thanks for checking this video out, guys! This format is totally different from what I normally put out, and it's honestly a bit scary for me! Would love to hear your feedback on what you liked and what would have made this more effective :D
I was very surprised with how well this video came together since it's, you know, not one of your traditional music videos. You made it seem like you do these kind of videos all the time; very interesting and educational content! I'd love to see more videos like this in the future! Videos with a similar format to this one that offer insight into how you arrange your covers as well as just general theory content of your music would be especially great to see.
Had an ewi in my marching band show, shit never sounded as good as a normal genuine saxophone. So we ended up spending 300 dollars on some.thing never used.
I went into this video not ever thinking I'd ever want one but thought they sounded nifty. By the time the video ended, I was on another tab adding it to my amazon wishlist.
0:04 Just wanted to do my duty, Captain. I can't sleep at night when there are still people out there who don't know what an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) is.
CASIOPEA vs THE SQUARE Live 2003 is truly a gift form the heavens! Almost 3 hours of great musicians playing great music, and having a blast while doing it. And it's a good source if you are looking for more EWI goodness and Japanese fusion jazz.
I loved this video! I would definitely watch other informational videos like this, especially if they covered sax technique or your thought processes when composing/arranging.
I am so glad that you made an entire video about this topic. I was so bewildered when I saw you use an EWI in that Studiopolis cover, so this is a fantastic introduction. This is fascinating! I'm definitely going to keep this instrument in the back of my mind.
You're very welcome! I know a lot of people are confused as to what this instrument actually is and does (and I'm certain more questions will come in the future) so I'm happy to explain!
Absolutely. It only happens once you Musicianship Level 18 and above and the rudeness increases with every 2 levels after that. It’s a hard skill to start a build off of but Rick Beato and Adam Neely have good videos on starting musician class builds.
Thank you all for your helpful clarification that that is indeed an EWI (electronic wind instrument). I will have to do more research on this instrument known as the EWI (electronic wind instrument)!
The EWI is very interesting, because it's one of the few new instruments that have been invented in an extremely long tome. Most instrument designs have either existed for a century or two, or are too strongly based on other instruments to be called a new instrument (for example, a Bass guitar wouldn't be a new instrument, it's just another type of guitar). However, the EWI is a completely new type of instrument that works differently enough to really be a new instrument. This shows that, like Carlos said, the EWI holds lots of potential.
I know this is pretty old, but I just wanted to say that a bass guitar is as much an upright bass as an electric guitar. Iirc the legend says they tried to amp up an upright bass to match the now-electric guitars in order to be able to compete with it acoustically
This is my first video of yours that I have watched. What I can say is you were very helpful in explaining as well as demonstrating these Instruments. I particularly liked the history portion at the beginning. To me, you covered all the bases: historical background, audio demonstrations, features and pitfalls, and multiple models to contrast. Great job!!!!
Dude, I love it and can’t wait to see more videos like this! It’s really charming watching you discussing musical topics with passion, while having having with opening skits in the beginning c:
Wow, you're a really good video presenter too. Great to see you trying out different things with the channel, I'd love to see more like this! And respect for the Guthrie Govan clip!
Hey Carlos, I have a bunch of solos for jazz band as I am the only tenor sax that can play decent and I want to make my own and change some written solos for some of jazz band pieces. I have looked up a bunch of videos about solo stuff that most soloists use to create their solos and I think I have the hang of it. The only things I struggle with is keeping the solo in the time allotted, playing loud enough on tenor (probably because I played xylophone all through middle school and didn’t play sax until I was a freshman in highschool) and, of all things even after joining band, confidence. How do you counter that confidence issue, especially when playing in front of a crowd? TLDR; I have trouble with playing solos for crowds and even with people I’m practicing/rehearsing the songs with. How do or did you build confidence?
So you've got a few problems here! Let me see if I can address what I'd do for each one: #1: Fitting in the time: This is pretty easy to solve. Since you're playing in a big band, your solo is within the context of your piece. If it's a written solo section with no repeats, you know exactly where to stop. It might be useful to make a note of what happens in the band right after your solo section so you have an auditory cue when to stop playing! If it's a solo with repeats, then decide on a number beforehand. In big band music, err on the side of less choruses, since there's more to the piece than just your solo. #2: Playing loudly: Never sacrificed tone for volume, first off. Getting a microphone on your saxophone onstage in a big band setting is pretty important, so you're not tempted to overblow just to be heard. If you want to get your sound louder without a microphone, first make sure you're breathing deeply and using air well! Second, look at your setup. A reed that's too soft or a mouthpiece that is too closed off will inhibit your sound production. #3: Confidence: A problem that nobody has fully solved! I still get nervous when I play for groups of people, and that's never going to go away. However, I've found that putting in the practice really helps. If you truly believe that by the time the gig comes that you've practiced all that you can, things get a lot easier, since all you can do is really just play! You're not wishing you had practiced more, you can only do what you can do. And if it flops, that's fine! It's part of improving. I had many solos that flopped in high school and I felt super band about after the fact. Through the act of making mistakes, you learn and improve. Hope this helps you :)
Flipperzz With regard to the confidence issue, I don't play any instruments or do any onstage performances, so take this with a grain of salt, but I do work in customer service, and that means I have to be ready for anything and be able to think on my feet to provide the best responses and general assistance as apologetically and charismatically as can be. I struggle with such things as making consistent eye contact and maintaining an even, consistent vocal tone, as well as confidence in general, so to some extent I have an idea of the magnitude of the problem on your end. My solution is to psych myself up in advance with hypothetical situations and imagine all the different reactions and responses I'd likely run into, and I'll bounce off the wall with myself all my ideas for the best way to respond while even yet under great social pressure and being put on the spot. What's most important is consistency in performance, no matter the reception. So if I were you, I would just imagine everyone in the audience as being you in a bunch of different disguises (or as hired thespians instructed by you), there to give the most critical reaction to your performance "you"/they can, and you'll more readily face them, doing what you can regardless of their reception. View you and your band mates as the lead roles in a casual, low-key performance, and the audience is the rest of the cast, and grow complacent with that setting so that you don't feel out of place but where you need to be for the show to go on. I hope my outside-looking-in advice helps any, if only a little.
Having played clarinet solos etc in front of large groups of people, I've found that what may seem like a catastrophic error often goes unnoticed. People are there to enjoy some interesting music and if you squeak / pause for a few seconds then they just think that was an intentional move to gain more impact. I think the recovery is the most important part of that, because if you can just pass it off then it makes it even harder for people to spot. The truth is that not many people will know the music inside out in the way you probably do so they just expect it to sound interesting, which it will if you can recover well. In the past I've also told a group I was in that was a bit nervous pre-performance to really focus on and emphasise dynamics and tempo variations, and being able to focus on that rather than thinking about the audience helped a lot.
It took 4 years, but I finally got an EWI 4000S modded and on the way. Thank you for being the inspiration and enabler to get this Amazing instrument and so I can start learning. I will hit you up on the technical stuff for sure!
Did you guys know this is an EWI (SHORT FOR ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENT!!)? It's a really cool electronic instrument that emulates sounds and can also be set into key formats of various familiar instruments. Not sure if he's ever explained it so I thought I'd let you all know just in case :)
@@sonictimm I believe that you may be able to find out more about the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) if you conduct a brief Google search. The most efficient method to do this is to type EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) into Google. I wish you luck in your adventures finding out about the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)!
I'm using my EWI 5000 with Patchman's Soundbank #1 loaded in a Roland SonicCell. Also using the DynaSample XpressO, both midi boxes with good results. I'm using mine mostly for emulating real winds and strings. For some instruments I like the Patchman patches, for others I prefer the samples in the XpressO. You really have to put your mind in the frame of playing the instrument you are emulating, how those players produce vibrato, etc.
You should ABSOLUTELY do videos walking us through your saxophone setups and how you arrived at/settled on your current equipment. I'd also love a video explaining your journey to date - we have some basic facts about what you do but a detailed video about your whole musical journey would be rad 😁
Wow, This Video was very informative. More videos like this please and thank you. You are very good at explaining the whole ins and outs of instruments.
A synthesizer in the form of a wind instrument immediately made me think of Wintergatan's Modulin. It's a homemade synthesizer in the shape of a violin.
Hey, I just wanted to ask, What kind of exercises did you use to get to the skill level you are at today (Tone building, scales, etc.) I've gotten the opportunity to be put in a combo and have solos there (Mainly on Tenor Sax) but my solos are always sub par even practicing with a backing track. I've definitely attempted to replicate the tone of some famous saxophone players ,but I could never get it correct. Also, It might be my setup that I'm dissatisfied with. What are some recommendations for mouthpieces or reeds that you would recommend for a high schooler who's wanting improvement. I'd watch any instructional videos from you. I honestly am really intrigued by the EWI and am seriously considering buying one. As a fellow sax player I am always excited to listen to the music put out and my other music friends often ask me, "Hey have you listened to Insaneintherain's new music video?" We listen to some of your stuff as a sax section in Jazz band too. You are a huge influence on me and I hope you can do this for years to come. Thank you ;)
Hey I’m am very seriously looking into buying a ewi 4000s but I’m not sure where to buy or order from. Could I get some help? Bc patchman music has discontinued the ewi 4000s
Heya! Yeah, the 4000S has been unfortunately discontinued, so I’d recommend searching the used market. Places like Reverb and eBay, even Amazon resellers would be good! It’s certainly worth it, and you don’t have to worry so much about the quality of the instruments if you’re buying it secondhand and don’t get to play-test it beforehand. Since it’s all electric and doesn’t have soft metals like a lot of other more traditional instruments, the instrument will likely be in very good playing condition!
Compared to other more traditional professional or even intermediate grade instruments, the EWI is relatively cheap, actually! It’s not too much of an investment, and really doesn’t require that much in terms of maintenance or upkeep. It’s been one of my best investments ever!
You can't. EWI fingerings are the same as a saxophone, or similar to the middle register of a clarinet. The left thumb takes you up or down by an octave at a time, not a twelfth as would be the case with a clarinet. It also has less of the little finger keys that a clarinet has. But it doesn't take long to learn and adapt 😊
Nice video mate! I think this serves as a great introduction to the instrument's capabilities, and I agree with your conclusions about its application. One little exception to note is that while leaps are going to be way easier on the EWI than any other wind instrument, regular runs aren't, because the key delay means there's a maximum speed before multiple notes won't register (on mine, I hit that barrier at semiquavers at 140ish, but it causes problems with clarity a bit before then). I'm also glad to hear you're keeping interest in the 4000s alive; it will be a very sad day when this instrument is taken off the market. Wouldn't it be nice to get a 4000s with battery pack and USB midi connection?
EWI man himself! thank you, I never thought to draw that specific conclusion about key delay, that's probably one of the most interesting aspects of the instrument to me, how sensitive it is to fast finger movements
If akai put out a 4000s with a battery pack, auto power off, and USB midi connection I would get it in a heartbeat... Or maybe put out a 6000 s that has a similar analog style synthesizer and the 5000's convenience
@@insaneintherainmusic Same, my feelings exactly. Sure, it can be used as a controller just fine, but those analog-modelling sounds are what I (and a lot of people, I think) really consider to be the instrument's voice!
Dude your videos have inspired me to take the EWI lab next semester, I love the sound and would thoroughly enjoy investing in one myself. Keep doing what you're doin my man
how easy is it to pick up coming from the perspective of someone who has never played a wind instrument? I am a long time drummer and a more recent pianist but never really tried wind
It is a bit easier to get your bearings on it then it is on a conventional woodwind instrument, since you don't have to worry about your embouchure (lip formation) too much! They're still certainly a learning curve, but I'd sy it is slightly more accessible. Conventional wodwind instruments aren't that bad in general, though
well done video.... I am a trumpeter who plays EWI, and although I still have my 5000 & 4000, I eventually went back to the EWI 1000 model that I first owned in 1990.... I recall seeing Michael Brecker's very first concerts using the Steinerphone with Steps Ahead and the Bottom Line in NYC, 1985 & 86. I had followed his career closely already since 1969, and can say that the new-found liberation on stage that the EWI afforded him was quite a joy to witness..... My current EWI 1000/2000 was turbocharged by Matt at Patchman..... Still like the 4000 as well...
Me: *reads the title My 1st brain cell: *Actually, quantum physics forbids this* My 2nd brain cell: *Wait, Thats illegal* Me after watching the video: I smell music
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What?! You speak?! Anyhow, that's a really cool instrument.
thanks for checking this video out, guys! This format is totally different from what I normally put out, and it's honestly a bit scary for me! Would love to hear your feedback on what you liked and what would have made this more effective :D
Honestly, I've always enjoyed this kind of "explaining things" format, especially about music stuff.
I think you should do more of it. :3
I was very surprised with how well this video came together since it's, you know, not one of your traditional music videos. You made it seem like you do these kind of videos all the time; very interesting and educational content! I'd love to see more videos like this in the future! Videos with a similar format to this one that offer insight into how you arrange your covers as well as just general theory content of your music would be especially great to see.
Had an ewi in my marching band show, shit never sounded as good as a normal genuine saxophone. So we ended up spending 300 dollars on some.thing never used.
Profesor Carlos ;)
You have to do more of these!
Hey, isn't that an EWI? (Electronic Wind Instrument)
Why yes, it is an EWI (electronic wind instrument)
Yeah, I might be wrong, but I think that's an EWI, isn't it? (Elaborate Wonderment Inculcator)
*(Electronic Wind Instrument)
{same difference}
The EWI is the distant relative to the UWU
Isaac Canales Ewww, that's a gross mispronunciation. 🤒🤐
dude I'm pretty sure that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
Same
Same
Same
Similar
Was that an EWI? Or an EWI?
I went into this video not ever thinking I'd ever want one but thought they sounded nifty.
By the time the video ended, I was on another tab adding it to my amazon wishlist.
The day I see you blowing in one of these in a new video is the day I die
@@insaneintherainmusic don't tempt me I'll do it
They definitely have some advantages, takes a bit of time to get comfortable soloing on one.
Hey, it’s the doorbell guy! /s
Robo. Oboe.
*ROBO OBOE*
Roboe
D1GITΛL CVTS ROBOBOE
@@jamesnewbrey9809 Now image Admiral Akbar saying it
Roboboe
*_R O B O E_*
0:04 Just wanted to do my duty, Captain. I can't sleep at night when there are still people out there who don't know what an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) is.
Nothing related, but you name is great
Music class with Professor Eiene is my new favourite subject.
When is the next class? I wanna sign up
SAME! Sign me up!
CASIOPEA vs THE SQUARE Live 2003 is truly a gift form the heavens! Almost 3 hours of great musicians playing great music, and having a blast while doing it. And it's a good source if you are looking for more EWI goodness and Japanese fusion jazz.
Yes, that is another amazing video. I can only mention so much t square in this video though haha!
Casiopea's Issei Noro is my sole musical inspiration for guitar and Masato Honda is definitely a sax player I look up to as well. I love them!
Their music reminds me of Megaman, I love it!!!
CASIOPEA FAN IN THE COMMENTS YESS
Petition to officially change the name of the EWI (electronic wind instrument) to robo oboe
Zombiewizard *roboboe
Sorry
Tovi Heyyy rOboe*
Not Happy *Roboe
Robo oboe. Roboboe.
Oh my goodness, there's a wonderful idea.
Get out
Roboe
In today’s Undertale 5th Anniversary concert stream, this was used for a solo in Megolovania, it was a perfect choice!
EWI more like EWB
Electronic
Windy
Boi
I loved this video! I would definitely watch other informational videos like this, especially if they covered sax technique or your thought processes when composing/arranging.
Thanks a bunch, Chase! I might do something covering those areas, or just other musical topics I find interesting!
I am so glad that you made an entire video about this topic. I was so bewildered when I saw you use an EWI in that Studiopolis cover, so this is a fantastic introduction.
This is fascinating! I'm definitely going to keep this instrument in the back of my mind.
You're very welcome! I know a lot of people are confused as to what this instrument actually is and does (and I'm certain more questions will come in the future) so I'm happy to explain!
I'm so happy to see someone who loves T-Square as much as myself, or has even heard of the band at all.
Do all musicians have black and white doppelgangers that ask them questions and/or give them sass?
Yes.
It gets annoying when mine crashes my dates.
Absolutely.
It only happens once you Musicianship Level 18 and above and the rudeness increases with every 2 levels after that.
It’s a hard skill to start a build off of but Rick Beato and Adam Neely have good videos on starting musician class builds.
Absolutely, yes
adam neely
@@henryrichard7619 you have dates? Damn you're already one step ahead
'by biting on the white part of the mouthpiece,'
in other words,
the mouthpiece
Wait a minute! Could that possibly be an EWI (electronic wind instrument)!?!?!?
Yes, that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument).
Actually, it's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
@@asparagusnoodle Really? I thought that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
Yeah ! I was eager to know if it was an EWI (electronic wind instrument) or not
Thank you all for your helpful clarification that that is indeed an EWI (electronic wind instrument). I will have to do more research on this instrument known as the EWI (electronic wind instrument)!
soo uhmm...anyone else get adam neely vibes from this format...? ;)
I'm totally ripping off Adam
I also get Adam Neely vibes from the EWI since Sungazer's last EP has great EWI solos on it
@@adifferentusername3819 And this... is -the lick- A RACK TOM!!!
U mean dadam memely
@@ihH6053 Perfect. I've taken to calling him Dadam, but that last part is gold.
Oh my God hearing any other human gush over T-Square feels so surreal. I fucking love that music with a passion
T-Square getting some love. Hell yeah.
Lloyd2112DT not to be confused with T-series
Love T-Square!
Omens of Love!
Casiopea is also a close favorite
I freaked out too
really liking this format! it's still connected to music and also very informative/engaging! :)
Loved this format! Was very informative, interesting and entertaining!
This video was so interesting, I'd never heard of or seen these things before! Thanks for broadening my horizons.
The EWI is very interesting, because it's one of the few new instruments that have been invented in an extremely long tome. Most instrument designs have either existed for a century or two, or are too strongly based on other instruments to be called a new instrument (for example, a Bass guitar wouldn't be a new instrument, it's just another type of guitar). However, the EWI is a completely new type of instrument that works differently enough to really be a new instrument. This shows that, like Carlos said, the EWI holds lots of potential.
I know this is pretty old, but I just wanted to say that a bass guitar is as much an upright bass as an electric guitar. Iirc the legend says they tried to amp up an upright bass to match the now-electric guitars in order to be able to compete with it acoustically
Now wait until people see an otamatone
Begone, you don't belong in this world!
Only three minutes ago, I'm getting faster
Otamatone is just a magic guitar with a face. Prove me wrong.
YESSSSSS
How the hell are you everywhere?
This is my first video of yours that I have watched. What I can say is you were very helpful in explaining as well as demonstrating these Instruments. I particularly liked the history portion at the beginning. To me, you covered all the bases: historical background, audio demonstrations, features and pitfalls, and multiple models to contrast. Great job!!!!
Dude, I love it and can’t wait to see more videos like this! It’s really charming watching you discussing musical topics with passion, while having having with opening skits in the beginning c:
I love this new format from you! It seems very "Adam Neely"-y in terms of presentation style. More informational content!
yup! love to view a seemingly adam neely feeling ewi video of eiene's.
Excuse me sir, do you have time to talk about our new god, the *_EWI?_*
You and Justin are true icons
But what about the IWE (Instrument Wind Electronic)
I didn't expect to find you here...you are like doctor strange...EVERYWHERE at once
Patchman Music is definitely the place to buy an EWI. They helped me purchase the right rig for my needs and set it all up before shipping.
Nice format. I really like your channel and never found a video on this and this helps a bunch.
Wow, you're a really good video presenter too. Great to see you trying out different things with the channel, I'd love to see more like this! And respect for the Guthrie Govan clip!
E W I (E L E C T R I C W I N D I N S T R U M E N T)
OMG I just discovered this instrument. The timing of this video is just perfect. Thank you so much !
8:59 is what I came for
The rest of the video was excellent and well made. Answered many questions I could think of. Thanks
Hey Carlos,
I have a bunch of solos for jazz band as I am the only tenor sax that can play decent and I want to make my own and change some written solos for some of jazz band pieces. I have looked up a bunch of videos about solo stuff that most soloists use to create their solos and I think I have the hang of it. The only things I struggle with is keeping the solo in the time allotted, playing loud enough on tenor (probably because I played xylophone all through middle school and didn’t play sax until I was a freshman in highschool) and, of all things even after joining band, confidence. How do you counter that confidence issue, especially when playing in front of a crowd?
TLDR; I have trouble with playing solos for crowds and even with people I’m practicing/rehearsing the songs with. How do or did you build confidence?
So you've got a few problems here! Let me see if I can address what I'd do for each one:
#1: Fitting in the time: This is pretty easy to solve. Since you're playing in a big band, your solo is within the context of your piece. If it's a written solo section with no repeats, you know exactly where to stop. It might be useful to make a note of what happens in the band right after your solo section so you have an auditory cue when to stop playing! If it's a solo with repeats, then decide on a number beforehand. In big band music, err on the side of less choruses, since there's more to the piece than just your solo.
#2: Playing loudly: Never sacrificed tone for volume, first off. Getting a microphone on your saxophone onstage in a big band setting is pretty important, so you're not tempted to overblow just to be heard. If you want to get your sound louder without a microphone, first make sure you're breathing deeply and using air well! Second, look at your setup. A reed that's too soft or a mouthpiece that is too closed off will inhibit your sound production.
#3: Confidence: A problem that nobody has fully solved! I still get nervous when I play for groups of people, and that's never going to go away. However, I've found that putting in the practice really helps. If you truly believe that by the time the gig comes that you've practiced all that you can, things get a lot easier, since all you can do is really just play! You're not wishing you had practiced more, you can only do what you can do. And if it flops, that's fine! It's part of improving. I had many solos that flopped in high school and I felt super band about after the fact. Through the act of making mistakes, you learn and improve.
Hope this helps you :)
insaneintherainmusic It certainly does. Thank you so much! I’ll commit this to memory.
Flipperzz
With regard to the confidence issue, I don't play any instruments or do any onstage performances, so take this with a grain of salt, but I do work in customer service, and that means I have to be ready for anything and be able to think on my feet to provide the best responses and general assistance as apologetically and charismatically as can be. I struggle with such things as making consistent eye contact and maintaining an even, consistent vocal tone, as well as confidence in general, so to some extent I have an idea of the magnitude of the problem on your end.
My solution is to psych myself up in advance with hypothetical situations and imagine all the different reactions and responses I'd likely run into, and I'll bounce off the wall with myself all my ideas for the best way to respond while even yet under great social pressure and being put on the spot. What's most important is consistency in performance, no matter the reception. So if I were you, I would just imagine everyone in the audience as being you in a bunch of different disguises (or as hired thespians instructed by you), there to give the most critical reaction to your performance "you"/they can, and you'll more readily face them, doing what you can regardless of their reception. View you and your band mates as the lead roles in a casual, low-key performance, and the audience is the rest of the cast, and grow complacent with that setting so that you don't feel out of place but where you need to be for the show to go on.
I hope my outside-looking-in advice helps any, if only a little.
Having played clarinet solos etc in front of large groups of people, I've found that what may seem like a catastrophic error often goes unnoticed. People are there to enjoy some interesting music and if you squeak / pause for a few seconds then they just think that was an intentional move to gain more impact. I think the recovery is the most important part of that, because if you can just pass it off then it makes it even harder for people to spot. The truth is that not many people will know the music inside out in the way you probably do so they just expect it to sound interesting, which it will if you can recover well. In the past I've also told a group I was in that was a bit nervous pre-performance to really focus on and emphasise dynamics and tempo variations, and being able to focus on that rather than thinking about the audience helped a lot.
You don't, you go in scared, but you do it anyway. You got to throw yourself out there. Confidence will come on own.
"Robo oboe", instant laugh
It took 4 years, but I finally got an EWI 4000S modded and on the way. Thank you for being the inspiration and enabler to get this Amazing instrument and so I can start learning. I will hit you up on the technical stuff for sure!
Thank you man, you're the best! I definetly will buy one
Did you guys know this is an EWI (SHORT FOR ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENT!!)? It's a really cool electronic instrument that emulates sounds and can also be set into key formats of various familiar instruments. Not sure if he's ever explained it so I thought I'd let you all know just in case :)
Holy Cow! Is that an EWI?!?!? (electronic wind instrument)
Loved the video! Would love to see more!
I really enjoyed this.
I would love more behind the scenes-esque videos!
If Akai isn't sponsoring you, they should.
What was that instrument you were playing?
It is, in fact, an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
@@thebeanseller Wow, that's so cool! Where can I learn more about this fascinating device?
@@sonictimm I believe that you may be able to find out more about the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) if you conduct a brief Google search. The most efficient method to do this is to type EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) into Google. I wish you luck in your adventures finding out about the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)!
I also heard that Carlos Eiene made a video on it a few months back? Maybe give that a try?
Great video. I'm definitely going to get an EWI. Really appreciate the effort that went into making this vid and all the useful tips and info
that was super informative and well presented. thank you
Okay, Carlos, you have me sold. Someday, someday
Please add this to your collection.
I'm using my EWI 5000 with Patchman's Soundbank #1 loaded in a Roland SonicCell. Also using the DynaSample XpressO, both midi boxes with good results. I'm using mine mostly for emulating real winds and strings. For some instruments I like the Patchman patches, for others I prefer the samples in the XpressO. You really have to put your mind in the frame of playing the instrument you are emulating, how those players produce vibrato, etc.
You should ABSOLUTELY do videos walking us through your saxophone setups and how you arrived at/settled on your current equipment. I'd also love a video explaining your journey to date - we have some basic facts about what you do but a detailed video about your whole musical journey would be rad 😁
Would love to at some point!
Great video! I've been wanting to get an EWI for a while and this really shed some light on the functionality.
Hey, inst than an EMU?
“Yo bro, pass the juul. I gotta show you this sweet trick”.
Ewi USB be like
Pretty sure thats an EJI (electric juul instrument)
Wow, This Video was very informative. More videos like this please and thank you. You are very good at explaining the whole ins and outs of instruments.
This is the best product overview I've ever watched - well done!! I might get one of these to noodle on in retirement 😊
Man I love that instrument so much! Just so you guys know, that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
A synthesizer in the form of a wind instrument immediately made me think of Wintergatan's Modulin. It's a homemade synthesizer in the shape of a violin.
Yeah, I've seen that! Super cool idea, would love to see it hit a more mass-market audience.
so it called ... ESI ?
Yeaa its cool
I love that instrument I've been saving up for one for awhile, I'm ordering one today, it's so beautiful and versatile
dude so good! really nailed the format, informative and fun~
thanks dude! It's my first time doing this kind of thing, but I've watched enough videos in the style to know what to do ha ha
then we have the percussionists who want to avoid electronic instruments at all costs
When drum machines take your job...
lmao
Hey, I just wanted to ask, What kind of exercises did you use to get to the skill level you are at today (Tone building, scales, etc.) I've gotten the opportunity to be put in a combo and have solos there (Mainly on Tenor Sax) but my solos are always sub par even practicing with a backing track. I've definitely attempted to replicate the tone of some famous saxophone players ,but I could never get it correct. Also, It might be my setup that I'm dissatisfied with. What are some recommendations for mouthpieces or reeds that you would recommend for a high schooler who's wanting improvement.
I'd watch any instructional videos from you. I honestly am really intrigued by the EWI and am seriously considering buying one. As a fellow sax player I am always excited to listen to the music put out and my other music friends often ask me, "Hey have you listened to Insaneintherain's new music video?" We listen to some of your stuff as a sax section in Jazz band too. You are a huge influence on me and I hope you can do this for years to come.
Thank you ;)
I knew you would mention T-Square. Great video! really dig this format
Glad you liked it!
My favorite thing about this instrument is that it can evolve into so many different categories.
Hey I’m am very seriously looking into buying a ewi 4000s but I’m not sure where to buy or order from. Could I get some help? Bc patchman music has discontinued the ewi 4000s
Heya! Yeah, the 4000S has been unfortunately discontinued, so I’d recommend searching the used market. Places like Reverb and eBay, even Amazon resellers would be good! It’s certainly worth it, and you don’t have to worry so much about the quality of the instruments if you’re buying it secondhand and don’t get to play-test it beforehand. Since it’s all electric and doesn’t have soft metals like a lot of other more traditional instruments, the instrument will likely be in very good playing condition!
Thank you!
You forgot the part where I'm too poor to afford one :(
Compared to other more traditional professional or even intermediate grade instruments, the EWI is relatively cheap, actually! It’s not too much of an investment, and really doesn’t require that much in terms of maintenance or upkeep. It’s been one of my best investments ever!
Brilliant video, would love to see more of these. Subscribed!
Thanks for checking this out! I’ll definitely be making more!
dude T-Square is great, never thought I'd see that in an insaneintherain video.
Can it do bassoon? I play bassoon in my school band and I'm a little curious to see what it sounds like.
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You're welcome.
I love this format. Do more of these videos.
I love learning stuff! & so does everyone else! Keep going bro
imagine showing up to band practice with that
I was sold when you can use clarinet fingerings ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You can't. EWI fingerings are the same as a saxophone, or similar to the middle register of a clarinet. The left thumb takes you up or down by an octave at a time, not a twelfth as would be the case with a clarinet. It also has less of the little finger keys that a clarinet has. But it doesn't take long to learn and adapt 😊
Format is 👌, keep it up man
Awesome video. I'd love to see more of this style
Nice video mate! I think this serves as a great introduction to the instrument's capabilities, and I agree with your conclusions about its application. One little exception to note is that while leaps are going to be way easier on the EWI than any other wind instrument, regular runs aren't, because the key delay means there's a maximum speed before multiple notes won't register (on mine, I hit that barrier at semiquavers at 140ish, but it causes problems with clarity a bit before then).
I'm also glad to hear you're keeping interest in the 4000s alive; it will be a very sad day when this instrument is taken off the market. Wouldn't it be nice to get a 4000s with battery pack and USB midi connection?
EWI man himself! thank you, I never thought to draw that specific conclusion about key delay, that's probably one of the most interesting aspects of the instrument to me, how sensitive it is to fast finger movements
If akai put out a 4000s with a battery pack, auto power off, and USB midi connection I would get it in a heartbeat... Or maybe put out a 6000 s that has a similar analog style synthesizer and the 5000's convenience
@@insaneintherainmusic Same, my feelings exactly. Sure, it can be used as a controller just fine, but those analog-modelling sounds are what I (and a lot of people, I think) really consider to be the instrument's voice!
@@insaneintherainmusic EWI SOLO looks amazing. That's what got me to check out your video and I will probably be buying it! Thanks for the video.
Let me think abou- *watches this video
GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!!!
GIVE ME THE EWIIIIII
Hold on a second, before we do that
great video man. this is the exact info i was searching for!
Dude your videos have inspired me to take the EWI lab next semester, I love the sound and would thoroughly enjoy investing in one myself. Keep doing what you're doin my man
STEVEN UNIVERSE FUTURE BROUGHT ME HERE
Heck yeah. Same
Thanks for having a cool instrument, Shep
SHEP
how easy is it to pick up coming from the perspective of someone who has never played a wind instrument? I am a long time drummer and a more recent pianist but never really tried wind
It is a bit easier to get your bearings on it then it is on a conventional woodwind instrument, since you don't have to worry about your embouchure (lip formation) too much! They're still certainly a learning curve, but I'd sy it is slightly more accessible. Conventional wodwind instruments aren't that bad in general, though
alright thanks you :) just wanted to say i love your music and it has helped me through some not so great feelings, keep up the awesome work
I've been searching for this instrument ever since I first discovered T-Square a few years ago. Thanks!
this was pretty informational. I just love the sound this instrument makes.
I was just jamming the last 5 minutes on your original
That's awesome! Hope you dig the tune :D I'm planning to write more originals this year :D
insaneintherainmusic Whoohoo, I can't wait!!
Wait, what's an EWI again?
Sam Owen That's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
@@asparagusnoodle Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up
Sure mate, it's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
It may be an EWI but I don't know
dude AMAZING work definitely want more of these tipes of videos coming from you
well done video.... I am a trumpeter who plays EWI, and although I still have my 5000 & 4000, I eventually went back to the EWI 1000 model that I first owned in 1990.... I recall seeing Michael Brecker's very first concerts using the Steinerphone with Steps Ahead and the Bottom Line in NYC, 1985 & 86. I had followed his career closely already since 1969, and can say that the new-found liberation on stage that the EWI afforded him was quite a joy to witness..... My current EWI 1000/2000 was turbocharged by Matt at Patchman..... Still like the 4000 as well...
Ah yes the EWI(Electronic Wind Instrument)
Take a shot everytime he says eewee.
See you under the table.
Fantastic, informative video. Thanks!
So in depth, I love this format! I'm gonna need more ❤🎷
I guess I will just have to make more then...
Me: *reads the title
My 1st brain cell: *Actually, quantum physics forbids this*
My 2nd brain cell: *Wait, Thats illegal*
Me after watching the video: I smell music
What?! You speak?! Anyhow, that's a really cool instrument.
This thing is amazing, it sounds fantastic. Great demonstration!
Thanks a ton! Happy you liked my in depth demo.
Everything I didn't want to know about the EWI, but am really glad I now know.
That is the best kind of knowledge acquisition
Ewi
E- Every
W- Waluigi
I- Is lemons
pelegst yes
Bro lemme hit that Juul.
I am really liking that last song, you have a new fan!
Thanks a bunch! Welcome to the channel :)
At 5:23 my cat went nuts! 😻 Crawling, almost trying to get into my smartphone! Wow!
Never seen such effect from music to her that before!