I am studing sax only 2 years ago and still have problems reading music, fingering etc. You can also plug a midi cable from the midi in of your computer to this jack to edit the ewi4000ss internal sounds with the sound editor. At musikmesse 2014, akai professional is showing the ewi 5000, their new electronic wind instrument. 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. Both the ewi usb and ewi 4000s work fine with ableton. For just midicontrol if you dont care about the machine not having any sounds, go with akai ewiusb. Best electronic wind instrument for the money top 4 ewi picks. Dec 03, 2012 i am selling my akai ewi 4000s wind controller, it is in excellent condition and comes with lots of extras. For all you akai ewi 4000 owners, akai released new firmware for it. I am selling my akai ewi 4000s wind controller, it is in excellent condition and comes with lots of extras.
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. The ewi sends a lot of midi data, so make sure you get a decent interface to handle it all. I have no use for this and i feel bad that its just sitting in my closet. Jun 28, 2009 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. Its a very well made instrument and works flawlessly. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller compatable with ableton. My primary reason is the posibility that it give to me for studing at night. When you release the setup key your display should show vo which is midi volume. Others may even say the sounds coming out of an ewi can sound too. Wind controllers synthesizers akai ewi, yamaha wx, roland. Patchman music specializes in everything relating to midi wind controllers and breath controllers including the roland ae10g, ae05, and ae01 aerophones, akai ewi5000, akai ewi usb, akai ewi4000s, yamaha wx5 and vl70m, and wireless midi systems. Ewi 4000s patches 2 patches illustrating the high pas filter in the 4000s.
Bob mintzer world reknown recording artist, sax and ewi virtuoso. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. 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. A 14 inch output to connect to an amplifier or pa and an 18inch headphone output for silent practice are included. When you have money youve got to buy swam the saxophones and then, later swam cello. The utility program they supply is for the built in sounds which sound mostly like a kazoo. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable ewi ever.
For example,i really like some flute patches that come with the patchman turbo. I really like the rechargeable internal batteries and i love that it hooks right up to the computer with the included usb cable. For the winter 2014 namm show, akai has announced a new ewi ewi 5000 comes loaded with more than 3gb of topquality sounds, including traditional horn, brass, woodwind, and string sounds, plus progressive synths, leads, and other nontraditional sounds. 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. When using the internal sounds you dont need this function on. It isnt a direct alternative to a saxophone, trumpet, or clarinet, but it doesnt need to be. On a related tangent, has anyone here tried the new aerophone, rolands first ewi.
Sadly though, there is not a macintosh build for this. Ewitool is an open source controller for the popular akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. 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. Alas,i always failed at finding a decent implementation of a virtual sax. Its like the best of the 4000s and the ewi usb all in one. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. But it sure would be nice to be able to control dynamics e. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument midi. See more ideas about this or that questions, yamaha keyboard and recorder music.
I also own a roland sd50, but that doesnt appear to be work, either. Against all odds phil collins sax midi akai ewi4000s duration. An akai ewi usb doesnt have a reed and takes a lot less breath to play, as compared to a saxophone. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont do justice to its internal synt. Accessories books cds ewi 4000s licks maintenance marketing midi miscellaneous. 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. Its really for sending volume information to an external sound module when using the ewi as a midi controller. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa.
Tgtools, the essential plugin for finale users finally received an update to work with finale 2009. To go with wireless playing, the akai professional ewi4000s also has midi. 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. About midi midi is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer. Akai professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments. The ewi, particularly the latest 5000 model is an amazing piece of kit. May 31, 2017 against all odds phil collins sax midi akai ewi 4000s duration. 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.
Now, the other consideration is the way an ewi communicates midi. Using the ewi4000s as a midi controller application midi channel setting will be ignored and return to the original setting. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind. Akai do not make a bag but we have an optional soprano sax bag that fits well or for a hard case the protec pb310 is an almost perfect fit. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. The akai ewiusb 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. Midi breaks information down into different types of data, and sends each type of data down its own channel. We have sought to make the most powerful and easytouse saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute and brass section kontakt sound libraries available. I paid for patchman akai ewi 4000s sound bank patches for this so the sounds it produces are amazing. High pass indian is a simple saw wave run through the highpass filter. Executada em 260720014 instrumentos virtuais vsts usados no solo.
Phil had a sale on sax on the web forum and one of the pieces was an unbranded rift prototype. Klezaurus traveling the world klezmer medley, akai ewi. 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. But like most electronic gear, there are a few essential tweaks needed to get the most out of it. Its funny but on tenor im moving a little darker but on alto and bari im embracing the cut and edge. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller with patchman sounds, gig bag. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi4000s midi wind controller. Akai ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument offers wireless. Midi breaks information down into different types of. This soundbank is available emailed in standard midifile. Many people are confused about this but it is wireless audio onlymidi is not wireless in the 5000 but you can order wireless midi from patchman.
Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. Cello, violino, flauta transversa e voz humana soprano. This wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi wind controllers to come along in years. Akai ewi 5000 midi wind instrument controller ca09. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. This demo samples all 100 stock sounds on the akai ewi 5000. I just tested with the ewi5000, connected to a powered usb hub, then that powered hub connected to apples ipad camera connection kit connected to an iphone 5s an ipad would be no different. This is a video showcasing the entirety of the range of sounds that are available in the default soundset of the akai ewi 4000s. Building upon the legacy of the original electronic wind.
Ewi usb is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easytoplay, easytouse controller. Ewi 5000 charges via usb or wall power and also includes a usb cable, wall adapter, wireless receiver, and a neck strap. 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. The same piece of gear can generate the midi information and play the sounds, like the ewi 4000s when you plug it directly into an amp, a standard electronic keyboard, or a computer playing a midi file in a sequencer. Akai ewi, saxophone sound library for ni kontakt 5 duration. Mar, 2014 both usb midi and 5pin midi are onboard for controlling software synths or traditional midi modules.
Let me get one thing out of the way at the beginning. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont do. Apr 06, 2020 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. 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. Akai ewi, yamaha wx, roland ae10, sylphyo, nuevi, ecorder and others. Really i dont know if buy a ewi is a good solution.
Users from all countries and any language speaking members are welcome. The ewi 5000 includes an array of advanced features, including digital 2. 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. I play the ewi 4000s in november 2006 after playing for years of ewi is a very good auussi instrument. The sweep is pushing the resonance up every time you hit the tone. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller with patchman sounds, gig. Akai ewi ewi4000s sounds programs soundbanks at patchman music. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches youtube.
Sax midi samples kontakt akai 4000s vs kontakt youtube. One thing to keep in mind though is that a big part of playing the saxophone is the embouchure. Ewitool includes a fully graphical sound patch editor and patch library management. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the. Ive used the maudio uno, as well as motu micro express, and those on my motu ultralites and ni komplete audio 6 interface. Youll need a midi interface for the 4000s no usb connector.
This unique twist on the classic ewi makes the ewi usb powerful, expressive, flexible, and surprisingly affordable. Akai should provide a utility program to set the midi parameters. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches duration. Vpowerleadsbank patch list a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. In addition, we wanted electric wind instrument akai ewi and breath controller performers to be able to instantly. Of course the posibilitties off the ewi are great too. I just bought an akai ewi4000s, which im enjoying a lot with my ketron sd2s sax and other patches. Best midi hardware synth or other solution for akai. In this article ill talk you through what i think are some really important first setup steps plus give you some techniques you. I was playing on another of phils alto pieces called an aurora i think and it was good but i wanted something with a little more drive. 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. My beef with the 5000 is that it just doesnt sound like an ewi.