Akai EWI5000 manual Breath Sensor, To adjust the breath sensor

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.

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•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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