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General| Type | Electronic Wind Instrument |
|---|---|
| Octave Range | 8 octaves |
| Key Sensitivity | Adjustable |
| Breath Sensor | Yes |
| Bite Sensor | Yes |
| Pitch Bend | Yes |
| MIDI Connectivity | USB, MIDI Out |
| Analog Outputs | 1/4" |
| Headphone Output | 1/8" |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter or 6 AA Batteries |
| Presets | 100 preset sounds |
Overview of the EWI4000s' key features and functionalities.
Detailed identification and explanation of the EWI4000s' physical components and their roles.
Details the Hold, Mouthpiece, and Octave buttons on the top of the EWI4000s.
Describes the display, ports, and other components on the side and rear of the EWI4000s.
General description of the EWI4000s and how to hold it properly for playing.
Details on using note keys, octave rollers, and earth plates for performance.
Proper use of the mouthpiece for breath sensing, vibrato, and tonguing techniques.
Using Bend plates and Glide plate for pitch manipulation and glide effects.
Understanding the functions of the HOLD and OCT buttons for modes and program changes.
Adjusting sensitivity for Breath, Glide, Bend, and Vibrato sensors for optimal performance.
Detailed steps for adjusting the Breath Sensor's sensitivity and threshold.
Steps to adjust the Bend sensor for pitch bend and its range.
Procedures for adjusting Vibrato and Glide sensor settings for desired effects.
Guide to adjusting touch sensor sensitivity for reliable key response.
How to select and switch between the 100 preset internal sounds (Programs).
Procedure for assigning specific programs to individual notes for quick recall.
How to recall a previously assigned program number to a specific key note.
Using HOLD/OCT buttons for program selection without the Program key.
Configuring HOLD/OCT buttons for program cycling without the Program key.
Setting the overall output volume and individual program volume levels.
Adjusting the overall Reverb level and individual program Reverb levels.
Setting individual Delay effect levels for each program.
Enabling or disabling the Chorus effect for each selected program.
Setting the OCT button to control octave shifts for performance.
Configuring the HOLD button for sustain and note holding features.
Choosing between 'Time' or 'Rate' for the Glide effect's pitch shift characteristic.
Adjusting the Key Delay to fine-tune the response to key touch.
Using the Transpose function to play the EWI4000s in a different key.
Setting the instrument's tuning for playing with other musicians or instruments.
Using computer software to edit internal sounds and effects for the EWI4000s.
Explanation of MIDI technology and its application with the EWI4000s.
Connecting the EWI4000s to external sound modules and configuring the module.
Configuring the EWI4000s' MIDI OUT settings for external control and program changes.
Setting the MIDI OUT channel for communication between the EWI4000s and external devices.
Mapping the Breath Sensor output to various MIDI Control Change messages.
Controlling which MIDI events are transmitted from the EWI4000s.
Setting a fixed MIDI Velocity value when not using breath control for velocity.
Mapping Vibrato Sensor output to Pitch Bend or Breath Sensor MIDI events.
Transmitting Octave and Hold (Sostenuto/Sustain) functions via MIDI.
Selecting Sostenuto or Sustain for the MIDI Hold function.
Enabling or disabling Portamento MIDI events triggered by the Glide plate.
Resetting the EWI4000s to its default factory settings.
Detailed list of the EWI4000s' physical, electrical, and functional specifications.
Charts showing standard fingering patterns for notes on the EWI4000s.
Visual guide to key combinations for playing specific notes on the EWI4000s.
Examples of alternative fingering patterns for specific notes on the EWI4000s.
Chart detailing MIDI functions transmitted and recognized by the EWI4000s.
Guides to resolving common sound, pitch, volume, and tuning problems with the EWI4000s.
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