Here's Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument).

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  • The EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) isn't just a novelty electric saxophone - it's capable of so much more. The AKAI EWI 4000S, EWI 5000, and EWI USB are revolutionary tools for woodwind players (and non-woodwind players!), and I'm taking it upon myself to share what these crazy electronic plastic tubes are capable of.
    Table of Contents:
    0:27 History of the EWI
    1:40 Michael Brecker. T-SQUARE, Wave Race 64 and the EWI
    3:27 What's the appeal of the EWI?
    4:00 Octave Roller Demonstration
    5:22 EWI4000S Sound Demo
    6:52 Hold & Octave Button Demo
    8:42 Using the EWI as a quiet practice tool
    9:10 EWI Breath Sensor Finger Dexterity Exercise
    10:35 Which EWI Should I Get?
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    Patchman Music Nyle Steiner Homepage: www.patchmanmusic.com/NyleSte...
    EVI Synthmuseum Page: synthmuseum.com/stp/stpevi01.html
    Akai EWI Website: www.akaipro.com/products/ewi-...
    Alistar Parnell Aerophone Video: • Roland AE-10 Aerophone...
    Lyricon Video Clip (from T-SQUARE - PRIME): • THE SQUARE (T-SQUARE) ...
    Michael Brecker plays EWI: • Michael Brecker plays EWI
    Masato Honda & T-SQUARE (TRUTH): • TRUTH (LIVE) T-SQUARE
    Takarajima (T-SQUARE): • TAKARAJIMA -- T-SQUARE
    Wave Race 64 Dolphin Park: • Wave Race 64 (N64) - R...
    Boomer Electric Guitar: • The First Electric Guitar
    Guthrie Govan "Fives": • Guthrie Govan - Fives ...
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    Buoy Base Galaxy (insaneintherainmusic Cover): • Super Mario Galaxy: Bu...
    Studiopolis Zone feat. The8Bit Drummer (insaneintherainmusic Cover): • Sonic Mania: Studiopol...
    Everything's Alright feat. Sab Irene & Soundole (insaneintherainmusic Cover): • To The Moon: Everythin...
    Forward (insaneintherainmusic Original Song): • "Forward" - Original J...
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  • @insaneintherainmusic
    @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    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

    • @FizzyK-45
      @FizzyK-45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Honestly, I've always enjoyed this kind of "explaining things" format, especially about music stuff.
      I think you should do more of it. :3

    • @kinggordoproductions6203
      @kinggordoproductions6203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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.

    • @patrickvennemeyer7628
      @patrickvennemeyer7628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @jaimeignacio8Q
      @jaimeignacio8Q 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Profesor Carlos ;)

    • @simenstory3321
      @simenstory3321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You have to do more of these!

  • @ChristianRichardson
    @ChristianRichardson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1932

    dude I'm pretty sure that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

  • @SgtJelly
    @SgtJelly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1391

    Hey, isn't that an EWI? (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Why yes, it is an EWI (electronic wind instrument)

    • @DTX0217
      @DTX0217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Yeah, I might be wrong, but I think that's an EWI, isn't it? (Elaborate Wonderment Inculcator)

    • @DTX0217
      @DTX0217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      *(Electronic Wind Instrument)
      {same difference}

    • @CananaMan
      @CananaMan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The EWI is the distant relative to the UWU

    • @DTX0217
      @DTX0217 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Isaac Canales Ewww, that's a gross mispronunciation. 🤒🤐

  • @FamilyJules7X
    @FamilyJules7X 5 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    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.

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      The day I see you blowing in one of these in a new video is the day I die

    • @FamilyJules7X
      @FamilyJules7X 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@insaneintherainmusic don't tempt me I'll do it

    • @fawltytenor
      @fawltytenor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They definitely have some advantages, takes a bit of time to get comfortable soloing on one.

    • @SlyHikari03
      @SlyHikari03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey, it’s the doorbell guy! /s

  • @dreadfuse1119
    @dreadfuse1119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    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.

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes, that is another amazing video. I can only mention so much t square in this video though haha!

    • @danielbatista6443
      @danielbatista6443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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!

    • @Charle_Z
      @Charle_Z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Their music reminds me of Megaman, I love it!!!

    • @valentinatran8554
      @valentinatran8554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CASIOPEA FAN IN THE COMMENTS YESS

  • @dirediredocs
    @dirediredocs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    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.

    • @Coco_EC
      @Coco_EC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nothing related, but you name is great

  • @NekoHex
    @NekoHex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Music class with Professor Eiene is my new favourite subject.

    • @thefungusfriend563
      @thefungusfriend563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      When is the next class? I wanna sign up

    • @tovi3280
      @tovi3280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME! Sign me up!

  • @Zombiewizard
    @Zombiewizard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Petition to officially change the name of the EWI (electronic wind instrument) to robo oboe

    • @tovi3280
      @tovi3280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zombiewizard *roboboe
      Sorry

    • @btat16
      @btat16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tovi Heyyy rOboe*

    • @tovi3280
      @tovi3280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not Happy *Roboe

  • @D1GItAL_CVTS
    @D1GItAL_CVTS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +878

    Robo. Oboe.
    *ROBO OBOE*

  • @emmbeesea
    @emmbeesea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    Robo oboe. Roboboe.
    Oh my goodness, there's a wonderful idea.

  • @blueexorcist9741
    @blueexorcist9741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    EWI more like EWB
    Electronic
    Windy
    Boi

  • @acrophis
    @acrophis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so happy to see someone who loves T-Square as much as myself, or has even heard of the band at all.

  • @toasterstrooder8628
    @toasterstrooder8628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    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.

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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!

  • @chazzney4047
    @chazzney4047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    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.

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Thanks a bunch, Chase! I might do something covering those areas, or just other musical topics I find interesting!

  • @nyxetera
    @nyxetera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    In today’s Undertale 5th Anniversary concert stream, this was used for a solo in Megolovania, it was a perfect choice!

  • @murraymoore7784
    @murraymoore7784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    'by biting on the white part of the mouthpiece,'
    in other words,
    the mouthpiece

  • @artsyomni
    @artsyomni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Do all musicians have black and white doppelgangers that ask them questions and/or give them sass?

    • @henryrichard7619
      @henryrichard7619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Yes.
      It gets annoying when mine crashes my dates.

    • @parkerhaines6789
      @parkerhaines6789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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.

    • @charliehicks9260
      @charliehicks9260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, yes

    • @thailai3277
      @thailai3277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      adam neely

    • @maxalaintwo3578
      @maxalaintwo3578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@henryrichard7619 you have dates? Damn you're already one step ahead

  • @Lloyd2112DT
    @Lloyd2112DT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    T-Square getting some love. Hell yeah.

    • @wellshoot
      @wellshoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lloyd2112DT not to be confused with T-series

    • @dominichumlie
      @dominichumlie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love T-Square!

    • @housethegrate6093
      @housethegrate6093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Omens of Love!

    • @dominichumlie
      @dominichumlie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Casiopea is also a close favorite

    • @juanarkantos
      @juanarkantos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I freaked out too

  • @adityatama2334
    @adityatama2334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    soo uhmm...anyone else get adam neely vibes from this format...? ;)

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      I'm totally ripping off Adam

    • @saneksin
      @saneksin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I also get Adam Neely vibes from the EWI since Sungazer's last EP has great EWI solos on it

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adifferentusername3819 And this... is -the lick- A RACK TOM!!!

    • @ihH6053
      @ihH6053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U mean dadam memely

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ihH6053 Perfect. I've taken to calling him Dadam, but that last part is gold.

  • @RockEsper
    @RockEsper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my God hearing any other human gush over T-Square feels so surreal. I fucking love that music with a passion

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1154

    Now wait until people see an otamatone

    • @SebastianRosa
      @SebastianRosa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Begone, you don't belong in this world!

    • @thedashey
      @thedashey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Only three minutes ago, I'm getting faster

    • @cpudraner
      @cpudraner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Otamatone is just a magic guitar with a face. Prove me wrong.

    • @PhilMusical
      @PhilMusical 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YESSSSSS

    • @seejay9903
      @seejay9903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      How the hell are you everywhere?

  • @James-us4lo
    @James-us4lo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I love this new format from you! It seems very "Adam Neely"-y in terms of presentation style. More informational content!

    • @luiss428
      @luiss428 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yup! love to view a seemingly adam neely feeling ewi video of eiene's.

  • @rickeguitar9086
    @rickeguitar9086 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!!!

  • @gazzamuso
    @gazzamuso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 😁

  • @rootbourne4454
    @rootbourne4454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Wait a minute! Could that possibly be an EWI (electronic wind instrument)!?!?!?

    • @dirediredocs
      @dirediredocs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yes, that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument).

    • @asparagusnoodle
      @asparagusnoodle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Actually, it's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @dirediredocs
      @dirediredocs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@asparagusnoodle Really? I thought that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @guillaumec1636
      @guillaumec1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah ! I was eager to know if it was an EWI (electronic wind instrument) or not

    • @mariocisemusic
      @mariocisemusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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)!

  • @DacianGradaMusic
    @DacianGradaMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    really liking this format! it's still connected to music and also very informative/engaging! :)

  • @TheAeonAnimA
    @TheAeonAnimA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @yayo9123
    @yayo9123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I just discovered this instrument. The timing of this video is just perfect. Thank you so much !

  • @ASquared544
    @ASquared544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

    • @yairgrenade
      @yairgrenade 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @ChristopherMoom
    @ChristopherMoom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Excuse me sir, do you have time to talk about our new god, the *_EWI?_*

    • @incredicassio
      @incredicassio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You and Justin are true icons

    • @Dragonbard
      @Dragonbard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But what about the IWE (Instrument Wind Electronic)

    • @lazybones3685
      @lazybones3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't expect to find you here...you are like doctor strange...EVERYWHERE at once

  • @meretetoftjensen6086
    @meretetoftjensen6086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this format! Was very informative, interesting and entertaining!

  • @hunterkeith2422
    @hunterkeith2422 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @theharvardyard2356
    @theharvardyard2356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @kenpls
    @kenpls 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    If Akai isn't sponsoring you, they should.

  • @THIS---GUY
    @THIS---GUY ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @PenguinSquared
    @PenguinSquared 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude T-Square is great, never thought I'd see that in an insaneintherain video.

  • @simplecomedian6558
    @simplecomedian6558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Holy Cow! Is that an EWI?!?!? (electronic wind instrument)

  • @heccem9549
    @heccem9549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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)

  • @killerqueendaisannobakudan6295
    @killerqueendaisannobakudan6295 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice format. I really like your channel and never found a video on this and this helps a bunch.

  • @Kobozo375
    @Kobozo375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the format of this video! I may not have the funds or skills to get one of these myself, but I was always intrigued by the instrument. I think more videos like these would be really cool! Great job as always :)

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Kobe! It's a very cool instrument, and I'd like to make more talk-y videos as well!

  • @rektangle1468
    @rektangle1468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 :)

  • @pswitch2289
    @pswitch2289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "Robo oboe", instant laugh

  • @saxmanzzz
    @saxmanzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @TwisterTH
    @TwisterTH 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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:

  • @screwdriver4644
    @screwdriver4644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    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?

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      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 :)

    • @screwdriver4644
      @screwdriver4644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      insaneintherainmusic It certainly does. Thank you so much! I’ll commit this to memory.

    • @DTX0217
      @DTX0217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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.

    • @barnstormer322
      @barnstormer322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @benjaminmarks8765
      @benjaminmarks8765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't, you go in scared, but you do it anyway. You got to throw yourself out there. Confidence will come on own.

  • @TheSoulstace
    @TheSoulstace 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    What was that instrument you were playing?

    • @thebeanseller
      @thebeanseller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It is, in fact, an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @sonictimm
      @sonictimm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thebeanseller Wow, that's so cool! Where can I learn more about this fascinating device?

    • @thebeanseller
      @thebeanseller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@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)!

    • @merkadile
      @merkadile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also heard that Carlos Eiene made a video on it a few months back? Maybe give that a try?

  • @christiangreen2324
    @christiangreen2324 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that instrument I've been saving up for one for awhile, I'm ordering one today, it's so beautiful and versatile

  • @OINMAS
    @OINMAS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so interesting, I'd never heard of or seen these things before! Thanks for broadening my horizons.

  • @chada4636
    @chada4636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    “Yo bro, pass the juul. I gotta show you this sweet trick”.

    • @merkadile
      @merkadile 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ewi USB be like

    • @mortenandre8288
      @mortenandre8288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pretty sure thats an EJI (electric juul instrument)

  • @saxmusicmail
    @saxmusicmail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @VladQuake
    @VladQuake 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite thing about this instrument is that it can evolve into so many different categories.

  • @Dhooparty
    @Dhooparty 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I've been wanting to get an EWI for a while and this really shed some light on the functionality.

  • @Xeno_Channel
    @Xeno_Channel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man I love that instrument so much! Just so you guys know, that was an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

  • @PortmanTone
    @PortmanTone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay, Carlos, you have me sold. Someday, someday

  • @Duke_Jupiter
    @Duke_Jupiter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best product overview I've ever watched - well done!! I might get one of these to noodle on in retirement 😊

  • @benretroshow625
    @benretroshow625 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how I missed this video but I look at this and I'm thinking "Sounds the perfect way to continue practicing sax without bothering neighborhood when you live in an appartment". Awesome video and explanation :)

  • @jordanwong9957
    @jordanwong9957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    then we have the percussionists who want to avoid electronic instruments at all costs

  • @nickolias7292
    @nickolias7292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I've seen that! Super cool idea, would love to see it hit a more mass-market audience.

    • @hirokokueh3541
      @hirokokueh3541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so it called ... ESI ?

    • @liadatzmon198
      @liadatzmon198 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeaa its cool

  • @handpancak3musicstudios450
    @handpancak3musicstudios450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything I didn't want to know about the EWI, but am really glad I now know.

  • @josephahlers2560
    @josephahlers2560 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @colewong6476
    @colewong6476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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 ;)

  • @maxsloan5828
    @maxsloan5828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    imagine showing up to band practice with that

  • @goldbergermusic863
    @goldbergermusic863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Ewi USB is perfect for my home studio - virtual instruments only, no live performance. Thanks so much. Timothy.

  • @user-tg7zs7xd5u
    @user-tg7zs7xd5u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So in depth, I love this format! I'm gonna need more ❤🎷

  • @StuffWePlay
    @StuffWePlay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hey, inst than an EMU?

  • @coolbug9333
    @coolbug9333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You forgot the part where I'm too poor to afford one :(

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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!

  • @manhattan514
    @manhattan514 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Format is 👌, keep it up man

  • @chrisrogers9621
    @chrisrogers9621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @N8TEJustAnothaNate
    @N8TEJustAnothaNate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was sold when you can use clarinet fingerings ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @steveparker9361
      @steveparker9361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😊

  • @PhilMusical
    @PhilMusical 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Let me think abou- *watches this video
    GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!!!

  • @MikiWho
    @MikiWho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad respect for being 100% transparent about your Amazon affiliate links.
    Also: you rock super hard, dude.

  • @aetios
    @aetios 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this format. Do more of these videos.

  • @RealRedKoopa
    @RealRedKoopa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The Ewi
    The Eww
    The Kiwi
    The Eevee
    The Yee
    The Ẹ̶̑̚

    • @guillaumec1636
      @guillaumec1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      E

    • @Coco_EC
      @Coco_EC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@guillaumec1636 EEE

    • @ray_zor5585
      @ray_zor5585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The *_RREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE_*

    • @RedstoneManiac13
      @RedstoneManiac13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The eWe
      The OwO
      You're welcome.

  • @Soundole
    @Soundole 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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?

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @Soundole
      @Soundole 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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!

    • @richardharris9708
      @richardharris9708 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @rafagxjunglezz
    @rafagxjunglezz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you man, you're the best! I definetly will buy one

  • @DjCutman
    @DjCutman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude so good! really nailed the format, informative and fun~

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @urboiava7731
    @urboiava7731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can it do bassoon? I play bassoon in my school band and I'm a little curious to see what it sounds like.

  • @ZXL000
    @ZXL000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    STEVEN UNIVERSE FUTURE BROUGHT ME HERE

    • @curtandrewsjr.8163
      @curtandrewsjr.8163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heck yeah. Same
      Thanks for having a cool instrument, Shep

    • @bathala5913
      @bathala5913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SHEP

  • @xio7042
    @xio7042 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video! Would love to see more!

  • @BStone90
    @BStone90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was super informative and well presented. thank you

  • @pikasniper477
    @pikasniper477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

    • @pikasniper477
      @pikasniper477 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @duccgg
    @duccgg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was just jamming the last 5 minutes on your original

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's awesome! Hope you dig the tune :D I'm planning to write more originals this year :D

    • @davisginn1298
      @davisginn1298 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      insaneintherainmusic Whoohoo, I can't wait!!

  • @slightlybored
    @slightlybored 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful video! yes, more like this!

  • @micahmalkove4882
    @micahmalkove4882 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic, informative video. Thanks!

  • @b1gdaddy444
    @b1gdaddy444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ah yes the EWI(Electronic Wind Instrument)

  • @samowen8433
    @samowen8433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wait, what's an EWI again?

    • @asparagusnoodle
      @asparagusnoodle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sam Owen That's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @samowen8433
      @samowen8433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@asparagusnoodle Oh ok, thanks for clearing that up

    • @lucasn8263
      @lucasn8263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure mate, it's an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

    • @warningchimes24
      @warningchimes24 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It may be an EWI but I don't know

  • @stevebranom
    @stevebranom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great format!

  • @MrsAflac
    @MrsAflac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video man. this is the exact info i was searching for!

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What?! You speak?! Anyhow, that's a really cool instrument.

  • @thaliatea
    @thaliatea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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

    • @thaliatea
      @thaliatea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @ChristopherPriceLifestyle
    @ChristopherPriceLifestyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it I was just thinking I was getting some major Wave Race vibes, and Bam! Awesome video!

  • @thesmellycatjazz
    @thesmellycatjazz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk why, but I've been wanting an EWI lately and it's crazy that this video was conveniently posted.

  • @DanielAlvarez-ve9fw
    @DanielAlvarez-ve9fw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro lemme hit that Juul.

  • @EarlHare
    @EarlHare 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Take a shot everytime he says eewee.
    See you under the table.

  • @KrackenSyndrome
    @KrackenSyndrome 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate that you added examples of other people who used the EWI

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course! It is always worth checking out those who are prominent in the field

  • @MetaphysicalMike
    @MetaphysicalMike 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much
    This is literally a question I have on my final quiz tomorrow for my evolution of Jazz class

  • @pelegst3528
    @pelegst3528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ewi
    E- Every
    W- Waluigi
    I- Is lemons

  • @vsaucenou323
    @vsaucenou323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @pe25
    @pe25 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @Jona69
    @Jona69 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this.
    I would love more behind the scenes-esque videos!