The EWI4000S is Akais new, state of the art
Electronic Wind Controller. This one of a kind instrument contains an
industry first internal sound source. With multiple functions the EWI4000S
pushes the envelope of MIDI/Synth capabilities and is available at an
affordable price.
Key Features:
1) Touch sensitive keys and octave roller
for quick and responsive playing
2) Sensitive breath sensor for expressive
dynamics
3) Built-in Analog Modeling Synth sound
module with 100 sounds (editable via PC or Mac)
4) Built-in MIDI output for use with sound
modules
PC and Mac Editor software included for
internal sounds
Lightweight and Portable Design with
Battery power
The Akai
Professional EWI4000S is a newly designed electronic wind
controller. This musical tool incorporates several
improvements in the development of MIDI/ Synth instrument
capabilities.
The EWI4000S has many of the long sought after controls and
functions that are necessary for expressive performance.
These benefits have been proven by its predecessors, but the
EWI offers these features at a much lower price. There are
several improvements to the design as well, such as having a
built-in sound module, direct MIDI IN and Out, and other
updated operating functions. These functions make playing
the EWI4000 easier than any other electronic wind
instrument.
With the sound module and the instrument all in one product,
players no longer need to be tethered to a module. By using
MIDI and audio wireless transceivers, EWI4000S players can
move freely on the stage as they are playing. The user can
easily switch between programs on the EWI4000S directly with
a dedicated Program selection button, or use the note keys
to select stored patches.
The internal sounds of the EWI4000S are based on a virtual
analog synth sound module that is very responsive to the
players nuance. With easily accessible controls for breath,
vibrato, glide time, and bend width, users can adjust the
settings of the EWI4000 to their specific playing style.
Also you can send multiple MIDI messages via breath control
to send expression and aftertouch control messages.
The EWI4000S also offers some new performance control
features as well, such as the Octave Key. When you activate
the Octave mode, you will get an automatic doubling of notes
at one octave below the note you are playing. There is also
a Hold Mode, which holds a note that you select enabling you
to solo around that note. This is the first EWI with a
sostenuto capability!
Besides being
a great wind controller, you also get a first rate
synthesizer. The EWI4000S has new synthesis features which
were not available on previous EWIs. The internal analog
modeling synth has two voltage controlled oscillators (sawtooth,
triangle, square with pulse width waveforms) with individual
volume control. The voltage controlled filter has a feature
which allows you to change from 2 to 4 pole filters.
The EWI4000S's new noise generator and a dedicated VCF add
more realism to your playing, emulating breath noise.
The EWI4000S has a new sweep function, which works more
effectively than a typical envelope generator. As you change
the force of your playing the sweep parameter will alter the
shape of the sound. The synth contained inside has a LFO
(low frequency oscillator) specifically for the voltage
controller filter modulation. This LFO affects vibrato as
you use the bite sensor. The EWI4000 also has built-in
effects, a first for Akai EWI products, such as Reverb,
Chorus and Delay to thicken or double-up your solos.
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 all their sounds ahead
of time for live performance. This editor will come standard
for Windows and Mac computers. All of your edited Programs
can be stored inside the EWI4000S so you can recall your
settings instantly during your performance.
Youtube video clip of Michael Brecker with the EWI
Specifications:
Sound
Generator
Analog Modeling Synth Preset Sounds with 2 VCO + 2 VCF, Dual Voice
Analog Modeling Basic direct editing capability on the EWI4000.
PC and Mac editing software included for extensive sound
editing
Effects
Chorus
Delay
Reverb
General
2 Digit 7 Segment LED Program Display Shows program number when the Program Change
sensor is touched HOLD key for playing second note while
sustaining first note
Connections
1⁄4 phone jack- unbalanced Headphone Output: 1/8 stereo jack
MIDI Out x1, MIDI In x1
AC Adaptor input
Cable Holder to prevent cables from slipping off the
EWI4000S during performance
Power
Battery power using
four AA batteries
Optional AC Adaptor
The Akai
Professional EWI4000S is a newly designed electronic wind
controller. This musical tool incorporates several
improvements in the development of MIDI/ Synth instrument
capabilities.
