EWI

[Anonymous]

@Jake – cool.
The chap in this video, is a close friend of my sax teacher,
and i have heard him play the ewi in concert. He is an accomplished sax player as well.

he has quite a few videos which may be of interest.

[Anonymous]

and here’s another video, done in my local saxophone shop,
where another type of ewi is demonstrated by the same guy.

seems weird seeing people you know on youtube.

[jake]

thanks, i will def check them out

[Anonymous]

sorry to overload on the youtube stuff,
this one is good

[jake]

No problem. I’m like a big sponge right now. Soaking up everything I can. Thank you for your support and help. Much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Hi Jake

It looks like you have the better version EWI judging by these comments.

https://bretpimentel.com/a-few-thoughts-on-the-new-roland-aerophone-ae-10/

It will be good to practice music on, when one’s lip is tired from playing sax.

[Anonymous]

Comparing prices between the AKAI models and the Roland AE-10. In South Africa the AE-10 costs 3x the price of an AKAI EWI USB!
Which is strange as one can purchase an Alto Sax of good quality, for a price less than the plastic Roland AE-10.

[jake]

I have the EWI 5000. Fun to play with but in NO way is it going to replace the saxes I play!!! The sounds are very synth oriented. Just not the same as playing my Tenor!! I wanted this to play around with and add some variety. I plan on connecting it to a guitar pedal board and having a lead electric guitar so to speak. I have this EWI setup to play with the fingerings of a saxophone. The weirdest part is there are no palm keys. There is an octave roller so when I’m at high C# and wanna hit high D I have to go up and octave and play the traditional D with 6 fingers all down. A little strange.
Its also great for practicing finger speed. I can connect headphones and no one knows I’m playing!! LOL.

[Anonymous]

Sounds great, and you’ll be able to record some backing accompaniment tracks for your sax tunes.
I was recently offered a new YAS-280 in cool silver for just R17000, it took quite some effort to resist the temptation, but I already own a YAS-26.
I’m really looking for a pro alto, if I buy another sax. I certainly wouldn’t mind an AKAI EWI if I can find one at a reasonable price.
Paying over R20390 for the plastic Roland AE-10 really doesn’t compare to a silver YAS-280 – IMHO.

I have a Need – a need for Reed!

[jake]

Not trying to inundate anyone. Here is a more subtle jam as I get acquainted with my new toy. Nice range and tons of effects. Like I said not replacing my sax but is fun to play!!

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