MidiPlus Windkey WK-37

USB controller with unusual playing technique

The Windkey WK-37 from Midiplus combines the typical playing technique of a classic melodica and a USB master keyboard with integrated sound generation.

In its capacity as a melodica, you can use either the short mouthpiece or the blowing tube to play the 10 sounds via the integrated loudspeaker or headphone output. If you use the mouthpiece, you hold the instrument in front of your chest like a recorder or clarinet; the handle on the back gives you more support. If you prefer the blowing tube, you have the choice of playing the Windkey WK-37 on the table or hanging it around your neck with a guitar strap (sold separately).

The instrument is powered via the USB-C socket (as an alternative to 3 AA batteries) and can be used together with a DAW on the computer as a USB MIDI keyboard. The breath control can be switched off if required, in which case the Windkey WK-37 functions like a normal master keyboard with velocity-sensitive keys.

The 10 sounds E. Melodica, Accordion, Harmonica, Reed Organ, Synth Lead, Strings, Sax, Clarinet, Flute and Recorder form a solid selection for authentic and cross-genre playing and practicing. The sounds are rounded off by a reverb effect that can be switched on in several stages. Thanks to its simple and above all entertaining operation, the instrument is also suitable for children.