How the Electronic wind instrument makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the Electronic wind instrument belongs to the electrophones: sound is produced or shaped electronically – synthesizers, the theremin and electric organs.
Press play above and watch the spectrum: the evenly spaced peaks are harmonics, and their relative strength is what gives the instrument its character.
From Wikipedia
EWI (from electronic wind instrument, EE-wee) is a type of wind controller, an electronic musical instrument invented by Nyle Steiner. The EWI has been used by many artists across many different genres, and is notable for its association with jazz fusion, particularly in Japan with its frequent use by T-Square members Takeshi Itoh and Masato Honda.
Other electrophones
Frequently asked questions
What does the Electronic wind instrument sound like?
As one of the electrophones, its sound comes from the way sound is produced or shaped electronically.
What type of instrument is the Electronic wind instrument?
It is classified as electrophones (Hornbostel–Sachs 53).