49-note, TruTouch semi-weighted, piano-style, professional-action keybed |
proprietary HyperControl MIDI mapping and host control
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ASCII messages for software keyboard shortcuts |
65 MIDI-assignable controls in total
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50 onboard memory locations |
USB bus-powered |
MIDI Out and MIDI In ports for extended external connectivity |
4 programmable keyboard zones |
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Axiom Pro 49
Alesis micron se Limited Edition
Alesis micron se Limited Edition
The virtually limitless sonic palette.
The micron is an eight-voice analog-modeling synthesizer. Despite its small size, you'll be impressed with the micron's big sound. Whether you use a synth to accompany you on stage or in the studio, and whether you prefer to work with the hundreds of preset Alesis sounds or create your own, the micron is the perfect companion. The micron also contains a powerful sequencing section with phrase, step, and drum sequencing, an arpeggiator, and stereo effects.
SYNTHESIS
The micron has two multi-mode filters, three envelope generators, and two LFOs: the full spectrum of synthesis components for shaping and creating sonorities and textures. For stage and studio-ready quality, the microne has 24-bit audio outputs and inputs via balanced connections.
Each of the micron’s voices contains two filters, and each filter can be one of the following different types, each with its own character and sonic flavor: Bypass, Low Pass: ob 2-pole, tb 3-pole, mg 4-pole, rp 4-pole, jp 4-pole, al 8-pole; Band Pass: ob 2-pole, al 6-pole, octave dual, band limit; High Pass: ob 2-pole, op 4-pole; three Vocal Formants, four Comb Filters, Phase Warp, Frequency, Resonance, Key Tracking, Envelope Amount, Offset, and Absolute.
Each of the micron’s voices contains two LFOs, each of which offers rate, depth, shape, and tempo sync; and three envelopes: Amp Envelope, Filter Envelope, and Pitch/Modulation Envelope.
EFFECTS
The micron gives you a full compliment of stereo effects including Chorus, Feedback, Theta Flanger (Phaser + Flanger), Thru Zero Flanger, Super Phaser, Notch Frequency, String Phaser, 40-Band Vocoder, Analysis Gain, Sibilance Boost, Band Shift, Synthesis Input, Analysis Signal In, Analysis Mix, six types of Delay, and three types of Reverbs.
The micron gives you powerful synthesis capabilities, great sound, and excellent portability. On stage or in the studio, the micron is the perfect tool for creating exactly the sound you need.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
KORG M3
Keyboard Workstation
Introducing the Korg M3
This Keyboard Workstation Will XPand Your Potential!
The NEW M3 XPanded offers a staggering 697 Mbytes of PCM, delivering a huge number of sound variations. Powerful enhancements to the sequencer and interface make the Korg M3 keyboard workstation the go-to instrument for your music making. Now at a new, lower price - see your dealer for more info on this MIDI keyboard.
The Next Coming Of M - A Third Generation Keyboard Workstation
The M3 heralds the third generation of Korg Workstations. The M1 is the keyboard workstation that started it all, first appearing in 1988 to bring the world a new concept called the "music workstation." It went on to become the best selling keyboard workstation in history, and was further expanded and enhanced through the T and O1/W series. Trinity defined a new level of innovations including touch screen technology and configurable effects, and was the forbearer of the successful TRITON range of products.
Now Korg Redefines the Keyboard Workstation Category Once Again.
The Korg M3 features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface. Adding innovations such as the new concept of "virtualized hardware" that allows an even closer integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which provide an instant groove to play along with, and the new "Korg Komponent System" concept that facilitates more flexible system construction, this keyboard workstation/sampler opens a new and exciting page in music making. Plain and simple, the Korg M3 is the keyboard workstation that rightfully deserves to wear the "M" that started it all.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
YAMAHA KB-180
Portamento, Sustain, Digital Reverb and Chorus effects for getting just the right sound | |
Real-time pitch control with pitch bend wheel | |
Song Memory feature lets you record your performance | |
Direct switches enable easy access |
Ideal educational keyboard for PK. The KB-180 is a 61-key Touch Response keyboard with natural sounding Voices, including 11 China Voices and 1 China Drum Kits. The KB-180 also has 2 China Styles in addition to 110 accompaniment Styles, and 10 Demo Songs including 5 China Songs. The Realistic Sounds contribute to enrich expressiveness. Easy panel layout with direct switches enables you to instantly call up what you need. Furthermore, the convenient Registration Memory feature and the attractive feature such as Touch Response, Recording, etc. are onboard.
Portamento
Portamento is an effect similar to a glissando, where the pitch changes in continuous glide from one note to the next, through all the intermediate pitches.
Sustain
Sustain adds a slow, natural decay to the Voices. It is particularly effective on piano and stringed instrument Voices, making the sound richer and more authentic on slowly played passages.
Reverb
Reverb effect with different reverb types lets you add rich, extra depth and expression to the sound to create a realistic acoustic ambience.
Chorus
It alters the sound of the voices, with use of pitch modulation. Two basic types are provided: Chorus and Flanger. Chorus produces a thicker, warmer, and more animated sound, whereas Flanger creates a swirling, metallic effect.
Touch Response Keyboard
The touch response keyboard tracks the pressure applied to each key, changing the sound to correspond to that pressure for a more subtle, fluid, piano-style of playing.
Pitch Bend Wheel
Use the pitch bend wheel to dynamically adjust the sound of the keyboard. It would adds realism to voices like electric guitar.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
ROLAND Lucina AX-09
Great Sounds
Lucina is packed with dozens of high-quality sounds that span a wide stylistic range - from scorching synth leads to silk-smooth pads. Find the perfect sound quickly with the Category buttons, and press the Preview button to hear the currently selected sound with a pre-programmed riff. Assign your top 12 sounds to the Favorites bank for instant, one-button recall. Volume and reverb level settings can be stored with each Favorite.
Battery Power
Plug into traditional power with an AC adaptor (included) or roam free with batteries. Jam for hours* with eight standard AA batteries installed (Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries). A battery-strength indicator lets you know when battery power is getting low so you never miss a note onstage.
*Approximately four hours of continuous use per 8-battery load.
Audio Player
The built-in Audio Player feature lets you sound like an entire band. Simply load up a USB stick with your favorite songs in MP3, WAV, or AIFF format, plug it into Lucina's USB port, select the song you want, press Play, and jam along!
Hands-On Control
Put a personal stamp on your performances with the expressive controllers built into Lucina. Wave your hands over the invisible D Beam for dramatic effects, and dig your fingers into the Modulation Bar and Touch control to bend, twist, and sculpt each sound you play.
Monday, May 17, 2010
STYLUS RMX™ - REALTIME GROOVE MODULE
Featuring the Spectrasonics Advanced Groove Engine!
Stylus RMX is a completely new groove-based virtual instrument plug-in for Macintosh and Windows. Stylus RMX is the first product to offer the combined power of Groove Control™ with Spectrasonics Advanced Groove Engine (S.A.G.E.™) technology giving users dramatic new control over groove production and performance.
Spectrasonics’ in-house development team created the new instrument from the ground up, with dozens of new features including the ground-breaking Chaos Designer™, a completely redesigned multi-page user interface, a new core library of sounds, all with a focus on realtime groove creation and performance.
Monday, May 3, 2010
The OCTAPAD
The OCTAPAD
Roland® has long been a leader and innovator in electronic percussion technology. For years, Roland’s popular V DRUMS become the standard by which all other electronic drum sets are measured.
Roland’s percussion legacy also includes a legendary line of digital percussion pads, beginning with the original OCTAPAD™ in 1985. The OCTAPAD (PAD 8) was a revolutionary percussion instrument that was adopted by musicians worldwide and became a classic. Over the years, Roland has continued to refine and improve these unique instruments with features and technologies that are both powerful, versatile, and musical.
For 2010, Roland is proud and excited to introduce the OCTAPAD SPD-30. Combining cutting edge drum and percussion sounds with the latest triggering technology, a Phrase Loop function, USB MIDI and much more, the OCTAPAD SPD-30 is a rugged instrument that's a perfect addition to an electronic or acoustic drum set, or percussion set. It’s designed to be versatile and flexible for any musical application.