Here is a list of the factory patch names in the akai ewi4000s patchman music also offers an amazing allnew soundbank for the akai ewi4000s that really turns the ewi4000s into something special click here for details and an mp3 audio demo akai ewi4000 factory preset bank. Native ewi sounds are a little bit problematic so i bought the famous bank from patchman. You can read lots about the ewi on the patchman site, it is a great bit of kit but i just dont have the time to use it as well as practice my sax. The akai professional ewi usb electronic wind controller is for musicians seeking an easytoplay, easytouse instrument. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you use your ewi usb to go. He advised me to practice hard and after some months i would get used to evi. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music.
Ewi usb is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easytoplay, easytouse controller. Patchman music thor volume 1 soundbank demo youtube. A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Each brand and electric wind instrument is unique to the brand and how the user intends to play the instrument. The outward appearance of the akai ewi 4000s vaguely resembles that of a clarinet or oboe. I updated my ewi with the patchman music ewi4000s soundbank and now it rocks. Akai professional ewi usb electronic wind controller. You havent experienced the true potential of the ewi4000s unless youve used the patchman sounds. Attention windcontroller players this is the quintessential physical modeling module for realis. First, he has a windcontroller bank you could just as easily use a yamaha wx controller as an ewi called cyclone that has 56 patches, 14 custom effects, and a user guide to explain everything. Now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth.
Ewi4000s is an electric wind controllerequipped sound module. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. Almost every sound in this thor wind controller soundbank is recorded in. Depending on what you are specifically looking for, you can find the one that has the best sound that you are looking for and right look that you are trying to achieve. Akai ewi 4000s 100 patches new internal sound library. I spoke to matt traum from patchman music over 12 months ago about this. But they are way better than the akai ewis, even using the patchman chip on the vl70m. The keys still needs to get some time to get used to. 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. This demo samples all 100 stock sounds on the akai ewi 5000. The ewi is self powered via usb from the host device e. Up for auction is a wonderful yamaha vl70m sound module with the incredible patchman turbo vl chip. Complete details on this patchman music soundbank along with a pa. I bought this controller to test an alternative to 4000 of the same manufacturer.
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. 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. 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. I use this product for quite a few months, there is no equivalent on the market patchman music is the only company to make sound banks for use with wind controllers the originating bank roland n is not suitable for the use of wind controller yamaha wx type or akai ewi. The gamechanging instrument combines the functionality of a wind synthesizer with the capabilities of a full featured midi wind controller. Akai ewi 5000 sound samples all 100 patches youtube. Since the ewi usb is a class compliant midi device, you dont need specific drivers for it. Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi. 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. Ewi from electronic wind instrument, pronounced eewee is a type of wind controller, an electronic musical instrument.
Chris also has several refills available for sale and they are also quite good. I dont know that the yamaha is any simpler than the akai, but it is actually more expensive because it requires an external sound module sold separately. Equipped with an internal sound module and internal effects such as reverb, delay. Wind controler sound bank for roland integra7, midifile bank from patchman music. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont. Jazz improvisation tips jerry bergonzi amazing outonpurpose saxophone solo how to improvise jazz. Akai professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Akai ewi ewi5000 midi wind controller at patchman music. In this lesson i show you the correct way to use vibrato on akai ewi. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. All sounds were recorded direct with no post processing.
Ive recently purchased a akai professional ewi 4000s wind controller. 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. Patchman music specializes in everything relating to midi wind controllers and breath controllers including the roland ae10g and ae05 aerophones, akai ewi5000, akai ewi usb, akai ewi4000s, yamaha wx5 and vl70m, and wireless midi systems. Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. Ewi4000s volume 1 for the akai ewi4000s and ewi4000 sw ewi world bank 100 allnew, super expressive, superdynamic, breath controlled patches designed especially for the new akai ewi4000s wind controller ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and ewi world bank. Replace the dull and lifeless akai ewi 4000s presets with professional quality wind controller sounds from patchman music the leading authority in breath controlled sound design. To find an instrument sound to play with the ewi usb, click on the instrument field of. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. Come on akai its been more than 12 months, leave evi fingering for the traditional evi players and have a couple of fingering alternatives for real brass players. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller with patchman sounds, gig. Akai ewi 4000s wind controller compatable with ableton.
Controlling a midi sound module feels slightly slower than. They also offer a package deal that includes their sounds and the horn calibrated by a pro. Discussion of music production, audio, equipment and any related topics, either with or without ableton live. As akais press release put it, akai professional, creators of the original ewi, announce the ewi 5000, the most expressive. Just use a decent speaker or headphones the built in speaker do not sound. Akai ewi4000s soundbanks factory default soundbank patchman soundbank vpowerleads soundbank please seed. Help akai ewi blog full guide to configure the akai ewi music work center en.
Its a complex musical instrument capable of generating beautiful sounds and music. Ewi world bank example general motors stay informed. Would definitely wait for a response from akai, but if the less robust ewi usb can do it, i dont see why the 4000s wouldnt do the same. As far as yamaha windcontrollers vs akai ewi look at this and see what you think. I have some cables connected to my computer and to the ewi to play tunes along with band in a box and have done so for years with my ewi. It was invented by nyle steiner, who conceptualized the idea in the 1960s, and developed the first working models in the 1970s. 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. This quickstart manual is intended to give you a brief overview of aria software designed by garritan for use with the akai ewi usb. The sounds generally dont disappoint though obviously my selmer saxes still sound a lot better. Patchman music vol1 patches pour expandeur roland xv et wind controller akai ewi 4000s. I have this oboe patch with dynamic filtering on it that is so responsive, and theres so much else i can do.
Sometimes it can be equally hard just to get a specific sound or expression the way you want it. Fortunately, the ewi usb comes with aria, a powerful tool for tweaking instrument sounds. Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube. After some initial problems loading these sounds into the ewi, i finally got the sounds installed and started. We sell, support, and repair akai wind controllers and accessories. Akai ewi 4000s 100 patches new internal sound library best sound. We also specialize in wind controller and breath controller soundbanks. Akai ewi ewi4000s ewi4000 electronic wind controller at patchman music. You will not be able to play this with just a few hours of practice. 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. Akai professional advanced production hardware and software. In this manual, youll find instructions on how to set up the ewi usb with aria and an outline of its capabilities. Find out now about how to correct latency sound delay of your instrument. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014.
New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on. You need to use a digital instrument or a software library and to control it via midi usb input. Yamaha vl70m sound module w patchman turbo vl chip. Patchman music offers an alternate bank of sounds that i like much better overall. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic musical instruments are rolled into akai professionals most userfriendlyand most affordableewi controller ever. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable ewi ever. After some initial problems loading these sounds into the ewi, i finally got the sounds installed and started playing.
The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. Ive been through your book and the only way to increase volume is to use the level button and run it up to 30. Akai ewi wind controller and flugelhorn kontakt sample library. Akai professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments. This new soundbank for the ewi will add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new source of inspiration. The ewi usb is just a controller and doesnt produce sounds by itself. Sorry, this soundbank is not compatible with the ewi5000. The patchman sound bank is certainly a major improvement over the 100 presets but they are still not realistic replacement horn sounds. The included sounds are quite playable, but the custom sound bank from patchman music really takes the ewi to another level. Every composer struggles at some point with how to effectively get what is in his or her head and heart into a finished piece of music.
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