The stock sounds are passable, but if you want to hear what the ewi4000s is really capable of, download this 4 minute mp3 audio demo 3. However, the ewi4000s also allows for the ability to connect to a computer in order to change the preset sounds however you. Unknown synth by odo synths synth phase distortion vst. Cover, mouth piece ewi4000s due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping. Now, if they come out with an ewi 6000 that marries the 4000s and 5000s together, id buy one. Now available from a new internal soundbank for the akai ewi 4000s wind synth. Playing with filter cutoff or something deeper in the timbre can add a whole dimension, of course. I play the ewi 4000s in november 2006 after playing for years of ewi is a very good auussi instrument. My beef with the 5000 is that it just doesnt sound like an ewi. With what you know now, you can tweak many preset patches to sound good with the ewi. I also own a roland sd50, but that doesnt appear to be work, either.
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. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. 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. This kit comes with an abundant supply of samples ranging from organs, epianos, brass, strings, synths and more. Il stereo enhancer contains various filters and processors to alter and enrich the stereo image of the input sound. Akai ewi4000s patchman musicmy ewi4000s is playing out of tune on all. 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. I personally feel that they sound too synthy and cant think of any use for them.
Theres a very good sound bank for the ewi 4000s available on. Akai ewi 4000s new internal sound patch demo youtube. Akai ewi4000s using the preset editor akai professional. Vpowerleadsbank patch list a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. Click ewi fetch all patches save to library create the name and click ok. The akai electric wind instrument ewi4000s scholarly repository. 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. 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. If you have any questions please email us directly. Dirtbag by istvan kaldor organ vst plugin kvr audio.
The first oscillator has detune and octave settings. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic wind instruments like the akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller at musician s friend. Ewi4000s, electronic wind instrument from akai professional in the ewi series. I would like some real instrument sounds like trumpets, violins, flutes. Well you see sound widgets is a small plugin that offers loads of unique hand recorded, multi micd, sounds ranging from live room claps, stair stomps, heavy door hits, metallic plates, marble rolls, tongue flicks. Reading the manual is a good idea to get into the specifics of this particular synth.
Ewitool includes a fully graphical sound patch editor and patch library management. Akai professional ewi 5000 electronic wind instrument midi. Have been eliminating patches with a very strong attack and no obvious way to control the attack without fiddling too much. Akai professional ewm1 mundstuck fur ewi usb, ewi4000s. Ewi4000s sound bank as well as create new sounds from scratch. The ewi4000s improves breath noise emulation and also has sostenuto. Akai ewi 4000s patchman music i just got an ewi4000s and none of my breath controller patches work on my midi synths.
Ewi4000s volume 1 contains 100 allnew pro patches programmed. This demo takes the ewi4000 to a whole new level of playability, dynamic response, and timbral variation. Ewi4000s volume 1 contains tons of incredibly expressive solo sounds. Unfortunately this attempt should be considered as a failure,because after 3 years there are only about 20 patches in the marketplace,and there havent been any new items in the last year. A uploading the soundbank with the use of ewitool and the vpowerleadsbank. We have included a lot of superb synthetic sounds that take the ewi4000s to a new level. May 01, 2017 ewi4000s patches new internal soundbank for your akai ewi4000s you will be truly astonished.
Patch editor for the akai ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Concerning good ios sounds for the ewi, here is a free pack of magellan patches and a demo by the guy who made them that i found on the internet. You sound like you are trying and generally failing to be whatever sample you are playing. The gamechanging instrument combines the functionality of a wind synthesizer with the capabilities of a full featured midi wind controller. Users that have recently installed an aria engine product on a system where ewi usb 1. Ewi patch exchange was an attempt to create a marketplacefor ewi players wishing to exchange for free. 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 pro ewi5000 updating the firmware 1 1 1 1 1 rating 5. Get project updates, sponsored content from our select partners, and more. Explore and download free sample packs, drum kits, loop packs and other sounds that can be imported directly into your daw or audio host of choice.
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. About midi midi is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer. Unfortunately its controls do not allow you to change those patches directly on the instrument. Ewi4000s patchman volume 1 sound bank sax on the web forum. This wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi wind controllers to come along in years. Vision from frizzybeatz is a free hiphop loop kit thatll bring your beats to the 808 heat sample pack. Compare prices and shop akai ewi4000s midi wind controllers on reverb. Ewi4000s factory patches programs sounds soundbank akai ewi4000s factory patch list ewi4000s factory patches programs sounds. How to upload new patches below, there is a brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. Want a more professional look for your akai ewi4000. Using the ewi4000s as a midi controller because the ewi4000s has internal sounds and effects, you can play it on its own, but you can also it as midi controller for an external midi sound modulesynth. The first ewi to ever offer builtin signal processing, the ewi4000s provides reverb, delay, and chorus effects to sweeten ones sound. Give your ewi a more traditional musical instrumentlike appearance or go completely radical with a custom made skin kit.
Ewi4000s volume 1 contains 100 allnew pro patches programmed by wind controller expert matt traum an experienced wind synthesist and sound designer. That is an excellent question and id love to elaborate more for you. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. You can check out our website for quality sound kits. Wait for about 30 seconds while the sounds are being uploaded into your ewi4000s. Apr 27, 2017 brand new sounds for akai ewi4000s add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new. Jun 24, 2010 i recently got my hands on one of these. Sadly though, there is not a macintosh build for this.
Ewi4000s volume 1 includes tons of highly expressive synth leads, synth basses, exotic timbres, and emulations. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic wind instruments like the akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller at musicians friend. The cyclone refill requires reason 4 or above and a midi wind controller such as the akai ewiusb, ewi4000s or yamaha wx5. From people ive spoken to, and read, the vlm70 w matts turob chip, is the best thing going in terms of overall sound quality. Akais premier wind controller is the the ewi4000s, soon to be replaced by the newly announced ewi5000. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014.
A brief manual that will enable you uploading new superior sounds into your ewi4000s in a few easy steps. Akai ewi4000s patchman musicmy ewi4000s is playing out of. Brand new sounds for akai ewi4000s add expressiveness to your performance and will become for you a new. With all its internal capabilities, the new ewi4000s also includes sound editing software to extend the instruments capabilities even further. This fingering closely represents the fingerings of a standard c flute. View online or download akai ewi4000s operators manual, reference manual, quick start manual, specifications.
As i said, the ewi in general, is not going to replace any real wind instrument sound, no matter what tone generator you use, it is electronic midi type device, and thats all there is to it. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa. Fl fingerings are close to the acoustic flute, but require learning a few new. Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. Heres an example of what i eventually could achieve with the reaper tremelo plugin together with the soprano sax sound that came with the garritan sound pack that came with the ewi usb. Akai ewi 4000s 100 patches new internal sound library. 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. This 4000s controller allows outstanding breath response with additional controllers for pitch bend up and down, vibrato, and glide. Ewi reason sounds is a small sound design studio that makes sounds and tools specially crafted for wind controller and ewi players. Akai pro ewi usb faq and troubleshooting 1 1 1 1 1 rating 3. But it sure would be nice to be able to control dynamics e. Page 2ok, i am a total noob on electronic musical instruments.
The akai ewi 4000 s is a synthesizer and stores 100 sound patches. If youre a wind instrument player whos been looking for a unique way to get into midi, the akai ewi4000s is your chance. You can play the ewi4000s simply by connecting an audio cable to an amplifier, without need for an external sound fx module. Ewitool is an open source controller for the popular akai ewi4000s wind synthesizer. Akai intros ewi 4000s midi wind instrumentcontroller. Fire performance controller fur fl studio mit plugundplayusb konnektivitat. It seems like every ewi4000s user uses the vl70m and almost everyone dumps the default sounds. Many dope hip hop producers have come to this site for hip hop sounds for making beats. Apr 26, 2017 akai ewi4000s patchman music i cannot change or save patches on my ewi4000s using the finger pads. Unfortunately this attempt should be considered as a failure. Ewi4000s patchman volume 1 sound bank the alesis nanosynth works well, if you install the patchman patches for it, and its fairly inexpensive 11092010, 04. Il stereo enhancer juice pack by image line imaging.
Patchman music has earned a reputation for designing high quality wind controller soundbanks and breath controller soundbanks our head programmer, matt traum, has worked with all the great wind controller names including michael brecker, bob mintzer. Every osc has his own phase mod depth, the phase mod also has octave settings and you can choose note tune or normal tune. Best midi hardware synth or other solution for akai. Akai ewi4000s wind controller bret pimentel, woodwinds.
A uploading the sound bank with the use of ewitool and the vpowerleadsbank. Now you can bring the soughtafter sounds of the dx7 straight into your favorite daw, ready to be tweaked and manipulated. Vg trumpet ni kontakt sound libraries, fl studio projects, wav and mp3. Akai ewi ewi4000s sounds programs soundbanks at patchman music. A lot of articulations akai ewi4000s and vg trumpet harmon muted ni kontakt sound library. Unfortunately this attempt should be considered as a failure,because after 3 years there are only about 20 patches in the marketplace,and there havent been any new items in. Our goal is to inspire you with new tools, sounds and effects, to help you make more music and have more fun doing it.
Ive only really covered the stuff that is particular to the ewi. The ewi4000s is also the first ewi to ever offer builtin signal processing, the ewi4000s provides reverb, delay, and chorus effects to sweeten ones sound. The ewi 4000s also has a sweep function that is more effective than typical envelope generators. By changing the force of your playing you can alter the sweep parameter to give dynamic shape to your sound.
The keys are touch sensitive, and hence are lightning fast. Patchman music, llc is the premier developer of wind controller soundbanks in the world. They also contain other six patches specifically designed to cover the most common needs of an ewi player. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi4000s midi wind controller.
Yamaha dx7 sample pack is a free sound pack inspired by one of the most legendary synthesizers, the dx7. Akai professional ewi4000s electronic wind controller. Ewi4000s is an electric wind controllerequipped sound module. I just bought an akai ewi4000s, which im enjoying a lot with my ketron sd2s sax and other patches. 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 ewi4000s is equipped with not only an internal sound module, but also with internal effects such as reverb, delay, and chorus. Massive gives you a ton of control over almost everything. Sound widgets free foley plugin by reflekt audio sound. Let me get one thing out of the way at the beginning.
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