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. Rather than having sounds builtin like its bigger siblings the akai ewi5000 and akai ewi4000s. This manual includes detailed explanations of its functions, features, and operations and will show you how to use them to their fullest extent. Ive mentioned before that ive been an ewi guy for many years probably more than 20. New sounds particularly trumpets and organ, excellent keyboards. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi. Akai ewi usb ewiusb midi wind controller at patchman music. Akai professional ewi5000 frequently asked questions. 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. The akai 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. It offers customizable saxstyle fingering with advanced controls and. Akai professional ewi5000 updating the firmware akai. New akai brand neck strap for the akai ewi series wind controllers. Finding the adjustment to the new horn not too terrible at all.
Click the controller or synth at the top to cycle between the modes until you are in controller mode. 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 professional ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Ewi5000 soundbeispiele zu allen 100 sounds des akai ewi. Skip to main content skip to footer site51401202977489 site51401214431857804853 new j11217 akai professional ewi 5000 wireless electronic. The ewi5000 includes an array of advanced features, including digital 2. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches youtube. Akai professional ewi 5000 editor is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by akai professional ewi 5000 editor it was checked for updates 31 times by the users of our client application updatestar during the last month the latest version of akai professional ewi 5000. 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.
I nevertheless was attracted to the ae10 for multiple reasons. What is the difference between ewi4000s and ewi5000. Later, ray asus q500a i7 win 10 64 bit 8gb ram 750 hd 15. 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. I play the ewi 4000s in november 2006 after playing for years of ewi is a very good auussi instrument. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. Ewi 4000s versus ewi 5000 the electronic wind instruments duration. Introduction we greatly appreciate your purchase of the akai professional electric wind instrument ewi4000s. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the ewi fingerings. Ensure that you are in the controller mode, not synth mode. The ewi 5000, though it is internally powered with the 3. Matt traum at patchman music for the propellerhead thor ipad app and reason soft synth. Nov 15, 2017 as with everything, technology gets better.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading playing the akai. Playing the akai ewi5000 electronic wind instrument 20151016 kindle edition by zwa, amen. Akai ewi usb vst kenny g alto saxophone ewi 4000s, ewi 5000, yamaha wx sample library duration. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to. The fingering is basically identical to a saxophone, roland sounds are generally top notch and it has some cool features allowing to play along with backing tracks. Roland ae10 vs akai ewi5000 i had the ewi usb for 5 years and the 5000 for 3 and my personal opinion is that the usb is much better than the 5000. Ive had pretty much every model since the 30203030 came out. Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi music work center en. Apr 09, 2017 amazing new sounds on the brand new akai ewi 5000. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on. Sorry, this soundbank is not compatible with the ewi5000. 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. Wonder if patchman will come out with a set of his sounds for the 5000. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design.
Patchman music thor volume 1 soundbank demo youtube. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. Ewi usb, ewi 4000s, ewi 5000 learn techniques and configurations now. Sean freeman from level 42 plays through some of the amazing new sounds on the brand new akai ewi 5000. Kenny g morning soprano saxophone ewi usb, ewi 4000s. The ewi 4000 does offer an ewi fingerings mode, which looks pretty much identical to the saxophone fingering mode with a couple of differences. So best value for many between akai ewi 5000 and the roland, the ewi. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on current. Akai ewi5000 akai ewi ewi5000 5000 ewi5000 ewi5000s wind controller at patchman music wireless midi wind controller info page. 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. Connect the ewi 5000 directly to the computer via usb cable. The akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb feature multiple fingering options including sax, traditional ewi, flute, oboe, and the amazing new. Buy akai professional ewi5000 electronic wind instrument featuring authentic windinstrument performance, wireless stereo audio, touch sensors, 8 precision dials, up to 6 hours battery play time, usb port and headphone output, 3gb sonivox acoustic and synth sounds, mac os x, windows. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 5000 in the us.
I had owned both the yamaha wx11 and the akai ewi 4000s and found the akai to be far superior. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi5000 wireless electronic wind instrument. Learning ewiwhat fingering mode to use ewi musician.
Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. The ewi 5000 is also more reasonably priced than the roland aerophone 10. Akai professional ewi 5000 wireless electronic wind controller. Ewi4000s is an electric wind controllerequipped sound module. This guide covers common questions about the akai ewi usb. Xinlinke soprano saxophone case ewi electronic torch clarinet. Ewi5000 white, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to create the most. As akai s press release put it, akai professional, creators of the original ewi, announce the ewi 5000. The ipad battery cannot provide enough power to charge the ewi 5000.
The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. Ewi5000 user manual in order to change a program up or down. New akai ewi 5000 electronic wind controller wsonivox ebay. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds.
Our very own matt traum was on the team that developed the ewi5000. Jammin out some fusion with my new brecker ewi 4000s patches for my vintage roland xp80 programmed by matt traum at patchman. Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube. I use it for 2 weeks i already have the 4000s what i love most. I have sent messages to akai about this problem but have yet to get a reply. The akai ewi 4000s wind instrument is a big step forward in the development of midi controllers and synthesizer instruments. Akai ewi wind controller and flugelhorn kontakt sample library. Jun 24, 2010 i recently got my hands on one of these. Rather than having sounds built in like its bigger siblings the akai ewi5000 and akai ewi4000s. 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. 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. All patchman music wind controller soundbanks have been programmed specifically for use with wind controllers such as the yamaha wx5, wx7, wx11, windjammr, akai ewi5000, ewi usb, ewi4000s, ewi4000sw, ewi3020, ewi3000, ewi, or evi, nyle steiners midi evi or ewi. The 5000 on board patches are horrible and i was misled thinking that the wireless system of the 5000. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi controller wireless electronic wind instrumentmidi controller with touch sensors and 3gb sound library black rated 4.
The 5000 on board patches are horrible and i was misled thinking that the wireless system of the 5000 was midi but after buying it i found out that its only stereo sound wireless, no midi. Akai professional akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting. This newest midi wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi ewi wind controllers to come along in years. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. 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. While the ewi4000s uses an analog modelling synth which can have or better does have an excellent. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. Our ewi case can accommodate either the akai ewi 5000 or the akai ewi 4000. This is the case that patchman music recommends for the akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb. Complete details on this patchman music soundbank along with a pa. Playing the akai ewi5000 electronic wind instrument 2015. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument. The ewi 5000 can be used with an ipad and the apple ipad camera connection kit as well as a powered usb hub. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller.
Get your akai ewi5000 here get your akai ewi usb here see below for details. This includes initial setup, preferences, general troubleshooting, software updates and compatibility, alternative fingerings, and more. Do not use a 5 pin midi cable or the wireless connection. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches duration. Easy to load in using the vysex ewi 4000s editor free from akai. Akai ewi 5000 electronic sax cretu catalin jazz youtube. Mike phillips demonstrates the akai professional ewi 5000 by. Not for use with the akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, or ewi usb there is no need.
I didnt expect this, and its a nuisance because it can only select bank 1 or 2, and i habitually. Electronic wind instrument akai professional ewi 5000. With the never models from the ewiusb this seems to be done by software not. Yamaha wx5 wind controller soundbanks and patches at. Building upon the legacy of the original electronic wind instrument, akai. Ewi from electronic wind instrument, pronounced eewee is a type of wind controller, an electronic musical instrument. 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. I started with a yamaha wx11 and yamaha vl70m with the patchman chip a little more than a year ago. Since akai claims ewi 5000 gives wind instrumentalists a new level of expression and includes the latest in wireless connectivity but unlikely to include wireless midi with it. Im a long time jazz sax player, playing pro gigs in this area. Akai pro ewi usb faq and troubleshooting 1 1 1 1 1 rating 3. All patchman music wind controller soundbanks have been programmed specifically for use with wind controllers such as the yamaha wx5, wx7, wx11, windjammr, akai ewi5000, ewi usb, ewi4000s, ewi4000sw, ewi3020, ewi3000, ewi, or evi, nyle steiners midi evi or ewi, mdt, nuevi, aodyo sylphyo, or softwind synthophone. Building upon the legacy of the original electronic wind instrument, akai professional created ewi5000 with the. Im not saying that any of those 2 instrument could replace any real winds or brass, but it could add an element of feeling when performed in a group, not by itself.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The wx11 already acclimated me to the concept of multiple octave keys. Akai ewi5000 5000 ewi5000 ewi5000s wind controller at patchman music. The sounds were reasonable but then i found patchman music. The ewi series from akai professional brings the most dynamic and versatile wind instrument technology to the stage. Last night i tried using my new ewi 5000 with an external synthesizer for the first time. It was invented by nyle steiner, who conceptualized the idea in the 1960s, and developed the first working models in the 1970s. Akai professional ewi 5000 wireless electronic wind. All sounds were recorded direct with no post processing. This demo samples all 100 stock sounds on the akai ewi 5000. The ewi 5000 is a great step ahead, the instrument maintain the overall characteristics of playability and capacity of adjutment to personalize it. My primary ewi for the last few years has been the 4000s but i didnt ever use any of the internal sounds except maybe at rehearsal when i was being lazy.
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