EWI beginners tutorial with the Greaten AP500 Pro (Part 1)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"You're considering an EWI, for example the Greaten AP500 pro (https://www.greaten-music.com/)? This series of tutorial videos explains what an EWI is and how to get started.

00:00 whom is this series for?
01:00 what is an EWI?
01:48 why should I play an EWI (if I already play saxophone / flute / clarinet)?
03:02 charging the battery and getting started
03:36 finding your way around: EWI parts and keys explained
05:08 switching on
05:25 holding the EWI correctly
05:52 hand and finger positions explained
06:29 play a note and try different playing techniques
07:23 play an octave!
07:52 a helpful manual: looking up the fingering tables
08:06 play a childrens' song: All My Little Ducklings
08:42 play a childrens' song: Mary Had A Little Lamb
09:05 don't rush it and don't waste your strength
09:27 conclusion

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Computone Lyricon II Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) Analog Synthesizer

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"The Computone Lyricon II is a vintage electronic wind synthesizer developed in the 1970s that allows musicians to control synthesizer sounds using breath and fingerings similar to a saxophone. It converts breath pressure and key movements into electronic signals that shape pitch, volume, and expression.

Unlike earlier versions, the Lyricon II includes a built in analog synthesizer so it can generate sounds on its own. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential wind controllers, helping inspire later instruments like the Akai EWI!

Please note: it will require a replacement reed to be fully playable. Replacement reeds are available and commonly replaced as part of normal maintenance on Lyricon instruments.

This particular unit was recently serviced in house and received a clean bill of health. The instrument is functioning as intended and ready for use. Includes original carrying case and appropriate cables as shown."

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Georgia Tech Announces 28th Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists

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"Ten innovators from six countries have advanced to the competition's final round. They will meet on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13 and 14, 2026, to compete for $10,000 in prizes. Each finalist and their instrument has a compelling story — these are the world's next generation of musical instruments."



Press release follows:

28th Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Announces 2026 Finalists: The Next Generation of Musical Expression

ATLANTA (February 10, 2026) — The Georgia Tech School of Music has announced the ten finalists for the 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. Often cited as "the Pulitzer of the new instrument world" by The Guardian, the competition identifies the inventors and instruments that will define the next century of performance.

The competition is essential to the "lifeblood" of the music industry, providing the research and development that leads to new sonic textures. Past finalists include industry-shaping brands such as Artiphon, Roli, and Teenage Engineering.

The 2026 Finalists: The ten finalists include instruments that redefine the relationship between the player and the sound source. Highlights include the Gajveena, a seven-foot bass-veena hybrid; The Amphibian Modules, which uses salt water to shape audio; and VERTO, which allows players to "sculpt" electricity using magnetic fingertips.

Other finalist innovations—The Lethelium, The Masterpiece, Fiddle Henge, Post-Digital Sax, EV, The Demon Box, and Kalíptera—offer new paths for the future of the performing artist through robotic automation and digital-acoustic hybrids.

See and hear the 10 finalist instruments in this short YouTube video.

The Judges: The 2026 competition will be overseen by a prestigious panel of judges:
Gérard Assayag: Founder of the Music Representation Group at IRCAM.
Kerry Hagan: Researcher at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in algorithmic composition and real-time processing.
Vivek Maddala: Four-time Emmy-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist.

"Georgia Tech’s sponsorship of the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition reflects the school’s role as a premier institution for musical innovation," said Jeff Albert, Associate Professor and Competition Head. "Our focus remains on the human and artistic impact. Our classes and programs are providing a platform that gives musicians new ways to create music and sound, ensuring that the technology serves the art."

The competition will be held on the Georgia Tech campus on March 13-14, 2026, with $10,000 in prize money awarded to the winners.

Pictured in order:

Finalists Collage

The Demon Box [additional posts here]

The Masterpiece

The Amphibian Modules

Kalíptera

The Lethelium

EV

Fiddle Henge

Gajveena

and

Post-Digital Sax

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NAMM 2026: ASM Diosynth Walkthrough and Demo - Ashun Sound Machines

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Aurelia, by Terraphones

video upload by Terraphones

"Aurelia is a wind instrument that bridges acoustic expression and electronic sound. It responds to both breath and touch, translating natural, human gestures into rich melodies. Aurelia’s key layout is unique to all other wind instruments, giving you the ability to play in every major and minor key with equal ease. Aurelia was created to feel as inviting to the novice as it is deeply expressive to the professional.

Aurelia’s keys use Cherry MX Silent Red keyswitches, giving you the accuracy and speed that can be found on the most well-tuned wind instruments. Housed in a handmade, solid walnut enclosure, Aurelia has a striking visual aesthetic that also feels extremely comfortable in the hands.

Aurelia has a unique sonic engine that uses warm, analog-modeled oscillators, creating a gradient of sound qualities that work well with both acoustic and electronic musical environments.

While playing solo melodies is at Aurelia’s core, it also has a Counterpoint Mode that will harmonize with you as you play. Just choose a key, and Aurelia will figure out the rest.

Aurelia is designed for portability. It can run on four rechargeable AA batteries, and has a built-in speaker. With USB MIDI out and a 1/4" stereo audio out, Aurelia excels in studio and live performance settings as well. Aurelia can be powered via USB-C with any device that supplies 4-17 volts.

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Aurelia is made by Thomas Adam Billings, the sole creator of Terraphones. Every part of Aurelia is ethically sourced, assembled by hand, with solid walnut sourced and milled in the United States of America. By purchasing Aurelia, you are directly funding the ongoing research and development of a new wave of natural, electroacoustic musical instruments.

– $650 –

0 units available for pre-order. Expected lead time : 6-10 weeks
Shipping to North America, South America, the UK, the EU, and Australia."

https://terraphones.com/Aurelia.html

Ashun Sound Machines Introduces DIOSYNTH Wind Synthesizer

DIOSYNTH A Sonic Odyssey with Joe Berry by Exploredinary

video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Diosynth - a powerful new wind synthesizer that combines the award winning Hydrasynth synthesis engine with new sample playback engine as well in an instantly familiar form factor utilizing mouthpiece with reed sensor for bite, breath sensor, gyroscope for positional sensing, true key action and a host of tactile controls . for more info please visit Ashunsoundmachines.com

Video by: @exploredinary
Starring/Original Music by: @joemarcelberry
Creative Direction: @danieltroberg
Product Specialist: @flux302
Product Design and Management: @glendarceyaudio
Animation by: @driensky_drawings
Styling and Movement Direction by: @toogiesaurus"

Welcome to Diosynth - Introduction Video

video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Today at Ashun Sound Machines, we are proud to announce the Diosynth wind synthesizer.

The Diosynth is a new wind synthesizer designed for great playability and sound creation. With a real key action that is familier to most woodwind players it is easy to pick up and play. The Hydrasynth® based sound engine + the addition of a sample playback oscillator allows for deep synthesizer sounds as well as acoustic sound playing and processing.

In this video, CEO of Ashun Sound Machines, Glen Darcey, introduces you to the features of this amazing new electronic wind synthesizer instrument."

Introducing ASM Manager : Walkthrough Tutorial
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"The ASM Manager is a software librarian designed to ease organization of your Hydrasynth patches as well as updating your Hydrasynth firmware.
For more information please head to Ashunsoundmachines.com
Download the new Firmware and manager here https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/do...
The new ASM Manager is a dedicated desktop application designed to simplify how users interact with their Hydrasynth. It replaces the original Hydrasynth Manager with a refreshed interface and smoother workflow, making sound management more efficient and intuitive.

Features include:
• A redesigned, user-friendly UI
• List View for streamlined patch browsing
• Patch Sorting by name, category, and color
• Search by patch name
• Color tagging directly within the browser
• Organize Favorites
• Integrated Hydrasynth Updater for simplified firmware installation
• Export of patch banks as Microsoft Excel® list files for easy referencing

Whether organizing sound libraries, performing updates, or customizing Favorites, ASM Manager enhances everyday interaction with Hydrasynth."

Pic and additional details via Perfect Circuit

"The Diosynth from ASM brings powerful digital synthesis and sampling to a new generation of electronic wind performers, offering a deeply expressive wind synthesizer with a vast timbral range. Combining ASM's expansive synthesis engine design with sample playback, Diosynth is an electronic wind instrument that provides nuanced control over both acoustic and electronic sounds. Mechanical keys offer a premium playing experience that feels familiar for experienced wind players, with versatile fingering modes and quantization options to welcome players of any background. Over eight octaves of notes are provided for uncompromising range, with comprehensive expressive controls including breath and bite sensors, internal gyrometer, X/Y joystick, two pressure pads, and three programmable switches.

In your first moments with Diosynth, you can immediately immerse yourself in 384 patches including everything from traditional wind instruments, rare and unique sounds from around the world, and the vastly expansive internal synthesis engine based on ASM's acclaimed Hydrasynth. Wavescan oscillators and Diosynth's sample playback oscillator can be processed through the ultra-flexible 16-mode filter, providing vast sonic terrain to empower your creativity. Cultivate your own sound with up to 768 storable patch locations on hand, including the ability to create layered sounds that fuse acoustic and electric tones, multiple synth patches, and more. Diving deep into sound design is easy thanks to the Diosynth editor app, allowing for endless exploration into nuanced patch design.

An integrated speaker is available for easy, on-the-go performance, with optional battery power via two 18650 batteries that enables portable playing anywhere the music takes you. The 1/4" stereo output enables easy connectivity into a local amplifier or front of house mix, while the onboard headphone output with dedicated volume control is perfect for those long nights in the woodshed honking to your heart's content. The Diosynth also includes MIDI via 5-Pin DIN and USB connectivity, as well as Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless practice and performance. Built for a professional performance experience, Diosynth comes with a hardshell case and all necessary cables and accessories, providing a perfect foundation to craft your bespoke performance practice. Whether you're a wind player looking for new sounds or an electronic musician looking to bring nuanced expression to your productions, Diosynth from ASM is a breath of fresh air.


DIOSYNTH FEATURES

Electronic wind synthesizer
Combines both sampling engine and deep synthesizer engine based on ASM's Hydrasynth for both acoustic and electronic sounds
384 factory patches including traditional wind instruments, rare and exotic instruments, and expressive synth patches
128 meticulously sampled instrumental sounds
Use single patches or layer multiple sounds in a single patch
8+ octave range
Mechanical keys for premium and familiar feel
Multiple fingering modes
Scale / chord quantization locking modes
Breath and bite sensors, gyrometer, X/Y joystick, 2x pressure pads, and 3x programmable switches for expressive control
Up to 768 total patch locations for storing user creations
Mac/PC editor and iOS/Android app for simple patch editing and live performance control
MIDI via 5-PIN DIN and USB
Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless control and backing tracks
Built-in speaker, stereo 1/4" output, and headphone output with dedicated volume control
Powered via USB-C or 2x 18650 batteries (batteries not included)
Includes hard-shell case and all required cables / accessories
Included accessories:
Hard-shell travel case
folding stand
2x mouthpieces
neck strap
power supply with universal power adapters
USB A–C cable
USB C–C cable
USB power Y cord
spit scrunchy
cleaning cloth
printed User guide"

Greaten AP-500 Pro EWI Review: 120 Sounds, Voice Control & USB MIDI Demo! - an overall upgrade

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

Also see: Greaten AP300 pro EWI demo and review

"The Greaten AP-500 Pro Electronic Wind Instrument ( https://greaten-music.myshopify.com/c... ) is the powerful successor to last year's AP-300. In this video, I explore all the new features, enhancements, and sound upgrades that make the AP-500 Pro a serious contender for wind synth enthusiasts.



🎷 What's inside the box?

🎛️ Hardware upgrades: lighter body, better screen, more octave rollers

🎚️ New features: 120 sounds, voice control, Bluetooth audio & MIDI, USB MIDI for VST and hardware synths

🎵 Sound comparisons: Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone, Shakuhachi — old vs new

🎹 Effects: reverb, chorus, filters, layering, patch saving

🎤 Bonus: @XavierRadix demo with Tenor Sax




Whether you're a saxophonist, EWI player, or synth lover, this deep dive shows how the AP-500 Pro pushes expressive control and connectivity to the next level."



📌 Chapters:

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Crumar Steiner EVI Vintage Trumpet Synthesizer SN 0025

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via this eBay listing

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SYNTHOPHONE - The MIDI Sax, Video Demo Tape

video upload by Patchman Music

"SYNTHOPHONE - The MIDI Sax, Video Demo Tape

I don't know where I acquired it, but I found this old VHS Synthophone demo tape in my collection and digitized and restored it. Some vintage Synthophone footage with inventor Martin Hurni. It also features Steve Coleman playing the Synthophone with his group. Enjoy...

Restored in August 2025, by Matt Traum for Matt's Time Machine:
http://www.mattstimemachine.com"

See the Synthophone label below for additional posts.

Akai EVI1000, EWI1000, EWV2000 Video Instruction Manual. HQ Version!

video upload by Patchman Music

"As a gift to the wind controller community, Patchman Music presents this newly restored high quality version of the excellent Video Instruction Manual for the Akai EVI1000, EWI1000, and EWV2000 wind controller system. This wonderful video guide, originally distributed by Akai / IMC Music on VHS tape, is presented by Akai EVI clinician and long time EVI player Sam Zambito and woodwind EWI1000 player J.R. Krisanda. Though released in the late 1980s, this video contains many useful tips that are very much relevant today.

We hope you enjoy this video and will support Patchman Music in return. Since 1985, Patchman Music has been THE top source of everything wind controller related with clients including Michael Brecker, Tom Scott, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Kashiwa, Nyle Steiner, Judd Miller, Steve Tavaglione, and many many others! If you are looking to purchase a new or used wind controller or have yours repaired, or if you are looking for sounds to use with your wind controller, Patchman Music is the best place to go. Patchman Music sells all the major wind controller models and has developed numerous professional sound banks for synths and soft synths specializing in sounds designed for use with wind controllers and breath controllers. For a complete list, visit: https://www.patchmanmusic.com/WindCon..."

"This video was digitized and restored by Matt Traum in July 2025 for Matt's Time Machine
http://www.mattstimemachine.com
If you have recordings or documents that need to be restored and digitized, contact Matt's Time Machine to get the job done right!"

Pairings EP6 Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here's episode #6 of my occasional video series called 'Parings' were I pair up different gear for fun and interesting sounds. This episode features the Waldorf Quantum + Yamaha YDS 120 for some wild out of this world synth sounds."

Crumar Steiner EVI Electronic Valve Instrument SN E1 / 00279

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via this listing

"A Crumar Steiner EVI in the original case. The item came available from the family. As I am not a musician, I cannot test the product. Therefore, the product is ‘sold as described’ / bought in the condition as you can see from the pictures. I see that one of the buttons is missing, I am aware that the mouth piece is also missing And I believe the paint on parts of device was black in the past. Therefore I labelled the condition as ‘fair’. At the same time, the Crumar Steiner remains a rare item and is one remarkable piece from history."

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Computone Lyricon 1 Analog Wind Synthesizer

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via this listing

"Rare original Lyricon 1, completely refurbished as of Feb. 2025."

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Erica Synths Steampipe + Emeo Digital Saxophone

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here's a quick play through of the Erica Synths Steampipe controlled with the Emeo Digital Saxophone using a couple of my own presets. Off camera, the Boss EV-1-WL expression pedal is also used."

Completely Overhauled Original Lyricon Wind Synthesizer

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"classic, early 1970s Lyricon I analog wind synthesizer made by Computone, in the USA.

It was completely overhauled ($850) less than two years ago and everything works perfectly.

This is an analog synth that is keyed for sax, clarinet, and flute players, offering an extra set of sound dynamics through the mouthpiece.

You do need to experiment with the controls; the manual explains how to get started, and then you have a wide range of analog controls to work through to create sounds. There is no storage of sounds.

Comes as pictured, including a photocopy of the manual, original document, and an original magazine advertisement."

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Berglund Instruments NuRAD Wind Controller | @EddieEWI Live Stream

video upload by Eddie EWI

MIDIPLUS Wind 2: Unlocking Its Power with Effects (No Talking)

video upload by Yukes玉刻 Music

I see Midiplus on Amazon but not the MIDIPLUS Wind 2. I also can't ind it on their website. New product or different manufacturer?

"MIDIPLUS Wind 2 is probably the most bare-bones wind synth on the market. 10 simple sounds, no pitch-bend or expression... first impression is a tough one. But I'd be lying if I said it didn't grow on me over time. Breath-controlled velocity is clutch. It's been a pleasure to have around, no bigger than a tin whistle, easy to keep in a bag and pull out at a jam.

While it's certainly not for everyone, it's pretty cool to have a wind synth at this price. Sort of the r/CheapKeys of wind synthesizers. And with Bluetooth MIDI, it could control any tone you want. Pretty cool little thing.

I knew it had some real potential when I started putting it through effects. It's rare I turn my effects to 100% wet, but with an instrument such as this, a pure tone can really let your effects shine.

In this video I put the Wind 2 through a few effects:
0:00 Clean Tone
0:40 Eventide Blackhole
1:23 Arturia Delay Tape-201
2:21 Arturia Tape Mello-Fi
3:10 Eventide ShimmerVerb
4:15 Arturia EFX Fragments
5:15 Eventide Physion MkII"

Berglund Instruments NuRAD Wind Controller | @EddieEWI Live Stream

video upload by Eddie EWI

Tom Scott - DESIRE - Soprano Saxophone - by John Stefan - Yamaha WX5 wind synthesizer - EWI

video upload by John Stefan

"Tom Scott - Soprano Saxophone - Smooth Jazz - Jazz-Fusion

This Jazz-fusion song was composed, recorded and performed by Tom Scott in 1982. Tom Scott was and still is one of the greatest saxophone players of our generation.

***Performed by John Stefan on the Yamaha WX5 Wind Synthesizer using the soprano sax, muted trumpet instruments from the Yamaha VL70-m Tone Generator plus near the end, I over-dubbed the trumpet & trombone instruments."

Roland Aerophone AEZ008 Wind String Layers by Matt Traum Sound Examples

video upload by RolandChannel

"Add the rich sounds of layered wind and string instruments to your Aerophone Pro and AE-20 with the Roland Cloud Wind String Layers Sound Pack by musician and wind controller expert Matt Traum. This pack contains ten Scenes with diverse blends of expressive wind instruments and inspired string instruments that dynamically react to breath control. Experiment with the S1/S2 buttons and right-hand thumb lever on Aerophone for additional sonic exploration.

In this video, you’ll hear each of the ten Scenes performed by Alistair Parnell.

00:00 Violin & Clarinet
00:25 Viola & Vibrato Flute
00:52 Bow Bass & FX Flute
01:09 Strings & Woodwind
01:31 Chamber Ensemble
01:46 Bow Bass & Brass
02:08 2 String & 2 Wind
02:30 Bass Clarinet & Cello
03:02 String & Flute & Clarinet
03:25 Strings & Flute"