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Akai EWI 3030m User Manual

Akai EWI 3030m
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Akai EWI 3030m Specifications

General IconGeneral
Key Range8 Octaves
Polyphony16 voices
Octave KeysYes
Breath SensorYes
Bite SensorYes
MIDI OutputYes
MIDI Channels16
TypeWind Controller
ConnectivityMIDI
Power SupplyAC adapter
CompatibilityCompatible with MIDI software and hardware
Sound EngineInternal sound generator
EffectsReverb, delay
InputsBreath sensor
OutputsMIDI Out
MIDIYes

Summary

Safety and Installation Precautions

Electrical Safety Warnings and Symbols

Explains electrical safety symbols, warnings, and cautions for safe operation.

Key Features of the EWI3030m

Getting Started: Setup and Panel

Front Panel Controls and Display

Describes all buttons, knobs, and the LCD on the front panel for operation.

Rear Panel Connection Ports

Details all input and output jacks and connectors for system integration.

Playing the EWI3020 Controller

Mouthpiece and Breath Control

Using the mouthpiece and breath for volume and expressive control.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Power and Display Section

Describes the power button and the 16-character LCD display.

Performance Control Knobs

Details on TUNE, GLIDE, BEND, EXT.IN, and VOLUME knobs.

Effect and Mode Control Buttons

Explains VIBRATO, BREATH, REVERB, and TRANS buttons.

Front Panel Function Keys and Jog Dial

Mode and Parameter Selection Keys

Describes SOUND/PROG, SENS, MIDI, BREATH, EDIT, and DATA keys.

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Audio Output and Input Jacks

Details LINE OUT, EXT.IN jacks for audio connections.

MIDI and Power Connections

Describes MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, INSTRUMENT IN/OUT, and AC Power Inlet.

Connecting External Components

Connecting the EWI3020 Controller

Instructions for connecting the EWI3020 controller to the EWI3030m.

Connecting to Sound Modules and Amplifiers

Connecting to speakers, external MIDI devices, and layering modules.

Understanding the EWI3030m Structure

Advanced Playing Techniques

Pitch Bend Control with Bend Plates

Using bend plates for pitch modulation effects.

Glide (Portamento) Effect Control

Using the glide plate for smooth pitch transitions.

Basic EWI3030m Performance Adjustments

Adjusting Breath Sensor Sensitivity

Fine-tuning breath control for optimal sound production.

Sound Selection and Breath Adjustment

Adjusting Breath Sensitivity

Fine-tuning the breath sensor's response using the SENS knob.

Performance Modes and Sound Recall

Setting Expression Effects

Adjusting the Glide Effect

Detailed steps to set up glide sensitivity and time for expressive pitch changes.

Adjusting the Bend Effect

Detailed steps to set up bend sensitivity for pitch bending.

Fine-tuning Pitch and Vibrato Effects

Completing Bend Effect Adjustment

Finalizing bend setup and understanding its range and LED indicators.

Adjusting the Vibrato Effect

Detailed steps to set up vibrato sensitivity using the mouthpiece.

Performance Parameter Adjustments

Editing and Creating Sounds

Sound Editing Workflow

Editing Specific Sound Parameters

Selecting Parameters and Setting Values

Navigating through parameters and adjusting their values using knobs/keys.

Parameter Descriptions: Core Sound Shaping

Breath Control Parameters

Adjusting BREATH FILTER and BREATH VOLUME for tone and volume shaping.

Waveform Selection and Tuning

Choosing WAVE A/B, tuning, and setting transposition for Wave A.

Parameter Descriptions: Wave A Details

Parameter Descriptions: Wave A Modulation

Parameter Descriptions: Wave Mixing (A-B MIX)

Wave Mode and Key Fade Settings

Selecting playback mode (1 or 2 waves) and crossfade time between notes.

Parameter Descriptions: Wave Mixing Controls

Parameter Descriptions: Filter Section

CUTOFF Frequency Adjustment

Adjusting the cut-off frequency of the low-pass filter.

Filter Cutoff and Resonance Settings

Key follow for cutoff and resonance adjustments, including key note influence.

Parameter Descriptions: Filter Resonance

Resonance Breath and Key Follow

Breath and key note control of filter resonance.

Parameter Descriptions: Reverb Effects

Parameter Descriptions: LFO Modulation

LFO Speed and Delay Settings

Setting LFO speed (frequency) and delay time before modulation starts.

LFO Modulation Destinations

Modulating pitch, pulse width, and mix balance with LFO.

Parameter Descriptions: LFO Modulation Targets

LFO Modulation of Filter Parameters

Modulating filter cutoff and resonance values with the LFO.

Parameter Descriptions: Envelope Generators

Envelope Attack, Decay, and Velocity

Setting envelope attack time, decay time, and velocity response.

Parameter Descriptions: Envelope Details

Parameter Descriptions: Vibrato Effects

Vibrato Pitch Modulation

Setting lip-controlled pitch modulation depth for Wave A and B.

Parameter Descriptions: Glide Effects

Glide Time for Waves A and B

Setting the period of pitch change for glide effect on Wave A and B.

Glide LFO Modulation

Setting LFO modulation depth to control the glide effect.

Parameter Descriptions: Glide LFO Control

Glide LFO Pulse Width and Mix Balance

LFO modulation of pulse width and mix balance for glide effect.

Glide LFO Filter and Resonance

LFO modulation of filter cutoff and resonance for glide effect.

Parameter Descriptions: Pitch Bend Controls

Bend Range for Waves A and B

Setting the pitch bend range for Wave A and Wave B sounds.

Parameter Descriptions: Bend Effect Refinements

Sound Triggering Mechanisms

Practical Examples and Breath Control

Sound Mixing and Expression Examples

Combining Waveforms for Unique Sounds

MIDI Communication and Control

MIDI and SENS Parameter Settings

SENS Parameter Adjustments

Chord Programming and Playback

MIDI Application Examples

Utilizing External Input (EXT.IN)

EWI3030m as a MIDI Slave Module

Troubleshooting Common Issues

General Safety Instructions

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