Let me get one thing out of the way at the beginning. Jul 19, 2017 the akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. Instead some software is needed that talks the appropriate midi commands. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. External connections the ewi usb is a lightweight and compact, yet capable, midi wind controller. Nativeinstruments has some libraries of sounds, that make this ewi really worth it. For all you akai ewi 4000 owners, akai released new firmware for it.
It offers customizable saxstyle fingering with advanced controls and functions for expressive performance and makes a number of higherend synth features available. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds. 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. The akai ewi 4000s wind instrument is a big step forward in the development of midi controllers and synthesizer instruments. 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 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 editor is currently unknown. Seems like this happened over the summer first i have heard about it but akai has discontinued the ewi 4000s. Patch editor for the akai ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Ewi usb is essentially a wind controller that plays through aria software included rather than from internal sounds. Since it would difficult to put all the knobs and buttons on the ewi 4000 that are needed to adjust the various parameters, the ewi4000s will come with a computer editor program to allow users to customize. You will learn how to easily transfer soundbanks to. Ewi usb enables anyone, regardless of wind instrumentplaying experience, to perform with the expressive capabilities of the wind instrument of their choice. It works for the internal sound module which few of us like but doesnt work on my roland soniccell even though it works perfectly with my 4000.
To use the editorlibrarian, you connect midi in and out from the ewi to your computers midi interface and launch the program. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller for. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller false false the akai ewi 4000s wind instrument is a big step forward in the development of midi controllers and synthesizer instruments. Apr 30, 2010 lesson 1 in a series of video tutorials on the akai ewi. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa. But a number of dealers are reporting it is so i am of two minds of this. Connect the ewi usb to an available usb port on the computer. Uniquest for ewi 4000s is built on technology developed by sound quest music. The multiple fingering modes offer sax, traditional ewi, flute. This lesson deals with the basics of setting up and getting your first sounds. Heres a tutorial on how to use the free akai ewi 4000s vysex sound editor software. The akai ewi 4000s includes an innovative new evi brassstyle fingering mode designed by evi player matt traum.
While the ewi 4000s is equipped with a sophisticated onboard analog modeling synthesizer, uniquest expands on this feature by giving you remote access to all sound parameters from a connected mac or pc. This includes initial setup, preferences, general troubleshooting, software updates and compatibility, alternative fingerings, and more. Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. Akai ewi4000s electronic wind controller vintage king. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable ewi ever. Also, connect the midi in port on the ewi to the midi out port on the midi interface. The akai 5000 do have some of the acoustic sounds that youd wish for,but itll never reach the quality of physicsmodeled instruments as the vsti counterpart samplemodeling has created especially for wind controllers. Akai pro ewi usb faq and troubleshooting 1 1 1 1 1 rating 3.
It offers customizable saxstyle fingering with advanced controls and functions for expressive performance and makes a. Doubleclick on setup and follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. The akai ewi4000s is a fantastically versatile instrument that contains many builtin sounds. Akai professional akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with. Akai ewi ewi4000s sounds programs soundbanks at patchman music ewi4000s volume 1 for the akai ewi4000s and ewi4000 sw contains. When it is finished, the number of the new software version xy will flash on the program data display. This might be an issue that could be addressed with an update.
Once the installation completes, open the vyzex editor software. Now the only way to program the synth is with the included editorlibrarian from sound quest. Its one of the only wind controllers, which measures the velocity of how hard you blow into it in order to play. Since it would difficult to put all the knobs and buttons on the ewi4000 that are needed to adjust the various parameters, the ewi4000s will come with a computer editor program to allow users to customize.
It will likely go through an auto sense process to try to determine which midi ports the ewi4000s. Oct 12, 2019 ewi4000seditor patch editor for the akai ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Hi im trying to use vysex for ewi4000s with windows 10. I think akai should release some new soundbanks for this, or give users a coupon to ni. Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi. Akai ewi 4000s vysex patch editor software tutorial youtube. I have this oboe patch with dynamic filtering on it that is so responsive, and theres so much else i can do. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi4000s midi wind controller. If youre a wind instrument player whos been looking for a unique way to get into midi, the akai ewi4000s is your chance.
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. Lesson 1 in a series of video tutorials on the akai ewi. Apr 10, 2020 this site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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. For the first time in history, both woodwind and brass players can play the same wind instrument with totally different fingering systems simply by changing one parameter.
In my arsenal i use the ewiusb with the software for acoustic generated sounds and the 4000s for pure synth. 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. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014. Software updating when the file is finished transmitting, the ewi will update its software. You will be amazed at the difference in dynamic range and playability with these sounds. Even though akai says that its tested and works on win 10, it only does so partially. Tgtools, the essential plugin for finale users finally received an update to work with finale 2009. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. Each akai pro product has a dedicated product page on our site where you can find. Lol my comment was simply a suggestion for anyone who happens to already have a mac.
When the file is finished transmitting, the ewi will update its software. You can connect it to a computer, and use it to drive a software synthesiser published by maestro binho 862019. One such software, the uniquest editorlibrarian, comes bundled with the instrument. Unfortunately its controls do not allow you to change those patches directly on the instrument. The user can easily switch between programs on the ewi4000s directly with a dedicated program selection button, or use the note keys to select.
I have sent messages to akai about this problem but have yet to get a reply. The akai professional ewi usb gives wind players access to an easytoplay, easytouse wind instrument midi controller. The ewi4000 also has builtin effects, a first for akai ewi products, such as reverb, chorus and delay to thicken or doubleup your solos. It is licensed under the terms of the socalled mitlicense. I cant find a link to download the aria software for my akai ewi usb. Nov 29, 2017 now the only way to program the synth is with the included editorlibrarian from sound quest. Akai professional ewi usb electronic wind instrument. Akai ewi4000s using the preset editor akai professional. Jun 24, 2010 i recently got my hands on one of these. The akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb feature multiple fingering options including sax. The wind controller features a plugandplay usb interface for use with the included aria software with garritan and akai professional samples as a sound source.
As akais press release put it, akai professional, creators of the original ewi, announce the ewi 5000, the. Apr 06, 2020 seems like this happened over the summer first i have heard about it but akai has discontinued the ewi 4000s. Akai s classic ewi4000s is the industry standard, but we wanted to design a simpler ewi for newcomers to the instrument and for those who dont need the advanced features of ewi4000s. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. The akai ewi 4000 s is a synthesizer and stores 100 sound patches. View and download akai ewi 4000s quick start manual online. I have both, and i can clearly state that the ewi usb software, in particular the ewi configuration tool, does not work on windows 10, or on mac os x v10. This guide covers common questions about the akai ewi usb.
Ewi usb is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easytoplay, easytouse controller. Follow the steps below to add the vibrato to your vst kenny g saxophones. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. 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. Not a lot of differences according to the readme other than oboe and flute fingerings. In my opinion, this is a real instrument, and a viable option for serious musicmaking. Dubbed uniquest for akai ewi4000s, the software comes on a cdrom with versions for windows xp and mac os x. A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. Akai ewi4000s makeover with a thumb loop instrumental demo by proflassen. Jul, 2014 the 5000, like the 4000, has a setting for this. Expressive side, there, i admit that there is a real difference between the 4000s and 5000 can be accessed at very fine adjustments for breath breath and pressure cock with many parameters. This is stefan meinlschmidts patch editor for the akai ewi 4000 s wind synthesizer ewi4000seditor is free software.
Be sure to install the latest updates for your product if applicable. Akai ewi 5000 wireless electronic wind instrument for sale. Building upon the legacy of the original electronic wind instrument, akai professional created ewi5000 with the. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller compatable with ableton. 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. 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. 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.
C uploading the soundbank with the use of akai ewi4000s vyzex editor and the vpowerleadsbank. You would have to use an external sound module or software synth to play sampled acoustic instruments like saxophones, etc. Uniquest for ewi 4000s quick start thank you and congratulations on your choice of the akai professional ewi 4000s electric wind instrument. 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 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. When you turn it on again, you will be ready to play the ewi4000s with the latest software. If you have any questions please email us directly. The ewi4000s comes with a built in analog synthesizer that cannot reproduce real sounding acoustic instruments. End of an era akais ewi 4000s discontiued january 9, 2020 admin leave a comment seems like this happened over the summer first i have heard about it but akai has discontinued the ewi 4000s. In addition, the included software lets both windows and mac users edit. This is stefan meinlschmidts patch editor for the akai ewi 4000 s wind synthesizer. Driver and software update installers are available for download from each product page.
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