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Advanced Functions
The EWI5000 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 EWI5000 has two modes: Performance Mode and Setup Mode. When you turn the
EWI5000 on, it will be in Performance Mode. Press the Setup Button to enter Setup Mode
where you can adjust the sensors' sensitivity or MIDI settings. To return to Performance Mode,
press the Setup Button until the display is blank.
The EWI5000 is a musical instrument much like other acoustic instruments, so the more you
practice, the better you'll play. You may find it challenging at first, but as you find and develop
your own playing style, we think you'll find it has unlimited possibilities—there are no hard and
fast rules.
For reference, you can see an overview of the entire menu structure of Setup Mode in
Appendix > Menu Structure > Setup Mode.
Adjusting Sound Parameters
Important: You can adjust the sound parameter knobs from either Performance Mode or
Setup Mode at any time.
You can adjust the EWI5000's sounds to your preference by using (1) the
included sound editor software and/or (2) EWI5000's eight parameter
knobs (remove the cover above the display to expose the knobs).
The eight parameter knobs control some of the basic characteristics of
either the Program or the EWI5000 itself, as described below.
Each Parameter Knob, except for Fine, has a primary and secondary function:
Access the primary function by simply turning the knob.
Access the secondary function by pressing and holding the Trans Button and then turning the
knob.
Filter Primary: sets the Program's filter cutoff frequency.
Secondary: sets the Program's filter resonance.
Breath
Primary: sets the EWI5000's breath sensor offset (how much
breath is required to play a sound).
Secondary: sets the EWI5000's breath sensor's gain (how
loudly or quietly you can play; a higher setting decreases the
dynamic range).
Bite
Primary: sets the EWI5000's bite sensitivity (how much biting
the mouthpiece affects the sound).
Secondary: sets the amount of Delay effect applied to the
Program.
Semi Primary: sets the EWI5000's tuning by semitones (half-steps).
Secondary: sets the rate of the Delay effect applied to the
Program.
FIL TER
BITE SEMI
FINE REVERB
CHORUS LFO
BREA TH