Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument
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The EWI4000s from Akai is a high-quality electronic wind instrument controller designed for live and studio applications. The most unique feature of the controller is that it has a built-in sound module, which allows performers to plug a wireless MIDI or audio setup into the base of the unit and move freely while they play. The EWI4000s has a combination of touch sensors and physical keys for control.
A special EVI fingering mode is available for brass players, and the unit can be played in the typical saxophone fingering mode. All vibrato, breath, bend, and glide time controls are fully-adjustable to give you the desired performance. The unit also has great connectivity options with MIDI input and output connectors, 1/4" and 1/8" outputs, and a DC power input for use with the optional power adapter. The EWI4000s can run on four AA batteries for up to eight hours so you know you won't run out of juice during a performance.
- High-quality electronic wind controller
- Built-in analog synthesizing sound module allows wireless playing
- Integrated sensors detect lip and breath pressure for natural control of volume, pitch, and tone
- Choose saxophone-style fingering or EVI mode for brass players
- Touch-sensitive keys let you finger, pitch bend, and glide easily
- Octave shift rollers provide an eight-octave control range
- Built-in effects include delay, reverb, and chorus for customizing your sound
- Runs for up to eight hours on four AA batteries. An optional wall adapter is available separately
- MIDI input and output connectors let you connect to sound modules or your computer. 1/4" and 1/8" outputs let you connect headphones and other devices
- Mac/Windows software allows you to store, recall, and customize internal sounds
| Type | Wind-Instrument Type Controller |
| Synthesis Method | Analog Modeling Synthesizer |
| Presets |
Voices: 2 (With Octave and Hold Function) Oscillators: 2 Filters: 2 Sound Capacity: 100 |
| Range | 8 Octaves |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, Chorus |
| Functions | Transpose, Tune, Note Hold, Octave, Program Change, Key Delay |
| Keys/Sensors |
Note Keys: Touch Sensors Mouthpiece Breath: Air Pressure Level Sensor Lip: Pressure Level Sensor Bend Up/Down Plates: Touch Sensors Glide Plate: Touch Sensor Octave Shift Rollers: Touch Sensors Program Key: Touch Sensor Level: Key FX: Key Setup: Key Transpose: Key Octave: Key Hold: Key |
| Connectors |
1 x 1/4" Line Output 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Out 2 x MIDI Connectors (1 In, 1 Out) 1 x DC Power Input |
| Power |
4 x AA Batteries (Included) or Power Adapter (Sold Separately) |
| Dimensions (WxDxL) | 2.4 x 2.7 x 26.4" (61 x 69 x 671mm) |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (874g) (Without Batteries) |
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Pros
- Light Weight
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Uses Batteries or AC
Cons
- Needs Better Sound Bank
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Jazz Clubs
- Solos
Comments about Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument:
This truly is state-of-the-art for wind controllers; however, the octave key rollers take a lot of time to get used to, and the 100 cheesy synth sounds that come pre-loaded on it are of little use except to test the playability of the instrument. The first thing you'll need to do is get a real sound bank; check the web if you don't already know where to find one. The keys are touch-sensitive, so they have no moving parts; this requires some getting used to, but not much. You'll have to learn a new way to use vibrato, but it's not that hard really. It has a transposition feature that allows you to play in the key of any instrument out there. It uses AA batteries, or you can plug-in the optional AC power. The EWI 4000s is not a power hog, so I just keep rechargeable batteries on hand.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument:
I was seeking a full-featured portable instrument that I could use while traveling by aircraft for practicing in hotels. With a nice set of headphones and rechargeable batteries, this fits the bill perfectly. Unlike the USB model, this works without needing to haul around a laptop, which is a major benefit to traveling light.
It would be nice if there were a good case for it, but that's in no way a criticism of the instrument itself.
Pros
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument:
Very flexible wind synth. High learning curve.
Pros
- Easy to play
- Great expressiveness
- Reliable
- Solid build
Cons
- Cheap accesories
- Expensive
- No Case
Best Uses
Comments about Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument:
Great solid build instrument. The octave key is a little tricky to get used to it, it take a couple of hours (as a sax player). The presets sounds arent so good, so it's a must the midi-usb interface (not included) to get it customize with your computer or use your ewi as a midi controller, i use reason, logic pro, garage band and works great, you can configure what parameter you what to control with the breath (such as volume, velocity, etc) so you can configure to have a great expressiveness.
It's a little expensive, so it would be nice if it include a case, or even sell one separately, i still use the original package to transport it!!, the accesories are cheap, the neck strap, even the cleaning cloth is a joke.
I really recommend it is so fun to play with it, and is great to have an quiet alternative to practice (with headphones) in the night (with the sax it simply not possible)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Touch Sensitive Keys
Cons
- Expensive
- Limited Sound Selection
- Require more sound patch
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
Comments about Akai EWI4000s - Electronic Wind Instrument:
It is a expensive instrument, so more accessory should be available to make it more valuable.
Ex. Hard case, Wireless connection to AMP or MIDI, etc.
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Stands & Support
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Hygiene
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What's in the Box
- 4 x AA Batteries
- Neck Strap
- Mouthpiece Cover
- Cleaning Cloth
- Owner's Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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