Ewi usb vs ewi 4000s saxophone patch

You would have to use an external sound module or software synth to play sampled acoustic instruments like saxophones, etc. How do i set program voice to fingering control on akai. Akai ewi usb control can be chained between the controller hardware and a. Marian jaslovsky, slovak saxophone flute ewi player. Ive recently purchased a akai professional ewi 4000s wind controller. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi controller wireless electronic wind instrumentmidi controller with touch sensors and 3gb sound library black rated 4.

Home alt forums your video ewi 4000s this topic has 12 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 8 months ago by anonymous. The akai electric wind instrument ewi4000s scholarly repository. The patch consists of all the settings that make up that sound, like a saved file. Dec 03, 2012 you can read lots about the ewi on the patchman site, it is a great bit of kit but i just dont have the time to use it as well as practice my sax. Akai professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces ewi usb, its latest wind controller, is now shipping. The akai ewi usb is the most incredible piece of machine and im now glancing at the akai 4000s as a cool thing to have on stage for the more synthbased stuff and hook it up to vocoders etc. Setting it up differently requires you to change the default settings. Samplemodeling ewi player sandalo giordano by giordano sandalo. For instance, the ewi usb is cheaper than the other models, but requires players to plug directly into a computer or other sound source, while the ewi4000s houses its own synthesizer that allows it. The ewi usb has the same form factor and basic controls. Patch editor for the akai ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument.

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. This way you can keep multiple settings for different setups. On the ewi usb, the fingering options are selected in the ewi configuration screen that is part of the aria software included with the ewi usb. You can select the key size and colors,and you can save the image to your computer or your dropbox account. I recently got the akai ewi usb, but i cant get to work on my laptop. 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. Usb vs 4000 im looking at the akai ewi 4000 for a friend who is a flute player. Click save to store this to your ewi and repeat with each patch in the library. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi. Akai ewi 4000s patchman music wind controller faq breath controller.

Ewi electronic wind instruments im thinking of getting one largely to have the ability to practice silently late at night wo disturbing my roommates this is especially true since im a beginner. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Ive played ewis for years and this is a slightly stripped down version of the akai ewi 4000s. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller compatable with ableton.

If youre a wind instrument player whos been looking for a unique way to get into midi, the akai ewi4000s is your chance. I find the 5000 more expressive than both the 4000 and the usb. The pricing of the ewiusb makes it very interesting for many who have a limited budget. Zwa provides a comprehensive comparison for the akai ewi 4000s, akai ewi usb, and the yamaha wx5 as serious contenders for your wind controller time, along with niche options like the synthophone. What is the difference between ewi4000s and ewi5000. The sax mode on ewi lets me get away with this, and behaves like a sax, whereas the ewi mode does not. The ewi4000s comes with a built in analog synthesizer that cannot reproduce real sounding acoustic instruments. Provides controls for all the hardwares parameters and allows for saving frequently used presets to disk. Heres an example of what i eventually could achieve with the reaper tremelo plugin together with the soprano sax sound that came with the garritan sound pack that came with the ewi usb. The akai ewi wind controllers ewc strong advantage over the yamaha win controllers is the optional brasstrumpet fingerings offered by the ewi usb and the ewi 4000s. If any 1 or more of the k7, k8, or k9 keys are pressed, the note should stay this is the only nonflute fingering that flute players will need to get used to. The akai ewi4000s is the most recent model of the ewi electric wind.

Akai ewi ewi4000s ewi4000 electronic wind controller at patchman music. If you have ewi 4000s, get some kind of midi to usb converter. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the ewi fingerings. Problem is that patchman will not export from the states. Native ewi sounds are a little bit problematic so i bought the famous bank from patchman. But the fingerings are very flexible, with lots of possibilities for alternate or trill fingerings. Also the octaves are much smoother on the ewi and larger range 7. Roland ae10 aerophone ae10 midi sax patchman music wind. Look into videos such as the already mentioned one by insaneintherainmusic for better details. I will create another post going into further details since this one has become obsolete. Akai ewi usb electronic wind instrument controller with.

Jul, 2014 the bite and hold turns off the automatic return to the center which is referred to as filter. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont do justice to its internal synt. 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. Nov 15, 2017 as with everything, technology gets better. Wind controllers synthesizers akai ewi, yamaha wx, roland. Ive used the maudio uno, as well as motu micro express, and those on my motu ultralites and ni komplete audio 6 interface. Anyway, the 5000 is much more expressive connected to my yamaha plg150vl the 4000s i now hear the growl of saxes and i better check the breath on flutes. With the never models from the ewiusb this seems to be done by software. In comparison, the ewi usb is intended as a student instrument, although it certainly can be used professionally and often is. However, the ewi electronic woodwind instrument has continued to be produced by akai, which currently offers 2 models of the ewi the 4000s and the ewi usb.

The ewi usb comes with a set of vst patches and an editor so lots to play with, although i already have saxlab which has some very realistic sax and flute patches. Theres a very good sound bank for the ewi 4000s available on. Had some interesting findings after having a deep dive into the ewi fingering. Akai manufactures several models, including the usb, 4000s and the 3020.

Ewi 5000 charges via usb or wall power and also includes a usb cable, wall adapter, wireless receiver, and a neck strap. Akai professional ewi mouthpiece ewi5000 ewi4000sw ewiusb. The fingering diagram builder,courtesy of bret pimentel,is an online tool that allows you to create a fingering chart for a variety of woodwinds,including saxophone,clarinet,flute,oboe,and recorder,plus the akai ewi 4000s and yamaha wx5. A 14 inch output to connect to an amplifier or pa and an 18inch headphone output for silent practice are included. Users from all countries and any language speaking members are welcome. To get the most out of your ewi its best to treat it like a separate instrument.

Apr 02, 2012 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. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller with patchman sounds, gig bag. A question for those who own or have played the akai ewi. Learning ewiwhat fingering mode to use ewi musician. The 4000s is the advanced, professional instrument and, correspondingly, about twice the price. Im using the ewi 4000s as my main controller even though my ewi usb is very capable and much lighter. Vandoren b45 clarinet mouthpiece cm308 wbox new in box made in paris france. With the never models from the ewi usb this seems to be done by software not 100% sure if the hardware filter circuit is still in use with the new models. Akai ewi usb vst kenny g alto saxophone ewi 4000s, ewi 5000. Heres everything you ever wanted to know about the ewi. For just midicontrol if you dont care about the machine not having any sounds, go with akai ewi usb. The akai ewi 4000s, ewi 5000, and ewi usb are revolutionary tools for woodwind players. For me, the usb would be sufficient but one of the members has a 4000s with patchman sounds that are reported as excellent.

Theres no reason why the 5000 couldnt have replaced that with a small lcd panel, but in fact it still has the same 2digit display as the 4000s. That used to be a highpass filter on the earlier ewi models up to the ewi4000s. A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Saxophones electric vs traditional cafesaxophone forum. Vst kenny g soprano saxophone v3 ewi usb ewi 4000s ewi. If you have any questions please email us directly. With the wx, you will need some form of midi output but the keys move and operate just like a sax, so petes wx will probably be best. 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. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. Later on it would prob be good for ease of recording and to access the maraid of other sounds available. The ewi 5000 isnt a horrible instrument, but it suffers greatly by comparison to what it could have been. Here are some of its deficiencies, from the point of view of a serious amateur player. Connect the ewi usb to your pc or mac and enjoy expressive breath. The primary interface on the ewi 4000s is a 2digit, 7segment led display.

Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds. 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. Usb vs 4000 i have the patchman sounds and the original sounds. I saved both them on to a disc, so if my ewi sounds get too ugly, i can always reinstall either the originals or the patchman stuff. Ewi4000s, but can only be used with computer software instruments via usb connection. The octave key rollers should have been setup to always be triggered in pairs. The ewi electronic wind instrument isnt just a novelty electric saxophone its capable of so much more.

Replace the dull and lifeless akai ewi 4000s presets with professional quality wind controller sounds from patchman music the leading authority in breath controlled sound design. Youll hear both sax and cello sounds playing in unison. The ewi 4000 does offer an ewi fingerings mode, which looks pretty much identical to the saxophone fingering mode with a couple of differences. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. Jun 24, 2010 the proprietary ewi fingering system is quite intuitive for a woodwind player, very saxophonelike. The ewi usb is definitely not what you want if you plan on performing with it, as for the 4000s vs the 5000 it comes down to your preference on sounds. Concerning good ios sounds for the ewi, here is a free pack of magellan patches and a demo by the guy who made them that i found on the internet. Easy to load in using the vysex ewi 4000s editor free from akai. Youll need a midi interface for the 4000s no usb connector.

Its one of the only wind controllers, which measures the velocity of how hard you blow into it in order to play. Due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping. The akai ewi usb features several fingering systems including sax, traditional. Akai ewi usb ewiusb midi wind controller at patchman music. Jan 23, 2017 home alt forums your video ewi 4000s this topic has 12 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 8 months ago by anonymous. You need to plug your ewi into the computer so that it can transmit midi data. Having made a choice he explains all you need to buy to have your ewi sounding like a legit saxophone. There are many extra features in the ewi 4000s compared to the usb but one of the most obvious is the builtin synthesizer. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable ewi ever. Utility software for the wind controller hardware ewi usb from akai professional. Now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth.

The ewi 5000 is a great step ahead, the instrument maintain the overall characteristics of playability and capacity of adjutment to personalize it. Akai ewi, yamaha wx, roland ae10, sylphyo, nuevi, ecorder and others. My beef with the 5000 is that it just doesnt sound like an ewi. Feb 09, 2019 the ewi electronic wind instrument isnt just a novelty electric saxophone its capable of so much more. Akai ewi usb wind instrument overview and demo by uniquesquared. There is a very basic fingering chart in the users manual, downloadable from akai, but it does not tell the whole story. The akai ewi wind controllers ewc strong advantage over the yamaha win controllers is the optional brasstrumpet fingerings offered by the ewiusb and the ewi4000s. Would make a fantastic christmas present or just treat yourself. Akai professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments.

Since it has no moving parts, it doesnt feel as fragile as an acoustic instrument like a clarinet or a saxophone. On a side note, im looking for a way to plug my akai ewiusb into my 1980s roland midi synth. Ewi reason sounds is a small sound design studio that makes sounds and tools specially crafted for wind controller and ewi players. Our goal is to inspire you with new tools, sounds and effects, to help you make more music and have more fun doing it. Experiment yourself with this but i generally find setting it at 2. Like you say, the increased flexibility might make the transition worth it. Akai ewi usb vst kenny g alto saxophone ewi 4000s, ewi.

The primary reason for this is the extra octaves available on the 4000s since i end up making a lot of splits assigning different patches to different ranges for quick transitions in songs or also useful for layering multiple sounds to play. I found the step values of each key and note and coded a full fingering overview only for ewi, not oboe or sax etc. If you want to practice saxophone, an ewi is not a replacement, but i can say it is a great tool. These models vary greatly in regards to both price and included features. Experiment with panning each sound left or right, changing the volume and reverb level for the effect you. I just love the idea of being able to play non wind instrument patches through this controller too, hours of fun and the bonus of headphone through my system for hours of scale. The primary reason for this is the extra octaves available on the 4000s since i end up making a lot of splits assigning different patches to different ranges for quick transitions in songs or also useful for layering multiple sounds to play on the same key for different songs. You will be amazed at the difference in dynamic range and playability with these sounds. The ewi really is a totally different instrument and even using it to shed technical patterns and scales isnt 100% applicable to your real horn. The pricing of the ewi usb makes it very interesting for many who have a limited budget. Sax from soundsampling and having him play trumpet and sax lines through the ewi using flute fingering. While i love my ewi 4000s, with its great analog synth engine, the ewi 5000 offers a number of interesting improvements wireless, rechargeable battery, etc.

View and download akai ewi 3030m operators manual online. Both the ewi usb and ewi 4000s work fine with ableton. The ewi sends a lot of midi data, so make sure you get a decent interface to handle it all. I have an acer laptop from last year with the latest version of windows 10 64bit. The evi was manufactured and sold by the akai company in the mid 80s, but later dropped due to insufficient sales. There are just a handful of patches that are really playable,and none of them vaguely resemble an acoustic instrument,including those that are relatively easy to reproduce with a synt e. And you dont particularly need nor want to visit the 70s and early 80s with the analogue synth found in the ewi4000s fear not, akai has heard your pleas. Its a complex musical instrument capable of generating beautiful sounds and music. Ewi a little different to the traditional saxophone. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. Dec 28, 2016 i have this ewi setup to play with the fingerings of a saxophone. I have an ewi for more than 5 years and my 4000s plays an important role in my live performances and studio recordings. I bought this controller to test an alternative to 4000 of the same manufacturer.