (Gen1) and CC#17(Gen2) Bright Up/ Down |
| Sensors | Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor |
| Indicators | Red LED x 2 (Wind Monitor, Lip Zero Monitor) |
| MIDI Transmit Channel | Channels 10 - 16 |
| Connectors | MIDI Out Connector, WX Out Connector (Power Out), DC in Jack |
| Hard Disk Space |
UM-4 AAA R03 x 6 PA3B AC Adapter WX Out Connector (from compatible Yamaha Tone Generators or BT7 MIDI/Power Pack) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 24 x 2.4 x 2.75" (611 x 62 x 70mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (520 g) |
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Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
Comments about Yamaha WX5 - MIDI Wind Controller - Black:
i BOUGHT THIS TO REPLACE MY YAMAHA. AND B&H give good price
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Yamaha WX5 - MIDI Wind Controller - Black:
heres some of what i do with windsynth:[@]prefer the wx over ewi because of the lip based pitch bender vs the right hand thumbplate pitchbend on the ewi.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Yamaha WX5 - MIDI Wind Controller - Black:
Not as sophisticated as the EWI but much more user friendly. Best choice for a basic wind synth.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Yamaha WX5 - MIDI Wind Controller - Black:
Convience, light weight, and easy to use, what more can you ask for. Connected to a midi sound source and the magic that can be created are only limited by the boundaries of your mind.
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What's in the Box
- 1 Sax Mouthpiece with Reed
- 1 Mouthpiece Cap
- 1 Recorder Mouthpiece
- Soft Case
- WX Cable
- Strap
- Recorder Cream
- 1 Year Warranty
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