Ewi 4000s versus Ewi 5000 :: The electronic wind instruments

In this film I am presenting you the differences and similarities between the EWI 4000s and EWI 5000 to make it easier for you, to choose one, or even both.
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[indicaviamusic]

Thank you very much for a wonderful and detailed review of the product, I appreciate the time you take to do this, the close ups you make so we can see closely details of the instrument, your video is what I needed to make up my mind and buy the 5000. Best regards

[cresshead]

as i'm looking into wind instruments i kept hearing the 4000 was better than the 5000 on vids.. but this REALLY does go into depth of each
very valuable video, thank you.

[bevreg]

Thanks for the great comparison of EWI4000s and 5000. I had a hard time finding any videos telling about the differences. Very nice job.

[smokyoars]

Juan ContrerasI know this video us old but people may still end up here looking for answers. It is a good video IMHO as far as getting to know some of the practical differences. Quality of sound however is purely subjective and also heavily determined by type of music and performance situation. Most people want to know if to buy one or the other. Per Patchman, again, they are different instruments and not truly comparable. So it may be like asking if one want a alto or a tenor sax, look similar but they are different instruments.

[instrumentalistjade]

i bought the ewi 5000 instead of the roland ae-10.. is it a good idea! ? i hope so

[zenarobinson]

i've now bought the 5000!  (there were no 4000s's available in my local shop, so the choice was easy!)  just watched your video again, as there are some wonderful lessons on youtube, but using the 4000s, so it was very useful to see the differences again.  no one has mentioned what happens if a few crumbs & other stuff get into this thing!!  (it's going to be costly buying extra toothpaste!)  thank you again!

[oljobo]

Fabulous!! Loved every second! Thank You ‼️🥰

[JDsax]

EWI 5000 build 1545 adds new functionality to allow users to adjust or disable the auto shut off feature.  
Previously, the EWI5000 will shut off after 10 minutes of inactivity.  
With this new firmware, the user can adjust the auto shut off time from off, 10 minutes (default), 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.  
This is a new SETUP menu item named 'Ao' that appears before 'CL' in menu order.

[chavadiec]

is it possible to correct the fingering of the oboe set? the f # do not correspond to the real F# in the oboe. I've seen some others possible fingerings in the manual and it seems no have idea of the others fingerings besides the sax one.

[tommysaxman]

Thank you for making this video. I'm shopping for a new wind controller and this video was a big help.

[mannytuzman]

You've inspired me to get the 5000.
Please share how  you get your nice vibrato  on both instruments.
Is it a Flute like (breath) vibrato  or just a knob setting.
I don't get that nice a vibrato on the 4000s.

Also you say  the 5000 sounds are "fixed" .
so no adding sounds?

Thank You

[chadhughes]

Thank you for this very compelling review. Your video is very informative, organized, and comprehensive.

[RogerToye]

Hi Q have you tried the yamaha wx5 and if so how does the mouthpiece compare with the Akai ?

[tinahughes]

thankyou for your review i found it to be excellent and very informative to help me concider if to buy an ewi and which one is the best for me.thankyou

[sidhree]

I have a 4000s, but I'm not a sax player, I'm a recorder/flute player. I didn't get mine calibrated (as specialised retailers would recommend), it was just stock setup. I was instantly dismayed by the amount of air I had to blow into the mouthpiece to get a decent response from the instrument. I set the mouthpiece to be as sensitive as it can be to incoming air pressure at the mouthpiece, and still run out of breath playing very short phrases. If it wasn't for this, I would have played it more, but as it is I just don't think this instrument is for me... I've read it mentioned that the 5000 is smarter at the calibration, so my question is: do you experience it to be easier to calibrate? Could it be calibrated to the point of allowing for a more recorder-like playing style? Cheers!

[FUSIONGRUPERAOFICIAL]

8:49 Must buy a "L" Jack and ouala no problem

[olatunde]

Foremost l want to say a very big thank to you.
because you do reply message BIG THANKS SIR.
Sir l play Saxophone, l want to know if l can also play this Instrument for l really like it. please let me know what would be a challenge on the fingerings.
then l want to know the price of the (Ewi 5000s)
also how it can be delivered to me in Lagos Nigeria.
Thank you sir, God bless you.

[howardstewart]

Thanks that was a real assessment of a instrument now know which one will suit me and your input was most valuable in my decision leads have always been an issue they have taken care of this and powering the device in a positive way my decision a 5000 all the very best 10/10 sir

[Mariposadude]

One difference between the 4000 and the 5000 I don't see discussed here or elsewhere: On the 5000 you can adjust the bite sensor so you can create a bite vibrato that can be on only one side of the pitch. If I understand this correctly, the default setting is the same as the 4000 which vibrates on both sides of the pitch (sharp and flat). But the 5000 can have this setting easily changed so you can vibrate only on the high side of the pitch or only on the low side of the pitch. Also, it can be set to bite and hold a pitch. The 4000 always returns to the correct pitch, no matter how you bite it and bounces on either side of the pitch. I am curious if those who have played their 5000 set up with the bite and hold, one side of the pitch vibrato found it more useful for some sounds that the standard setting was not. I currently play a 4000 but am thinking of buying a 5000.

Comments?

[zenobibonsai]

The bottom line is: (I have both so in my opinion:)
If you want realistic built in sample based sounds that CAN NOT be edited which crackle and glitch while the sample library loads in memory while playing then go for the 5000.
If you are looking for something that is synth based which DOES allow editing sounds and loading new sounds that does not sound glitched while playing then go for the 4000s

The 5000 does come with a wireless receiver but i never used mine.
Some 5000 users have reported issues with the rechargeable battery
The 4000s uses mains or 4 x AA batteries

The 5000 has Midi Out
The 4000 has Midi In and Out

If you are looking to use one of these EWIs as a midi controller for say VST Plugins then either will do the job!

Breath and Focus! :)