The internal sounds of the ewi4000s are based on a virtual analog synth sound module that. This musical tool incorporates several improvements in the development of midi synth instrument capabilities. Building upon the legacy of the original electronic wind instrument, akai professional created ewi5000 with the. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. 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. The ewi4000s improves breath noise emulation and also has sostenuto.
Its one of the only wind controllers, which measures the velocity of how hard you blow into it in order to play. With industrial strength toolbox you get a huge, studioready palette full of machinedriven, floorstomping, earbleeding and wicked sounds. Utility software for the wind controller hardware ewiusb from akai professional. Ewi4000s is an electric wind controllerequipped sound module. Akai ewi4000s makeover with a thumb loop instrumental demo. Let me get one thing out of the way at the beginning. 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. Ewi4000s volume 1 contains 100 allnew pro patches programmed by wind controller expert matt traum an experienced wind synthesist and sound designer. In addition, we wanted electric wind instrument akai ewi and breath controller performers to be able to instantly and easily control settings of our vst instruments. 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. Akai ewi4000s patchman music i cannot change or save patches on my ewi4000s using the finger pads. 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. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches youtube. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments.
Wait for about 30 seconds while the sounds are being uploaded into your ewi4000s. 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. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont do justice to its internal synt. Akai ewi 4000s 100 patches new internal sound library youtube. Headphones patchbays studio furniture acoustic treatment computers ios.
Vg trumpet saxophone kontakt sounds wav ewi4000s patches. Sound quest has been creating sysex editorlibrarian software for over 30 years. Akai professional ewi usb electronic wind instrument controller. The outward appearance of the akai ewi 4000s vaguely resembles that of a clarinet or oboe. Korg, yamaha, roland, alesis, akai, line 6, maudio, and tcelectronic. It is easy to install i am using it with fl studio 12. Add a human touch to your sound with this superexpressive wind controller from akai. The stock sounds are passable, but if you want to hear what the ewi4000s is really capable of, download this 4 minute mp3 audio demo 3. 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. We have included a lot of superb synthetic sounds that take the ewi4000s to a new level. The smaplers can be bought at a very good used price these days.
With multiple functions the ewi4000s pushes the envelope of midisynth capabilities and is available at an affordable price. 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. The cyclone refill requires reason 4 or above and a midi wind controller such as the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s or yamaha wx5. Questions about the akai professional ewi4000s wind controller.
The esi4000s includes a builtin analog modeling synth and midi output. If youre a wind instrument player whos been looking for a unique way to get into midi, the akai ewi4000s is your chance. 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. It also features midi in and out jacks on the body of the horn as well as octave and hold modes for polyphonic playing and battery operation for complete portability. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. New sounds particularly trumpets and organ, excellent keyboards.
Akai ewi 4000s patchman music i just got an ewi4000s and none of my breath controller patches work on my midi synths. If you have any questions please email us directly. The akai professional mpx16 is an advanced sample player with sixteen backlit velocity and pressuresensitive pads. 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. Sorry, this soundbank is not compatible with the ewi5000. The gamechanging instrument combines the functionality of a wind synthesizer with the capabilities of a full featured midi wind controller. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi. Same day music is an authorized dealer of akai products. We have sought to make the most powerful and easytouse saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute and brass section kontakt sound libraries available. Akai ewi4000s specifications, pictures, prices, links. Below, there is a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. The ewi4000s is akais stateoftheart electronic wind controller.
New firmware delivers control of ableton lives session view, mixer, effects and devices via wifi for force, mpc x and mpc live ft. Jul 20, 2014 reset akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller ewi stands for electronic wind instrument. By changing the force of your playing you can alter the sweep parameter to give dynamic shape to your sound. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic wind instruments like the akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller at musicians friend. Suonopuro ewi presets is a collection of patches for the akai ewi 4000s that reproduce the sound of 24. Dec 03, 2012 i am selling my akai ewi 4000s wind controller, it is in excellent condition and comes with lots of extras. 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. 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. 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. Akai ewi4000s using the preset editor akai professional. Midi quest is the only professional multiinstrument editorlibrarian that supports.
Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument. 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. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, 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. 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. 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. 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. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller for. Akai ewi4000s patchman musicmy ewi4000s is playing out of. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank.
Nov 29, 2017 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. Reset akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller ewi stands for electronic wind instrument. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. Akai ewi 4000s 100 patches new internal sound library. Akai ewi4000s factory patch list ewi4000s factory patches programs sounds soundbank. Now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth. This demo takes the ewi4000 to a whole new level of playability, dynamic response, and timbral variation. Akai ewi4000s patchman musicmy ewi4000s is playing out of tune on all. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi4000s midi wind controller. Connect the midi out of the midi interface to the midi in of the ewi4000s, and the midi in of the midi interface.
Apr 14, 2017 this new sound bank for the ewi will add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new source of inspiration. Ewitool includes a fully graphical sound patch editor and patch library management. This way you can keep multiple settings for different setups. I use it for 2 weeks i already have the 4000s what i love most. There are a number of video tutorials on youtube do a search. The instrument is very versatile, being able to sound like many different instruments. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller with patchman sounds, gig bag. The akai electric wind instrument ewi4000s scholarly repository. Jan 20, 2016 now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth. Midi quest akai pro ewi4000s editor and librarian for. A compact sampling powerhouse, this article walks through a number of frequently asked questions about the akai professional mpx16. Provides controls for all the hardwares parameters and allows for saving frequently used presets to disk.
Akai ewi4000s wind controller synth ex display the akai professional ewi4000s is a newly designed electronic wind controller. Former em technical editor scott wilkinson loves to make music by blowing. Chopping samples on the akai mpc renaissance tutorial. Sax on the web this is primarily a discussion forum for the saxophone, but do a search for 4000s or ewi and youll get a number of interesting threads. It has also developed andor licensed software to the top three synthesizer manufacturers as well major hardware manufacturers including. The akai ewi4000s features a fully editable analog modeling synth with effects built right into the horn. View online or download akai ewi4000s operators manual, reference manual, quick start manual, specifications. Fl fingerings are close to the acoustic flute, but require learning a few new. This fingering closely represents the fingerings of a standard c flute. If you have a computer you could use kontakt from native instruments which it seems a lot of pros use. About midi midi is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer. Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube. The ewi 4000s also has a sweep function that is more effective than typical envelope generators.
Builtin analog modeling synth sound module builtin midi output for use with sound modules pc and mac editor software for. However, the ewi4000s also allows for the ability to connect to a computer in order to change the preset sounds however you. 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. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches by peter climie. Akai ewi4000s wind controller synth ex display absolute music. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa. Review the akai professional ewi4000s wind controller.
Reset akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. I play the ewi 4000s in november 2006 after playing for years of ewi is a very good auussi instrument. 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. Theres a very good sound bank for the ewi 4000s available on.
Apr 26, 2017 akai ewi4000s patchman music i cannot change or save patches on my ewi4000s using the finger pads. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches video dailymotion. This wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi wind controllers to come along in years. The ewi4000s from akai professional is an electronic wind instrument controller designed for live and studio applications. Ewi4000s volume 1 contains tons of incredibly expressive solo sounds. Vpowerleadsbank patch list a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. This new internal vpowerleads sound bank for the akai ewi 4000s will add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new source of inspiration. I bought this controller to test an alternative to 4000 of the same manufacturer. The akai ew14000s midi wind controller is also an octave key and mode that automatically doubles below the note you play, a hold mode which sustains a note while you play around it. The akai ewi4000s is the most recent model of the ewi electric wind instrument. Akai ewiusb control can be chained between the controller hardware and a. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi controller wireless electronic wind instrumentmidi controller with touch sensors and 3gb sound library black rated 4. Use a real sampler like a emu4000 or an akai s6000 or z8 with a good sample library. Lauderdale fl, usa december 17, 2019 akai professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce force firmware 3.
Click ewi fetch all patches save to library create the name and click ok. Sadly though, there is not a macintosh build for this. Ewitool is an open source controller for the popular akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. This oneofakind instrument contains an industryfirst internal sound source. A faq on wind controllers with a section on the ewi there is a lot of good information here.
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