![]() ![]() Obviously, the model that features the 8 octave range, will be more expensive. This may change as more OS/software updates are released by AKAI. Logic is capable of using all of these features but they may need to be filtered using transformers in the environment to trim down the data flow. There is a metal strip next to the rollers for portamento (not pitch bend). Pitch bend is controlled by extensions near where you rest your thumb. There is no such thing as "pitch bend rollers". Perhaps I should have pointed out what I thought my discussion would make obvious.I have successfully recorded good quality performances on Logics software instruments using the EWI. The durability and quality of construction is questionable, but it delivers overall as far as a tool I can use as an artist. It takes a couple of weeks to really get used to. IMPORTANT: Unlike the 4000 model which has an 8 octave range, EWI USB only allows for up to 5 octaves, so you can't play with the same range as Micheal Brecker's. Hopefully they made the USB model a little more common sense, friendly, and better constructed. Also the instrument can be very sensitive to static electricity because of its touch sensitive controls, which have to be adjusted for differenceds in tempurature and stuff (doesn't take long) but its annoying when you first learn how. It's designed to get more of an expressive/human feel but when I try to play it through Reason via MIDI, reason says it's just to much / overflow. ![]() The bite sensor controls pitch at an extreamly high resolution, flooding Logic with MIDI data even when you are not actually blowing through the mouthpiece. I am sure all this is preset for their included software, but to play Logics instruments you will have to adjust play sensitivity to the charactorisics of the software instrument patch. For example, you have to set up the breath sensitivity of the EWI to transmit Expression via MIDI, rather than Volume, then make sure that it feels natural for each patch that you play via MIDI. The instrument must regularly be adjusted to suit your playing style and comfortablility. One thing to be careful about is that this should not be considered plug and play when it comes to Logic. I am considering purchasing the EWI USB as a backup. ![]() I got it primarily for the headphone output and built in synth for convenient practicing. ![]()
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