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Operator's Manual
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Akai EWI Series Specifications

General

Type	Electronic Wind Instrument
Connectivity	USB, MIDI
Power	Battery
Controls	Breath sensor, octave rollers
Sound Engine	Built-in sound engine
Polyphony	128 voices
Sensors	Breath, bite, finger
Power Source	Batteries

Summary

Safety and Warnings

Power Requirements and Voltage Selection

Details power supply requirements and how to set the voltage selector for different regions.

Protecting Yourself and the Equipment

Provides essential safety precautions for users and the Akai EWV2000 to prevent electric shock and damage.

UK and General Precautions

General Electrical Safety Cautions

Important cautions regarding electrical hazards, opening the unit, and battery replacement.

EWV2000 Features and Capabilities

Control Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls and Functions

Detailed explanation of each knob, button, and display element on the EWV2000's front panel.

Rear Panel Interface

Rear Panel Terminals and Switches

Describes the function of the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, MEMORY PROTECT switch, MIDI OUT, and POWER INLET.

Basic Operation: Saving Voice Data

Saving Pre-programmed Voice Data to Tape

Step-by-step guide for saving the factory-preset voice data onto a cassette tape.

Creating and Editing Sounds

Entering and Using Edit Mode

Advanced Sound Creation Methods

Setting Up for Sound Editing

EWV2000 Parameter Reference: Source 1

Source 1 Oscillator Parameters

Details parameters for the first oscillator, including frequency, waveform, pulse width, and modulation.

Source 1 Filter and Balance Parameters

Explains EXT BALANCE, CUTOFF FREQ, and RESONANCE for the first VCF.

Source 1 VCF Modulation and Envelope Settings

Covers OSC WAVE FM, PITCH FOLLOWER, HI-PASS-FIL, and VCF EG parameters for Source 1.

Source 1 VCFVCA Envelope Parameters

Details VCF EG SUSTAIN, RELEASE, DEPTH, and VCA EG ATTACK parameters for Source 1.

Source 1 VCA Envelope and Vibrato Settings

Covers VCA EG DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE, DEPTH, SOURCE-1 OUT LEVEL, and VIB VCO parameters.

Source 1 Vibrato Modulation and Breath Control

Details VIB PWM, VCF, VCA, BEND WIDTH, and BREATH control parameters for Source 1.

Sound Creation Fundamentals

Acoustic Envelope Sound Creation Techniques

Explains creating sounds using breath envelopes, controlling VCF, resonance, volume, and pitch.

Envelope Generator Sound Creation Methods

Guide to creating sounds using VCF and VCA envelope generators, similar to analog synthesizers.

Setting Breath Control Parameters for Source 1

Creating Sounds with Source 2 Envelope Generators

Steps for creating sounds using the EG for Source 2, isolating its output.

VCF and Breath Control Interaction for Expression

Mixing Sound Sources

Advanced Sound Shaping Techniques

WAVE ENV FM for Metallic Sound Effects

Storing and Comparing Created Voices

Storing Voices in Memory Banks

Guide on saving created voices into the 64 memory banks using the WRITE button.

Comparing Edited Voices with Originals

External MIDI Sound Source Control

MIDI Data Transmission from EWV2000

Setting MIDI Transmission Parameters

Enhancing Expression with External Input

Using the EXT IN Jack for External Signal Processing

Polyphonic Chord Pattern Programming

Programming Polyphonic Chord Patterns

Instructions for programming polyphonic chord patterns, including range and examples.

Setting Up Chord Pattern Playback Mode

Assigning Key Notes to Programmed Chords

Assigning specific program numbers to key notes to trigger programmed chord patterns.

Storing and Managing Chord Programs

Storing Polyphonic Chord Programs in Memory

Parameter Copy Functionality

Copying Parameters Between Source 1 and Source 2

EWV2000 Technical Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart