EWi Lesson 6. Sound advice

Lesson 6 in a series of video tutorials on the Akai EWI.
This lesson discusses selecting sounds and changing FX settings.
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[@clinpsych]

Thanks - Exceptionally good presenter & presentations; I wish my latin, maths, music, in fact all my teachers, were so calm, clear, articulate and engaging.

[@isax.academy]

You're very welcome!

[@tmix01]

Thanks very much! I'm getting my EWI in a few days. I've been playing clarinet for 50 years and your very clear instruction will help shorten my learning curve.

[@portwilliam]

Hi Alistair, Thanks so much for these fantastic videos. I bought my EWI on ebay last week and watched your series of lessons, holding the instrument, and making adjustments as I went along. As a consequence I was up and running at the end of day one.

[@noethew]

These lessons helped me very much to improve the handling of the EWI. Keep going with your videos. They are very well presented and very clear as the manual for the EWI is not well written or sometimes even confusing.

[@AllenTSmith]

Alistair, I have played the WX5 and I retrofitted a Casio DH to perform very well, going back to the early 1990's. I took a break to attend grad school for 7 years on a couple degrees. I started back playing a WX5 in 2009 and then switched to the EWIUSB which I found to be less musical. But recently, I upgraded my EWIUSB to the 4000S. At first, I was unable to even produce a sound. I read the instructions and found that you must adjust the sensitivity settings first. But then I came upon your lessons and WOW! My playing with just the stock sounds, the reverb, delay, breath techniques and changes has made this the controller I have always dreamed of. Thank you so much for advancing my experience!

[@iramtariq9407]

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[@MrGuitarSensei]

Thank you so much. I own a music instruction studio. I'm now using this instrument now for woodwind instruments. You videos are excellent and time saving!

[@TheGospelSax]

Thanks Alistair, your videos have given me some insight in understanding and developing a strong desire to obtaining control over this instrument. It is a different animal, but a wonderful find. Thanks for your taking the time to produce your tutorials. After my initial investment; the EWI, interface, laptop, stand, etc. - being married, I've hit my limit for the time being:). And I hope that you're getting paid for providing the tutorials. You're providing a great service for AKAI & customers.

[@sonydominates]

Thank you!! One day, while I was playing, the sound suddenly changed so I thought something was wrong with my ewi. But it was the screw button. Great job on your tutorials!

[@TOMROSE14]

Thank you and hope you get a sponsorship from Akai for this great info that is presented so well.

[@rahim57]

Hi, very nice and informative videos. I just got an EWI a few days ago and I was looking for some help until I found yours. I like the way you explain the set up of the instrument, it is clear and to the point. I can't wait to see more of your lessons. Thanks.

[@johnnyfrey]

Thanks for the lessons. I just received my 4000s a few days ago..and thanks to your lessons, I'm actually getting a sound out of it. The owner's manual didn't help me get a sound. This 4000s is pretty cool, and I'm excited to see if I can do some justice with it.

[@gary97209]

Thank You! for the time and effort you put into these great videos. :) They'll save people much confusion and frustration. Thank you again..

[@RBoaxx-rq5or]

You're a wonderful teacher!

[@jazz4all59]

Hi Alistair. Many thanks for your great tutorials. It cleared a lot of things to me (and my EWI 5000)!

[@chrisdavies7511]

Well done on a series well taught. You are an excellent educator.

[@lexxmexx]

Great job! Clears up a lot of doubt about setting my EWI. I would like to see more of your videos on getting other sounds, particularly on how to setup soft synths to work with the EWI.

[@iandawley360]

Yes cant wait to see how to download and change the sounds fantastic keep up the good work

[@mikashlimmer]

Thanks a lot! I'm going to buy EWI, and now i'm pretty much sure about doing this.

[@B00F100]

Cheers for the fantastic tutorials mate!

[@isax.academy]

+B00F100 Many thanks.

[@duenge]

Great!!!....makes the instruction book "more" understandable, Alistair...More videos would be fantqstic, especially about playing with software, I really have no experience with anything like that....I have had one for about 8 months, tonite I will try to tine tune it with FX!!!....good job...

[@amund1365]

God almighty what a brilliant sound!

[@girlinagale]

Excellent explanation in detail. My reluctance to go EWI is I have yet to hear a sound that really grabs me. I understand it will not reproduce the tone of a sax, but the synth sounds are too artificial to really make me want to save up and buy one.

[@JimGordon5]

Great! Thanks! Please continue

[@girlinagale]

@GrooveBubbles True. I have still not heard an EWI really sounding luscious, like a moog, or vintage synth. It's the midi sound palets I'm not convinced by. I can't afford on but would love to add an EWI to my sax playing. Your video is good.

[@jimmyhrivera]

Sir, you are a great teacher. Please continue producing this videos. What about MIDI adjustment. Any advice from you. Akai should be thankful to you, for expanding Ewi use with your teaching. Thanks!!!

[@guitarpoetone1]

Hi I haven't yet bought my Ewi 4000 But I really want one. I play guitar an piano. an I am sure your Vidios will help me tremendously when i buy i.t 2 questions where did you buy your selves they are really cool also love your screen saver...thanks for your vids keep up the good work can't say enough very informative...

[@raycueto6245]

Hi Alistair. I have watched all your lessons and very much impressed by all of them. Wish I can play like you someday. I am new to EWI5000 or to any wind instrument. Can you share some fingering techniques like changing keys while playing? Like from key of C to bFat or any key. I viewed Joanne Jons playing "SOMEWHERE" in youtube changing keys while playing. Can you recommend a school that teaches EWI5000 through internet or do you teach basic fingering lessons?

[@rsndewitt]

FANTASTIC!

[@Droidmaster1]

Hi Alistair, My roller octave control does not work on the last roller. Any tips ? There are 7 spaces with thumb between rollers. Using them with single touch does not activate lower 2 below knurled AWSOME TEACHING VIDEOS. please help

[@GTsinfo]

Thank you very excellent information. Wow!!!!!

[@dpeffinger]

Still waiting for lessons 7-12. Smile

[@skatersaxman]

where can i get instructions similar to this for the wx5 controller synth please? your vid's are excellent, i am a beginner and need help

[@ncatura]

Hi I’ve had my EWI for many years and never felt I was good enough on the instrument so I am enjoying your lessons on the EWI! One thing though I tried your lesson 6 to try and change the FX on sound #2 and the reverb never worked! The delay worked fine, just the reverb never worked. I followed your tutorial over and over but couldn’t get it to work. I did try the over all reverb and that worked fine. Have any suggestions? Thanks, Noel Catura

[@isax.academy]

Could just be that the reverb switch on that sound is off so changing the settings won’t work. You’d have to get a sound editor to get deeper into the settings.

[@artvanklaveren7463]

Alistair, hope you can help me with this one, i use to have a WX5 nice instrument, now I have a EWI5000 but I can get any sound, only when I am not playing sound comes, what do you think do I need to fix it ???

[@ACDSEVEN]

thanks i m going to buy it I ll folow your master class-

[@hackcomic]

I got one of these from my mother for Christmas .... I have no idea were to start -🐧🐧🐧🐧 any ideas for books

[@SuperHunt99]

Hi Alistair! I just got my ewi today and I love your videos. Quick question: what sound are you using in this video?

[@alexeynikolaev5752]

Hi Alistar, Thank you for all these lessons !! I'm wondering what kind of sound you used (on lesson 6) at the very end of your lesson when you played and demonstrated the adjustments..? Could you let me know ? I did like that sound a lot !! Thank you so much in advance !!!

[@isax.academy]

Hi. I’m pretty sure that was one of the sounds from the Patchman set, available from Patchman sounds website. My favourite sound is the EVI 2000 sound which I think this is. It was a while ago.

[@lesterdmolester]

can you plug it straight to an amplifier or what do you need to do to amplify the sound?

[@jasonphn1]

Alister, I just bought the EWI4000S, first timer. Just wanna know in the Preset Sound, which no. Is nearest to normal Sax ?

[@MyRAFA70]

Mr. Alister, what sound are you playing on this video ? I start playing the armonica two years ago and now I bought one EWI USB and I would like to learn this sound on my EWI. Thanks a lot for your lectures. Thans Rafa

[@Nikosi9]

Is the sound you're playing a stock sound or a third party sound? Could you tell us which sound this is? BTW, good and clear tutorial... Thank you...

[@DavePawson]

I'll need to watch that twice... But thanks, looks v.good

[@ronchandler9395]

There is a feature in the owners manual (page 18) that is supposed to allow assigning programs to keys. On my instrument I don't get the flashing numbers after pressing the program key and the setup key. I spoke to technical support and they were puzzled by it. Does any one have a suggestion?

[@ezrahinds]

Hi. I am not able to hear any sounds from the ewi and I don't see anything on the display when I press the screw.

[@hught1302]

is the sax really worth buying? i would like to record music is it easier on this?

[@lomarbrown7182]

hello, my name is Lomar and I recently got the akai 5000 and I am having a hard time figuring out how to install sounds onto the 5000 itself. Is there a particular software i need to purchase?

[@isax.academy]

Hi. You can't add sound to the Akai 5000 you can only alter the sounds that are already in there.

[@pryce4267]

Could you play this through a UE Boom Bluetooth speaker

[@MrKeys57]

is it harder/more difficult to play than a real saxophone? is this the model with standard MIDI or USB? i am a keyplayer and want a windinstrument, got a melodica, but to noisy...for the neighbours i mean...! thank´s - Levi

[@camdencooke5215]

What sound was that mate? Do I need to download that particular one of the net? Thanks

[@isax.academy]

I use the PatchmanMusic sounds for the EWI4000s

[@CopperOreGaming]

Do you have to play the Saxophone in order to play the EWI? Because I feel like bying an EWI and learn it that way.

[@PatchmanMusic]

***** No. In fact there is also a brass style fingering system that you can select on it for trumpet players. Google "EVI fingering on EWI4000s" for details. There is no complicated embouchure required on the EWI like on an acoustic instrument.

[@stevepara123]

please, please, lesson 7-12....thank you...Steve

[@hatlif]

helo i just bought ewi4000 ,how to tune it?

[@frozen46234]

Whats something you would tell someone who just got an Ewi Today♥

[@isax.academy]

Watch and learn from the great players and practice hard.

[@mannytuzman3461]

Please tell me is the aerophone a better choice and why???????

[@isax.academy]

+Manny Tuzman Hi. As I’ve said before, it’s a very personal choice. No one instrument can do everything the best way for each player. Many keyboard players use different instruments for different things. That’s how I see the wind synth market. The Aerophone is excellent for a beginner and much easier than the EWI to get started on. I love the thumb lever and the iOS editor. For pure wind synth sounds my favourite is the 4000. My 5000 is broken and I can’t find anyone to fix it at the moment. In the last 18 months the AE-10 has become me my main instrument. You really need to think carefully about the features of each unit and decide how YOU will use it. Just remember if you try them out in a shop they very often won’t be set up that well. It takes time to get the best results, just like any instrument.

[@skatersaxman]

why cant i get my ewi 4000s to play lowest Bb please?

[@mimilucio5053]

Where is lesson 7 & 8 ?

[@IMOXPLUS]

Great tutorials for wind-controller players.... such effort is very well appreciated in the growing wind-controller community..... I assume you have also the Yamaha VL70m in your setup? If so, you might appreciate the availability of an advanced editor and librarian software - www.vl70m-editor.com/site/

[@Droidmaster1]

Maybe send more details to me on how it functions. Manual is bad

[@GrooveBubbles]

@snowypetrel: so you should buy a real sax for realistic sound! this is a synthesizer...it's intentionally made for synthetic sound.

[@ronleunissen]

Great instructional video. Yet the interface of the instrument itself is just horrible. Press and hold this + press this once/twice plus another key etc.etc. That's an interface you can hardly name an interface. No offence to you though, you're a great teacher.

[@tornadoslaye]

i play my flute into a vocal effect processor, and i can do the same thing...