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Operator's Manual Read this manual carefully before using

your EWV2000.

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Warning Precautions

Power requirements

Power requirements for electrical equipment differ from area to area Theoperating voltage of this machine is preset at the factory according to it s intended destination. However, some models are equipped with a voltage selector. If your machine is so equipped, before connecting check to see that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel is set to the voltage for your area.

S!?/ ft?86 **U coirecUy **«* Pegging in the power cord. 220 V, 50 Hz for Europe except UK 240 V, 50 Hz for UK and Australia 120 V, 60 Hz for U.S.A. and Canada.

If the VOLTAGE SELECTOR is not set for your area:

Confirm that the power cord is discon nected.

Move the VOLTAGE SELECTOR with 240V-a screwdriver so that the marker is above the voltage for your area. 22OV—

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Q What you should know to protect yourself and the Akai EWV2000.

Watch out! You might get an electric shock. • Never touch the plug with wet hands. • Always pull out by the plug and never the cord.

• Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the Akai EWV2000. An unauthorized person might touch the internal parts and receive a serious electric shock.

• fw>™ W E CWld t0 PUt myth™& specially metal, into the Akai

Let's protect the Akai EWV2000 too.

• Use only a household AC power source. Never use a DC power source.

• If water is spilled on the Akai EWV2000, disconnect it and call your dealer.

• Make sure that the Akai EWV2000 is well ventilated and away from direct sunlight.

• To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external surface keep away from heat (stoves, etc.). *

• Avoid using spray type insecticide near the Akai EWV2000. It can damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.

• To avoid damaging the finish, never use denaturated alcohol, paint thinner or other similar chemicals to clean the Akai EWV2000

• Place the Akai EWV2000 on a Hat and solid surface.

To enjoy the Akai EWV2000 for long time, please read this operator's manual thoroughly.

Should a problem persist, write down the model and serial numbers and all pertinent data regarding warranty coverage as well as a clear de scription of the existing trouble. Then, contact your nearest authorized Akai Service Station, or the Service Department of Akai Electric Company, Tokyo, Japan.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC power plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K.

IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY The flex supplied with your machine will have two wires as shown in the illustration.

TWO CORE FLEX IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi nals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be con nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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Blue

(Neutral) Brown (Llwt)

coloured red.

Do not connect any wire to the larger pin marked E or when wiring a plug. Ensure that all terminals are securely tightened and ••••—o ~ !*•»*&• îmui6 uiai an iciii

that no loose strands of wire exist.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN r

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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The lightning Hash with the arrowhead symbol superimposed across a graphical representation of a person, within an equilater al triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unin sulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is interned to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accom panying the appliance.

Lithium battery.

This product uses a lithium battery for memory back-up. The lithium battery should only be replaced by qualified service per sonnel.

Improper handling may cause risk of explosion.


Features

WARNING

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if

not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and tele vision reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifica

tions in Subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules, which are designed to provide

reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installa

tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment dose cause interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the in

terference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna

Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver

Move the computer away from the receiver

Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and re ceiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may

find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

"How to Identify and Resolve Radio—TV Interference Prob-

)ems"' is booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing , Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AKAIEWV2000 EWI & EVI Sound Module.

The EWV2000 is a sound module exclusively for use with the EWI 1000 (woodwind type) or EVI 1000 (brass/valve type) wind instrument style controller.

This manual includes detailed explanations of operations, etc. de signed to show you how to use the superior functions of the EWV2000 to their fullest extent.

• The EWV2000 is a 2-system type "analog synthesizer module" with 2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, 2 VC As, and 4 EGs.

• The EVW2000 can be used to produce a rich variety of expressions with the breath sensor, lip sensor, and touch sensor of the EWI 1000 or EVI 1000 wind instrument controller, including rise and fall of the tone, strength of the tone, pulse width modulation, clarity of timbre, vibration effects, and glide effects.

• Using the two synthesizers makes it possible to create a variety of voices and play in a variety of ways, for example by producing two

different sounds simultaneously or slightly varying the attack and sustain for the two sources.

• The EWV2000 is equipped with 64 built-in memory banks, and the voice in each bank can be named.

• MIDI OUT jacks, so an external MIDI sound source or sampler can also be played from the EWI1000 or EVI1000.

• Audio signals can be input from an external component, for exam

ple a sampler, and mixed with the synthesized sound, and voices and expressions can be created using the sampled sound.

• 16-character LCD dialogue-style easy operation improves operabil-ity and ease of verification when editing.

• Equipped with tape interface for external storage of memory files, so voice data can be recorded on cassette tapes.

• 64 ready-playable voices are stored in the memory banks upon shipment. These voices can easily be used as a base for creating your own voices.

• Polyphonic play of up to 4 sounds is possible on an external MIDI-compatible sound source using the programmed polyphonic chord patterns.

Table of Contents Before Using 1

Features/Table of Contents 2

Part Names and Functions 3 Control panel 3—4

Rear panel 5

Connections 6

Connecting to the EWI1000 or EVI1000..................... 6 Connecting to an external sound source 6 Connecting to external components . 7

How the EWV2000 Works 8 What is a "synthesizer"? 8

2-synthesizer configuration 9 oration 11

aving the pre-programmed voice data 11 Verifying the saved voice data 12 Loading the voice data 13

Playing the pre-programmed voice data 14 Creating Sounds 17'

Setting to the EDIT mode ... 17

EWV2000 parameter table 18

Mastering the basics of sound creation 26 Trigger 30

Using the BACKWARD button 32

Variations in sounds using the SYNCHRONIZE ON setting 33

WAVE ENV FM for producing metallic sounds 33 Labeling voices 34

Storing voice data in the memory banks 34

Playing External Sound Sources with the MIDI Terminals 36 Data Sent from MIDI OUT 36

Connections 36

Setting Procedures 36

Ways of Using the EXT IN Jack to Enhance Expression 37 Functions for which the Polyphonic Chord Patterns can be Programmed 38

Pre-programmed Sample Chord Patterns 41

Parameter copy function 43

Polyphonic Chord/Data Sheet 44 Specifications 45

MIDI Implementation Chart 47


Part Names and Functions

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POWER: Power Switch Use this switch to turn the power of the EWV2000 on and off. PROGRAM UP/DOWN: Program Up/Down Jack Use this jack to connect a foot switch. The memory bank number can be switched using the foot switch. (For details, refer to the explanation on Page 7). INSTRUMENT: Controller Connection Jack Use this jack to connect the exclusive EWI1000 or EVI1000 wind instru ment style controller. VIBRATE: Vibration Control Knob This knob adjusts the level of the vibrato (VCO), pulse width modulation (PWM), growl and wow-wow (VCF), and tremolo (VCA) for the lip sensor on the EWI1000 or the vibration lever on the EVI1000. The func tion of this knob depends on the mode selected with the VIB button de scribed below.

BEND: Bend Control Knob This knob is used to manually adjust the bend width for the bender plate/ touch sensor on the EWI1000 or EVI1000. Use it to move the pitch up or down. The outer, large knob is the adjuster for properly operating the bender plate's touch sensor. Turn this knob clockwise without touching the bender plate until the LED lights, then turn it back a little counterclock wise so that the LED turns off. The adjustment is now complete. GLIDE: Glide Control Knob

Use this knob to obtain a glide effect (soft rising or falling of the pitch) with the glide plate/touch sensor on the EW11000 or EV11000. If you use this with skill you can achieve portamento. Adjust the outer adjust knob in the same way as for the BEND knob. BREATH: Breath Control Knob Adjust this knob so that the VCO, PWM, VCF, and VCA function smoothly according to the strength of the breath blown into the mouth piece on the EWI1000 or EVI1000. The outer, large knob is the adjuster for properly operating the breath sensor for the mouthpiece. Adjust it in the same way as for the BEND and GLIDE knobs, without blowing into the mouthpiece.

VALUE: Value Slide Controller This controller is used in the EDIT mode when editing to increase or de crease, select, turn on or off, and choose letters, etc. for the parameters.

(D VALUE UP/DOWN: Value Up/Down Keys These keys are used in the PLAY mode to increase or decrease the number of the memory banks. Also, in the EDIT mode, they can be used increase or decrease, select, turn on or off, or change letters or codes for the parameters one step at a time (by pressing the desired key once).

® DISPLAY: Display Section LED SOURCE 1— In the PLAY mode, this LED lights for a voice whose source 1 level is "1" or greater. In the EDIT mode, it lights when setting the various parameters for source 1.

LED SOURCE 2— In the PLAY mode, this LED lights for a voice whose source 2 level is "I" or greater. In the EDIT mode, it lights when setting the various parameters for source 2. THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) indicates various messages, voice names, and parameters for the EWV2000 in 16 characters. The dis play is equipped with a backlight, so it can be seen even in dark places. The CONTRAST knob adjusts the contrast of the LCD. Adjust it according to the place in which you are using the EWV2000 to the position in which you can see the display more clearly.

(Jj) WRITE: Memory Write Button This button is used to store voices that you created or edited into the memory bank. It is also used to copy a memory bank which has been re-called onto another bank number.

® AUTO TUNE: Auto Tune Button When this button is pressed, the VCOs and VCFs of the EWV2000 are au tomatically set to the optimum tuning.

Make a habit of pressing this button before performances and before edit ing or creating new sounds.

© MIDI: MIDI Button This button is used to set the MIDI channels (1 through 16), select th* breath control sending mode, and set the breath control sending thresho!

<8> TAPE: Tape Memory Button %^ This button is used to save the data for memory banks onto a cassette tape, all banks at once or one bank at a lime, as well as to load data into the

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This button is used to change the pitch. It is possible to transpose the pitch within the range — D#~C~+D#.


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TUNE: Tuning Button

This button is used to tune the pitch of the EWV2000 to match that of other instruments. Tuning is possible within a range of ± 100 cents. PHONES: Headphones Jack Use this jack to monitor over headphones. Adjust the volume with the LINE OUT knob. EDIT: Edit Mode Button

Use this button when creating or editing voices. After pressed, memory bank buttons 1 through 8 and memory number buttons 1 through 8 are used to select the parameters, the EWV2000 is set to the EDIT mode, and the parameters appear on the LCD. When pressed again, the EDIT mode is cancelled, the EWV2000 returns to the PLAY mode, and the bank number and voice name are displayed on the LCD. BACKWARD: Backward Button When setting parameters in the EDIT mode, if this button is pressed, the parameter being edited is moved backward to the previous parameter. Each time the button is pressed the parameter switches back one step. For details, refer to Page 33.

BANK (l-8)/SOURCE 1: Memory Bank/Source 1 Parameter Select Buttons

In the PLAY mode, these buttons select the memory bank (1 through 8), and in the EDIT mode, they select the source 1 parameters. NUMBER (1-8)/SOURCE 2: Memory Number/Source 2 Parameter Select Buttons

In the PLAY mode, these buttons select the memory numbers (1 through 8) together with the memory bank (1 through 8) select buttons (20). In the EDIT mode, they select the source 2 parameters.

k Parameter Select Buttons Buttons 2 through 5 are the same parameters for sources 1 and 2. J I- OSC: Used to select the VCO parameters. U- VCF: Used to select ihe VCF parameters. IS- VCF EG— Used to select the parameters for the VCF envelope

generator.

2h VCA EG— Used to select the parameters for the VCA envelope* generator.

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ts- LEVEL: Used to set up the absolute values of the source I and 2 pitches.

Buttons 6 through 8 are used for both source 1 and 2 (S- VIB/BEND: With this button, the vibrato (VCO), PWM, growl

(VCF), and tremolo (VCA) effects can be set for each voice. Also, the bend width for each voice can be set within a maximum range of ±700 cents.

CHORD: This is a special function which makes it possible to play an external MIDI compatible sound source in polyphonic. For details refer to Page 38. SAVE: Used to save voice data onto a tape. BREATH INTENSITY: With this button, the breath sensor efTect

«5n f™ f?,r ̂ ch v?ice-For details.refer t0 Pages 9,26,30. VERIFY: Used to check whether data has been properly saved onto a tape.

m- EFFECT: This button contains modes for selecting the trigger (sin-gle/multi) for triggering the envelope generator and one of the three filters for processing voices. For details, refer to Pages 30,32. LABEL: Used to give names or labels to voices you have created. LOAD: Used to load data which has been saved onto a tape.

LINE OUT: Line Output Jack and Output Level Knob The output jack is a <£6.3mm standard phone plug jack. Connect it to the line input jack on a mixer or amplifier. Usually set the output level knob between the 8 and 10 position. EXT IN: External Sound Source Input Jack and Input Level Knob The input jack is a 06.3 mm standard phone plug jack. Connect it to the line output jack on an external synthesizer or digital sam pler. EXT IN is used with source 1..Usually set the input level knob be tween the center and the 10 position, and adjust the output level of the syn thesizer or digital sampler so that the sound is input with no distortion.

adjust the output level of the synthesizer or digital sampler so that the sound is input with no distortion.


Part Names and Functions

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(D POWER: Power Switch Use this switch to turn the power of the EWV2000 on and off.

<D PROGRAM UP/DOWN: Program Up/Down Jack Use this jack to connect a Toot switch. The memory bank number can be switched using the foot switch. (For details, refer to the explanation on Page 7).

(D INSTRUMENT: Controller Connection Jack Use this jack to connect the exclusive EW11000 or EV11000 wind instru ment style controller.

<D VIBRATE: Vibration Control Knob This knob adjusts the level of the vibrato (VCO), pulse width modulation (PWM), growl and wow-wow (VCF). and tremolo (VCA) for the Up sensor on the EWI1000 or the vibration lever on the EVI1000. The func tion of this knob depends on the mode selected with the VIB button de scribed below.

(D BEND: Bend Control Knob This knob is used to manually adjust the bend width for the bender plate/ touch sensor on the EWI1000 or EV11000. Use it to move the pitch up or down. The outer, large knob is the adjuster for properly operating the bender plate's touch sensor. Turn this knob clockwise without touching the bender plate until the LED lights, then turn it back a little counterdock-

_ wise so that the LED turns off. The adjustment is now complete. (6) GLIDE: Glide Control Knob

Use this knob to obtain a glide effect (soft rising or falling of the pitch) with the glide plate/touch sensor on the EWII000 or EVI1000. If you use this with skill you can achieve portamento. Adjust the outer adjust knob in the same way as for the BEND knob.

CD BREATH: Breath Control Knob - Adjust this knob so that the VCO, PWM, VCF, and VCA function smoothly according to the strength of the breath blown into the mouth piece on the EWI1000 or EVI1000. The outer, large knob is the adjuster for properly operating the breath sensor for the mouthpiece. Adjust it in the

same way as for the BEND and GLIDE knobs, without blowing into the mouthpiece.

(D VALUE: Value Slide Controller This controller is used in the EDIT mode when editing to increase or de crease, select, turn on or off, and choose letters, etc. for the parameters.

(D VALUE UP/DOWN: Value Up/Down Keys These keys are used in the PLAY mode to increase or decrease the number of the memory banks. Abo, in the EDIT mode, they can be used increase or decrease, select, turn on or off, or change letters or codes for the parameters one step at a time (by pressing the desired key once).

® DISPLAY: Display Section LED SOURCE 1— In the PLAY mode, this LED lights for a voice whose source 1 level is "1" or greater. In the EDIT mode, it tights when setting the various parameters for source 1. LED SOURCE 2— In the PLAY mode, this LED lights for a voice whose source 2 level is "1" or greater. In the EDIT mode, it lights when setting the various parameters for source 2. THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) indicates various messages, voice names, and parameters for the EWV2000 in 16 characters. The dis play is equipped with a backlight, so it can be seen even in dark places. The CONTRAST knob adjusts the contrast of the LCD. Adjust it according to the place in which you are using the EWV2000 to the position in which you can see the display more clearly.

flj) WRITE: Memory Write Button This button is used to store voices that you created or edited into the

memory bank. It is also used to copy a memory bank which has been re

called onto another bank number.

@ AUTO TUNE: Auto Tune Button When this button is pressed, the VCOs and VCFs of the EWV2000 are au tomatically set to the optimum tuning. Make a habit of pressing this button before performances and before edit ing or creating new sounds.

® MIDI: MIDI Button „ . . , . This button is used to set the MIDI channels (I through 16), select the breath control sending mode, and set the breath control sending threshold.

® TAPE: Tape Memory Button

This button is used to save the data Tor memory banks onto a cassette tape all banks at once or one bank at a time, as well as to load data into the EWV2000rromatape.

® TRANSPOSE: Transpose Button

This button is used to change the pitch. It g poss.ble to transpose the pitch within the range -D"~t—+u.

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* BeANKrn-8°)/SOl RCE 1: Memory Bank/Source 1 Parameter Select

?nthepLAY mode, these buttons select the memory bank (I through 8). and in the EDIT mode, ihey select the source 1 parameters. NUMBER (l-8)/SOLRCE 2: Memory Number/Source 2 Parameter

In'fhe pTvFmode. these buttons select the memory numbers U through 8) together wiS the memory bank (1 through 8) select buttons (20). In the EDIT mode, they select the source 2 parameters.

Parameter Select Buttons

Buttons 2 ihrough 5 are the same parameters for sources 1 and 2 1 i- OSC: Used to select the VCO parameters. T- VCF: Used to select ihe VCF parameters.

1- VCF EG— Used 10 select the parameters for the VCh envelope

J- VCaIeG— Used to select the parameters for the VCA envelope generator.

T- LEVEL: Used to set up the absolute values of the source I and 2 pitches -

Buttons 6 through 8 are used for both source I and 2

T VIB/BEND: With this button, the vibrato (VCO), PWM. growi (VCF) and tremolo (VCA) effects can be set for each voice. Also the bend width for each voice can be set within a maximum range of

CHORDn:lThis is a special function which makes it possible to play an external MIDI compatible sound source in polyphonic. For details,

refer to Page 38. SAVE-Used to save voice data onto a tape.

BRE VTH INTENSITY: With this button, the breath sensor effect can be set for each voice. For details, refer to Pages 9,26,30. VERIFY: Used to check whether data has been properly saved onto

T- EFFECT- This button contains modes for selecting the trigger (sin-gle/multi)" for triggering the envelope generator and one of the three niters for processing voices. For details, refer to Pages 30, 32. LABEL- Used to give names or labels to voices you have created LOAD: Used to load data which has been saved onto a tape.

LINE OUT: Line Output Jack and Output Level Knob The output jack is a <*6.3mm standard phone plug Jack Connect it to the line input jack on a mixer or amplifier. Usually set the

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(D TAPE IN/OUT: Cassette Tape Recorder Input/Output Jacks Use these jacks when saving or loading voice data onto or from a

cassette tape. Connect with mini plug cords.

(D MEMORY PROTECT: Memory Protect Switch This switch is used to protect the memory banks. Set to OFF when

writing voice data, or when loading or verifying data on a tape. Oth erwise, keep in the ON position.

(D MIDI OUT: MIDI Output Terminal

Use this terminal when you want to control another MIDI compo

nent (synthesizer or keyboard) or a MIDI sampler with the EWIlOOOorEVIlOOO.

® POWER INLET: Power Inlet

Only use the included power cord.


Connections

Connecting to the EWIIOOO or EVIIOOO

Insert the connector plug securely using the exclusive cord included

with the EWV2000, as shown in the diagram.

EWIIOOO

NOTE: Make sure the power is turned off when connecting. The exclusive cord is a multi cable. Pulling strongly on the cord

or handling it roughly may damage it.

Connecting to an External Sound Stot

It is possible to control a MIDI component (synthesizer or keyboard)

or a MIDI digital sampler with the EWIIOOO or EVIIOOO by using the

MIDI OUT and EXT IN jacks.

1) Connect the MIDI OUT terminal with an AKAI DD-X25 or DD-X50 MIDI DIN 5P connector cable.

2) Connect the EXT IN jack with a standard phone plug cord.

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The programs can be switch up and down using two foot switches.

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If a cable with a stereo phone plug and two standard phone jacks (available in stores) is used, it is possible to switch the program num bers up and down using two foot switches.

Programs can only be switched up when only one foot switch is nected to the PROGRAM UP/DOWN jacks.

NOTE: Using effectors, such as an echo, reverb, or equalizer, gives even richer expression to the EWV2000 sound. For live per

formances, connect to LINE IN Jack of a keyboard ampli fier or PA mixer.


How the EWV2000 Works

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The EWV2000 EWI & EVI Sound Module is a synthesizer sound

module played with the EWI 1000 or EVI 1000 wind instrument style

controller.

It is basically two monophonic synthesizers combined into one unit,

and can produce two different sounds simultaneously. Also, it is

equipped with an external input jack, so it can be used to process or

play voices from another synthesizer or a digital sampler.

Sounds consist of three components — pitch, tone, and volume.

Pitch =* the height of the sound

Tone =* how harmonics are incorporated into the sound

Volume =* the strength of the sound

The tone peculiar to acoustic instruments such as pianos, violins,

flutes, or organs is formed by envelopes (the way the sound is pro

duced), which are variations of these three components over time. The tone is particularly governed by the envelopes for the harmonics

d the strength of the sound.

Level

Envelope

A—Attack lime

D — Decay time

-Time S — Sustain time

R —Release time

The envelopes for acoustic instruments can largely be classified into

four distinctive types:

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Bam Time

R (long)

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S (maximum)

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A (short or longish)

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D (short or longish)

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With a synthesizer, the strength of the sound and the amount of harmonics are generated by the "EG", the envelope generator. The

synthesizer is designed so that many different sounds can be created.

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Change of pitch Change of harmonics Change of volume

Basically, a voice is generated when the VCF (voltage controlled

filter) adds the changes of the harmonics to the audio signal (sound source) output from the VCO (voltage controlled oscillator), and the VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) adds the changes to the strength of the sound. There are also sounds which can only be produced by

adding an envelope to the VCO to obtain changes in pitch (such as the

sounds of cats, dogs, birds, or other animals, as well as humans).

Furthermore, if the synthesizer is to be called an "instrument", it

must have a controller to make it possible to play in any key and pitch.

Conventional synthesizers used keyboard type controllers. The

EWV2000 uses wind instrument type controllers. The EWV2000 is de

signed to obtain the key and pitch by changes in a special control vol tage.


The EWV2000 includes two synthesizer systems, so it offers many possibilities for creating sounds. For example, it can produce two dif ferent sounds simultaneously, the attack, sustain, and release can be varied, etc.

EWV2000 System Configuration

The EWV2000 is operated by various types of control signals output from the controller.

Control signals output from controller and operation

1) Breath sensor signal

This signal detects the intensity of the breath, and depending on this intensity causes the following:

Level

Envelope curve

Intensity of breath

-Time

The vo«ces stored in the EWV2000 upon shipment from the factory in clude voices created without using an envelope generator, and won derful performances are possible if the breath is controlled skillfully

Thus, many types of sound variations can be produced. The output signal from the breath sensor has an envelope near that of wind instru ments, so sound can be created without using an envelope generator


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2) Lip sensor signal

This signal detects the pressure applied to the mouthpiece with

your lips. Depending on this pressure, the EWI1000 will function

as follows:

Various vibration effects can be obtained by applying pressure to the

mouthpiece in short, quick movements.

Also, when the EVI1000 is used:

i he VCO vibrator effect is obtained by operating the vibration lever.

NOTE: Biting the mouthpiece with your teeth may damage it. Be sure only to apply pressure with yout lips.

Apply pressure to the

mouthpiece with your lips.

Vibration lever

For the EV110OO, operate the vibration lever.


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yoice Data

Voice data has been stored in the 64 memory banks upon shipment from the factory. When using your EWV2000 for the first time, use the following procedure to save these voice data onto a cassette tape.

1) Prepare a cassette tape. There is no need to use a Hi-Fi audio cassette tape — a regular compact tape will do fine.

2) Using a mini-plug cord (available in stores), connect the EWV2000's TAPE OUT jack to the mike input jack on the cassette tape recorder.

Rear panel of EWV2000

WC PBOT

OUT M OH

Mini-plug Cassette tape recorder

3) Turn the EWV2000 power on.

4) Set the cassette tape recorder to the record pause mode. 5) Press the TAPE button on the EWV2000.

The following message will appear on the LCD:

TAPE

TAPE SELCT S. V. L

S = Save

V = Verify

L = Load

6) Start the cassette tape recorder.

7) Press the SAVE button on the EWV2000.

TAPEISAVE ALL

8) Press the SAVE button once again.

tape:save start

The voice data is recorded onto the tape. When all data has been

saved, the LCD will read:

TAPE:SAVE END

9) Set the cassette tape recorder to the record pause mode. 10) Just to be sure, save one more time. Repeat steps 6 through 8. 11) After saving the second time, rewind the tape.


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Saving One Bank at a Time

With the EWV2000, it is possible to save one bank at a time. The

procedure is basically the same. First press the SAVE button.

The display will read:

This refers to bank "1". If the SAVE button is pressed again, the

voice data stored in bank 1 is recorded onto the tape.

BANK NUMBER

These voice data are saved.

M$

Check that the pre-programmed voice data has been saved properly onto the tape.

1) Connect the mini-plug to the earphone jack on the cassette tape recorder and connect the other side to the TAPE IN jack on the

EWV2000. Turn the MEMORY PROTECT switch off, then press the TAPE button.

Rear panel of EWV2000

T»Pt PflOT

OUT IN ON

Mini-plug

Cassette tape recorder

2) Press the VERIFY button on the EWV2000.

TAPE:VERFY ALL

When the above appears on the display, set the playback volume control on the cassette tape recorder to about the middle. If the

recorder is equipped with a tone control, set it to high or maxi mum.

3) Press the VERIFY button again.

TAPE:VERFY STRT


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4) Set the cassette tape recorder to the playback mode. A microprocessor in the EWV2000 checks whether there are any errors in the saved voice data.

If the display reads as shown above, rewind the tape, then in crease or decrease the volume and repeat steps 3 and 4 above

until "GOOD" appears. If "ERROR" appears several times, save the data once again.

Once the voice data has been properly saved, make an index for the tape and store the tape. The pre-programmed voice data can be loaded into the EWV2000 and used whenever needed.

After you have saved and verified the data, turn the MEMORY PROTECT switch back ON.

TAPE

OUT IN

MEMORY PROTECT

ON OFF OUT

Use the same procedure as for verifying to load the voice data from the cassette tape back into the EWV2000.

1) Set the MEMORY PROTECT switch on the rear panel to the OFF position.

2) Press the TAPE button. 3) Press the LOAD button twice.

4) Playback the tape on which the voice data has been saved. 5) After you have loaded the data into the EWV2000, rewind the

tape.

Loading One Bank at a Time

Here also use the same procedure as for verifying! In this case, howev er, any bank can be loaded.

Example: Loading data saved in bank 1 into bank 8.

Procedure

(1) First turn off the MEMORY PROTECT switch on the rear panel.

(2) Press the TAPE button. (3) Press the LOAD button.

(4) Press the VALUE DOWN button to set to... j&

TAPE:LOAD 8

(5) Press the TAPE button again. (6) Replay the data saved in bank 1.

The bank 1 voice data is now loaded in bank 8. Note that the voice data previously set in bank 8 is cleared.

Verifying Data Saved One Bank at a Time If you have saved data onto the cassette tape one bank at a time, make sure to set the EWV2000 to the same bank as when saved.

TAPE:VERFY ALL

When the above is displayed, use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys

to set the display to the same number as when you saved. Ex.:

Press the VERIFY button again, set the cassette tape recorder to the playback mode, then follow the1 same procedure as explained above.


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Playing the Pre-programmed Voice Data, «-.'■■ v; ->^ r- •■. • ;<v

Variois voices have been stored in the EWV2000's 64 memory banks

upon shipment from the factory. Each bank number has a voice name.

Now try playing the various voices.

Procedure

(1) Make sure the EWV2000's power is off.

(2) Connect the EWI1000 or EVI1000 controller to the EWV2000 using the exclusive control cable included with the controller.

(3) With your finger on the controller's glide plate, turn the EWV2000's power on, and press the AUTO TUNE button. The EWV2000's VCOs and VCFs are now automatically set to the op timum tuning.

(4) First, adjust the BREATH control knob. Without blowing into the mouthpiece, turn the outer BREATH control knob clockwise

to the point where the LED lights, then turn the knob slightly

back counterclockwise so that the LED turns off. The adjustment has now been completed.

(5) Next, adjust the GLIDE control knob. Without touching the glide plate for the EWI1000, and without blowing into the mouth

piece for the EVI1000, adjust in the same way as for the

BREATH control knob.

(6) Now adjust the BEND control knob. Without touching the con troller's bend plate, adjust in the same way as for the GLIDE con trol knob.

(7) When the BREATH, GLIDE, and BEND control knobs have been adjusted, check that the LINE OUT jack on the EWV2000 is

connected to an amplifier or mixer. To listen with headphones,

connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack, and adjust the

output level with the LINE OUT knob.

(8) Select a voice. The EWV2000 is designed so that the voice memory banks and numbers can be switched by using the

VALUE UP and DOWN keys and BANK and NUMBER but tons on control panel or by using the foot switch.

Switching with the VALUE UP and DOWN keys

■VALUE

DOWN UP

The bank number increases by one

each time the UP key is pressed.

Ex: 1 1 =012«=J> 13={> 14=015=$16«=M7=$>18c=>> 21={> 22=^23 TT

Bank Number

VALUE

The bank number decreases by one

each time the DOWN key is pressed.

Switching with the BANK and NUMBER buttons

1

BANK

o source 11 I *■ First select the bank,

osc

□ SOURCE2 I I *" Next select the number.

Ex.: To select "81"

osc

□ ' □ EFFECT

T T CD- Select the bank. @- Select the number.

Switching with the foot switch It is possible to switch the banks and numbers both up and down using two foot, switches and a stereo cord with a stereo phone plug and two standard phone jacks (available in stores). Or, with one foot switch it is possible to switch the banks and numbers up only.

(9) When a bank and number are selected, the bank number and voice name appear on the display (LCD).

Pit: —<AKAI> —

' Numhflf I Voice name — 10 characters

-Bank

' Indicates PLAY mode

(10) Blow into the mouthpiece and play the controller. Adjust the BREATH SENSE knob so that playing is comforta ble.

BREATH

ADJUST"®- SENSE

When the knob is turned to "0", it is only possible to play by blowing hard.

At "10", sound is produced even

when you blow lightly. Adjust the

BREATH SENSE knob according to your "breath power".

Ex: 23=fr22c={>21=i>18.={>17=M6«=0i5^>14=i>13=!>12=t>11


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(11) Change banks and numbers and try out many different sounds. (Refer to the respective manuals for operation and playing of the EWI1000 and EVI1000 controllers.)

(12) Now try adding a vibration effect. Turn the VIBRATE knob clockwise, then for the EWI1000 apply pressure to the mouth piece in short, quick movements, and for the EVI 1000 move the vibration lever in short, quick movements to obtain such ef fects as vibrato, growl, wow-wow, and tremolo.

The mode changes each time the VIB button is pressed. To obtain vi

brato, select mode (b), then use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys to input the value you think will be most effect.

Values: 00^ No effect. 50 — Medium effect. 100 —♦ Maximum effect.

Mouthpiece for

EWI1000 Lever for

EV11000

Obtaining Vibrato

Press the EDIT button to switch from the PLAY mode to the EDIT mode. Next, press the VIB button to set to the vibration effect select mode.

Operation:

VIB/BENO VIB/BEND VTB/BEND

Display:

The settings of these values is closely related to the adjustment of the VIBRATE knob. If the VIBRATE knob is set to "0", there will be no effect. Usually use between the center and "8" position.

(13) After completing the vibrato setting, press the EDIT button once again to return to the PLAY mode. (The editing and crea tion of new voices will be mastered in the following section.)

NOTE: The parameters of the edited voice are set back to th parameters before editing if you switch from the EDI.

mode to the PLAY mode and choose another bank number without first storing the edited voice in the memory. (The procedures for storing voices in the memory will be mas tered in the following section.)

(14) Now try out the pitch bend effect. Touch the bend plate on the controller. When the BEND knob is turned clockwise, the bend width increases.

DD

ewmooo EVI 1OOO

Bend

down

ewhooo EV11000

BEND

ADJUST-©- WIDTH


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Modes in which the pitch bend width can be set for each voice are

selected by using the VIB/BEND button. Master this in the following

section.

(15) Now try to obtain portamento using the glide effect.

The glide effect is obtained by touching the GLIDE PLATE for

the EWI1000, and according to the strength applied to the

mouthpiece for the EVI1000.

Display:

ewmooo

The time which it takes for the pitch to change can be made longer by turning the GLIDE TIME knob clockwise. Effective portamento can be achieved by skillfully setting the TIME knob.

Ex.:To glide the pitch from C4 to E4,

use the GLIDE TIME knob to

set the time it takes (or the pitch

to glide to E4.

At the "0" position — no glide effect.

At the "10" position — maxi

mum glide effect.

The same type of effect can be ob tained for gliding from E4 to C4.

Portamento

Portamento

NOTE: If the LEDs turn on and remain lit when the BEND WIDTH and GLIDE TIME knobs are adjusted, readjust the knobs.

(16) Now try to transpose. The operation is extremely simple — just hold in the TRANSPOSE button and use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys and set to the desired point.

Operation:

TRANSPOSE VALUE

When the desired point is reached, release the TRANSPOSE button.

NOTE: The transposition cannot be stored hi the memory. Also, all voices are transposed. Repeat the above procedure each time you wish to transpose a voice.

The pitch is set to C when the LED is not on.

(17) To tune, first press the AUTO TUNE button. The EWV2000's VCOs and VCFs are set to the optimum tuning.

Operation:

AUTO TUNE

Display:

-<<AUT0 TUNE>>-

Auto tuning is completed in a few seconds. Now use the TUNE

button to tune the pitch to match other instruments.

These are the basic performing operations. Only create sounds once

you have understood these basic operations fully.


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Creating Sounds

With the EWV2000, it is possible to create a variety of different sounds by recalling the parameters on the 16-character LCD and set ting their values. Changing the voices already stored in the memory to create new sounds is called editing.

For your reference, the following table describes the various parame ters and their relation to the sound. (Page 18—25)

The EWV2000 is set to the PLAY mode when the power is turned on. To edit voices or create new sounds, press the EDIT button and set to the EDIT mode.

Operation:

Display:

Turn the power on.

PI 1 : —<AKA I >~ t

Indicates the PLAY mode.

Operation:

EDIT

Press the EDIT button.

Display:

OSC-1 FREQ XX

The EWV2000 is in the edit mode, and a parameter is displayed. If set to the EDIT mode directly after the power is turned on, the above parameter is displayed.

It is simple to edit and to create new sounds on the EWV2000 if the parameters are fully understood. Recall the parameters, change the settings, and listen over speakers or headphones to how the sound changes.


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EWV2000 Parameter Table

SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE

DOWN UP MODE

HOW SOUND

CHANGES

0

0

OSC-1 FREQ XX -12 +24

Mode for setting the basic range for source 1 VCO.

-12 = 16" +12 = 4'

00 = 8" +24 = 2'

Basic range increased or decreased by 4 octaves (in

halftone steps).

OSC-1 FINE XX -100 + 100 Mode for fine-adjusting the source 1 VCO pitch within

a range of ±100 cents.

OSC-1 WAVE

A a

ILJLJLJL

ft

A A

4

MM

MM ft

A A ft

HIM

ft

A*/\

Mode for selecting the

sound source waveform for

source 1 VCO. There are

four basic waveforms.

Basic sound changes

depending on waveform.

^^^

PULSE WlDTH: XX oo 100 Mode which further varies

the sound source waveform

for source 1 VCO.

Tone changes when pulse width is changed.

OSC-EG DEPTH: XX oo 100 Mode in which it is possible to use the envelope set by

the source 1 VCF-EG and

add changes in pitch for the source 1 VCO.

Results in auto bend effect with pitch increasing or de

creasing depending on the

envelope.

Pitch

SYNCHRONIZE: OFF OFF ON Mode for synchronized op

eration with source 2 VCO.

sourceivco

Effective when used skill fully. Pitch for source 2 VCO is affected.

SYNC

0

SOURCE 2VCO

WAVE ENV FM XX oo 100 Modulation effect depend

ing on changes In waveform

and envelope by source 2

VCOandVCF.

Produces non-integer mul

tiple harmonics depending

on the source 2 VCO sound

source waveform and pitch.

Changes the tone. Depend

ing on the strength of modu

lation, the pitch becomes

inaccurate.

I SOURCE 1 I vco

SOURCE 2

I J n

SOURCE 2 VCF

I SOURCE 21

VCF-EG


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE

DOWN UP MODE

HOW SOUND

CHANGES

0 EXT BALANCEI+I*/ -100 + 100 Mode for setting the level of

a signal from an external

sound source such as a

digital sampler or other syn

thesizer input to EXT IN.

The signal input to EXT IN

is sent to the source 1 VCP

via the source 1 VCO.

Set to —100 when using

only the external sound

source input to EXT IN.

When not using an external

sound source, always set

to+ 100.

For special editing, howev

er, the VCO output may be

stopped at—100.

EXT IN SOURCEI

VCF

2

0 CUTOFF FREQ XX 00 100 Mode for setting the cut-off

frequency for the source 1

VCF. This is one of the most

important modes for creat

ing sounds. When the value

is set at 50 or above, the

sound changes little, and at

100 the filter is not used. At

0. if the VCF-EG, BREATH-

VCF, and VIB-VCF are not

deep, it may happen that no

sound is produced.

When cut-off frequency is

lowered, harmonics includ

ed in the sound source

waveform decrease and

the tone changes.

Level ioo

Low - Frequency • High

Low -Frequency High

4

0 RESONANCE: XX oo 100 Mode for producing a reso

nance peak in the band

near the cut-off frequency

and obtaining changes in

tone.

When the cut-off frequency

value is 100, there is no

effect. Also, a strident sound is produced with the

resonance value is in

creased. (Sine wave)

Level Resonance

This makes it possible to

create distinctive sounds.

Also, with oscillation, spe

cial effect sounds can be

made.

Level Strident sound

Cut-off Irequency


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE

DOWN UP MODE HOW SOUND

CHANGES

OSC WAVE FM: XX oo 100 Mode for modulating

source 1 VCF with source 1

sound source waveform.

This makes it possible to

create distorted sounds.

2

□ VCF

Q VCF

PITH FOLLOWR: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the cut-off

frequency to vary following

the changes in the pilch.

Pitch low Pitch high

Cui-off frequency

- Follows -

HI-PASS-FIL: XX oo 100 High-pass filter mode for

cutting the level of low fre

quencies. At 00, the high-

pass filter does not func tion.

Used for producing delicate

sounds and cutting low fre

quency components.

Level SO

■a-

d VCF EG

VCF-EG ATTAK: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the attack

time for the source 1 VCF

envelope generator.

Cut-off frequency

Time

00 SO 100

VCF-EG DECAY: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the decay

time for the source 1 VCF

envelope generator.

Cut-off frequency

Decaying sound

Time

00 50 100


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE

DOWN UP MODE

HOW SOUND

CHANGES

VCF-EG SUSTN: XX 00 100 Mode for setting the sustain

level for the source 1 VCF

envelope generator.

Cut-off frequency

100

SO

.00

•- Sustained sound —\ "Time

4

VCF EG

VCF-EG RELES: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the re

lease time for the source 2

VCF envelope generator.

Set to obtain a release

effect after releasing the

key:

Cut-off frequency

Release

Time

Key off

Outline of envelope genera tor

Level

A = attack time 0 = decay time R = sustain time

S = release time

Time

Key on Gate time

Creating sounds is easy if you understand the function of the envelope generator.

VCF-EG DEPTH: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the

strength of the source 1

VCF envelope. The maxi

mum effect is obtained

when the VCF cut-off fre

quency is set at 0, and the

VCF-EG value is set at 100.

This is a very important

parameter for creating

sounds.

Also, to obtain changes ac

cording to the breath in

tensity without using the

VCF-EG, set the depth to 00.

VCA-EG ATTAK: XX oo i oo Mode for setting the attack time for the source 1 VCA

envelope generator.

Level

00 50 100 Time


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE


CHANGES

VCA-EG DECAY: XX 00 100 Mode for setting the decay

time for the source 1 VCA

envelope generator.

Level

00 SO 100 -Time

VCA EG

VCA-EG SUSTN: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the sustain

level for the source 1 VCA

envelope generator.

Level

•-Sustainedsound -•

100

50

-Time

VCA EG

VCA-EG RELES: XX oo too Mode for setting the

release time for the source

1 VCA envelope generator.

Set to obtain a release

effect after releasing the key.

Level

00 SO 100 -Time

Key on

J Key off

a VCA EG

VCA-EG DEPTH: XX 00 100 Mode for setting the intensi

ty of the source 1 VCA en

velope. The effect Is maxi

mum when the depth Is set

at 100. When producing

sound with the breath,

always set the depth to 00.

LEVEL

SOURCE-1 OUT: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the source

1 pitch. At 00, no sound is

produced. 100 is the maxi

mum. When adding to the

source 2 sound, adjust to

between 50 and 100.

V I B VC0: 00 100 Mode for setting the vibrato

effect.

The source 1 and source 2

VCOs are modulated simul taneously.

Changes the tone.


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE

DOWN UP MODE

HOW SOUND

CHANGES

V I B PWM: XX 00 100 Mode for setting the modu

lation of the sound source

waveform pulse width for

the source 1 and 2 VCOs.

Changes the tone.

V I B VCF: XX oo 100 Mode for setting the modu

lation of the cut-off frequen

cy for source 1 and 2.

Changes the tone. Use this

for producing a growl or

wow-wow effect.

V I B VCA: XX oo 100 Mode for setting modulation

for the source 1 and 2

VCAs.

Use this for obtaining a tre

molo effect.

BEND WlDTH: Mode for setting the pitch

bend width for the source 1

and 2 VCOs.

BREATH VCO: XX oo 100

Use this mode when you

want to vary the pitch for

the source 1 VCO by the in

tensity of the breath.

Produces a pitch bend

effect according to the in


INTENSITY

BREATH PWM: XX 00 100


want to vary the pulse

width for the source 1 VCO

sound source waveform ac

cording to the intensity of

the breath.

Produces slight changes in

the tone according to the in


INTENSITY

BREATH VCF: XX 00 100


want to vary the cut-off fre

quency for the source 1

VCF by the intensity of the breath.

The effect Is maximum

when the VCF cut-off fre

quency is set to 00 and the

BREATH VCF is set to 10O.

Changes the tone accord

ing to the intensity of the

breath.

One trick to editing is to

adjust the BREATH VCF

value to achieve better bal

ance when the VCF-EG

depth is strong.

INTENSITY

,BREATH RESON: XX 00 100


want to vary the resonance

for the source 1 VCF by the

intensity of the breath.

The effect is maximum

when the VCF resonance is

set to 00 and the breath

resonance is set to 100.

Changes the tone with

greater individuality.

When the VCF resonance

is strong, strident sounds

may be produced unless

the breath resonance is ad

justed.


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SOURCE 1

PUSH DISPLAY VALUE


CHANGES

BREATH VCA 00 100

INTENSITY


want to vary the pitch for

the source 1 VCA by the in


The effect is maximum

when the VCA-EG depth is

set to 00 and the BREATH

VCA is set to 100.

ECT

TR I GGER SINGLE SINGLE MULTCH Mode for selecting the type

of trigger to activate the

VCF-EG and VCA-EG. Usually use at "SINGLE1 At "MULTCH11, a new trigger

is generated each time a note key is touched.

This makes it possible to express dynamics for the

pitch according to the in tensity of the breath. One

trick to editing is to adjust

the BREATH VCA value to achieve better balance when the VCF-EG depth is strong.

"SINGLE" is best for play

ing non-legato or legato music.

Use "MULTCH" for stac cato and non-legato music.

(Refer to Page 31)

4

EFFECT

F I LTER OFF off This is an effect filter for

changing the tone with

greater individuality.

1:

2:

3:

Best for violins, violas, cellos, or other strings.

Best for bassoons or other woodwinds.

Best for original sounds

Off


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SOURCE2

PUSH

^

DISPLAY VALUE


CHANGES

OSC-2 FREQ XX Refer to the explanation for source 1.

OSC-2 FINE: XX -I00 + 100 Mode for fine-adjusting the

pitch of the source 2 VCO

by ±100 cents.

OSC-2 WAVE: Refer to the explanation for source 1.

PULSE Wl DTH : XX

OSC-EG DEPTH: XX

P p BREATH

and I I refer to the explanations for source 1.

CHORD PLAY:0FF Mode for setting the MIDI chord. This is not directly related to sound creation. For details, refer to Page 38.

LEVEL

□ LABEL:XXXXXXXXXX Mode for placing "labels" (voice names) on the voices you have created.

A maximum of 10 characters can be used. For details, refer to Page 34.


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01 iWfc'A

^

The creation of sound on the EWV2000 can be largely divided into two types.

1. The first is by acoustic envelopes using the breath. This is the method best suited for playing the EWI1000 and EVI1000 The acoustic envelopes output by the breath sensor without using the VCF-EG and VCA-EG (the use of the breath by the player) con trol the VCF cut-off frequency, the resonance, the VCA volume and the VCO pitch, making it possible to create a rich variety of ex pressions.

2. The second is by setting the VCF-EG and VCA-EG with skill to create a wide variety of sounds. This is the same as for regular analog synthesizers. Percussive sounds or special effect sounds can also be produced. By using the breath with skill, it is possible to create a rich variety of dynamics and expressions.

Procedures for Creating Sound with Acoustic Envelopes

(1) First, set up so that basic playing is possible. (2) Select a bank number for a voice which you don't mind chang-

ing.

Play the recalled voice and readjust the BREATH kndbs (Refer to Page 14.)

(4) Next, press the EDIT button. The basic sound range1 for source 1 appears on the display.

Ex.: OSC-1 FREQ: MM

To select a different basic sound range, either press the VALUE UP or DOWN keys or use the slide controller.

(5) Next, press the source 2 LEVEL button and use the VALUE DOWN key to set the value to "00".

Ex.: SOURCE-2 OUT:1XX

SOURCE-2 OUT: XX

(6) Now press the source 1 LEVEL button and check the volume.


If the value is less than "100", use the VALUE UP key to set it to " 100". In this way, only the source 1 sound will be output.

(7) Next, press the EFFECT button and call out the filter selection mode.

Ex.: FlLTER 1

Use the VALUE keys to set to "OFF" if it is not already there (8) Now press the source 1 BREATH INTENSITY button and set

the parameters as follows:

Ex.: BREATH VCO : MM

BREATH PWM : XX

BREATH VCF :1XX

BREATH RESON: XX

BREATH VCA :1XX

With these settings, the source 1 VCF and VCA operate accord-ing to the acoustic envelope output of the breath

(9) Next press the source 1 VCA-EG button and sei the parameters as follows:

Ex.: VCA-EG ATTAK: XX

VCA-EG DECAY:

VCA-EG SUSTN: XX

VCA-EG RELES: XX

VCA-EG DEPTH: XX

;ô-: h aiso possibie to - °niy


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(10) Now press the source 1 VCF-EG button and set the parameters as follows:

Ex.:

Here also, all parameters are set to "00". It is also possible to set only the VCF-EG DEPTH value to "00". With the above settings, the VCF and VCA operate fully according to the acous tic envelope output of the breath.

(11) Now blow into the EWI1000 or EVI1000 and adjust the VCF cut-off frequency and resonance. First press the source 1 VCF button and the use the VALUE keys to adjust the cut-off fre quency.

Ex.:

When set to "00", it may happen that no sound is produced unless you blow very hard. At the "100" setting, there is no va riation in the tone depending on the intensity of the breath. Thus, set to a cut-off frequency between "00" and "50" where it is easy to obtain expression. First try setting to about "10", then try increasing and decreasing the resonance.

(12) Again press the source 1 VCF button and set to the resonance setting mode.

Ex.: RESONANCE XX

(13) Now press the source 1 VCF button again set to the oscillator wave frequency modulation mode. This gives the sound a dis torted effect.

Ex.: OSC WAVE FM :

OSC WAVE FM \\XX

Set to the sound you prefer. AT "00", the effect is minimum. (14) Next set to the pitch follower setting mode, which varies the

VCF cut-off frequency as a function of the pitch. Press the source 1 VCF button to enter this mode.

Ex.: PITH F0LL0WR: XX

At **00" there is no effect. Usually set to between "10" and "50". For some sounds, you may want to set it at "100". Basi cally set so that the tone and volume are equal for all sounds from bass through treble then find the best setting for the vari ous passages.

(15) Again press the source 1 VCF button and adjust the highpass filter cut-off frequency.

At "00" there is no effect. When set to "100", the low frequen cies become practically inaudible. Usually use between "00" and "50". To create more delicate sounds, set to between "60" and "100".

(16) Now try changing the sound source waveform. Press the source 1 OSC button to set to the sound source waveform select mode.

Ex.: OSC-1 WAVE AAAA

Use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys to change the waveform. The basic tone changes when the waveform is changed.

RESONANCE : \XX

When the resonance is set to "100", strident sounds are generated for that cut-off frequency. Usually it is best to set to between "00" and "50".


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(17) Now press the OSC button again and set to the waveform pulse width control mode.

Ex.: PULSE WlDTH : XX

Try moving the VALUE slide controller up and down. The

tone should change further.

PULSE WIDTH \\XX

Try using various pulse widths while playing, and also change

the waveforms so that you can hear the variations.

These are the basic operations for creating sound with acoustic enve

lopes. Set the parameters to many different values and through trial

and error you'll find the types of sounds you like. Also use this proce

dure as a base to make source 2 sounds.

Creating Sounds with the EG for Source 2

(1) First press the source 1 LEVEL button and set the value to

Ex.: SOURCE-1 OUT: XX

With this setting, the source 1 sound will not be output.

(2) Next press the source 2 LEVEL button and set the value to "100" if it isn't already there.


This way only the source 2 sound will be output.

(3) Now press the source 2 BREATH INTENSITY button and set the values for all parameters to "00".

Ex.: BREATH VCO : XX

BREATH PWM : XX

BREATH VCF : XX

BREATH RESON: XX

BREATH VCA : XX]

(4) Next press the source 2 VCA-EG button and set the parameters as follows:

Ex.: VCA-EG ATTAK:

VCA-EG DECAY: 64

VCA-EG SUSTN: 95

VCA-EG RELES: Xl

VCA-EG DEPTH: 92

(5) Now press the source 2 VCF-EG button and set the parameters as follows:

Ex.: VCF-EG ATTAK: JT3

VCF-EG DECAY: 4/

VCF-EG SASTN: 9/

VCF-EG RELES: X6

VCF-EG DEPTH: 25

The VCA and VCF envelope generators have now been set.

(6) Next press the source 2 OSC button and set the sound source waveform, pulse width, etc.

Ex.: OSC-2 FREQ XX


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Try playing with these settings. The sound is similar to that of an oboe.

Also, by setting the VIB/BEND and BREATH INTENSITY parame

ters as follows, it is possible to obtain dynamic expression as a function

of the intensity of the breath.

(8) Now press the VIB/BEND button located on the source 1 side

and set the lip sensor parameters.

Ex.:

(9) Next press the source 2 BREATH INTENSITY button and

set the parameters as follows:

Ex.:

When blown strongly, the sound will be loud and bright.

Brightness = BREATH VCF

Loudness = BREATH VCA

Set the BREATH VCF and BREATH VCA values according to tW

passage and phrase to increase the ability for expression.

NOTE: A clicking sound will be produced if the BREATH VCF

and BREATH VCA values are stronger than the VCF-EG

DEPTH and VCA-EG DEPTH values when breath is ap

plied. When creating sounds, try increasing and decreasing

parameter values to find the best point.

This is due to electric signal reasons and is not a problem with

your equipment. Set the parameter values so that this doesn't

happen.

(10) Now press the EFFECT button located on the source 1 side and

see how the effect filter modes change the sound.

Ex.: FILTER : o f f


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Use the VALUE UP and DOWN buttons to switch the effect filter. To create a sound similar to an oboe, use filter "2".

Mixing Source 1 and Source 2

With the EWV2000, it is possible to mix and play two different voices created with source 1 and source 2. By skillfully creating sounds you

can store a total of 128 voices in the 64 memory banks.

A. Playing only source 1 voices

(1) Press the source 1 LEVEL button and use the VALUE keys to set the value to "100".

SOURCE-1 OUT:1XX

(2) Press the source 2 LEVEL button and use the VALUE keys to set the value to "00".


With this setting, it is possible to play only source 1 voices.

B Playing only source 2 voices (1) Press the source 1 LEVEL button and use the VALUE keys to

set the value to "00".


(2) Press the source 2 LEVEL button and use the VALUE keys to setthevalueto"100".


C Mixing the source 1 and source 2 voices (1) First press the source 2 LEVEL button and use the VALUE

keys to set to a value between "00" and "100" which you feel is an appropriate level.

Ex.: SOURCE-1 OUT: 85

(2) Next press the source 2 LEVEL button and use the VALUE keys to set the value between "00" and "100" which you feel is an appropriate level.

Ex.: SOURCE-2 OUT: 92

(3) Now press the source 2 OSC button and set the "FINE" parameter to set a pitch to match the source 1 voice.

Ex.: OSC-2 FREQ

OSC-2 FINE XX

When detuning is performed, it is possible to produce discor dant sounds or consonant sounds such as 3rds or 5ths. Mixing the source 1 and source 2 voices creates a heavier sound.

With this setting, it is possible to play only source 2 voices.


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The EWV2000 envelope generators are equipped with two trigger

modes, "SINGLE" and "MULTCH". Usually use the "SINGLE"

mode, but for non-legato and staccato pieces try using the

"MULTCH" mode.

To select the trigger mode, press the EFFECT button. The display

will read:

EG Operation in "SINGLE" Mode

The envelope curve which has been set is generated each time you

blow into the mouthpiece when playing non-legato.

Ex.:

Non-legato

wm inhale=

exhale **

Do Re Mi

"Do"

Envelope

Re" "Mi"

inhale exhale Inhale exhale inhale exhale

Breath J

An envelope curve is generated for each note.

If you blow continuously into the mouthpiece, that is if you play

legato, the envelope curve will be sustained at the sustain level from

the first sound. Because of this, for a non-sustained envelope curve,

the effect will be as if there is no envelope curve for the following

sounds and these sounds may not be produced.

Ex.:

Legato

Sustained envelope

Level

-O-*

1 Sustain

Envelope

"Do"

inhale

Breath

Non-sustained envelope

Level

Envelope

Breath

^

-.-i ■Time

"Re" "Mi"

exhale

"Re"

No envelope is generated

"Mi"

inhale

•—End ol envelope exhale

_J

Thus, it is difficult to play legato with a non-sustained envelope curve.


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EG Operation in "MULTCH" Mode

The envelope curve which has been set is generated each time you

blow into the mouthpiece or each time the pitch is changed by touch

ing another note key or touching the same note key again. Thus, this

mode is appropriate for playing non-legato or staccato, and for non-

sustained curves.

Ex.:

However, be careful of the following when the envelope curve is sus

tained or the release time is long:

Ex.:

Staccato

"Mi"

Envelope

Breath

inhale exhale inhale exhale inhale exhale

Or

inhale exhale

Breath J Key = "Do" "Re" "Mi"

The sound is staccato if you

change pitches even while

blowing continuously

into the mouthpiece.

f_ Release will only be applied to this note.

Envelope curve with

long release time

EG

operation A "Do" "Re" "Ml" Rel8ase

inhale Click Click exhaler

Breath ->

Key = "Do" "Re" "Ml"

Thus, the release time for each note is cancelled out and becomes attack time, producing an unnatural clicking sound. If "Do", "Re"

and "Mi" are played as in the example, the set release time will only be applied to the final "Mi". The clicking sound can be suppressed by

changing the values of the sustain level and attack time.

Ex.:

If Ihe attack time is short and the sustain level is high, there well be no clicking sound. There are limits, however, so it is best only to use

"MULTCH" mode for non-sustained percussive sounds.


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Using the BACK WARD Button

The BACKWARD button comes in extremely handy when creating

sounds. When it is pressed while a certain parameter is being edited,

the display returns to the previous parameter. The parameter changes back each time the button is pressed.

Variations in Sounds Using the

^^Cp ON Settiiig

Ex.: VCF-EG RELES: 2 5

The two VCOs in the EWV2000 can be operated synchronously. This

function makes it possible to create a variety of sound source wave

forms. The "OSC-1" parameters include a "SYNCHRONIZE" parameter. Turn this on.

Parameter being edited

Ex.: YNCHRONIZE :OFF

BACK WARD

SYNCHRONIZE : ON

VCF-EG SUSTN: 9/

Set the VCF and VCA levels etc. so that the source 1 and source 2 sounds are produced simultaneously. Next play with different wave

forms set for OSC-1 and OSC-2. You should be able to discover a lot of different sounds. In particular, controlling the VCO pulse widths provides even greater variations.

This synchronized operation is quite effective. Try changing the

OSC-2 "FREQ" parameter - the OSC-l pitch will change simultan, ously. Also control the OSC-2 "OSC-EG DEPTH" parameter so th_

you understand the effect. The "EG" parameters for the VCFs are used for the "OSC-EG" parameters for the VCOs.

BACK WARD

VCF-EG DECAY: 4 2

BACK WARD


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"OSC-l" includes a "WAVE ENV FM" function for applying strong modulation with the signal output from the source 2 VCF. If

this function is used with skill, it is possible to create special effects like the sound of a bell or metallic sounds.

Try changing the value and playing. Set the source 2 LEVEL to "00"

and control the OSC-2 "FREQ", and "FINE" parameters. To begin

with, it is a good idea to set the cut-off frequency for the source 2 VCF

to "100".

One special technique is to set the cut-off frequency for the source 2

VCF between "00" and "20" and add complex modulation using the

VCF-EG or BREATH VCF.

itline

Output

—Turn down

Interesting effects can also be obtained by varying the OSC-2 pitch

with the "OSC-EG DEPTH" or "BREATH VCO". Create original sounds through a trial and error process. Also set the source 2 level to

between "80" and "100" and mix it with the sound from source 1 to obtain heavier sounds.

After setting the various parameters, label the voice you have created. Mth the EWV2000, the voices can be given a name of up to 10 charac-

Letters: capital letters A through Z

Numbers: 0 through 9

Signs: 28

Procedure

(1) First press the LABEL button. The display will read:

LABEL:

Operate the VALUE UP and DOWN keys or the slide control ler so that the desired character appears over the cursor.

VALUE

DOWN

VALUE

DOWN

DOWN

LABEL:A

i_ Move the cursor by pressing LABEL.

LEVEL

(2) The cursor shifts position each time the LABEL button is pressed.

Ex.: LABEL:AKAI


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With the EWV2000, it is possible to store the voices which you have

created in 64 memory banks. In the EDIT mode, after setting the vari

ous parameters, press the WRITE button. If the display reads:

MEMORY PROTECT !

This means that the MEMORY PROTECT switch on the rear panel

is turned on. Turn if OFF.

Now hold in the WRITE button and press the BANK and NUMBER

buttons at which you want to store the voice.

Ex.:

r, WRITE

Bank

PROGRAM NO.

Hold in

BANK SOURCE 1

In the above example, the voice data is stored at bank number 4tl 1".

The EWV2000 has a total of 64 memory banks, from "11" to "88". A

lithium battery is used to back up these memory banks, so they will

not be cleared when the power is turned off.

Vi^^^^^

When the EDIT button is pressed during the edit mode, it is possible

to hear the originally preset bank/number voice.

Ex.: OSC-1 WAVE: AAM Parameter being edited

P 2 8 =* Voice name (label)

The arrow indicates the original voice

When the EDIT button is pressed again, the display returns to

parameter and voice being edited. This makes it possible to create ne

sounds while comparing with the original sound.

With this function it is also possible to check the bank/number of the

voice being edited, so it can be used when changing the voice name

(label).

LABELiTRUMPE Label being edited

P 1 jK^b Original voice name (label)

LABELITRUMPE


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^Playing External MIDI Sound Sources

The EWV2000 is equipped with a MIDI OUT terminal, making it

possible to play an external MIDI-compatible sound source from the

EWIlOOOorEVIlOOO.

Data Sent from MIDI OUT

Various data are sent from the EWV2000's MIDI OUT terminal.

1. MIDI channel

2. Program change

3. MIDI note number

4. Bender (lip sensor output data is also included)

5. Remote control of after touch, breath control, and volume accord

ing to breath

6. Velocity value is fixed ("40 H")

7. Chord (programmable)

8. Portamento

Connections

Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the

EWV2000 to the MIDI IN terminal on the external sound source.

si MIDI IN AKAIS700,VX90,etc.

(1) First press the MIDI button. The following will appear on the display:

MIDI CHANNEL: X\

Use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys to set the transmission

channel. If "1" is set, also set the receiving channel for the ex

ternal sound source to " 1".

(2) Next press the MIDI button and set the threshold value. Usual ly use "00", but set other values when using tonguing to obtain

more effective sound.

THRESHOLD : XX

(3) Press the MIDI button again and select the breath control mode. Now select the breath control mode.

CONTROL: OFF

Use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys to switch mode between

OFF, AFTER TOUCH, BREATH, VOLUME and OFF.

OFF:

AFTER

TOUCH:

BREATH:

VOLUME:

Cancels breath modulation control for the external

sound source. Usually use this mode.

The external sound source is modulated with after

touch data.

This mode functions for external sounds sources

having other breath controller modulation functions.

This functions for external sound sources on which

the main volume can be controlled with MIDI data.

Control mode "CTL" may not provide sufficient effect for some

MIDI-compatible external sound sources. If so, use the OFF mode.

(4) Finally, set whether or not to send the program change informa tion. Press the MIDI button again. The following display will appear:

P. CHANG D I SABLE

Use the VALUE buttons to selected either "DISABLE" (not to send

the program change information) or "ENABLE" (to send the pro

gram change information). When "ENABLE" is selected, the bank

number of the external MIDI-compatible equipment will change when the EWV2000 bank/number changes.


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Ways of Using the

Of the data sent from the MIDI OUT terminal, the velocity value is

fixed at "40H", so dynamics cannot be achieved using the breath. For

this reason, the EWV2000 is equipped with an EXT IN jack, and ex

pression — dynamics or modulation — can be enhanced via the

EWV2000's VCFs and VCAs.

&k

Setting Procedures

(1) First set the MIDI transmission channel. (2) Next press the source 1 OSC button, recall "EXT BALANCE",

and set the value to —100.

Ex.:

Connections

evuooo

LJ ftll _'=-, °J O ■ iifi *n n n n ■□

- 3. gbbQQD

fl-aoooDOaD

MIDI OUT EWV2000

MIDI IN

EXT IN

AKAIS7OOetc. LINE OUT

Use a MIDI cable and a standard phone plug audio cable to connect as

shown in the diagram.

With this setting, the external sound source's line output signal is

input to the source 1 VCF via the EWV2000's EXT IN jack.

Outline:

When the "EXT BALANCE" value is set to -100, the sound soun

waveform signal output from the source 1 VCO is completely turned

off and only the external sound source's line output signal passes

through the source 1 VCF.

(3) Set the VCF EG and VCA EG depths to "00" and the "BREATH VCF" and "BREATH VCA" values to "100",

then play. Setting the VCF cut-off frequency to between "00"

and "50" is effective.

Ex.:

Setting the "BREATH RESON" adds variation to the changes in

sound.

Use the EXT IN jack skillfully to play voices from external MIDI-

compatible synthesizers or digital samplers with rich expression.


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Tl Of course it is also possible to apply vibrato, glide, and bend effects for the external sound source and mix it with a source 2 voice to achieve a heavier sound. Also, if the EXT BALANCE value is set between -50 and +50, source 1 VCO voices can also be mixed. Try it.

The chord patterns are programmed within the range —12—0 +12. The key note range is C—B.

Chord pattern examples: Unison 00:00 (2 notes)

+9:+9:+9(3notes) -5:-5:-5:-5(4notes)

Harmony 00:+4:+7 (3 notes)

-12:-5:00:+4(4notes) Octave -12:00 (2 notes)

-12:00: + 12(3notes)

A maximum of 4 polyphonic notes can be set.

This is one of the major functions on the EWV2000. Polyphonic chord patterns (unison, harmony, octave bars, dissonant chords, etc.) which you have programmed yourself can be played in polyphonic on an ex ternal MIDI-compatible sound source.

Ex.:

OntheEWV2000

■8-

n

On the external sound source

(programmed chord)

Setting Procedures

(1) First set the MIDI transmission channel to match the receiving channel of the external sound source.

(2) Next press the EDIT button. (3) Now press the TAPE button. The display will read as follows:

Program no. - use the UP and DOWN keys to Input

CDJTJ1 XX:

Indicates chord Cursor — moved each time the TAPE button is pressed

When the cursor is at the CD value position, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the program number between 00 and 15.

A maximum of 16 chord patterns can be programmed, and the chord patterns can be assigned at random to the 12 notes/1 octave of key notes.

Outline:

Program no. Chord pattern Key note

CDOO 00:00:00:00 C

iî

00

* U OXt ** +5 +6 +7 +jj + 2 +3

4-7T

+TT

-ft" -12

-9

+ 1

C C« D Dtt Ftt G G« A A8


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(4) After inputting the program number, press the TAPE button to move the cursor.

Ex.: Press TAPE.

CDJLT XX:XX:XX-XX

Cursor Chord pattern

CD// :XX://:// Cursor moves

(5) Use the VALUE UP and DOWN keys to set the first note for the chord pattern within the range — 12 — 0 — -I-12.

(6) After the first note is set, press the TAPE button to move the cursor and set the second note.

(7) If the chord pattern you are programming only consists of 2 notes, leave the area for the 3rd and 4th notes empty by using

the VALUE UP and DOWN keys and setting the blanks located between the — 1 and 00 values.

Ex.: CD// //://:

If the chord pattern consists of 3 notes, leave the area for the 4th note empty.

Ex.: CD// //://://:

If the chord pattern consists of 4 notes, set the areas for all four notes.

Ex.: CD// //://://://

(8) Once program number "00" is set, press the TAPE button to move the cursor to the program number area, then press the VALUE UP key to set to "01". Now repeat steps (4) through (7) to set the chord pattern for program number "01".

Ex.: CD/1 //:+4:+7:

(9) Now repeat steps (4) through (8) to set the chord patterns through program number "15".

Ex.: CD15-12:-5://:+4

(10) When you have finished programming up to 16 chord patterns, assign the chord patterns to a key note.

First press the CHORD button. The display will read:

CHORD PLAY :0FF

Now press the VALUE UP button. The display will change as follows:

CHORD PLAY ON

(11) When the above is displayed, press the CHORD button again to switch to the mode in which it is possible to assign chord pat

terns to key notes.

C =CH0RD

Now press the CHORD button again to change the key note.

C#=CH0RD

Thus, every time the CHORD button is pressed, the key nof changes in order.

B =CH0RD

After the key note reaches B, it returns to C. Upon shipment from the factory, all key notes are set to program number "00". When rtie

same program number is assigned to all key notes, the polyphonic

chord shifts as you play key notes of different pitches.

Ex.:

■Er

Programmed chord

(2-rtote octave)

■si ±z

On EWV20O0 On external sound source


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Also, when different program numbers are assigned to the key notes,

chord patterns vary according to the key note.

Ex.:

Chord pattern

programmed for CDOO

If CDOO Is assigned to

"C" and "C"ia played:

£

Chord pattern

programmed for CD01

IfCDOl is assigned to

"D" and "D" Is played:

programmed for CD02

If CD02 Is assigned to

"E" and "E" Is played: -

Assigning Key Notes

Now assign the program numbers to the key notes. When the display

reads:

Ex.:

Ex.:

t Assigned program number

In the example above, program number 3 has been assigned.

Now press the CHORD button to switch the key notes and assign the

program numbers.

Ex.:


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After all key notes have been assigned program numbers, store these in the memory banks. These polyphonic chord programs can be stored for each voice.

The polyphonic chords you have programmed can be saved onto a cassette tape along with the voice data. However, when saving one bank at a time, the chord pattern data is not recorded. When saving, verifying, or loading the data onto or from a cassette tape, always use the following modes:

NOTE: The assigned data is cleared when the EDIT button is pressed to set to the PLAY mode and another bank number is recalled while assigning program numbers to key notes.

Storing in tfie Memory

First turn the MEMORY PROTECT switch on the rear panel to the OFF position. Next hold in the WRITE button and set the bank number.

Ex.:

r, WRITE

Hold In

PROGRAM NO. : 1-

BANK SOURCE 1

t

PROGRAM NO.

NUMBER SOURCE2 □

: 1 2

In the example above, the program number is set to bank number 12.

Pre-programmedSample Chord

16 different polyphonic chord pattern samples have been pre programmed. Use these for example to master the key assigning oper ation.

Cm


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P Cm 7- 5

CD1/ :-10

P-C9

CD12 -1:+2:+4:+9

Cm 11

CD13 -2:+2:+9:

C13

CD1 4 //:+12:

OCTAVE(+)

CD1 5 //:-12:

OCTAVE(-)


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Parameter Copy Function

The EWV2000 is equipped with a convenient function by which the

source 1 side parameters can be copied onto the source 2 side (or vice

versa) in the EDT mode.

Procedure

Example: Copying the source 1 VCF EG parameters onto the source

2VCFEG

(1) First, set to the EDIT mode.

(2) Hold in the source 1 VCF EG button and press the source 2 VCF

EG button. The display will flash, and when copying is completed,

the source 2 LED will light.

(SOURCE 1>

3

□

(SOURCE2)

VCF EG

□

Hold in- Press

This parameter copy function will only work for items common for

both the source 1 and source 2 parameters. Thus, the FREQ, FINE,

WAVE, PULSE WIDTH, and OSC EG data for OSC can be copied

between source 1 and source 2.

This copy function can be used to set the same voices for source 1 and

source 2, or to transfer the source 1 (or source 2) voices onto source 2

(or source 1). NOTE: The copy function will work for OSC, VCF, VCF EG, VCA

EG, LEVEL, and BREATH INTENSITY, but not for

VIB/BEN, CHORD, EFFECT, or LABEL.


POLYPHONIC CHORD/DATA SHEET Copy this page so that you can use it repeatedly. BANK No. LABEL

D No. CHORD PATTERN F»

0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o

0 I o o o o o o o o o o o o




0 5 o o o o o o o o o o o o m

m

> CO CO

G> z





I 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o

I I o o o o o o o o o o o o

o o o o o o o o o o o o


o o o o o o o o o o o o



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Specifications

Model:

Type:

Voices:

Sound source:

Display:

Internal memories:

External memory:

Functions:

Parameters:

EWV2000 EWI & EV1 Sound Module

Special sensor-compatible programmable analog synthesizer Monophonic/Dual

2 VCOs (waveforms: A , A , FL , A + A SYNC ON/OFF) 16-character LC (liquid crystal) display w/ back light 64 (8 bank x 8 number)

Cassette tape interface

LINE OUT CONTROL

EXT IN CONTROL

TUNE (±100 cents) AUTO TUNE (VCOand VCF)

BREATH (ADJUST/SENSE) GLIDE (ADJUST/TIME)

BEND (ADJUST/WIDTH)

VIBRATE

VALUE (UP/DOWN Slide Encoder) VALUE (UP/DOWN Keys)

CONTRAST (for LCD)

TRANSPOSE

EDIT

BACKWARD

WRITE

MEMORY PROTECT (ON/OFF)

EFFECT (Trigger: Single/Multi, Filter: Off, 1, 2,3) LABEL (Max. 10 characters: Capital letters, numbers, 28 signs, space) MIDI (Channels 1 — 16, threshold, control off, after touch, breath control, volume, program change desable/enable) CHORD (Only for MIDI OUT: Max. 4-note chords, 16 chord patterns, 12 key code assignments, 64 programs) OSC-1:

OSC-2:

VCF-1:

VCF-2:

VCF EG-1:

VCF EG-2:

VCA EG-2:

VCA EG-2:

LEVEL-1:

LEVEL-2:

VIB/BEND:

FEET -12~00~+24 (Variable by 100 cents per step) FINE

wave /l,A,m, /! +A PULSE WIDTH

OSC EG DEPTH (for VCF EG)

SYNCHRONIZE ON/OFF

WAVE ENV FM

EXT BALANCE

FEET -12~00~-+24 (Variable by 100 cents per step) FINE

wave /I, A,ni, /1 + A PULSE WIDTH

CUT-OFF FREQ.

RESONANCE

OSC WAVE FM

PITCH FOLLOWER

HIGH PASS FILTER

Same as VCF-1

ATTACK TIME

DECAY TIME

SUSTAIN LEVEL

RELEASE TIME

DEPTH

Same as VCF EG-1

ATTACK TIME

DECAY TIME

SUSTAIN LEVEL

RELEASE TIME

Same as VCA EG-1

SOURCE-1 OUT

SOURCE-2OUT

VIB VCO

VIB PWM

VIB VCF Same for Source 1 and 2

VIB VCA

BEND WIDTH


Transpose:

LED indicators:

Connectors:

Power consumption:

External dimensions:

Weight:

BREATH

INTENSITY-1:

BREATH VCO

BREATH PWM

BREATH VCF

BREATH RESONANCE

BREATH VCA

BREATH Same as BREATH INTENSITY-1

INTENSITY-2:

12-steps(-D#~C~+D#)

SOURCE 1, SOURCE 2, WRITE, TRANSPOSE, BEND, GLIDE, BREATH

INSTRUMENT (Multi-connectors for EWI and EVI)

PROGRAM UP & DOWN (Standard stereo phone jacks)

PHONES (Monaural/Standard stereo phone jack)

LINE OUT (Standard phone jack)

EXT IN (Standard phone jack) MIDI OUT (DIN 5P) TAPE IN (Mini jack)

TAPE OUT (Mini jack)

26 W

482.6 (W) x 103 (H) x 195 (D) mm

3.7 kg

Above specifications and appearance subject to change without notice.


[ EWI & EVI-SOUND MODULE ] Date :7/ 9, 1987 Model EWV2000 MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.0

Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 OMNI ON, MONO

OMNI OFF, MONO O x

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