The EWI4000S has a new sweep function, which works more effectively than a typical envelope generator.
The EWI4000S's new noise generator and a dedicated VCF add more realism to your playing, emulating breath noise. The voltage controlled filter has a feature which allows you to change from 2 to 4 pole filters. The internal analog modeling synth has two voltage controlled oscillators (sawtooth, triangle, square with pulse width waveforms) with individual volume control. The EWI4000S has new synthesis features which were not available on previous EWI’s. This is the first EWI with a sostenuto capability!īesides being a great wind controller, you also get a first rate synthesizer. There is also a Hold Mode, which holds a note that you select enabling you to solo around that note. When you activate the Octave mode, you will get an automatic doubling of notes at one octave below the note you are playing. The EWI4000S also offers some new performance control features as well, such as the Octave Key. Also you can send multiple MIDI messages via breath control to send expression and aftertouch control messages. With easily accessible controls for breath, vibrato, glide time, and bend width, users can adjust the settings of the EWI4000 to their specific playing style. The internal sounds of the EWI4000S are based on a virtual analog synth sound module that is very responsive to the player’s nuance. The user can easily switch between programs on the EWI4000S directly with a dedicated Program selection button, or use the note keys to select stored patches.
By using MIDI and audio wireless transceivers, EWI4000S players can move freely on the stage as they are playing. With the sound module and the instrument all in one product, players no longer need to be tethered to a module. These functions make playing the EWI4000 easier than any other electronic wind instrument. The EWI4000S has several improvements to the design, such as having a built-in sound module, direct MIDI IN and Out, and other updated operating functions. This musical tool incorporates several improvements in the development of MIDI/ Synth instrument capabilities.
The Akai Professional EWI4000S is a newly designed electronic wind controller.