New akai brand neck strap for the akai ewi series wind controllers. New sounds particularly trumpets and organ, excellent keyboards. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. Ewi5000 alternative brass fingering mode to problematic.
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. Complete details on this patchman music soundbank along with a pa. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design. 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. 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. 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.
Our ewi case can accommodate either the akai ewi 5000 or the akai ewi 4000. Perfectly working stand for the akai ewi 4000 and 5000. Im a long time jazz sax player, playing pro gigs in this area. I bought the ewi 5000 thinking i could detach myself from using daws and a laptop computer, but after owing it for almost 2 years i find myself treating it as my old reliable ewi usb. There are alternate fingerings for certain notes that also help. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the ewi fingerings. Akai professional ewi 5000 editor is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by akai professional ewi 5000 editor. 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. 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. 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. 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. The heart of the ewi4000s is its builtin sound module that lets musicians plug a wireless midi or audio set up into the.
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. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the. I started with a yamaha wx11 and yamaha vl70m with the patchman chip a little more than a year ago. For the 5000 there is also room for the jack connector at the bottom. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to create the most.
Ive mentioned before that ive been an ewi guy for many years probably more than 20. So best value for many between akai ewi 5000 and the roland, the ewi wins, hands down. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. 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. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on. Finding the adjustment to the new horn not too terrible at all. Learning ewiwhat fingering mode to use ewi musician. Used ewi 4000s vs new 5000 im really interested in the ewi electronic sound mostly insaneintherainmusics sound but i know he has a 4000s which ive been told was discontinued. Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an akai professional product, or if you just have presales questions, the akai professional technical support team is available to help. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. 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.
Akai ewi ewi5000 midi wind controller at patchman music. Apr 09, 2017 amazing new sounds on the brand new akai ewi 5000. 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. Oct 12, 2019 akai ewi 4000s lessson airat mirzagulow. Last night i tried using my new ewi 5000 with an external synthesizer for the first time. Jazz improvisation tips jerry bergonzi amazing outonpurpose saxophone solo how to improvise jazz. Akai professional ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Akai professional ewi5000 electronic wind instrument ewi 5000. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014. Do not use a 5 pin midi cable or the wireless connection. Later, ray asus q500a i7 win 10 64 bit 8gb ram 750 hd 15.
This neck strap works with the akai ewi series wind controllers including the akai. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If any 1 or more of the k7, k8, or k9 keys are pressed, the. I recently acquired an ewi4000s and ive been trying to load the patchman. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches youtube. Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. Akai professional ewi 5000 wireless electronic wind controller. Akai professional akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting. The wx11 already acclimated me to the concept of multiple octave keys. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind instrument midi controller with. Nov 15, 2017 as with everything, technology gets better. Akai made them ewi 4000s all, matt traum patchman sound bank vol. 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 akai ewi 5000 is now the only similar instrument in their product line ewi is an acronym for either electronic wind.
Akai pro ewi usb faq and troubleshooting 1 1 1 1 1 rating 3. I nevertheless was attracted to the ae10 for multiple reasons. 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. Akai ewi5000 akai ewi ewi5000 5000 ewi5000 ewi5000s wind controller at patchman music wireless midi wind controller info page. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to. I use it for 2 weeks i already have the 4000s what i love most. Should i just get a used 4000s with patchmans soundbank or is it worth it to get a 5000.
This demo samples all 100 stock sounds on the akai ewi 5000. The 5000 offers wireless connectivity, which is great for all musicians the mouthpiece is more sensitive, so it offers more the musician more. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. Should i just get a used 4000s with patchman s soundbank or is it worth it to get a 5000. Works perfect on stage and fits very well in your ewi case. 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. Akai professional ewi5000 electronic wind instrument ewi. It was checked for updates 31 times by the users of our client application updatestar during the last month. 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. 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. Akai ewi wind controller and flugelhorn kontakt sample library. Akai s ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014. This extremely lightweight and compact akai ewi case weighing in at only 910 grams or 1200 grams with the optional rigid protection included with the. All sounds were recorded direct with no post processing.
They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. One plays the ewi because of the new possibilities. This guide covers common questions about the akai ewi usb. New akai ewi 5000 electronic wind controller wsonivox ebay. Akai ewi 5000 electronic sax cretu catalin jazz youtube. What is the difference between ewi4000s and ewi5000.
I didnt expect this, and its a nuisance because it can only select bank 1 or 2, and i habitually. 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. Now available in black and silver, other colors can be requested. Ewi5000 alternative brass fingering mode to problematic evi. 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 ewi 4000 does offer an ewi fingerings mode, which looks pretty much identical to the saxophone fingering mode with a couple of differences. The ewi 5000 is also more reasonably priced than the roland aerophone 10. This neck strap works with the akai ewi series wind controllers including the akai ewi, ewi3020, ewi3000, ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb.
A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. This includes initial setup, preferences, general troubleshooting, software updates and compatibility, alternative fingerings, and more. Jun 24, 2010 i recently got my hands on one of these. Ensure that you are in the controller mode, not synth mode. Connect the ewi 5000 directly to the computer via usb cable. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on current. For musicians who enjoy the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s and ewi5000 wind synths. 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. My main reason for acquiring this ewi was the wireless connectivity but this heavily depends on the on board sound modulespatches.
This extremely lightweight and compact akai ewi case weighing in at only 910 grams or 1200 grams with the optional rigid protection included with the case. Ive had pretty much every model since the 30203030 came out. The latest version of akai professional ewi 5000 editor is currently unknown. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds. I, for one, am having a blast with the ewi 5000 yet im open and even hopeful for improvements in sound and fingering alternatives. Patchman music thor volume 1 soundbank demo youtube. Wonder if patchman will come out with a set of his sounds for the 5000. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. Ewi 4000s, ewi 5000, yamaha wx sample library duration. The ewi series from akai professional brings the most dynamic and versatile wind instrument technology to the stage.
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