Akai Ewi4000s, Operator'S Manual

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EWI4000s Operator’s Manual rev 1.0
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Adjusting the Breath Sensor
The Breath Sensor is the most important sensor for performing with emotion. It trans-
lates your breath strength and technique into sound volume and character.
2. Turn the “A” (Adjust) knob slowly counterclockwise from the position where the
indicator is lighting up, and set it to the position where the indicator goes off.
3. Hold the EWI4000s correctly and blow into it.
The Breath sensor is properly adjusted if the sound starts when you blow, and the
sound stops when you stop blowing.
4. To adjust the “S” (Sense) knob for Breath sensitivity, blow into the mouth-
piece with various breath strengths, and then confirm that the output
sound volume changes depending on your breath strength.
If you feel the changes by your breath strength is not sufficient enough, turn the “S”
(Sense) knob counterclockwise, and then try to find the best position for you. If you feel
that the changes are enough, but requires too much breath for loud sounds, turn the “S”
(Sense) knob clockwise, and then try to find the best position for you.
Turning the “S” (Sense) knob clockwise allows you to trigger sound with less breath
pressure, but you will have less available articulation.
Turning the “S” (Sense) knob counterclockwise will require more breath pressure to trig-
ger sound, but you will be able to be much more expressive and articulate. Because breath
pressure varies from player to player, adjust the “S” (Sense) knob to find the most comfort-
able position for your maximum playing expression. It may be a good idea to adjust every
so often as you become more accustomed to utilizing the EWI4000s’ many features.
Note: After adjusting the S (Sense) knob, you need to adjust the A (Adjust) knob again.
1. Set the “S” (Sensitivity) knob in the
“BR” (Breath) section to the mid posi-
tion, and then turn the “A” (Adjust) knob
clockwise. The Breath indicator should
light up. If you turn the “A” (Adjust)
knob counterclockwise, it should go off.
Note: If the Breath Indicator is lit, the EWI4000s will
produce sound. Be careful of the volume settings on
any connected equipment while adjusting the Breath
sensor.