Brass players as well as woodwind players can now enjoy playing the same instrument. Sadly though, there is not a macintosh build for this. The sad part is that i had to get a replacement in two weeks because the first one mysteriously died. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. Akai pro ewi4000s editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the akai pro ewi4000s, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the ewi4000s from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the ewi4000s. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. A uploading the soundbank with the use of a midi sequencer and the vpowerleadsbank. The gamechanging instrument combines the functionality of a wind synthesizer with the capabilities of a full featured midi wind controller.
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. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. Theres a very good sound bank for the ewi 4000s available on. Ewitool includes a fully graphical sound patch editor and patch library management.
Sound comparison test of the ewi usb and ewi4000s with aria i just had try to sound test for ewi usb and ewi4000s. Using the ewi4000s as a midi controller because the ewi4000s has internal sounds and effects, you can play it on its own, but you can also it as midi controller for an external midi sound modulesynth. The akai ewi4000s is a fantastically versatile instrument that contains many built in sounds, allowing for easy portability without the. Unlike an acoustic instrument, the ewi produces no sound of its own instead, it produces electronic data which is used to control electronic sound sources. Sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian gives you the tools to get the most from your akai pro ewi4000s. 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.
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Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument ewi. The wind controller features a plugandplay usb interface for use with the included aria software with garritan and akai professional samples as a. The ewi 5000 detects this wind pressure with the breath sensor and expresses the change in sound volume and character, depending on how you blow. Ewi4000s factory patches programs sounds soundbank akai ewi4000s factory patch list ewi4000s factory patches programs sounds. This is stefan meinlschmidts patch editor for the akai ewi 4000 s wind synthesizer ewi4000seditor is free software. Jazz improvisation tips jerry bergonzi amazing outonpurpose saxophone solo how to improvise jazz. The heart of the ewi4000s is its first in the industry builtin sound module that.
The akai ewi4000s is the first wind instrument in history to be playable by both woodwind and brass players. When you consider that the wx5 with yamahas vl70m sound module lists for more than twice the price of the akai, the ewi4000s is a very attractive package indeed. Requires a wind controller such as the akai ewi4000s or ewi usb and reason. I am selling my akai ewi 4000s wind controller, it is in excellent condition and comes with lots of extras. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. Ewitool is an open source controller for the popular akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. Suonopuro ewi presets is a collection of patches for the akai ewi 4000s that reproduce the sound of 24. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument.
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Reset akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. Ive heard custom patches are much better but i have not experimented with those. 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. The user can easily switch between programs on the ewi4000s directly with a dedicated program selection button, or use the note keys to select stored patches.
About midi midi is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer. Number name number name 00 alto sax 1 50 b3 organ thin. 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 ones. Akai ewi4000s patchman music i cannot change or save patches on my ewi4000s using the finger pads.
Akai ewi 4000s default soundbank demos all 100 sounds youtube. 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. The akai professional ewi5000 combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to create the most expressive and versatile wind instrument available to todays musicians. Below, there is a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. This is a video showcasing the entirety of the range of sounds that are available in the default soundset of the akai ewi 4000s. Because, i started to wonder that these products has make a different. We sell, support, and repair akai wind controllers and accessories. Akai ewi4000s patchman musicmy ewi4000s is playing out of. With multiple functions the ewi4000s pushes the envelope of midisynth capabilities and is available at an affordable price. The akai ewi4000s wind instrument is a oneofakind instrument that contains an industry first internal sound source youre no longer tethered to a module. Midi quest includes all of the standard features you would expect to find in a ewi4000s editor and librarian along with unique capabilities found nowhere else. Add a human touch to your sound with this superexpressive wind controller from akai. Switch between programs with the touch of a button, or use the note keys to select stored patches.