Patchman ewi usb trouble

The akai professional ewi4000s is a giant leap in the evolution of wind instruments. This is the lowest cost wind controller to come along in years. Believe me when i tell you that this is a seriously cool instrument. Akai ewi usb, electric wind instrument, with usb connector, multiple fingering. I recently had a problem with the ewi when it powered up. I have tried everything i can find on akais site, patchman s site and youtube and i cant seem to communicate with the ewi 4000s. This is a major hardware upgrade for these original akai controllers that. Studying the art of playing saxophone, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and other traditional wind instruments for over twenty years, akai has incorporated the same expressive controls in the ewi usb. Total posts 31655 total topics 4764 total members 9614 our newest member applebaystudios. Like you say, the increased flexibility might make the transition worth it. If the battery or ewi begin to feel hot while charging, disconnect the ewi immediately to avoid any damage. I have this oboe patch with dynamic filtering on it that is so responsive, and theres so much else i can do. Feb 24, 2018 kenny g going home soprano saxophone ewi usb, ewi 4000s, ewi 5000, yamaha wx kontakt sample duration.

Akai ewi ewi4000s midi wind controller at patchman music. I am studing sax only 2 years ago and still have problems reading music, fingering etc. Set up the buffer size and number which is responsible for your system latency in your sound card driver panel. Patch editor for the akai ewi 4000s electronic wind instrument. Ok, so i fear i have mislead you a bit with my original, hasty response.

View and download akai ewi 3030m operators manual online. Akai professional is the first name in electronic wind instruments. I actually got it through patchman music i forgot about their forums. Akai professional ewi usb wind instrument sythesizer controller. Akai pro ewi5000 troubleshooting error code 88 akai. Provides controls for all the hardwares parameters and allows for saving frequently used presets to disk. I have been trying to set the breath control so that that logic express 8 recognises the amount of breath i am putting in. We are also an authorized dealer for yamaha and akai. It would not have been much more trouble to allow wireless midi transmission in addition to audio, along with sticking a usb. A few thoughts on the new roland aerophone ae10 bret. My ewi usb s top 2 octave rollers do not respond at all, but the bottom 2 do. It also has the advantage of being a multiboot installer, meaning you can install multiple bootable oss and tools to a single usb drive. More info on using asio4all can be found at the asio4all website, the windcontroller faq, and the patchman music wind controller forum. I have tried reset, firmware is up to date, adjusted pitch bend, any more ideas.

The 4000s has its own power supply internally, so you wouldnt need the hub to connect to an ipad or iphone. When akai corp and ewi evi inventor nyle steiner sends their wind controller repairs to patchman music, llc, you know can entrust us with your own instrument. It was invented by nyle steiner, who conceptualized the idea in the 1960s, and developed the first working models in the 1970s the early models consisted of two parts. I would like some real instrument sounds like trumpets, violins, flutes. Akai ewi 4000s and usb controller support imageline. We specialize in yamaha and akai wind controller gear such as the akai ewi and ewi usb and yamaha wx5. I have an ewi for more than 5 years and my 4000s plays an important role in my live performances and studio recordings. It works amazingly well and is really simple to use.

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. Native ewi sounds are a little bit problematic so i bought the famous bank from patchman. The latest version of the program can be downloaded for pcs running windows xp7vista810, both 32 and 64bit. I tried all the solutions suggested in the akai homepage, e. The 4000s is the advanced, professional instrument and, correspondingly, about twice the price. I then connect the ins and outs from my ewi usb that that new external device, which i named virtual ewi.

Really i dont know if buy a ewi is a good solution. Ewi 4000s tuning problem i bought one second hand and it works great except not in tune. Testing patchman windpak and sample modelling brass and sample modelling the sax brothers. The ewi 4000 does offer an ewi fingerings mode, which looks pretty much identical to the saxophone fingering mode with a couple of differences. These are not installers, but only the patched files for standalone ewiusb application. To avoid interfering with this process and causing it to play out of tune, hold the ewi usb only by its plastic casing near the top while plugging it in. In audio midi setup i created a new external midi device. The patchman sounds are much better than i had on the free fluidsynth soundfonts.

It seems like every ewi4000s user uses the vl70m and almost everyone dumps the default sounds. In total there are 6 users online 0 registered, 0 hidden and 6 guests based on users active over the past 5 minutes most users ever online was 104 on sun jul 01, 2007 1. Users that have recently installed an aria engine product on a system where ewi usb 1. Learn how to setup the ewi usb on kontakt 5 software youtube. Introduction this quickstart manual is intended to give you a brief overview of aria software designed by garritan for use with the akai ewi usb. The usb version of the akai ewi sends midi over usb the akai usb is simply a a midi controller with no internal soundbank. No other usb devices connected except for wireless keyboard and mouse.

Akai ewi usb help tips info support asio4all drivers updates at patchman. Is sharp on the built in sounds by 12 cents and on midi by a tone and a half. Sometimes it can be equally hard just to get a specific sound or expression the way you want it. The akai ewi usb configuration tool allows you to configure your ewi usb via midi, and saveload configurations to standard sysex. I installed ewi usb software and update from download on a win 7 laptop. Then, inside biab, i choose midi ports, and i get this weird blank line. Akai professionals decades of experience in wind and electronic music instruments are rolled into our most user friendly and most affordable ewi ever. There are many extra features in the ewi 4000s compared to the usb but one of the most obvious is the builtin synthesizer. In comparison, the ewi usb is intended as a student instrument, although it certainly can be used professionally and often is. If you are still having trouble with your akai ewi usb and a pc. This guide covers common questions about the akai ewi usb. We helped develop the akai ewi5000, ewi4000s, ewi usb, midi evi, aerophone, and the mdt among others. I run mine through my keyboard controller maudio axiom 61 or my drum machine native instruments maschine. Akai professional has made a wind instrument for everyone with the advent of the ewi usb wind instrument.

Akai ewi usb with raspberrypi router and roland synth. Other soft synths are available for the ewi usb such as patchman musics windpak wind controller library for kontakt 45, the korg m1 legacy edition soft synth, the es2 wind controller soundbank, and the wallander wivi softsynths. Brass trumpet fingering mode as found on the akai ewi4000s, ewi usb, and ewi5000 electronic wind controllers. Then i discovered the patchman sound banks, and bought a secondhand roland synth. This newest wind controller from akai is extremely responsive yet very economical. Akai ewi usb elektronischer blaskontroller musikhaus thomann.

New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on current. In this manual, youll find instructions on how to set up the ewi usb with aria and an outline of its capabilities. First, the revision d manual i think has a misprint on the ewi fingerings. I dont know why i did this, but andrew, the support dude told me to. It is also provided through pendrivelinux and its called yumi. In this section, we try to aggregate all the support information for ariabased products. Matt traum at patchman music, wind controller guru and ewi tech to bob mintzer, has developed a brand new solid state breath sensor modification for the akai ewi and evi horns which is far more responsive and reliable and robust than the old stock sensors. Plug the midi cable into the out jack on the ewi, and the in jack on whatever is going into your computer. I personally feel that they sound too synthy and cant think of any use for them.

Of course the posibilitties off the ewi are great too. Fortunately, the ewi usb comes with aria, a powerful tool for tweaking instrument sounds. My primary reason is the posibility that it give to me for studing at night. Setting breath control for akai ewi usb apple community. I would love you use those sounds but not sure if they will work like a vst on cakewalkmy daw. Patchman music, llc online the wind controller specialists. Trouble installing ewi software from download get satisfaction. I nevertheless was attracted to the ae10 for multiple reasons. Careless whisper ewi cover serendipity on flute youtube. The fingering is basically identical to a saxophone, roland sounds are generally top notch and it has some cool features allowing to play along with backing tracks. Patchman music is also deeply involved in the development of commercial wind controllers. Akai do not make a bag but we have an optional soprano sax bag that fits well or for a hard case the protec pb310 is an.

The editor provides absolutely no way to save any of the changes it makes other than on the ewi itself. There are just a handful of patches that are really playable,and none of them vaguely resemble an acoustic instrument,including those that are relatively easy to reproduce with a synt e. Im not too proficient in the world of audio, recording, and midi so im a little in the dark. Advance publicity for the 5000 promised several key upgrades over the previous model the ewi 4000s. I have an ewi usb that was basically toast, so i decided to rob the grave and pull the bite sensor out of it to employ in the, as the newer blades are heavier metal stock and.

If you are still having trouble with your akai ewi usb and a pc computer, the following text from akais tech support may help. I played sax for a number of years in school, and i thought this would be a pretty fun device to play around with. This wind controller from akai is one of the most exciting advancements in the area of midi wind controllers to come along in years. Feb 18, 2018 vst boney james tenor saxophone sample library ewi usb ewi 4000s ewi 5000 yamaha wx duration. Akai ewi usb control can be chained between the controller hardware and a. Unlike others that dabble with this as a hobby in their spare time, we are dedicated full time wind controller professionals. Akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting akai professional. This mac application was originally developed by akai professional, lp.

They also offer a package deal that includes their sounds and the horn calibrated by a pro. This way you can keep multiple settings for different setups. Utility software for the wind controller hardware ewi usb from akai professional. The ewi connects fine and plays the instruments, however it either plays softly or loud. It is recommended that you remove the battery and store it in a safe place if it will not be in use for a long period of time. Needless to say patchman music sells, supports, and repairs the akai ewi 4000s in the usa.

I got it several months ago and played it for while but got tired of the horrible internal sounds. The akai ewi 4000s comes with 100 presets which,quite frankly,dont do justice to its internal synt. Maestro binho ewi player akai ewi usb vst boney james. The ewi5000s can also be used with external midi synths and patchman music offers numerous wind controller soundbanks and patches for external synths that can be controlled from the ewi 5000. I have recently bought an akai ewi usb and logic express 8. Hi everyone, does anyone here encounter problems on the octave rollers of the ewi usb. Akai professional ewi usb leichtgewichtiges state of. The ewi 5000 allows you to play the built in sounds wireless, but does not allow wireless midi, but you can connect to a computer via midi, or better yet through the usb output thus saving you from having to purchase an additional midi interface box, in case you dont already have one. We can also put together a complete wind controller, windcontroller, or windsynth system for you. The ewi usb controller does not make sound in and of itself. In this manual, youll find instructions on how to set up the ewi usb and begin making music on it. I still dont get to play it nearly as often as id like to, but considering that i cant play my alto sax anymore, playing the ewi at least once a week is a godsend.

Everything installed and ran just fine with no issues, but im noticing some lag between me playing and when i hear the notes. This includes initial setup, preferences, general troubleshooting, software updates and. Can i use the ewi usb with the older akai ewi sound modules. Ewi usb is an electronic wind instrument for musicians looking for an easytoplay, easytouse controller. I am including the manual for the ewi akai 4000s and some instructions from patchman music for your reference. I recommend an alternative to universal usb installer. Plus, the ewi usb is set up to be used directly with a computer via usb, making it easy to use. Ewi presets patches sounds bank suonopuro soundbank. It does get less a problem when turning down the calibration of the breath sensor sensitivity to 00 the chorus knob. I updated my ewi with the patchman music ewi4000s soundbank and now it rocks. Akai ewi usb has some similarities with the aria player, make sure you visit the aria player section. Patchman music is proud to announce the akai ewi4000s midi wind controller. Akai professional akai ewi usb faq and troubleshooting.

Patchman music is the leading dealer in the usa for the new akai ewi usb wind controller. I am using a single hosa cable between the ewi and the laptop windows 7. Plugging in the ewi usb automatically recalibrates its keys, rollers, and plates. Ewi usb octave rollers dysfunction sax on the web forum. Akai ewi usb ewiusb midi wind controller at patchman music. The ewi 5000 charges via usb or wall power and also includes a usb cable, wall adapter, wireless receiver, and neck strap. Vst boney james tenor saxophone sample library ewi usb ewi 4000s ewi 5000 yamaha wx duration.

Jun, 2017 if the usb device is powered from an external source, make sure that the power from the external source is available to the device when the computer resumes. Yes, you can connect the ewiusb to other midi synths via a midi out port. Ewi usb is a usb controller, only, similar to a usb midi keyboard controller, with no sounds inside it. Ewi 4000s vyzex editor issues i bought a 4000s last month and im feeling comfortable enough with the basics of playing to try changing the internal soundbank. The akai ewi usb is the most incredible piece of machine and im now glancing at the akai 4000s as a cool thing to have on stage for the more synthbased stuff and hook it up to vocoders etc. Learning ewiwhat fingering mode to use ewi musician.

But the strange thing is that it sometimes the issue gets back after starting up the unit a day or some days later and i have to recalibrate the breath sensor sensitivity to 00 to decrease the. Page 2ok, i am a total noob on electronic musical instruments. When doing this, it is recommend to leave the battery about 50% charged. Aria for acid has some similarities with the aria player, make sure you visit the aria player section. How to troubleshoot usb device problems that may occur after. This is the official youtube channel of patchman music llc. Here are some tips and tricks that can help you use your ewi usb to go from writers block to realizing your artistic vision in just a few minutes. I got an ewi usb five or so years ago while trying to find an instrument that was easier on my carpaltunnel damaged wrists and hands. I dont know much about midi instruments, but i got a cheap interface mtrack 2x2m and i got it working as a controller for instruments in reaper. Patchman music specializes in everything relating to midi wind controllers and breath controllers including the roland ae10g, ae05, and ae01 aerophones, akai ewi5000, akai ewi usb, akai ewi4000s, yamaha wx5 and vl70m, and wireless midi systems. Akais ewi 5000 was announced as a new model at namm in january 2014, and finally became available for purchase in late august 2014. Is the patchman ewi 4000s soundbank something i can use with the ewi usb or is it only for the purpose of loading onto your 4000s. I seem to recall there was a problem with some of the usb cables.

Switch the control on the right thumb from pitch change to glide, and then take off the neck strap. Page 2hi all, i am thinking to get a akay ewi 4000s. The ipad and iphone dont put out enough power through the usb to power the ewi, so you would need a powered hub for the ewi usb. New ewi5000 wind controller, and all time deals on. Gforce oddity and minimonsta are well set up for it. As akais press release put it, akai professional, creators of the original ewi, announce the ewi 5000, the.