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. Akai ewi 5000 electronic sax cretu catalin jazz youtube. Should i just get a used 4000s with patchmans soundbank or is it worth it to get a 5000. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on current. Our ewi case can accommodate either the akai ewi 5000 or the akai ewi 4000. 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 wx11 already acclimated me to the concept of multiple octave keys. I recently acquired an ewi4000s and ive been trying to load the patchman. The heart of the ewi4000s is its builtin sound module that lets musicians plug a wireless midi or audio set up into 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. Later, ray asus q500a i7 win 10 64 bit 8gb ram 750 hd 15.
For musicians who enjoy the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s and ewi5000 wind synths. My main reason for acquiring this ewi was the wireless connectivity but this heavily depends on the on board sound modulespatches. Nov 15, 2017 as with everything, technology gets better. I, for one, am having a blast with the ewi 5000 yet im open and even hopeful for improvements in sound and fingering alternatives. 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.
Wonder if patchman will come out with a set of his sounds for the 5000. It was checked for updates 31 times by the users of our client application updatestar during the last month. This guide covers common questions about the akai ewi usb. 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. Ive mentioned before that ive been an ewi guy for many years probably more than 20. 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. 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. 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.
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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. Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. 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. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. This includes initial setup, preferences, general troubleshooting, software updates and compatibility, alternative fingerings, and more. 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. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player.
The latest version of akai professional ewi 5000 editor is currently unknown. Akai professional akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting. Akai ewi wind controller and flugelhorn kontakt sample library. This neck strap works with the akai ewi series wind controllers including the akai ewi, ewi3020, ewi3000, ewi5000, ewi4000s, and ewi usb. Akai ewi ewi5000 midi wind controller at patchman music. Jazz improvisation tips jerry bergonzi amazing outonpurpose saxophone solo how to improvise jazz. So best value for many between akai ewi 5000 and the roland, the ewi wins, hands down.
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Ive had pretty much every model since the 30203030 came out. 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. What is the difference between ewi4000s and ewi5000. Do not use a 5 pin midi cable or the wireless connection. 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. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the ewi fingerings. Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design. Akai professional ewi 5000 editor is a shareware software in the category miscellaneous developed by akai professional ewi 5000 editor.
New akai ewi 5000 electronic wind controller wsonivox ebay. 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. Ewi5000 alternative brass fingering mode to problematic evi. Finding the adjustment to the new horn not too terrible at all. 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. 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. Complete details on this patchman music soundbank along with a pa. Akai professional ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Works perfect on stage and fits very well in your ewi case. I started with a yamaha wx11 and yamaha vl70m with the patchman chip a little more than a year ago. The ewi 5000 is also more reasonably priced than the roland aerophone 10.
All sounds were recorded direct with no post processing. Now available in black and silver, other colors can be requested. Akai professional ewi 5000 wireless electronic wind controller. 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 pro ewi usb faq and troubleshooting 1 1 1 1 1 rating 3.
Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014. Ensure that you are in the controller mode, not synth mode. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. This neck strap works with the akai ewi series wind controllers including the akai.
The akai ewi 5000 is now the only similar instrument in their product line ewi is an acronym for either electronic wind. 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. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds. Patchman music thor volume 1 soundbank demo youtube. For the 5000 there is also room for the jack connector at the bottom. 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. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the. Click the controller or synth at the top to cycle between the modes until you are in controller mode. Last night i tried using my new ewi 5000 with an external synthesizer for the first time.
One plays the ewi because of the new possibilities. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these. Connect the ewi 5000 directly to the computer via usb cable. Perfectly working stand for the akai ewi 4000 and 5000. This demo samples all 100 stock sounds on the akai ewi 5000. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank.
Ewi5000, the latest addition to the ewi series, combines innovative instrument design, wireless connectivity, and a sound library by sonivox to create the most. New sounds particularly trumpets and organ, excellent keyboards. I didnt expect this, and its a nuisance because it can only select bank 1 or 2, and i habitually. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. 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. Apr 09, 2017 amazing new sounds on the brand new akai ewi 5000.