VERSION 2.4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The software on the EWI4000s is user upgradeable and installing version upgrades will add many new, exciting features that you can begin using right away. The software upgrade is done by playing a MIDI file into the EWI4000s. You will need a computer with a MIDI interface and some type of MIDI file player.
PLAYING MIDI FILES: For Mac OS X we recommend a freeware program from Snoize called SysEx Librarian. You can download it at http://www.snoize.com/SysExLibrarian/ On Windows XP machines you can use Windows Media Player 10. Before proceeding, please make sure that you have your MIDI interface selected in your computers controls. Note: Once a unit is upgraded to v2.4 it cannot be downgraded to previous versions.
PROCEDURE: 1. Start by hooking the MIDI OUT from your computer (or MIDI interface connected to your computer) to the MIDI IN of the EWI4000s. 2. Enter the update mode on the EWI by pressing [SETUP] and then pressing [HOLD] until the display reads (UP). 3. Release the [SETUP] button and your display will either show 20 or 22 depending on your current software version.
5. Now play the file. You should see the display change to r with the right hand LED display circling. 6. When the file is finished transmitting, the EWI will show that it is updating. 7. When it is finished updating, it will flash 24 in the display. 8. Power the EWI4000s off and then power it back up again. 9. Now you are ready to go!
PLEASE NOTE: If at the end of the transmission the display flashes ER, the EWI4000s is letting you know there was an error receiving the file. With some computers, cheaper MIDI cables and MIDI interfaces it may take a couple of tries before the update works. Please go through the procedure again. On Windows Media player select the option to play the MIDI file slow. For Mac users and Sysex librarian, set the Pause between played messages slider in the Preferences window to a value higher than 200msec and lower than 300msec.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the users authority to operate the euqipment. This appliance is not equipped with a main power switch. Even when the appliance is turned off, the power supply to the appliance is not completely turned off when the power cord is plugged in. Pull out the adapter when not using the appliance for long periods. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....4 FEATURES.....4 PARTS & FUNCTIONS.....5 POWER.....9 CONNECTIONS.....10 CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION....11 ABOUT THE EWI4000s....11 BASIC OPERATION.....11 HOW TO HOLD THE EWI4000s...11 OPERATING THE NOTE KEYS, OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS, & GROUNDING PLATES..11 USING THE MOUTHPIECE....12 USING THE PITCH BEND PLATES, GLIDE PLATES, & HOLD & OCTAVE BUTTONS..12 ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE SENSORS...13 FINGERING MODES....17 CHAPTER 3: INTERNAL SOUND....18 PROGRAM KEY FUNCTIONS....18 Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program Key)...18 Assigning a Program Number to a Note Key...18 Setting Program Change Preferences....19 Recalling the Program Number Assigned to a Note Key..19 ALTERNATE WAY OF SELECTING THE PROGRAM NUMBER...20 Program Up with the Hold Button...20 Program Down with the Octave Button...20 ADJUSTING THE VOLUMES....21 Adjusting the Main Volume....21 Adjusting the Volume of Each Program...21 ADJUSTING THE EFFECTS VOLUMES...21 Adjusting the Reverb Volume....21 Adjusting the Reverb Effect Volume of Each Program..22 Adjusting the Delay Effect Volume of Each Program..22 Adjusting the Chorus Effect On/Off on Each Program..22 OCTAVE BUTTON FUNCTIONS....23 Assigning Functions to the Octave Button...23 Setting the Octave Buttons Continuous Controller Preferences..24 HOLD BUTTON FUNCTIONS....24 Assigning Functions to the Hold Button....25 Setting the Hold Buttons Continuous Controller Preferences..25 PITCH BEND PLATE FUNCTIONS....26 Assigning Functions to the Pitch Bend Plates...26 GLIDE PLATE FUNCTIONS.....26 Assigning Functions to the Glide Plate...26 Setting the Glide Effect Time & Rate....27 ADJUSTING THE KEY DELAY.....27 TRANSPOSE FUNCTION (TRANS BUTTON)...28 TUNING.....28 EDITING THE INTERNAL SOUND WITH YOUR COMPUTER..28 CHAPTER 4: USING THE EWI4000s AS A MIDI CONTROLLER...29 ABOUT MIDI.....29 USING THE EWI4000s AS A MIDI CONTROLLER (APPLICATION)..30 RESTORING THE FACTORY PRESETS...33 CHAPTER 5: MISCELLANEOUS NOTES...34 EVI FINGERINGS.....34 SOFTWARE UPDATING....35 TROUBLESHOOTING.....36 CHAPTER 6: FINGERING CHARTS....37 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART....43 MENU STRUCTURE....44 SPECIFICATIONS.....47

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 its functions, features, and operations and will show you how to use them to their fullest extent.

FEATURES

Plays the same way as a woodwind instrument such as a saxophone Sensors detect breath intensity and mouthpiece pressure for responsive control of the pitch, tone, and volume Touch plates easily control Pitch Bend or Glide easily while Octave Shift rollers enable you to shift over an eight-octave range Analog-modeling synthesizer with 2 VCOs and 2 VCFs inside Equipped with an internal sound module and internal effects such as Reverb, Delay, and Chorus 1/4 line output or headphone jack, without need for an external sound/FX module Can be powered with 4 AA batteries User-changeable preset sound, output level, and effect level Can be used to trigger an external MIDI sound module via MIDI connections Free downloadable sound editing software from http://www.akaipro.com, allowing you to edit the internal preset sounds and effects parameters
PARTS & FUNCTIONS TOP PANEL
MOUTHPIECE Hold the tip of the MOUTHPIECE and blow to play (like a traditional woodwind instrument). You can produce a vibrato effect by gently biting the MOUTHPIECE. Do not bite too hard.
HOLD BUTTON Press this to enter Hold Mode. This button also functions as a Program Up button. In this case, pressing it turns the LED on and enables the specified function. It also works as + (Increase) button in Adjust Mode.
NOTE KEYS Press these keys in different combinations while blowing into the MOUTHPIECE to change the note of the EWI4000s. The position of the three low keys can be adjusted by loosening their screws.
OCTAVE BUTTON Activates the Octave Mode. This button also functions as a Program Down button. In this case, pressing it turns the LED on and enables the specified function. It also works as (Decrease) button in Adjust Mode.

SIDE / REAR PANEL

PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY SECTION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT KNOBS PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY TRANS BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
GLIDE PLATE SECTION GLIDE PLATE OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS GROUNDING PLATE
BEND PLATE SECTION NECK STRAP MOUNT PROGRAM KEY PITCH BEND UP PLATE PITCH BEND DOWN PLATE GROUNDING PLATE FX BUTTON LEVEL BUTTON TOUCH SENSOR SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Connection from Headphone Out of the EWI4000s to the Headphones
Removing the Cable Clutch The CABLE CLUTCH can be removed (as shown here) if it interferes with using a wireless system.
CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION

ABOUT THE EWI4000s

The EWI4000s is a woodwind instrument-type MIDI controller with an internal sound module and built-in effects. It allows you to perform with the articulation of an acoustic instrument but also with the character of an electronic instrument with a wide variety of sounds and tonal colorings. The EWI4000s has an internal sound module and effects, so you can enjoy playing it simply by connecting the EWI4000s to an amplifier or headphones. To get the most out of your EWI4000s, study this manual to learn about its features and functions. The EWI4000s has two modes: Play Mode and Adjust Mode. When you turn the EWI4000s on, it will be in Play Mode. If you wish to adjust the sensors sensitivity or MIDI settings, you can change to the Adjust Mode by pressing the SETUP BUTTON. Please take some time to read this Basic Operation section before playing the EWI4000s.

BASIC OPERATION

This section explains the basic operation of the EWI4000s and how to adjust its settings.

HOW TO HOLD THE EWI4000s

Hold the EWI4000s the same way as you would hold a saxophone or clarinet. The EWI4000ss NOTE KEYS are sensors that respond to your touch. They are useful for playing fast passages, but they are different from the key action of an ordinary wind instrument. Be sure to use a neck strap so you can move your fingers freely.
OPERATING THE NOTE KEYS, OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS, & GROUNDING PLATES
Note Keys The NOTE KEYS allow you to produce sound with just a light touch. The EWI4000s has several different fingerings available, including saxophone, flute, and oboe. Please refer to the FINGERING CHARTS section for details. You can also change the EWI4000ss fingering configuration, designing your own unique fingerings that could not exist on an acoustic sound instrument.
Octave Shift Rollers Place your left thumb on the back side of the EWI4000s, between any two OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS. While playing, keep your left thumb touching the rollers. The position between the two knurled rollers will give you standard pitch.
Grounding Plates There are two GROUNDING PLATES for your right and left hands. Always keep either of your thumbs on its GROUNDING PLATE while playing.

USING THE MOUTHPIECE

Mouthpiece Hold the mouthpiece gently in your mouth with your teeth, and exhale so the breath is passed through both ends of your mouth. The EWI4000s detects this wind pressure with the breath sensor and expresses the change in sound volume and character. The EWI4000s unique breathing structure is designed so that very little breath is required to pass through the instrument. You can use various breathing techniques to sustain or shape notes for powerfully expressive performances.

Vibrato There is a vibrato sensor in the MOUTHPIECE. You can produce a vibrato effect by gently biting the MOUTHPIECE. Do not bite too hard as this may damage the vibrato sensor or the MOUTHPIECE itself.
Tonguing You can create small bursts of air by tonguing the mouthpiece for even more expressive control. Note: Adjust the S (Sense) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT KNOB to create different tonguing nuances.
USING THE PITCH BEND PLATES, GLIDE PLATES, & HOLD & OCTAVE BUTTONS
Pitch Bend Plates By touching the PITCH BEND UP PLATE or PITCH BEND DOWN PLATE with your thumb (while also touching a GROUNDING PLATE), you can raise or lower the pitch of the note being played. Adjust the pitch bend range with the W (Width) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT KNOB. Note: Before you get accustomed to using these plates, you may produce unexpected sounds by touching them accidentally. You can adjust the position of each plate by loosening its screw.
Glide Plate By moving your thumb across the OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS while touching the GLIDE PLATE, you can achieve a glide effect, which will smoothly and continuously slide the pitch being played up or down. This is known as portamento. Adjust the glide time using the T (Time) knob on the GL (Glide) section of the EWI4000s. Note: Before you get used to controlling this plate, you may produce unexpected sounds by touching them accidentally.
Hold Button and Octave Button Pressing the HOLD BUTTON will engage or disengage the EWI4000ss Hold Mode (see the HOLD MODE section) or serve as a Program Up button while in Play Mode. While in Adjust Mode, the HOLD BUTTON serves as a + (Increase) button. Pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON will let you engage or disengage the Octave function (see the OCTAVE FUNCTION section) or serve as a Program Down button while in Play Mode. While in Adjust Mode, the OCTAVE BUTTON serves as a (Decrease) button.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE SENSORS
To fully use the EWI4000ss various performance features, you should properly adjust the breath, glide, bend, and vibrato sensors to your own performing requirements. Each sensor has been set properly in the factory, but we recommend adjusting them on your own before playing the EWI4000s. The SENSOR ADJUSTMENT KNOBS are located under the cover above the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Remove the cover as shown in the drawing.

A Note About Adjusting Your Sensors Though adjusting the sensors is seemingly complicated, proper key sensitivity is essential to the EWI4000ss functionality. Plus, you can play with much more expression and precision if you adjust the sensors to match your style. Once you adjust the sensors to your liking, you wont need to adjust them every time you play unless its sensitivity is changed by circumstances such as temperature. In this case, simply adjust the sensors again. If you are just beginning with the EWI4000s, you may want to set the breath sensor lightly (by turning the S (Sense) knob in the clockwise direction) for easier blowing. With practice, you can set this control at a heavier setting for a more expressive performance. The EWI4000s is a musical instrument much like other acoustic instruments, so the more you practice, the better you will play. At first, you may find playing the EWI4000s challenging, but we believe you will find it to be a fantastic instrument with unlimited possibilities. There are no hard and fast rules for playing it, and we encourage you to find your own playing style.

FINGERING MODES

The EWI4000s offers several different fingering modes to accommodate different styles of playing. The following steps explain how to set or change the fingering mode of the EWI4000s to suit your needs. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to scroll through the options until Fn (Fingering) is shown in the PROGRAM DATA / DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will display the current mode. Use the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to select any of the following options:

a. b. c.

EI (standard EWI fingering): This is the standard fingering system for the EWI4000s. This is based on the fingering of conventional woodwind instruments. SA (Saxophone fingering): This fingering closely represents the fingerings of a standard saxophone. (In this mode, the EWI will ignore fingers that are two notes below the highest note.) FL (Flute fingering): This fingering closely represents the fingerings of a standard C flute. There are, however, a couple new fingerings that flutists will have to familiarize themselves with to properly adapt their performance to the EWI4000s. Ob (Oboe fingering): This fingering closely represents the fingerings of a standard oboe. Ev (EVI fingering): EVI stands for electric valve instrument. This fingering may be useful to players who wish to use fingerings closer to those of a brass instrument. Er (EVI fingering with reversed OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS): This fingering most closely duplicates the movement of the left wrist on an actual EVI. We recommend this mode for experienced EVI players.

d. e. f.

Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode.
Please refer to the FINGERING CHARTS section to see the differences between the various fingering modes.

CHAPTER 3: INTERNAL SOUND

PROGRAM KEY FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program Key) The EWI4000s has 100 internal preset sounds called Programs. You can switch between Programs by selecting Program numbers. 1. Without touching any NOTE KEYS, press and hold the PROGRAM KEY. The current Program number is displayed on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY as you are touching the PROGRAM KEY. (If you release the PROGRAM KEY, the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will return to its previous state.) Note: If you touch any NOTE KEYS, the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will show the Program number assigned to that specific NOTE KEY, not the currently selected Program number. 2. While holding in the PROGRAM KEY, you can select a new Program number by pressing the HOLD BUTTON, which works as + (increase) button, or the OCTAVE BUTTON, which works as (decrease) button. The sound will change to match the currently displayed Program number after you release the PROGRAM KEY.
Assigning a Program Number to a Note Key You can change the Program number directly by touching the NOTE KEYS after assigning a Program number to the NOTE KEYS. Instead of increasing/decreasing the Program numbers with the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON, this feature allows you to access other Programs quickly during live performances. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the Program number you wish to assign to the NOTE KEY as described in Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program) section above. While holding in the PROGRAM KEY, press the SETUP BUTTON. The selected Program number will blink on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Touch the NOTE KEY you wish to assign to the selected program. Blow into the MOUTHPIECE. The selected Program will be assigned to the NOTE KEY you are touching.
This feature can be used a few different ways, which are explained in the SETTING PROGRAM CHANGE PREFERENCES section below.
Setting Program Change Preferences This section explains how to set the EWI4000s to access your program changes in various ways. 1. 2. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to scroll through the options until PC (Program Change) is shown in the PROGRAM DATA / DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will display the current mode. Use the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to select any of the following options:

dP (Direct Program Change): This setting will let you assign program changes to the notes of only one octave. That is, you can have a total of 12 program changes available to you on the 12 NOTE KEYS, regardless of the octave in which you are playing. AL (All): This setting will let you assign program changes to every note playable. That is, you can have a total of 96 program changes available to you on the 12 NOTE KEYS, with each NOTE KEY having a different program change assignment in each octave (8 total octaves). Et (MIDI Program Change): This setting will enable the sending of MIDI Program Change messages. (See Program Change under the ABOUT MIDI section in Chapter 4.)
Recalling the Program Number Assigned to a Note Key This explains how to recall a Program number that is assigned to a NOTE KEY. 1. 2. 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 NOTE KEY. Blow into the MOUTHPIECE. The Program number will be changed.
Note: While touching the PROGRAM KEY, no sound will when blowing into the Mouthpiece.
ALTERNATE WAY OF SELECTING THE PROGRAM NUMBER
Selecting Programs is usually done by touching the PROGRAM KEY, but the EWI4000s also allows you to change Programs by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON with the following settings. It may be convenient when you need to change the Program number while playing a song. While doing this, the HOLD BUTTON and OCTAVE BUTTON will increase or decrease the Program number, instead of the entering Hold Mode or Octave Mode.
Program Up with the Hold Button Note: While going through these steps, you cannot enter Hold Mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON until Ho (Hold) is shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. Select UP by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON. While UP is selected, pressing the HOLD BUTTON will increase the Program number. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode.
Program Down with the Octave Button Note: While going through these steps, you cannot enter Octave Mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON until Oc (Hold) is shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. Select dn (down) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON. While dn is selected, pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON will decrease the Program number. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode.
With the above settings, you can change the Program number only with the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON without touching the PROGRAM KEY. When you press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON, the current Program number will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Pressing the HOLD BUTTON will increase the Program number, and pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON will decrease the Program number. If the HOLD BUTTON is functioning as a Program Up button and the OCTAVE BUTTON is serving its normal function, the OCTAVE BUTTON will decrease the Program number if you are holding down the HOLD BUTTON. Similarly, if the OCTAVE BUTTON is functioning as a Program Down button and the HOLD BUTTON is serving its normal function, the HOLD BUTTON will increase the Program number if you are holding down the OCTAVE BUTTON. Example: When selecting the Program number 10, if you press the HOLD BUTTON, the Program will be changed to 11. If you then press the OCTAVE BUTTON while still pressing the HOLD BUTTON, the Program will be changed to 10, and pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON yet again will decrease the Program to 9.

Adjusting the Chorus Effect On/Off on Each Program This procedure selects whether the Chorus effect is set on or off for each Program. The Chorus effect setting of each Program is stored in the EWI4000s. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. While holding the FX BUTTON, press the SETUP BUTTON. While pressing both these buttons, rb will be shown in the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. While pressing the SETUP BUTTON, release the FX BUTTON, then press the HOLD BUTTON so the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY now shows CH. Release the SETUP BUTTON and HOLD BUTTON. The current Chorus setting of the selected program will be displayed. Set the Chorus to either on or OF by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode.

OCTAVE BUTTON FUNCTIONS

By assigning the Octave function to the OCTAVE BUTTON and pressing it, you will add a note one octave lower the one you are currently playing.
Assigning Functions to the Octave Button 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to scroll through the options until Oc is shown in the PROGRAM DATA / DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will display the current mode. Use the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to select any of the following options:
OF (Off): The OCTAVE BUTTON will have no affect if you press it while you are playing. oc (Octave): Pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON will play a second note an octave below the note you are playing. In (Interval): Pressing the OCTAVE BUTTON will play a second note at the specified interval from the note you are currently playing. To assign this note (1) play a note and hold it, (2) press the OCTAVE BUTTON, and (3) play another note. The interval between the two notes will be the interval used for the second voice when you press the OCTAVE BUTTON. dn (Down): The OCTAVE BUTTON will function as a Preset Down button. CC (Continuous Controller): The OCTAVE BUTTON will transmit MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) data. You can set the CC number, the value it will transmit, and whether the OCTAVE BUTTON will function as a toggle or momentary button. (See the Setting the OCTAVE BUTTONs Continuous Controller Preferences section.)
Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode. Press the OCTAVE BUTTON. The assigned function is on when the OCTAVE LED is lit. Press the OCTAVE BUTTON again. The assigned function is off when the OCTAVE LED is unlit.
Setting the Octave Buttons Continuous Controller Preferences When you choose to use the OCTAVE BUTTON to send Continuous Controller (CC) data, you will need to set your preferences to determine what data you send. 1. 2. When you assign CC as the OCTAVE BUTTONs function, the LEDs under the SETUP BUTTON and TRANS BUTTON will flash. Press and hold the TRANS BUTTON. While holding down the TRANS BUTTON, use the HOLD BUTTON and OCTAVE BUTTON to toggle between the following options:

Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode. Press the HOLD BUTTON. The assigned function is on when the HOLD LED is lit. Press the HOLD BUTTON again. The assigned function is off when the HOLD LED is unlit.
Setting the Hold Buttons Continuous Controller Preferences When you choose to use the HOLD BUTTON to send Continuous Controller (CC) data, you will need to set your preferences to determine what data you send. 1. 2. When you assign CC as the OCTAVE BUTTONs function, the LEDs under the SETUP BUTTON and TRANS BUTTON will flash. Press and hold the TRANS BUTTON. While holding down the TRANS BUTTON, use the HOLD BUTTON and OCTAVE BUTTON to toggle between the following options:
PITCH BEND PLATE FUNCTIONS
When you press either of the PITCH BEND PLATES, the EWI4000s will bend the pitch of the note you are playing, allowing you to be more expressive with your performance. Alternately, you can set the PITCH BEND PLATES to transmit data for individual MIDI Continuous Controllers. Assigning Functions to the Pitch Bend Plates 1. 2. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Press the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to scroll through the options until PU (Pitch Bend Up) or Pd (Pitch Bend Down) is shown in the PROGRAM DATA / DISPLAY. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will display the current mode. Use the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to select any of the following options:
Pb (Pitch Bend): Press the TRANS BUTTON to engage the Pitch Bend function, which will let you bend the pitch of the note you are playing while pressing the PITCH BEND PLATE. A dot LED will light up on the PROGRAM / DATADISPLAY to indicate Pitch Bend is enabled. Press the TRANS BUTTON again to disable it. CC (Continuous Controller): Press the TRANS BUTTON to enable the transmission of MIDI CC data whenever you press the PITCH BEND PLATE. A dot LED will light up on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY to indicate this function is enabled. Press the TRANS BUTTON again to disable it. You can adjust the CC number by holding down the TRANS BUTTON and pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON to decrease or increase the number, respectively.

Note: If you press a button other than the SETUP BUTTON, HOLD BUTTON, or OCTAVE BUTTON, your Key Delay value will be ignored and return to the original value.
TRANSPOSE FUNCTION (TRANS BUTTON)
The Transpose function allows you to play the EWI4000s in a transposed key. If you use the Transpose function, the standard C position will be transposed to the note you have defined with this setting. (When the EWI4000s is set to the key of C, the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will be blank, as shown below.) Pressing the TRANS BUTTON will turn the Transpose function on or off. While holding the TRANS BUTTON, the current transposition will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. At this time, you can adjust the transposition by pressing the HOLD BUTTON (which raises the key) or OCTAVE BUTTON (which lowers the key). The lowest possible transposition is E. The highest possible transposition is Eb.

TUNING

This section explains how to adjust the tuning of the EWI4000s. This is useful if you ever need to tune to match the EWI4000ss pitch to other musicians instruments. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Select tu (Tuning) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The number 40 will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. This means the EWI4000ss tuning system is set to A440 (i.e., the note A is set to 440Hz). Set your desired value by pressing the HOLD BUTTON (which increases the value) or OCTAVE BUTTON (which decreases the value). The EWI4000ss tuning range is 416Hz 465Hz. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to Play Mode.
Note: If you press a button other than the SETUP BUTTON, HOLD BUTTON, or OCTAVE BUTTON, your Tuning setting will be ignored and return to the original setting.
EDITING THE INTERNAL SOUND WITH YOUR COMPUTER
Parameters of the EWI4000ss internal sounds and effects cannot be edited or adjusted by the EWI4000s itself, but you can do so by connecting to your computer and using the Sound Editor software for the EWI4000s. The edited sounds and effects will be stored in the EWI4000s. To edit your internal sounds, connect the EWI4000s to your computer with MIDI cables and download the Sound Editor for the EWI4000s from our web site (http://www.akaipro.com). Refer to our website for more details about this program.
CHAPTER 4: 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 module/synth.

MIDI Program Change You can change the sound program of an external sound module by sending MIDI Program Change information from the EWI4000s. The operation for a Program Change is the same as Selecting the Internal Sounds (Program Key). When the Program of the EWI4000s is changed, the MIDI Program Change of the same number is transmitted.
USING THE EWI4000s AS A MIDI CONTROLLER (APPLICATION)
Changing the MIDI Channel This section explains how to set the MIDI OUT channel of the EWI4000s. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Select CH (Channel) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The current MIDI channel number will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. Select the MIDI channel number you want by pressing the HOLD BUTTON (which increases the value) or OCTAVE BUTTON (which decreases the value). Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to the Play Mode.
Note: If you press a button other than the SETUP BUTTON, HOLD BUTTON, or OCTAVE BUTTON, your MIDI channel setting will be ignored and return to the original setting.
Changing the Breath Sensor Output This section explains how to change the EWI4000ss Breath Sensor output to transmit MIDI Control Change data. You can select several MIDI Control Changes at the same time. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Select bS (Breath Sensor) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The currently selected Breath Sensor setting will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. The selectable MIDI events are as follows:

a. b. c. d. e. 4. 5.

vo : Volume (07) EP : Expression (11) AF : Aftertouch br : Breath control (02) vE : Velocity data
Select the MIDI event you want by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON. Press the TRANS BUTTON. This will select whether the MIDI event will be transmitted or not. If you choose to transmit it, an LED in the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will light up. If the LED is not lit, the EWI4000s will not transmit the MIDI event. You can select several MIDI events to transmit simultaneously. If you select vE, your breath strength will control the MIDI Velocity data. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to the Play Mode.

Note: If you press a button other than the SETUP BUTTON, TRANS BUTTON, HOLD BUTTON, or OCTAVE BUTTON, your MIDI event setting will be ignored and return to the original setting.
Setting the MIDI Velocity Value If vE is selected as the Breath Sensor output, the EWI4000s will transmit the MIDI Velocity data, which is controlled by your breath strength. If vE is not selected, the EWI4000s will a fixed MIDI Velocity value. You can set a fixed MIDI Velocity as follows: 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Select vE (Velocity) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON. Release the SETUP BUTTON. The current MIDI Velocity value will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY. You can select a MIDI velocity between 1 and 127. Only the lower two digits are displayed. A lit LED on the display means the value shown is over 100. (Example: If the number 20 is shown and the LED on the display is lit, the MIDI Velocity value is 120.) Adjust the fixed MIDI velocity you want by pressing the HOLD BUTTON (which increases the value) or OCTAVE BUTTON (which decreases the value). Press the TRANS BUTTON. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to the Play Mode.

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Changing the Vibrato Sensor Output to Another MIDI Event Because the Vibrato Sensor information is mixed with the Pitch Bend information, you can create a pitchbending Vibrato effect by biting the Vibrato Sensor in the MOUTHPIECE. Alternately, by mixing the Vibrato Sensor information with the Breath Sensor information, the Vibrato effect can be created by changing the sounds volume and/or character. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the SETUP BUTTON. Select vS (Vibrato Sensor) by pressing the HOLD BUTTON. Release the SETUP BUTTON. DISPLAY. Pb will be shown on the PROGRAM / DATA
Select either Pb or bo by pressing the HOLD BUTTON or OCTAVE BUTTON. Pb indicates the Vibrato Sensor information will be mixed with the Pitch Bend information. bo indicates the Vibrato Sensor information will be mixed with the Breath Sensor information. Press the TRANS BUTTON. This will select whether the MIDI event will be transmitted or not. If you choose to transmit it, an LED in the PROGRAM / DATA DISPLAY will light up. Press the SETUP BUTTON. The EWI4000s will return to the Play Mode.
Setting the Octave Function (Octave Button) on MIDI Transmit The Octave function is available while the EWI4000s is being used as MIDI controller. While the Octave function is on, the EWI4000s transmits a note one octave lower than the actual note being played (in addition to the actual note being played). To use the Octave function on MIDI Transmit, set the OCTAVE BUTTON to the Octave function. This is described in Assigning the Octave Function to the Octave Button in Chapter 3.

Sending an All Notes Off Message Press the SETUP BUTTON at any time to transmit an All Notes Off message, which will stop all notes being played by the EWI4000s. This is especially useful if you start encountering stuck notes.
Sending a MIDI Panic Message to Reset All Controllers By pressing the FX BUTTON and LEVEL BUTTON simultaneously, you can send a MIDI Panic message, which will reset all controllers and send an All Notes Off message on the current MIDI channel.
RESTORING THE FACTORY PRESETS
By turning the EWI4000s on while holding the LEVEL, FX, SETUP, and TRANS BUTTONS, the EWI4000s, you can restore the EWI4000ss factory preset configuration. The following global settings are stored in the EWI4000s: dL: Key delay: 07 CH: Midi channel: 01 tu: Tune: 40 bS: Breath Sensor: Aftertouch, breath, and velocity enabled vS: Vibrato Sensor: Pitch Bend enabled vE: Velocity: 120 Po: Portamento: CC #5 (Pedal Switch off) Oc: Octave key: oc Ho: Hold key: OF GL: Glide: r Level master: 30 Level preset: 30 Reverb master: 21
CHAPTER 5: MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
This section contains various notes on the EWI4000s features and functions that may be helpful as you familiarize yourself with this unique instrument.

EVI FINGERINGS

The EVI (electric valve instrument) fingerings may be well suited for brass players or reed players who wish to experiment more with brass-like fingerings. This section explains some important points about how these fingerings work. The Right Hand The right hand controls the three valves as well as the first Trill Key and third Trill Key (see THE TRILL KEYS section for more information). The right hand thumb also controls the PITCH BEND BUTTONS. Vibrato is created by gently biting the MOUTHPIECE with your teeth. The right hand index, middle, and ring fingers activate the three valve keys (Keys 8, 9, and 10) as one would on a trumpet or similar valved brass instrument: Key 8 lowers the pitch two half steps (-2) when touched. Key 9 lowers the pitch a half step (-1) when touched. Key 10 lowers the pitch three half steps (-3) when touched. The other right-hand keys function differently: Key 7 acts as the first Trill Key which raises the pitch two half steps (+2) when touched. Keys 11 and 12 are non-functioning and provide a place to rest the right hand pinky finger. Key 13 functions as the third Trill Key on the EVI. It raises the pitch +4 half steps when touched. EVI players may be wondering where the second Trill Key is. The equivalent of the second Trill Key is activated by the left hand in several ways as explained below. The Left Hand The left hand controls the octave, half octave, and second Trill Key. The left hand thumb also controls the GLIDE PLATE. Grip the EWI4000s with the left hand and keep your fingers on Keys 3 and 4. This should provide a firm, comfortable grip. The left-hand keys function in the following ways: Key 1 represents the canister index finger button on an actual EVI. Touching it lowers the pitch a fourth (-5 half steps). Think of this key as the 4th valve on some brass instruments or the left hand thumb attachment on a trombone. Keys 2 and 5 are non-functioning keys and acts as barriers to help prevent glitches. Key 6 acts as the second Trill Key, which raises the pitch a half step (+1/2) when touched. Lifting your fingers of Key 3 or 4 or touching Key 6 (or any combination of these three keys) raises the pitch a maximum of a half step (+1/2). Trill Keys With only seven right hand fingering combinations and 12 chromatic notes to cover, one must crossover to the next half-octave halfway through the current octave. There are two crossover points where both the right and left hands change at the same time. One is in the middle of the octave between G and G#. The other is between C and C#, which is difficult as it requires five finger changes. Since multiple fingers on both hands are changing simultaneously, these crossover points can be tricky to play or trill between consistently without glitching. This is why the EVI fingering has the three Trill Keys. The Trill Keys make several note transitions easier and smoother to play since they actually raise the pitch. So, instead of having to move five fingers at exactly the same time to trill from C to C#, you can simply finger a C and use the second Trill Key to play the C#. Trill Keys can also be used in combination with other Trill Keys or valve keys for alternate fingerings, making difficult musical passages easier to play.