#AKAI EWI USB AND CUBASE SOFTWARE#
#AKAI EWI USB AND CUBASE WINDOWS#

I agree with the reviewer and I'm not impressed with the 'natural' sounds it comes with. But then I never understood the average wind controller player's obsession with 'fat synth' type sounds since to my ears they always sounded like ass anyhow. Curiously the synthetic sounds are HUGE compared to the accoustic ones, indicating IMHO they spent more time on the sounds that don't sound like anything REAL than they did the ones that are supposed to be normal instruments. In terms of samples used in playback most of them are quite acceptable, though the synthetic 'ring' present in most synthesizers are still quite noticeable on the woodwind and brass patches. Here is a review on a fan EWI website that resumes what I couldn't about the default software.

#AKAI EWI USB AND CUBASE SOFTWARE#

The instrument bank and the sounds that comes with the default software are doing the job but they could be better. You can also use any device recognized as an 'audio output' by Windows. You will need an amplifier that can accept an audio jack input if you want something louder. Otherwise the sound comes from whatever speakers you have plugged into the computer.

#AKAI EWI USB AND CUBASE WINDOWS#

It's easy to setup in Windows and you indeed just need to plug in headphones to the computer. I would want to play through a standard windows laptop running whatever software would work well with the instrument. It's Aria Player with sounds from Garritan. The EWI USB comes with its own software by default. Is there a good way to get away from the stock sounds and find something more unique that doesn't try to emulate typical instruments? Thank you so much for reading and for your input!Д®dit: Bonus question: What does the sound library look like? I read that you could apply almost any sound via other programs. Would the USB be a good candidate for that type of usage? If so, what will I need in terms of software to fit my needs? I'm looking for something that I can play without disturbing other people around me (plug into laptop and use headphones?) and something I could use to sit down and jam with some friends (typical rock instrumentation, so projection is preferred.

I know next to nothing about software, so any tips regarding that would be a huge help. Some background: I'm a woodwind player so I am familiar with the sound production and fingerings of the EWI. I'm leaving this here so that the next person searching for that will see it.I'm very curious about the Akai EWI USB and wanted to get some more info on it before considering purchasing one.

The second track will simply be a normal MIDI track with the 'Oxygen 49 MIDI in' as the 'in' and the Dimension Strings as the 'out'. The correct options for the filter are 'Filter Target: Type is' 'Condition: Equal' 'Parameter 1: Note' add that line in the uppermost box, all you need to do then is to change the Mode to 'Filter' in the bottom and check the box number 1 saying 'Active Module'. In the 'out' for the track, use the Dimension Strings. The secret is to use the 'EWI-USB' in the 'in' for the track instead of the 'All MIDI Inputs', the filter will then only apply on the selected track using the selected Input. You only need to do this on one track, the second one will simply be a normal MIDI track. The trick is to use two separate tracks, one for the EWI and one for the Keyboard, keep in mind that both will need to be selected for playing and recording!ДЇor those who don't know, the Input Transformer/Filter is the squiggly line with an arrow on the button that is on the top right of your MIDI track's options (Where you can choose a VST, tweak the volume and pan, etc.) This will need to be set to LOCAL. I did it using an Oxygen 49 and an EWI USB. Just in case you haven't been able to solve the problem yet and for the internets' sake, I will explain the correct procedure using the filter option in Input Transformer in Cubase.

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