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CME Pro debuted their newest master keyboard at the recent 2011 NAMM show in Anaheim, the Z-KEY. Having had more than eighteen years of experience incorporating with the latest technology, CME’s new Z-Key would no doubt differentiate it from other product brands on the market. The CME  Z-Key 76 Master Keyboard features 76 Zenith keys semi-weighted action keyboard, with velocity sensitivity and after-touch, Pitch and Modulation wheels, premium quality aluminum casing, assignable Data Dial, Standby button, MIDI OUT, USB port, Sustain Pedal jack.

The robust Z-Key Master Keyboard incorporates an entirely new keybed design, utilizing one-piece integrated felt-strip and after-touch, which produced better and more consistent action. Perhaps, what differentiate the Master keyboard from other product brands is the Zenith keys, with acoustic piano touch. The feel of the weighted action keys is nice if you have tried the acoustic pianos. Additionally, each key on Z-Keys is individual hence, the keys can be adjusted individually for touch and response. The Z-Key is class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and 7, and Mac OS X. The Master keyboard also comes in 49-Zenith keys, 61-Zenith keys, 76-Zenith keys and 88-Zenith keys, and all with velocity sensitivity keys and after-touch.

The CME Z-Key Master Keyboard is packed in an aluminum casing for durability. The robust portable keyboard is designed for discerning users and is affordable. If you are looking forward to a pro MIDI keyboard with acoustic piano touch, and in a unique designed casing, then CME Z-Key is the perfect choice.

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A USB powered keyboard. The new Korg microKey is a Compact Keyboard Controller. The microKey features 37 mini-keys Natural Touch keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, dual USB ports, microKey’s Software License Bundle; M1 Le Software, EzDrummer Lite and Lounge Lizard Session.

Regardless, whether you are scouting for a compact keyboard or a powerful and versatile controller which you can pack with your laptop, the Korg microKey is the ideal choice. The perfect choice for controlling your computer music software whether in production or in performance. The microKey double up as a USB hub. The dual USB ports - Type A, allows user to daisy chain other or additional USB devices. Additionally, the USB powered keyboard controller is compatible with any computer music software hence, enable you to creates your own compact and customized command center.

The 37 - keys Natural Touch Mini-Keyboard has been acclaimed for its ease of playing. The proportion of the black keys and white “waterfall” keys have been adjusted so that chords , glissandos and rapid-fire phrases are comfortable to play. Plus, the Korg microKey comes with Korg’s M1 Le Software , EzDrummer Lite and Lounge Lizard Session, so you can start making music right away! And the Korg microKey accurately conveys the dynamic of your performance to any music software plug-in. The portable keyboard weight merely 2.21 lbs. Compact Controller and 2-Port USB Hub in One!

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Akai Professional unveiled the MPK mini, a USB keyboard and pad controller at the recent 2010 BPM EXPO in Birmingham, England. The Akai MPK Mini features 25-note Semi-weighted mini keyboard, custom LCD display; 8 back-lit, Arpeggiator, MPC-style pads, 8 assignable Q-Link knobs, Octave Up and Down, Tap-Tempo and Sustain buttons.

The Akai MPK mini strikes the perfect balance between portability and comprehensive software control by combining both the complete control with the grab-and-go convenience offered in its popular Akai LPK25 and Akai LPD8. The MPK mini keyboard is perfect for quickly entering notes and phrases into a computer additionally, is velocity-sensitive. The dedicated Octave Up and Down buttons instantly access different pitch ranges. The sustain button should take on all new uses, particularly for editing, with all of the pads to press and knobs to twist until that perfect sound appears. The built-in Arpeggiator is to create sparkling, staccato leads and driving bass-lines in a variety of time denominations and patterns. The eight back-lit, velocity-sensitive pads are great for firing one-shot samples and sequencing drum patterns. The pads can send note information, MIDI CCs, or even program changes, and pressing the Bank button will instantly toggle between 2 banks of pads to a total of 16 pads.

Additionally, the Akai MPK mini has 8 assignable Q-Link knobs to control virtually any software parameter. The portable keyboard works plug-and-play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation for operation. The ultra-compact mini-keyboard is very affordable. “Today’s music is constantly evolving, and that requires the tools for music creation to evolve similarly. The MPK mini is the perfect extension of the computer for making music in any setting.” Weighs slightly over one pound and less than 13 inches across, it can easily fits into your laptop case or backpack.  So, go mobile without losing control with Akai MPK mini!

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The immediacy of a hardware synthesizer combined with the flexibility of a software based solution. The Arturia - Analog Experience The Player is a compact MIDI keyboard controller. The Player comes in an aluminium and wooden case designed specifically for durability and cost saving. The compact, lightweight and rugged designed make the portable controller an ideal instrument for contemporary and mobile musicians. The Analog Experience - The Player features 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard with full action effect, a cross-platform virtual instruments - stand-alone and VST/AU/RTAS plug-in, with 1,000 built-in synths sounds selected from Arturia Classic Synths line of virtual instruments, like ARP 2600V, CS-80V, Jupiter-8V, Minimoog V, Modular Moog V, Prophet V, and Prophet VS.

Analog Experience - The Player is a powerful and user-friendly instrument. Featuring the very best of Arturia’s signature sounds created using TAE ® sound engine, the sounds are filtered by instrument, type, style and characteristics. Besides, the controller is compatible with any MIDI hardware and software. With 1,000 presets sounds selecting the sounds you want is also a breeze. And user can also filter and organize presets view with ease. User can search sounds according to individual’s criteria by filtering base on instrument, type of sound , style or characteristics, and alternatively, find presets according to these filtered choices. Additionally, user can organize presets view by Name, Instrument, Type, Polyphony, CPU usage, Favourite or User Presets. The modulation joystick is easy to operate though most user would prefer wheels but, to save space and cost perhaps, it is the best alternative.

The Player is the best way to get these signature sounds at a budget. In fact, The Player makes the analog experience more available to the masses. In my opinion, an incredibly affordable package with a wealth of Arturia’s best analog sounds and the ease of accessing all the presets are the biggest immediate sell for this simple, small and lightweight portable keyboard.

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CME introduced the UF-Classic, a new range to its best selling UF series Master keyboards. The CME UF50 Classic Master keyboard features 49-key Semi-weighted action keyboard with after-touch response, more than 20 user Template, Pitch and Modulation Wheels, Assignable Controllers; 8 control knobs, 9 faders control, 6 shortcut knobs, LED display, Control buttons; program, transpose, octave, channels and keyboard split, 6 sequencer remote buttons, data adjustment knobs, U-CTRL mode. Exclusive features include; NeoSynth24; Audio/MIDI expander with maximum 124-voices Polyphony, Waldorf Nano Synth Card.

The CME UF50 Classic is enhanced with new dedicated performance controls to keep all the needs of the performer close at hand and make your performance more expressive. You can produce subtle or drastic pitch changes, and use the octave button and transpose button to shift the pitch of the keyboard. Additionally, the controller keyboard exclusive features, like the Audio/MIDI expander provides high quality audio instruments and effects whereas, the Waldorf Nano Synth Card (one of its kind in the industry) with more than 1000 classic Waldorf Micro Q synth sounds enables the controller keyboard to be converted into an audio sound card, a tone module, and a full-on synthesizer, complete with real-time control. The UF50 Classic is class compliant for Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Mac OS X.

The Classic range comes in UF50 49-key, UF60 61-key, UF70 76-key, and all keybed sizes have velocity sensitive keys with after-touch. While the UF80 Classic comes in 88-note Hammer-action weighted keys with grand piano touch. The CME UF50 Classic portable keyboard weight merely 8.2 kg. The UF Classic Series are designed by musicians for musicians because they know best.

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