Akai Ewi4000s, Operator'S Manual

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EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0
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Basic Operation
First, this explains the basic operation and adjustment of the EWI4000s.
How to hold the EWI4000s
Hold the EWI4000s the same way as you would hold a
saxophone or clarinet.
The EWI4000s uses Note keys with Touch sensors.
It is very useful for playing very fast passages, but it
is different from the key action that is used on an
ordinary wind instrument. Be sure to use the neck
strap for moving your finger freely.
Operating the Note keys
The Note keys with touch sensors allow you to produce sound with just a light touch.
Basically, the same fingering as that for a saxophone or clarinet can be used. Please refer
to the “EWI4000s Standard Fingering Charts” on page 48 for details. You can also cus-
tomize the EWI4000s, designing your own unique fingerings that could not exist on an
acoustic sound instrument.
Octave Shift Rollers
Place your left thumb on the back side of the
EWI4000s, between any two rollers. While playing,
you must keep your left thumb touching the position
between two rollers. The position between the two
knurled rollers will give you standard pitch.
Earth Plates
There are two earth plates for right and left hand. Always
keep either of your thumbs on the Earth Plate while playing.