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CHAPTER 2: BASIC OPERATION
ABOUT THE EWI4000s
The EWI4000s is a woodwind instrument-type MIDI controller with an internal sound module and built-in
effects. It allows you to perform with the articulation of an acoustic instrument but also with the character of
an electronic instrument with a wide variety of sounds and tonal colorings. The EWI4000s has an internal
sound module and effects, so you can enjoy playing it simply by connecting the EWI4000s to an amplifier or
headphones. To get the most out of your EWI4000s, study this manual to learn about its features and
functions.
The EWI4000s has two modes: Play Mode and Adjust Mode. When you turn the EWI4000s on, it will be in
Play Mode. If you wish to adjust the sensors’ sensitivity or MIDI settings, you can change to the Adjust Mode
by pressing the SETUP BUTTON.
Please take some time to read this Basic Operation section before playing the EWI4000s.
BASIC OPERATION
This section explains the basic operation of the EWI4000s and how to
adjust its settings.
HOW TO HOLD THE EWI4000s
Hold the EWI4000s the same way as you would hold a saxophone or
clarinet. The EWI4000s’s NOTE KEYS are sensors that respond to your
touch. They are useful for playing fast passages, but they are different
from the key action of an ordinary wind instrument. Be sure to use a neck
strap so you can move your fingers freely.
OPERATING THE NOTE KEYS, OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS, & GROUNDING PLATES
Note Keys
The NOTE KEYS allow you to produce sound with just a light touch.
The EWI4000s has several different fingerings available, including
saxophone, flute, and oboe. Please refer to the FINGERING CHARTS
section for details. You can also change the EWI4000s’s fingering
configuration, 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 OCTAVE SHIFT ROLLERS. While playing, keep your left thumb
touching the rollers. The position between the two knurled rollers will
give you standard pitch.
Grounding Plates
There are two GROUNDING PLATES for your right and left hands.
Always keep either of your thumbs on its GROUNDING PLATE while
playing.
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