I just got my new ewi today but every time i turn it on its just making a really loud constant horrible sounding noise when i press the keys it changes the note but I cant seem to play it at all it makes no difference when i blow into the mouthpiece or anything is this supposed to happen? what am I doing wrong?
@HayleyHellRaiser Just wanted to mention I had that problem at first with my EWI (the older model though but I guess its the same). There should be two knobs, "breath sensitivity", and "offset" that you simply adjusted till it didn't sound by itself. Perhaps this helps.
@jimmyss75 Yeah that was the problem with mine id thought id broke it or something I e-mailed the place that I bought it and they told me what to do which was the same as you just said :) Thanx for the help
I would like to know if any GM sound module can be used as a tone source with any Yamaha WX series ( i own a WX7 ) and any Akai EWI wind electronic controller ?
I am new to this and have a gig this Saturday. Also i own a Roland G-1000 Arranger but i cant see the patch names with the corresponding MIDI channel !
The pdf manual says this G-1000 also can be use as a GM/GS tone module because its base on the Roland SC-880 module! PDF also says it Rx the CC02, CC07, and CC11 for vol & Expres messages
Sir, thank you so much for your work here. I am just about to buy my first EWI (I'm a Sax player) and as a man who loves the simplicity of playing a metal tube (sorry Grafton players - you're history!!!!), the complexities of initial setup are clearly explained here. Of course - as with any instrument - an individual will have their own preference, however you have clearly shown this. Good work sir!
Wow! This is absolutely excellent, thank you Alistair for such an informative and practical lesson from a real EWI professional! You explain the basics so fluently and usefully - just what is needed when starting up with the EWI! I can't wait to see what lesson 2 has in store....
I just got my new ewi today but every time i turn it on its just making a really loud constant horrible sounding noise when i press the keys it changes the note but I cant seem to play it at all it makes no difference when i blow into the mouthpiece or anything is this supposed to happen? what am I doing wrong?
HayleyHellRaiser 5 months ago
@HayleyHellRaiser Just wanted to mention I had that problem at first with my EWI (the older model though but I guess its the same). There should be two knobs, "breath sensitivity", and "offset" that you simply adjusted till it didn't sound by itself. Perhaps this helps.
jimmyss75 5 months ago
@jimmyss75 Yeah that was the problem with mine id thought id broke it or something I e-mailed the place that I bought it and they told me what to do which was the same as you just said :) Thanx for the help
HayleyHellRaiser 5 months ago
The manual is absolutely terrible
magikturtle 9 months ago
I would like to know if any GM sound module can be used as a tone source with any Yamaha WX series ( i own a WX7 ) and any Akai EWI wind electronic controller ?
I am new to this and have a gig this Saturday. Also i own a Roland G-1000 Arranger but i cant see the patch names with the corresponding MIDI channel !
The pdf manual says this G-1000 also can be use as a GM/GS tone module because its base on the Roland SC-880 module! PDF also says it Rx the CC02, CC07, and CC11 for vol & Expres messages
dnantis 9 months ago
Thank you Alistair for your simple down to earth instructions on how to use the Ewi... Youre right, the manual is awful!!!
dcmarqui 11 months ago
VIDEO 7!
Madsiboy1995 1 year ago
That us the ugliest musical instrument I have ever seen
pokerista17 1 year ago
Sir, thank you so much for your work here. I am just about to buy my first EWI (I'm a Sax player) and as a man who loves the simplicity of playing a metal tube (sorry Grafton players - you're history!!!!), the complexities of initial setup are clearly explained here. Of course - as with any instrument - an individual will have their own preference, however you have clearly shown this. Good work sir!
gerrysax193 1 year ago
i'm an american so when he said 600 pounds i freaked for bout ten seconds
michaelwootenmusic 1 year ago
eexceellente video!!! congratulations and a lot of thanks!!!
recorder87 1 year ago
Wow! This is absolutely excellent, thank you Alistair for such an informative and practical lesson from a real EWI professional! You explain the basics so fluently and usefully - just what is needed when starting up with the EWI! I can't wait to see what lesson 2 has in store....
Musicandmaths 1 year ago