EVI Demo

ebjazz · 04-21-2007, 09:07 PM

Hey everyone;
I've put up a demo of the Electric Valve Instrument. If you've seen one played and want to learn how or if you've never heard of the EVI, you may find it fun and interesting. Here is the direct link:
::: Eric Bolvin Music Studios - Music and Trumpet Stuff:::

Thanks!!~

Eb

Clarence · 04-21-2007, 11:09 PM

Hi ebjazz.......
I don't cotton to much to what ain't dat natrual.
I've played trumpet for 30 years and learned everything
old school style.
I don't know about anyone else but i like's to keep it real.
peace

Stile442 · 04-21-2007, 11:12 PM

It looks like an interesting machine. I'd like to try it with my synth and composing software but I gotta agree with Clarence, when it comes to trumpet and recording trumpet I think I'd just get out my mic. Very cool though ;)

ebjazz · 04-22-2007, 12:03 AM

Well, I never said I was replacing the trumpet! Heck no!
Just another means of expressing myself through music.
If you listen to some of the cuts on my MySpace, I use both together to create a whole horn section.

Thanks for the listen.

Eb

Grav · 04-27-2007, 06:37 AM

You might be interested in checking out Mike Metheny (Pat's brother) on the EVI. He' been playing it now for at least 25 years (not exclusively of course). He even did a classical side using it on some tunes. Very creative guy and a personal mentor.

S-Money · 04-27-2007, 11:49 AM

If the unfortunate time of losing one's chops ever comes for me, I think id invest in one of those James Morrison Electronic Trumpets... They look really cool... all the little trumpet-esque features (shakes, trills, bends, etc), concepts, etc.

http://www.morrisondigitaltrumpet.com/

But until i ever lose my chops, like Clarence said, I'm keepin' it real.

NickD · 04-27-2007, 09:24 PM

Cool Eric!

I enjoyed your presentation.

I will probably get one, eventually. I was curious about the Morrison version out of Austrailia.

Also, can I drave ANY midi synth with an EVI, such as my Alessis QS8.1? Or is this a proprietary device that only works with only with certain devices?

Finally, the backlighting was buggin me! It was hard to see your face on my flat screen monitor for some reason.

Great stuff, Eric!

Nick

TrentAustin · 04-27-2007, 10:08 PM

I love playing my EWI, and love incorporating non-traditional sounds into my "bag". You all should check one of my idols John Swana on EVI, he's a BAD man! woooo-hooo!

kateeba · 04-28-2007, 09:11 AM

Yes, very nice presentatiion Eric. When I first got mine, many years ago, the only "demo" I got to see was the Sam Zambito video.

It was a little weird to get used to it in the beginning, but once I got the chromatic scale and some regular scales and intervals under my fingers, it got a lot more "friendly." I love using it as an "ALTERNATIVE" to my trumpet, since it gives me a whole "different" way to express myself. I NEVER use it with a trumpet patch! I don't even relate it to the trumpet, except for the fact that the fingerings are similar. It is a nice way for a trumpet player to play synths if they wanted to, and if they were not as proficient on the keyboards. It is not for everyone. If you are a dedicated "acoustic" jazz player, you won't be interested in it, but it you like to stretch your imagination and try different things, it is awesome. It is also great for composing with. One of the nice things is, that because of it's midi capabilities, you can play it into a sequencer, and have what you played printed out. Another nice feature! So if you approach it as a whole "different" instrument, as if, besides trumpet, you played keyboards, or sax, or guitar as a second instrument, it is a very rewarding experience. FUN!!!

I have a video up on my site where, after my trumpet solo, and the sax, guitar, and keyboardist solo, I do a second solo with it. It is a quicktime movie that you can see here:
Concertpage

Eric, nice of you to take the time to explain what the instrument is about.

Nick .........Yes, you should be able to drive any synthesizer with it. It is essentially a midi controller, just like a keyboard controller. It comes with it's own sounds, but you have the choice of using external sounds with it via midi, OR ............use both the internal sounds with external midi sounds to get "layers" of sound. That is when it gets interesting. Mixing up sounds to get fat, odd sounding patches that you would NEVER be able to hear acoustically. Hey, a vibration is a vibration, and a sound is a sound. How you shape those vibrations together to express youself is very personal and can contain as much "feeling" as any other vibration/sound.

Lou

NickD · 04-28-2007, 10:49 AM

Eric, et al...

I went to Ebay to see is any EVI's were available for sale. Bupkis!

Next, I went to the MDT - Mooris Digital Trumpet site. Very interesting. It is a different type of midi controller, but a trumpeters midi controller nonetheless. It goes for almost $1700 and I know NOBODY in the US who has one.

Any ideas on where to purchase an EVI or MDT in the US?

Thanks!

Nick

04-21-2007, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ebjazz New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 46	EVI Demo Hey everyone; I've put up a demo of the Electric Valve Instrument. If you've seen one played and want to learn how or if you've never heard of the EVI, you may find it fun and interesting. Here is the direct link: ::: Eric Bolvin Music Studios - Music and Trumpet Stuff::: Thanks!!~ Eb __________________ Eric Bolvin Internet lessons The Really Big Student Songbook The Arban Manual Tongue Level & Air www.BolvinMusic.com 408.236.2009

04-21-2007, 11:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 746	Re: EVI Demo Hi ebjazz....... I don't cotton to much to what ain't dat natrual. I've played trumpet for 30 years and learned everything old school style. I don't know about anyone else but i like's to keep it real. peace __________________ You heard it here 1st, in what ever u do if u buy the ticket u take the ride! Stage 1XH Bb Phaeton 2030 Bb Jupiter flugle 846bl black Kersting Pocket trumpet Stage1 MP schilke 11 MP Sdsytems LCM77 wireless Shure PGX wireless

04-21-2007, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stile442 Pianissimo User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Deland Fl Posts: 215	Re: EVI Demo It looks like an interesting machine. I'd like to try it with my synth and composing software but I gotta agree with Clarence, when it comes to trumpet and recording trumpet I think I'd just get out my mic. Very cool though ;) __________________ -Go Confidently Into The Direction Of Your Dreams- Bb-Modified Bach Strad 43H C-Bach Strad Chicago 229 Picc-Schilke P5-4 GR 66M; 66SZ; 63PM Brandon Loos www.myspace.com/brandonloos

04-22-2007, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
ebjazz New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 46	Re: EVI Demo Well, I never said I was replacing the trumpet! Heck no! Just another means of expressing myself through music. If you listen to some of the cuts on my MySpace, I use both together to create a whole horn section. Thanks for the listen. Eb __________________ Eric Bolvin Internet lessons The Really Big Student Songbook The Arban Manual Tongue Level & Air www.BolvinMusic.com 408.236.2009

04-27-2007, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grav New Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rome, Italy:New York City Posts: 28	Re: EVI Demo You might be interested in checking out Mike Metheny (Pat's brother) on the EVI. He' been playing it now for at least 25 years (not exclusively of course). He even did a classical side using it on some tunes. Very creative guy and a personal mentor. __________________ Andy Gravish -- Eclipse Artist Eclipse XLR Scratch Gold Eclipse Red Flug Scratch Gold some Bachs some Committees some Constellations a Callicchio and a Silver Flair somewhere www.andygravish.com "I started writing a book about my life but had to put it down when I realized that nobody would believe it." --- Chet Baker

04-27-2007, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
S-Money Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 162	Re: EVI Demo If the unfortunate time of losing one's chops ever comes for me, I think id invest in one of those James Morrison Electronic Trumpets... They look really cool... all the little trumpet-esque features (shakes, trills, bends, etc), concepts, etc. http://www.morrisondigitaltrumpet.com/ But until i ever lose my chops, like Clarence said, I'm keepin' it real. __________________ Blow your life through your horn

04-27-2007, 09:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickD Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago northern suburbs Posts: 826	Re: EVI Demo Cool Eric! I enjoyed your presentation. I will probably get one, eventually. I was curious about the Morrison version out of Austrailia. Also, can I drave ANY midi synth with an EVI, such as my Alessis QS8.1? Or is this a proprietary device that only works with only with certain devices? Finally, the backlighting was buggin me! It was hard to see your face on my flat screen monitor for some reason. Great stuff, Eric! Nick __________________ NickD "Free Online Lessons in Extreme Trumpet Playing" http://www.nickdrozdoff.com http://www.newyorktrumpetcompany.com/ http://www.myspace.com/nickdrozdoff

04-27-2007, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,532	Re: EVI Demo I love playing my EWI, and love incorporating non-traditional sounds into my "bag". You all should check one of my idols John Swana on EVI, he's a BAD man! woooo-hooo! __________________ Trent Austin Taking a break to focus on my music but I am lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com

04-28-2007, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
kateeba New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Re: EVI Demo Yes, very nice presentatiion Eric. When I first got mine, many years ago, the only "demo" I got to see was the Sam Zambito video. It was a little weird to get used to it in the beginning, but once I got the chromatic scale and some regular scales and intervals under my fingers, it got a lot more "friendly." I love using it as an "ALTERNATIVE" to my trumpet, since it gives me a whole "different" way to express myself. I NEVER use it with a trumpet patch! I don't even relate it to the trumpet, except for the fact that the fingerings are similar. It is a nice way for a trumpet player to play synths if they wanted to, and if they were not as proficient on the keyboards. It is not for everyone. If you are a dedicated "acoustic" jazz player, you won't be interested in it, but it you like to stretch your imagination and try different things, it is awesome. It is also great for composing with. One of the nice things is, that because of it's midi capabilities, you can play it into a sequencer, and have what you played printed out. Another nice feature! So if you approach it as a whole "different" instrument, as if, besides trumpet, you played keyboards, or sax, or guitar as a second instrument, it is a very rewarding experience. FUN!!! I have a video up on my site where, after my trumpet solo, and the sax, guitar, and keyboardist solo, I do a second solo with it. It is a quicktime movie that you can see here: Concertpage Eric, nice of you to take the time to explain what the instrument is about. Nick .........Yes, you should be able to drive any synthesizer with it. It is essentially a midi controller, just like a keyboard controller. It comes with it's own sounds, but you have the choice of using external sounds with it via midi, OR ............use both the internal sounds with external midi sounds to get "layers" of sound. That is when it gets interesting. Mixing up sounds to get fat, odd sounding patches that you would NEVER be able to hear acoustically. Hey, a vibration is a vibration, and a sound is a sound. How you shape those vibrations together to express youself is very personal and can contain as much "feeling" as any other vibration/sound. Lou __________________ Trumpet Artist, Composer Hear my music at: www.enchantedvibratiions.net Last edited by kateeba; 04-28-2007 at 09:18 AM.

04-28-2007, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
NickD Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago northern suburbs Posts: 826	Re: EVI Demo Eric, et al... I went to Ebay to see is any EVI's were available for sale. Bupkis! Next, I went to the MDT - Mooris Digital Trumpet site. Very interesting. It is a different type of midi controller, but a trumpeters midi controller nonetheless. It goes for almost $1700 and I know NOBODY in the US who has one. Any ideas on where to purchase an EVI or MDT in the US? Thanks! Nick __________________ NickD "Free Online Lessons in Extreme Trumpet Playing" http://www.nickdrozdoff.com http://www.newyorktrumpetcompany.com/ http://www.myspace.com/nickdrozdoff Last edited by NickD; 04-28-2007 at 11:03 AM.

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