Akai EWI5000 manual Breath Sensor, To adjust the breath sensor

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Breath Sensor

The mouthpiece's breath sensor translates the strength of your breath into the volume and character of the note you're playing. It's important to set the sensor's sensitivity so it suits your playing style.

Tip: If this is your first time using the EWI5000, you may want use a "lighter" breath sensor setting for easier blowing. With practice, you can set this control at a "heavier" setting for a more expressive performance.

To adjust the breath sensor:

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 bS (Breath Sensor) 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:

vo (Volume): The breath sensor will send its messages using CC #7 and CC #39, which are both Channel Volume. If you select this, press and hold the Trans Button to set additional parameters:

oOF (Off): No messages will be sent using CC #7 or CC #39.

oLr (Low-Resolution):Messages will be sent using only CC #7.

oHr (High-Resolution):Messages will be sent using both CC #7 and CC #39. (An additional message will be sent using CC #88 before each Note On message except when the velocity is locked.)

EP (Expression): The breath sensor will send its messages using CC #11 and CC #43, which are both Expression. If you select this, press and hold the Trans Button to set additional parameters:

oOF (Off): No messages will be sent using CC #11 or CC #43.

oLr (Low-Resolution):Messages will be sent using only CC #11.

oHr (High-Resolution):Messages will be sent using both CC #11 and CC #43. (An additional message will be sent using CC #88 before each Note On message except when the velocity is locked.)

PP (Aftertouch): The breath sensor messages. If you select this, press the on, a dot will appear in the display.

will send aftertouch (polyphonic pressure) Trans Button to turn it on or off. When it is

CP (Channel Pressure): The breath sensor will send channel pressure messages. If you select this, press the Trans Button to turn it on or off. When it is on, a dot will appear in the display.

br (Breath): The breath sensor will send its messages using CC #2 and CC #34, which are both Breath. If you select this, press and hold the Trans Button to set additional parameters:

oOF (Off): No messages will be sent using CC #2 or CC #34.

oLr (Low-Resolution):Messages will be sent using only CC #2.

oHr (High-Resolution):Messages will be sent using both CC #2 and CC #34. (An additional message will be sent using CC #88 before each Note On message except when the velocity is fixed.)

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents EWI Support About the EWI5000Hold the EWI5000 Properly Power the EWI5000Connect To play EWI5000s audio wirelesslyTo play EWI5000 as a wired Midi controller To play EWI5000s audio through headphonesPlay TipsGlide Plate Standard Pitch Pitch-Bend Up Pitch-Bend Down Features Page Page Bite Adjusting Sound ParametersFilter BreathFine ReverbChorus To adjust the Note Delay Adjusting SensorsBreath Sensor To adjust the breath sensorPage Bite Sensor To adjust the bite sensorPage Pitch-Bend Plates To adjust the pitch-bend platesTo set the function of the glide plate Glide PlatePage Key Delay Note Keys and Program Button Calibrating SensorsTo calibrate the note keys and Program Button To calibrate the breath sensor To calibrate the glide plate To calibrate the pitch-bend plates Assigning Controls Midi ChannelTo set the Midi Channel Off The Hold Button will be disabled Hold ButtonTo set the function of the Hold Button Page To set the function of the Interval Button Interval ButtonPage Using the Program Button Managing ProgramsSelecting Programs Using the Hold Button and/or Interval Button Using the Note KeysRelease the Program Button An External Midi Sound Module or Software Saving ProgramsTo save a Program Using Effects FX ReverbTo edit the Reverb effect To edit the Chorus effect DelayTo edit the Delay effect ChorusFingering Modes To select a fingering modeRestoring Default Settings To update the EWI5000s softwareUpdating the Firmware K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K10 K11 K12 Fingering ChartsEWI Saxophone Flute Oboe EVI Reversed EVIMenu Structures Setup ModeMenus Values Menus Values FX Effects Trademarks and Licenses Technical SpecificationsAkaipro.com