User Manual

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Operation
The EWI Solo is a wind-instrument-type MIDI controller with an internal sound module and built-in effects. It allows
you to perform with the articulation of an acoustic instrument but also with the character of an electronic instrument
with a wide variety of sounds and tonal colorings.
The EWI Solo is a musical instrument much like other acoustic instruments, so the more you practice, the better
you'll play. You may find it challenging at first, but as you find and develop your own playing style, we think you'll find
it has unlimited possibilities—there are no hard and fast rules.
For reference, you can see an overview of the entire menu structure of EWI Solo in Appendix > Menu Structure.
Programs
EWI Solo's internal memory includes 200 built-in programs with a variety of sounds and settings. You can switch
from one Program to another to change your sound and sensor settings instantly.
To select a program:
1. Press the Prog button to view the list of programs.
2. Use the encoder to scroll through the list, and then press it to select the program.
Alternatively, hold the Hold or Interval buttons to the previous or next program, respectively, and immediately
load it. You can keep holding either button to step through the patches once every second.
You can also use Direct Mode to quickly select a specific program:
1. Press and hold either the Prog button or one of the FAV buttons. Holding the Prog button will select from the
Program List, and holding a FAV button will select from the chosen Favorites list.
2. While still holding, touch one of the 14 keys and blow into the mouthpiece. EWI Solo will load from the first 14
programs in the selected list based on the key you are holding.
Note: If you are holding more than one key, the top-most key will be given priority; for example, if you are
holding the K2 and K3 keys when you blow into the mouthpiece, the second program or favorite in the list will be
selected.
For a full list of programs, see Appendix > Program List.
Saving Programs & Favorites
When you make changes to a Program, the Save LED will light to indicate the changes have not been saved. To save
changes to a program, use the Save function to add the program to one of four available Favorites lists. You can
also use this function to organize your favorite presets, such as for a setlist.
To save a program in a Favorites list:
1. Press the Save button.
2. A prompt will appear on the display asking where you would like to save the program. Turn the encoder to select
FAV1, FAV2, FAV3 or FAV4, and then press it to confirm.
3. The current list of 25 programs in the chosen Favorites list will be shown. Turn the encoder to select the slot
where you would like to save your program, and then press it to confirm.
4. A prompt will appear on this display for confirmation. Use the encoder to highlight Yes, and then press it to save
the program in the selected slot. Select No to return to the Favorite list and select another slot or exit.
5. Once the program is saved in the Favorites list, it will automatically be selected. Press the FAV1, FAV2, FAV3 or
FAV4 button again to exit the Favorite list.