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Akai EWI 4000S Operator's Manual

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter1: Introduction FEATURE ................1 Part’s names and Functions ..........2 Top Panel ..............2 Side / Rear Panel ............3 A: Program/Data Display part........4 B: Glide Plate part............4 C: Bend Plate part ............5 D: Power/MIDI/Audio Out part ........6 E: Cable Clutch part ............6 Precautions .................7 How to install the Batteries ...........7...
  • Page 5 Chapter2: Basic Operation About the EWI4000s ............10 Basic Operations ...............11 How to hold the EWI4000s........11 Operating the Note keys ..........11 Octave Shift Rollers ...........11 Earth Plates ..............11 Mouthpiece ...............12 Vibrato ................12 Tonguing ..............12 Bend UP/DOWN ............13 Glide ................13 Hold and OCT buttons ..........13 Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ........14 Adjusting the Breath Sensor ........15 Adjusting the Bend Effect ..........16...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal sounds Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program) ......20 Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program) ....20 Assigning a Program number to the key note ....20 Recalling the Program number assigned to a key note ..22 Alternate way of Selecting the Program number ....
  • Page 7 Transpose function ............33 Setting the Transpose function ........33 Tuning ................34 Editing the internal sound by using the computer ..35 Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller About MIDI ...............36 To use the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller, you will need the following ....37 Connection ..............37 Setting of the external MIDI sound module ....37 Setting of the EWI4000s ..........38...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Specifications EWI4000s Standard Fingering Charts ......48 MIDI Implementation Charts .......... 51 Trouble Shooting ..............52 EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0...

  • Page 9: Chapter1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AKAI professional Electric Wind Instrument EWI4000s. The EWI4000s is an electric wind controller equipped sound module. This manual includes detailed explanations of operations, etc. designed to show you how to use the superior functions of the EWI4000s to its fullest extent.

  • Page 10: Part's Names And Functions

    Chapter1: Introduction Parts’ Names and Functions This chapter describes the name of each part and its function. Top Panel MOUTH PIECE: Hold the tip of the Mouthpiece and blow to play-much like a traditional woodwind instrument. There is vibrato sensor in the Mouth- piece.

  • Page 11: Side / Rear Panel

    Side / Rear Panel A: Program/Data Display part Sensors Adjustment, Program/ Data display, SETUP button, TRANS button. See on page 4. B: Glide Plate part Glide plate, Octave Shift Rollers, Earth plate for left hand. See on page 4. C: Bend Plate part Neck strap mount, Program key, Bend Up Plate, Bend Down Plate, Earth Plate for right hand, FX but-...

  • Page 12: A: Program/Data Display Part

    Chapter1: Introduction A: Program/Data Display part (1) Sensor Adjustment There are 7 knobs for each Sensor Ad- justment behind the Cover. See the Sensor adjustment on page 14. (2) Program/Data Display It shows the Program number or the setting value. (3) TRANS (Transpose) button It selects the Transpose function ON/OFF.

  • Page 13: C: Bend Plate Part

    C: Bend Plate part (1) Neck strap Mount Hang the EWI4000s on a Neck strap (included) to make your playing easier. (2) Program key (with a touch sensor) It changes the Program (internal sound). By touch- ing this key without touching any note keys, the se- lected Program number is shown on the Program/ Data display, and then you can change the Program number by using the [HOLD] or the [OCT] button.

  • Page 14: D: Power/Midi/Audio Out Part

    Chapter1: Introduction D: Power/MIDI/Audio Out part (1) Power Switch Select the “BATT” while using the batteries, “DC” while using the AC adaptor (MP-9, Optional). Se- lect the “OFF” while the EWI4000s is not in use. (2) DC IN jack Plug the AC adaptor (MP-9, Optional) in here. (3) MIDI IN jack Plug a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of your Com- puter for editing the internal Sounds with the Sound...

  • Page 15: Precautions

    Precautions Before operating the EWI4000s, please be careful of the following: • As there is a Vibrato sensor in the Mouthpiece, when you expert pressures on the mouth- piece while playing, do not bite the mouthpiece too hard with your teeth, as this may damage your EWI4000s.

  • Page 16: Connections

    Chapter1: Introduction Connections Connection from Line Out of the EWI4000s to a mixer or keyboard amplifier. LINE IN LINE OUT Connection from Headphone Out of the EWI4000s to the Headphones PHONES EWI4000s Headphone EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0...

  • Page 17: To The Wireless System

    Connection from Line out of the EWI4000s to the wireless system As the EWI4000s has an internal sound module, you can play it with a wireless system. Removing the Cable Clutch The Cable clutch can be removed as shown below when it interferes with using a wireless system.

  • Page 18: Chapter2: Basic Operation

    Chapter2: Basic Operation Chapter 2 Basic Operation About the EWI4000s The EWI4000s is a woodwind instrument MIDI type controller with an internal sound module and built-in effects. It allows you to perform powerful expressions such as an acoustic instrument and also produce the character of an electronic instrument with a wide sound and various sound colorings.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic Operation First, this explains the basic operation and adjustment of the EWI4000s. How to hold the EWI4000s Hold the EWI4000s the same way as you would hold a saxophone or clarinet. The EWI4000s uses Note keys with Touch sensors. It is very useful for playing very fast passages, but it is different from the key action that is used on an ordinary wind instrument.

  • Page 20: Mouthpiece

    Chapter2: Basic Operation Mouthpiece Hold the mouthpiece gently in your mouth with your teeth, and exhale so that the breath is passed through both ends of your mouth. The EWI4000s detects this wind pressure to the breath sensor and expresses the change in sound volume and character.

  • Page 21: Bend Up/Down

    Bend UP / DOWN By touching your thumb to the Bend up/down plate (while the Earth plate is also touched), you can obtain a pitch bend effect (moving up/down of pitch). Adjust the pitch bend range using W (Width) knob in PB (Pitch Bend) section of the EWI4000s.

  • Page 22: Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment

    Chapter2: Basic Operation Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment To fully use the instrument’s various performance features, you should properly adjust BREATH, GLIDE, BEND, and VIBRATO sensors for your own performing requirements. Note: Each sensor has been adjusted properly in the factory. However, adjust them again by yourself before you play it.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Breath Sensor

    Adjusting the Breath Sensor The Breath Sensor is the most important sensor for performing with emotion. It trans- lates your breath strength and technique into sound volume and character. 1. Set the “S” (Sensitivity) knob in the “BR” (Breath) section to the mid posi- tion, and then turn the “A”...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Bend Effect

    Chapter2: Basic Operation Adjusting the Bend Effect This adjusts the Bend sensor for Pitch Bend Up/Down (moving up/down of pitch) and sets the width of your Pitch Bends. 1. Set the “W” (Width) knob in the “PB” (Pitch Bend) section to full clockwise position.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Vibrato Effect

    Adjusting the Vibrato Effect By gently biting on the mouthpiece, you can produces a Vibrate effect. Set the “A” (Adjust) knob in the “VB” (Vibrato) section to the center position. While playing the EWI4000s with a long tone, bite the Mouth- piece lightly.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Touch Sensor Sensitivity

    Chapter2: Basic Operation Adjusting the Touch Sensor Sensitivity The EWI4000s uses Touch Sensor keys, not mechanical switches. In regular use, there is no need to adjust the Touch Sensor sensitivity, because it is adjusted at the factory. But it may not respond to your key touch correctly (The Program/Data display may show some numbers while in Play mode instead of showing the Program number) depending on changes in temperature, humidity or the static electricity from the floor.
  • Page 27 Note: You may find adjusting the sensors troublesome. But you can play a much more delicate, emotional performance if you adjust the sensors to match your style. Once you adjust the sensors to your liking, you won’t need to adjust them every time you play.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Internal Sounds (Program)

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Chapter 3 Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program) Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program) The EWI4000s has 100 internal preset sounds. Each sound is called a Program and you switch between them by selecting its Program number. 1.
  • Page 29 Assigning a Program number to the key note You can change the Program number directly by touching the Note keys after assign- ing a Program number to the Key note. Instead of increasing/ decreasing through the Program numbers by using the [HOLD] or [OCT] button. This feature allows you to access the Program you wish quickly during live performances.

  • Page 30: Recalling The Program Number Assigned To A Key Note

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Recalling the program number assigned to a key note This explains how to recall a Program number that is assigned to a Key note. 1. While touching the [Program] key, touch the Note key you wish to recall. The Program/Data display will show the Program number currently assigned to that Key Note.

  • Page 31: Alternate Way Of Selecting The Program Number

    Alternate way of Selecting the Program number Selecting a Program number without touching the [Program] key Selecting Programs is usually done by touching the [Program] key. But the EWI4000s allows you to change programs by pressing the [HOLD] button or the [OCT] button with the following setting.

  • Page 32: Program Down With The [Oct] Button

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Program Down with the [OCT] button Note: While this setting is done, you cannot use the Octave function. 1. Press the [SETUP] button. While pressing the [SETUP] button, “Ad” is shown on the Program/Data display. 2.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Volumes For The Sound / Effect

    Adjusting the Volumes for Sound / Effect Adjusting the Main Volume This procedure adjusts the main output volume of the EWI4000s. (01-30) 1. Press the [LEVEL] button While pressing the [LEVEL] button, the cur- rent volume value is shown on the Program/ Data display.

  • Page 34: Chapter3: Playing Ewi4000S With Internal Sounds

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Adjusting the Reverb volume This procedure adjusts the overall Reverb effect volume of the EWI4000s. 1. Press the [FX] button. While pressing the [FX] button, the current Re- verb effect volume is shown on the Program/ Data display.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Delay Effect Volume Of Each Program

    Adjusting the Delay effect volume of each program This procedure adjusts the Delay effect volume of each Program. This will only affect the Delay effect volume of the selected program but does not affect the overall Reverb effect volume. The Delay effect volume setting of each program is stored in the EWI4000s.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Chorus Effect On/Off On Each Program

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Adjusting the Chorus effect On/Off on each program This prcedure selects whether the Chorus effect is set to On or Off for each program. The Chorus effect setting of each program is stored in the EWI4000s. 1.

  • Page 37: Octave Funtion (Oct Button)

    Octave Function (OCT button) By setting the [OCT] button to the Octave function and pressing the [OCT] button, you can use the Oc- tave function to add a note one octave lower that you are currently playing. Setting the Octave function to OCT button 1.

  • Page 38: Hold Funtion (Oct Button)

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Hold function (HOLD button) If you active the HOLD button by pressing it, the EWI4000s will enter HOLD mode. HOLD mode allows you to play and hold a note and then play a line over the held note. The note will hold as long as you are playing a legato phrase.

  • Page 39: Selecting "Time" Or "Rate" On The Glide Effect

    5. Press the [SETUP] button. The EWI4000s returns to the “PLAY” mode. Now the [HOLD] button is set to the HOLD function 6. Press the [HOLD] button. The HOLD function is ON when the HOLD LED is lit. Press the [HOLD] button again, and then the HOLD function is Off with the HOLD LED off.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Key Delay

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Adjusting the Key Delay The Key Delay function adjusts the response to the Key Touch, when you have unex- pected sounds while playing the EWI4000s. The key touch response of the EWI4000s is preset for rather quick fingering. As a result, you may produce unexpected sounds caused by complex fingering.

  • Page 41: Transpose Function

    Transpose function The Transpose function allows you to play the EWI4000s in a transposed key. If you use the Transpose function, the standard “C” position is transposed to the note you have defined. When you press the [TRANS] button, the Trans- pose function switches “ON”.

  • Page 42: Tuning

    Chapter3: Playing EWI4000s with Internal Sound Tuning This sets the tuning of the EWI4000s. It is used when you play with other musicians/ instruments. 1. Press the [SETUP] button. While pressing the [SETUP] button, “Ad” is shown on the program/Data display. 2.

  • Page 43: Editing The Internal Sound By Using The Computer

    Editing the internal sound by using the computer Parameters within the internal sound /Effect cannot be edited/adjusted by the EWI4000s itself. You can edit/adjust them by connecting to your computer and using the Sound Editor software for the EWI4000s. The edited sound/effect will be stored in the EWI4000s. MIDI cables are used for the communication between the EWI4000s and the computer.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 : Using The Ewi4000S As A Midi Controller

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Chapter 4 : Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI controller As the EWI4000s has Internal sounds and effects, you can play it immediately by itself. You can also use the EWI4000s as MIDI controller for an external MIDI sound module/synth. About MIDI MIDI is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer.

  • Page 45: To Use The Ewi4000S As A Midi Controller

    To use the EWI4000s as a MIDI controller, you will need the following MIDI cable MIDI sound module or MIDI sequencer Connection Connect the MIDI cable between the MIDI OUT of the EWI4000s and the MIDI IN of the external MIDI sound module. Setting of the external MIDI sound module 1.

  • Page 46: Setting Of The Ewi4000S

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Setting of the EWI4000s The EWI4000s is set so that it transfers the MIDI signal with its initial setting. You can control an external MIDI sound module only by connecting a MIDI cable to it. Transmitted Information from the EWI4000s MIDI OUT •...

  • Page 47: Using The Ewi4000S As A

    Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI controller (Application) Changing the MIDI Channel This sets the MIDI OUT channel of the EWI4000s. 1. Press the [SETUP] button. While pressing the [SETUP] button, “Ad” is shown on the program/Data display. 2. While continuing to press the [SETUP] but- ton, select “CH”...

  • Page 48: Changing The Breath Sensor Output

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Changing the Breath Sensor output It allows you to change the Breath Sensor output to transmit some MIDI Control Change information. You can select several MIDI Control Changes at the same time. 1.
  • Page 49 The LED “dot”will need to be lit to transmit its MIDI event.. If the LED “dot” is not lit, the EWI4000s will not transmit its MIDI event. You can select several MIDI events to transmit at the same time. If you select ”vE”, you can transmit the MIDI Velocity data by your breath strength. 5.

  • Page 50: Setting The Midi Velocity Value

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Setting the MIDI Velocity value In the case that the “vE” is selected on the setting of the Breath Sensor output, the EWI4000s transmits the MIDI Velocity being changed by your breath strength. If the “VE” is not selected on the setting of the Breath Sensor output, the EWI4000s transmits a fixed MIDI Velocity value.

  • Page 51: Changing The Vibrato Sensor Output To Another Midi Event

    Changing the Vibrato Sensor output to another MIDI event As the Vibrato sensor information is mixed with the Pitch Bend information, you can get a Vibrato effect of changing the pitch by biting the Vibrato sensor. By mixing the Vibrato sensor information with the Breath sensor information, you can get the Vi- brato effect of changing the volume and/or sound character.

  • Page 52: Octave Function (Oct Button) On Midi Transmit

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Octave function (OCT button) on MIDI Transmit The Octave function is also available while the EWI4000s is used as MIDI controller. While the Octave function is On, the EWI4000s transmits a note one octave lower than the original note, as well as the actual note being played.

  • Page 53: Selecting Portamento On/Off While Touching The Glide Plate

    3. After selecting the “Ho”, release the [SETUP] button. The current setting is shown on the Program/Data display. 4. Select “So” or “Su” by pressing the [HOLD] button or the [OCT] button. If “OF” is selected, the Hold function is OFF. 5.

  • Page 54: Initialize To Factory Preset

    Chapter4: Using the EWI4000s as a MIDI Controller Initialize to Factory Preset By turning the EWI4000s on while holding the [LEVEL], [FX], [SETUP], and [TRANS] buttons, the EWI4000s is reset to the Factory Preset setting. The following global settings are stored in EWI4000s. dL : Key delay:02 CH: Midi channel:01 tu : Tune:40...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications EWI4000s Specifications Type Wind-instrument type controller with sound module Fingering Saxophone fingering and EWI fingering 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...

  • Page 56: Ewi4000S Standard Fingering Charts

    Specification EWI4000s Standard Fingering Charts Note Keys Octave Shift Rollers The “0” position produces the standard pitch. The EWI4000s transmits MIDI note num- ber information from its MIDI OUT ter- minal within the following ranges (in the table), by the Note Key operation and touch position with Octave Shift Rollers on the EWI4000s.
  • Page 57 Touch the keys filled in. EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0...
  • Page 58 Specification Substitute Fingerings These are only a few example. Refer to a manual for the saxophone, etc., for other pos- sible fingerings. EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0...

  • Page 59: Midi Implementation Charts

    AKAI professional M.I. Corp. Date : October, 2005 Model : EWI4000s Version : 1.0 MIDI Implementation Chart * * * Function Transmited Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 1 - 16 1 - 16 Memorized Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16...

  • Page 60: Trouble Shooting

    Specification Trouble shooting No sound ! • Check that the amplifier, mixer or headphones are appropriately connected to the EWI4000s. Refer to the connections section of the manual for additional information. (page 8) • Check that the EWI4000s is powered on, and that the instrument’s batteries are cor- rectly inserted, or the EWI4000s is correctly connected to the proper AC adaptor.
  • Page 62 Printed in Taiwan...

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