Akai ewi4000s patchman ewi

This wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi wind controllers to come along in years. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Please ensure that your ac adapter supplied meets the power requirements in your area. Akai professional ewm1 mundstuck fur ewi usb, ewi4000s. Spare parts and accessories for the akai ewi4000s due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping.

A genuine akai professional replacement mouthpiece for the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s, or ewi5000 wind instruments. We also market soundbanks and cd roms and specialize in wind controller and breath controller soundbanks. Im also interested in buying an ewi 4000s, but i seem to remember. For musicians who enjoy the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s and ewi5000 wind synths. If you need one of these for your akai ewi, then this is what you need. This video shows the step by step process of setting up and calibrating the akai ewi5000. Home of the worlds premier music and audio technology. A couple obvious advantages to the ewi usbone can hook it directly to the computer via usb, whereas the wx5 would need a midi interface in between. These fingerings are based on the akai evi or electric valve instrument fingerings, as well as a saxophone fingering mode.

In this lesson i show you the correct way to use vibrato on akai ewi. Replace the dull and lifeless akai ewi 4000s presets with professional quality wind controller sounds from patchman music the leading. Akai ewi4000s factory patch list ewi4000s factory patches. Ive recently purchased a akai professional ewi 4000s wind controller. This lesson deals with the basics of setting up and getting your first sounds. The ewi4000s and ewi usb also have a special evi acronym for electronic valve instrument fingering mode that allows brass players to play the ewi. Check out these awesome looking custom skinned akai ewi s. Patchman music is the leading dealer in the usa for the new akai ewi usb wind controller. No other usb devices connected except for wireless keyboard and mouse. I got it several months ago and played it for while but got tired of the horrible internal sounds. Its one of the only wind controllers, which measures the velocity of how hard you blow into it in order to play. Before you operate the ewi4000s, read these instructions. It complements my ewi4000s that i use daily for over 4 years. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller for.

Suonopuro ewi presets is a collection of patches for the akai ewi 4000s that reproduce the sound of 24 legendary synthesizer solos drawn from songs that have shaped the history of rock, pop and fusion. Oct 29, 2006 jeff kashiwa plays an akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi music work center en. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds. Ewi5000 setup and calibration video step by step free. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. Ewi5000 white wireless electronic wind instrument white add to compare. Software updating when the file is finished transmitting, the ewi will update its software. Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube.

A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Heres everything you ever wanted to know about the ewi. I have tried everything i can find on akai s site, patchman s site and youtube and i cant seem to communicate with the ewi 4000s. Patchman music specializes in everything relating to midi wind controllers and breath controllers including the roland ae10g and ae05 aerophones, akai ewi5000, akai ewi usb, akai ewi4000s, yamaha wx5 and vl70m, and wireless midi systems. The sounds are very synthy and i invested in the patchman patches not. The akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb feature multiple fingering options including sax, traditional ewi, flute, oboe, and the amazing new. It was invented by nyle steiner, who conceptualized the idea in the 1960s, and developed the first working models in the 1970s. However, the ewi4000s also allows for the ability to connect to a computer in order to change the preset sounds however you like, as well as create completely new. Ewi from electronic wind instrument, pronounced eewee is a type of wind controller, an electronic musical instrument. If youre a wind instrument player whos been looking for a unique way to get into midi, the akai ewi4000s is your chance.

If you have any questions please email us directly. Jeff kashiwa plays an akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. Akai ewi ewi4000s ewi4000 electronic wind controller at patchman music. These settings bring the ewi5000 to life and expands its expressive range.

I suppose if you are coming from another instrument, say oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, or trumpet, switching the ewi into a mode that emulates the fingerings from the instrument you are coming from makes the. Ok, i am a total noob on electronic musical instruments. The 5000 offers wireless connectivity, which is great for all musicians the mouthpiece is more sensitive, so it offers more the musician more expression in their play. So actually, with the info i have got i think the best electronic wind controllers are currently akai 4000s and yamaha wx5 with vl70m and patchman turbo chip but i really dont know which one is better, which ones sound is better, which one is easier to play and so on.

There are factors that can cause an akai ewi4000s to play out of tune. Voice changes also can be made by rotating the pointer on the voice wheel, with a voice number and complete patchman voice name. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi. The ewi4000s from akai professional is an electronic wind instrument controller designed for live and studio applications. Matt traum james with eventide eclipse and custom steinerphone. This new internal vpowerleads soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s will add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new source of inspiration.

I play the ewi 4000s in november 2006 after playing for years of ewi is a very good auussi instrument. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. If it is lit, then you are transposing the horn out of the key of c concert pitch. The included sounds are quite playable, but the custom sound bank from patchman music really takes the ewi to another level. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. The akai ewi 5000 is now the only similar instrument in their product line ewi is an acronym for either electronic wind instrument or electric wind instrument specifically, the akai ewi 4000s for the purposes of this page. Akai ewi4000s, instant ewi and mainstage presets concept by bernie kenerson. Just plug a pair of headphones into the ewis headphone jack and you are. Nov 29, 2017 akai professional patchman to the rescue.

The ewi4000s is designed to be used in a standard household environment. Plug the midi cable into the out jack on the ewi, and the in jack on whatever is going into your computer. This is the lowest cost wind controller to come along in years. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a. Here is a demo of some of my favorite presets from suonopuroewi set. The heart of the ewi4000s is its first in the industry builtin sound module that lets musicians plug a wireless midi or audio set up into the base of the ewi, and move freely around the stage without being tethered by wires. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller.

If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or akai professional dealer. I run mine through my keyboard controller maudio axiom 61 or my drum machine native instruments maschine. Suonopuro ewi presets is a collection of patches for the akai ewi 4000s that. They are all great, and all have their unique approach to wind synthesis. Akai ewi, saxophone sound library for ni kontakt 5 duration. If you have ewi 4000s, get some kind of midi to usb converter. If your ewi is loaded with the excellent patchman ewi4000s volume 1 soundbank, the name of the patch also will be shown. Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. In this article, well cover some easy steps you can make to sure your ewi4000 will play in perfect tune. I have this oboe patch with dynamic filtering on it that is so responsive, and theres so much else i can do.

Im using my alesis transavtive mobile amp so there are no effects. Like a straight soprano saxophone or clarinet, the ewi is straight with a slight inward bend a few inches below the mouthpiece, and it is held in front of the body with a neck strap. The heart of the ewi4000s is its builtin sound module that lets musicians plug a wireless midi or audio set up into the base of the ewi, and move freely around the stage without being tethered by wires. From what i understand, the same is true of the yamaha wind controller. Ewi4000s electronic wind instrument add to compare. This newest wind controller from akai is extremely responsive yet very economical. The most unique feature of the controller is that it has a builtin sound module, which allows performers to plug a wireless midi or audio setup into the base of the unit and move freely while they play. Akai ewi usb ewiusb midi wind controller at patchman music. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. The akai ewi 4000s, ewi 5000, and ewi usb are revolutionary tools for woodwind players. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. You will not be able to play this with just a few hours of practice. The ewi4000s now features three additional fingering modes.

Its a complex musical instrument capable of generating beautiful sounds and music. Find out now about how to correct latency sound delay of your instrument. Buy akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument midi controller with. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller compatable with ableton. If you too forgot, refresh yourself here reference manual. Jun 24, 2010 the included sounds are quite playable, but the custom sound bank from patchman music really takes the ewi to another level. One obvious comparison would be that the wx5 is more saxlike than the ewi4000. Akai ewi 5000 electronic sax cretu catalin jazz youtube. Ewi4000s patchman volume 1 sound bank activity stream. Careless whisper ewi cover serendipity on flute youtube. The ewi series from akai professional brings the most dynamic and versatile wind instrument technology to the stage.

I updated my ewi with the patchman music ewi4000s soundbank and now it rocks. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or akai. Someone asked me about this recently, and i honestly totally forgot that the akai ewi 4000s has different fingering modes. Ewi usb is essentially a wind controller that plays through aria software included rather than from internal sounds. They also offer a package deal that includes their sounds and the horn calibrated by a pro. The akai ewi4000s is a fantastically versatile instrument that contains many builtin sounds, allowing for easy portability without the need for bulky computers and connection cables. I personally feel that they sound too synthy and cant think of any use for them. Although it was originally designed for a soprano sax, this protec case can also be used with all other akai ewi, yamaha wx, and evi models. No real word on when it was shipping, but places like sweetwater have it listed as coming in spring 2014.

Akai made them ewi 4000s all, matt traum patchman sound bank vol. Akai ewi4000s in gigbag met patchman patches blaasinstrumenten. Akai ewi usb wind instrument overview and demo by uniquesquared. I am using a single hosa cable between the ewi and the laptop windows 7. This is the case that patchman music recommends for the akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb. Voice buttons light up and remain on while being used. We sell, support, and repair akai wind controllers and accessories. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination.

You raise me up kenny g cover ewi4000s with samplemodeling the saxophones duration. Patchman music is an authorized akai ewi dealer and akai repair center. The akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb feature multiple fingering options including sax, traditional ewi, flute, oboe, and the amazing new evi fingering mode designed by patchman musics own matt traum which allows evi and brass players to easily play this instrument with brassstyle fingerings. It seems like every ewi4000s user uses the vl70m and almost everyone dumps the default sounds. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. After some initial problems loading these sounds into the ewi, i finally got the sounds installed and started. Also, the ewi usb is powered by that usb connection, whereas the wx5 needs. Its ideal if you want to use your computer as your sole sound source. Now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth.

See more ideas about this or that questions, saxophone and saxophone fingering chart. About 6 months ago, akai announced a revision of its ewi instrument, the ewi 5000. Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Nov 15, 2017 as with everything, technology gets better. Whichever one you choose, i agree with tjontheroad the vl70m is highly recommended and preferably the patchman turbo vl70m. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa. Ewi series electronic wind instruments javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. What is the difference between ewi4000s and ewi5000. This is the standard fingering system for the ewi4000s.

Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument ewi 4000s. A question for those familiar with both instruments for a sax player, wanting to try an electronic midi wind controller, which of the two would be easier to learn. Feb 09, 2019 the ewi electronic wind instrument isnt just a novelty electric saxophone its capable of so much more. This cable is usb on one end and dual midi on the other end. Grip the ewi4000s with the left hand and keep your fingers on keys 3 and 4. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic wind instruments like the akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller at music123. You havent experienced the true potential of the ewi4000s unless youve used the patchman sounds. Buy your ewi direct from the guys that helped develop this ewi patchman music. View and download akai ewi5000 quick start manual online. I am very interested in buying an ewi, but i have no experiences with them, only a few suggestions from the internet. While the ewi4000s uses an analog modelling synth which can have or better does have an excellent dynamic response the ewi5000 uses a sampling engine which emulates real instruments or synthesizers by using samples.

Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller music123. Akai s classic ewi4000s is the industry standard, but we wanted to design a simpler ewi for newcomers to the instrument and for those who dont need the advanced features of ewi4000s. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic wind instruments like the akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller at musicians friend. Ewi4000s volume 1 for the akai ewi4000s and ewi4000 sw contains 100 allnew, super expressive, superdynamic, breath controlled patches designed especially for the new akai ewi4000s wind controller.