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Sample modeling also has the Saxophone Brothers, but I am still trying to get that to work for me.

My Funny Valentine (EWI samplemodeling harmon mute trumpet)Īngel Eyes (real clarinet and EWI samplemodeling harmon mute trumpet) Night in Tunisia (real clarinet and EWI samplemodeling trumpet) Here are some new songs I've done with the samplemodeling trumpet:

The trumpet changes it's tone and character just by playing your Wind Controller. Attack and breath intensity alone will produce much of the nuanced control that you only used to get from playing the "real" instruments. Those of us who play WC's, unlike keyboard players playing w one hand only, do not have a spare hand for keyswitching, nor the option of using expression and other pedals (at least not as conveniently as kb players) so it is a welcome relief to know that we do not need keyswitching. It's the only company that has developed synth settings specifically for Wind Controllers (Yamaha or EWI). Not only are the Trumpet sounds incredibly realistic but the responsiveness is beyond belief.

AKAI EWI USB FULL RANGE DEMO PRO

If there is no specific Pro or Con for either instrument for you, then I would recommend getting the EWI-USB, because it will produce great music right out of the box at a lower cost so you can then save up for samplemodeling trumpetįor anyone who plays a MIDI Wind Controller the sample modeling technology is the absolute best there is. I did not think it would make a difference to my comfort, but after having used the EWI-USB a lot, coming back to the EWI-4000s I really noticed it.ģ More expensive than the EWI-USB and you may also have to purchase a USB-MIDI interface box EWI-USB is always optimal.Ģ This instrument is longer and thicker than the EWI-USB and has more metal in it. Some musicians feel that a hardware synthesizer is far more reliable than any computer and therefore do not wish to risk their live performance on the moods of their computer.ġ Setting parameters for optimal dynamic range with tiny control knobs is tricky, not because of the knobs but because dynamic range requires two parameters to be adjusted interactively. May be better for live playing because you do not need a computer like you do for the EWI-USB because you can plug directly into your synthesizer. Point being that you can change from breath control to volume without having to connect to a computer like for the EWI-USB.Ĥ.

AKAI EWI USB FULL RANGE DEMO MANUAL

The entire system is poorly designed and the display is cryptic (dual octal display only), and the section of the manual that details this is very poorly written in my opinion. Plus, the 2 middle octave rollers have knurled so you can find your position without sounding a note.Ģ Has pressure sensitive strip which may be very useful for additional control (such as trombone sliding)ģ You can change the MIDI control parameters using various keys and the LED alpha numeric display.

The utility program they supply is for the built in sounds -which sound mostly like a kazoo.ġ Has 8 octave keys so you are less likely to run into the space problem found on the EWI-USB model. Your fingers have less room because the concavity in which the octave keys are built was not scooped out enough.Ģ Drawback if you play live, you because you will need to use and depend on a computer.Īkai should provide a utility program to set the MIDI parameters.

AKAI EWI USB FULL RANGE DEMO SOFTWARE

The pricing of the EWI-USB makes it very interesting for many who have a limited budget.Ģ No meticulous setup and configuration (tricky to setup optimal dynamic range)ģ Comes with some interesting Garritan Aria software and soundsĤ Does not require AC adapter or batteriesĥ Hooks up to any computer via USB -thus negating the need for an extra MIDI port (or having to buy a USB to MIDI interface box)ġ Has only 4 octave keys and the highest and the lowest are awkward/poorly designed. The Akai EWI Wind Controllers (EWC) strong advantage over the Yamaha Win Controllers is the optional brass/trumpet fingerings offered by the EWI-USB and the EWI-4000s.