Akai EWI5000 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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In an External MIDI Sound Module or Software
You can use the EWI5000 to send a MIDI Program Change message to a connected external
MIDI sound module or to software on a connected computer. To do this, follow the same
steps as described above. When you select a new Program on the EWI5000, it sends a MIDI
Program Change message of the same number to your external sound module.
In order to do this properly, configure the settings described below.
1. Press and hold the Setup Button to enter Setup Mode.
2. Press the Hold Button or Interval Button to scroll through the options until PC
(Program Change) appears in the display.
3. Release the Setup Button. The display will show the current mode. Use the Hold Button
or Interval Button to select any of the following options:
dP (Direct Program): When this is on, you can touch the Program Button and then
touch a note key assigned to a Program to send the Program Change message. (To
assign Programs to the note keys, please see Using the Note Keys.) Press the
Trans Button to turn it on or off. When it is on, a dot will appear in the display.
Ot (Out): When this is on, the EWI5000 can send Program Change messages from
its USB Port and MIDI Out. When this is off, the EWI5000 will not send any Program
Change messages externally. Press the Trans Button to turn it on or off. When it is
on, a dot will appear in the display.
4. Press the Setup Button to return to Performance Mode.
Saving Programs
To save a Program:
1. Make sure the current Program has all of the settings you want to save.
2. Press the Save Button. The "destination" User Program number will then blink in the
display.
3. Use the Hold Button and Interval Button to select the User Program number you want
to save to.
4. Press the Save Button again to save the Program, or press any other button to cancel
the operation.