Why does the ewi 4000s not have a variety of sounds, as the ewi usb does? I hear much more usable sounds on the usb version. The 4000s does not quite hit the spot because the 100 sounds are really not interesting to me. I know they can be altered but why is there not a selection of useful instrument sounds like sax, cello, trumpet, organ. Ewi 4000s is a boring synth.
@snowypetrel I believe the EWI 4000 can be used as a midi controller as well (which is all the EWI USB is). you could get some Garritan or other software and make it sound however you wanted. but....why spend 400 dollars more when the EWI USB seems to do the job just fine :)
well done that's beautiful, I have a question for you, I ve already decided to buy the ewi usb but was wondering how many years it lasts and also whether I will have to transpose the music I m reading when changing from say oboe sound to clarinet.. how does that work? I have 6 years music training with oboe so all the music i ve got is written for oboe.
@tux222 thanks! I don't know how many years an EWI might last, it's an electronic piece of equipment so I wouldn't bet on more than a few years: it really depends on how you manage it, how much you play it, etc. etc.
As for transposition, you can control it through the PC /Mac and you can transpose everything you want in any key. As default setting, you read and play concert ("C") and it does not depend on fingerings.
@tux222 The EWI should in theory last for years and by that I mean a least couple of decades! The circuits and chips receive virtually no stress. Treat it like a real Oboe avoiding extremes of heat and cold. The keys are worked by a Piezoelectric electric resistor system and will outlive both us! I've had my EWI for over ten years it still has it's original reeds. I change the mouthpiece every couple of years for no other reason than hygiene.
@carlsax1 In this case, it's an USB Ewi, so you have a control application on the PC/Mac that allows you to set everything up as you need them. And you use a regular USB cable to connect the two.
Dude, great job! I can watch this every time when I start the YouTube.
prometheus0125 1 month ago in playlist sax
Why does the ewi 4000s not have a variety of sounds, as the ewi usb does? I hear much more usable sounds on the usb version. The 4000s does not quite hit the spot because the 100 sounds are really not interesting to me. I know they can be altered but why is there not a selection of useful instrument sounds like sax, cello, trumpet, organ. Ewi 4000s is a boring synth.
snowypetrel 4 months ago
@snowypetrel I believe the EWI 4000 can be used as a midi controller as well (which is all the EWI USB is). you could get some Garritan or other software and make it sound however you wanted. but....why spend 400 dollars more when the EWI USB seems to do the job just fine :)
misterringer 2 months ago
Circular breathin, right?
Jazzadicto 4 months ago
@Jazzadicto yep
jazzrecorder 4 months ago
Great job!
mooretrumpet 6 months ago
well done that's beautiful, I have a question for you, I ve already decided to buy the ewi usb but was wondering how many years it lasts and also whether I will have to transpose the music I m reading when changing from say oboe sound to clarinet.. how does that work? I have 6 years music training with oboe so all the music i ve got is written for oboe.
tux222 6 months ago
@tux222 thanks! I don't know how many years an EWI might last, it's an electronic piece of equipment so I wouldn't bet on more than a few years: it really depends on how you manage it, how much you play it, etc. etc.
As for transposition, you can control it through the PC /Mac and you can transpose everything you want in any key. As default setting, you read and play concert ("C") and it does not depend on fingerings.
jazzrecorder 6 months ago
@tux222 The EWI should in theory last for years and by that I mean a least couple of decades! The circuits and chips receive virtually no stress. Treat it like a real Oboe avoiding extremes of heat and cold. The keys are worked by a Piezoelectric electric resistor system and will outlive both us! I've had my EWI for over ten years it still has it's original reeds. I change the mouthpiece every couple of years for no other reason than hygiene.
RICKYRASPER 3 months ago
i learned 'cello whan i was 12,and i'm learning sax at 48, so this is definately the instrument for me! Nice work!
jeremusic 1 year ago
Very nice! are you using the aria garritan software for the Cello sound?
gcbrign 1 year ago
@gcbrign thanks! yes, the one that used to come with the usb ewi
jazzrecorder 1 year ago
how do you set up the ewi for breath control while usign the computer>?
carlsax1 1 year ago
@carlsax1 In this case, it's an USB Ewi, so you have a control application on the PC/Mac that allows you to set everything up as you need them. And you use a regular USB cable to connect the two.
jazzrecorder 1 year ago
Beautiful!
craig4811 1 year ago