Alesis introduced its Special and Limited Edition, Alesis micron se Analog Modeling Synthesizer, and announced its immediate availability. The special Blue version is a new addition to Alesis popular analog modeling synthesizer and family. The micron se features eight-voice analog modeling synthesizer, with 37-key synth-action touch sensitive keyboard, more than 600 preset sounds, robust sequencing section with phase, step, and drum, stereo effects, and an arpeggiator, Effects; including Stereo, Reverbs and Delays. 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. 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.
The Alesis micron se analog modeling synthesizer though small in size but, do not underestimate the instrument, the micron se delivers robust sound and impressive sonic flexibility. Regardless, whether musicians choose to use the synth for live performance or studio environment, and whether they choose to create their own sounds or work with the preset sounds, the micron se is the ideal companion with powerful synthesis capabilities, great sound and excellent portability.
If you’re considering getting a cheap, easy to use analog synth emulator, than you should seriously consider the Alesis Micron Se Analog Modeling Synthesizer. Its sixties Sci-Fi flavored aesthetics and simple control layout belies a sophisticated, yet user-friendly electronic music instrument.
Behringer introduced its new U-CONTROL UMX 610. The Behringer U-Control UMX 610 features a 61-Key MIDI Controller Keyboard with Audio Interface, 100 Software Instruments, 50 VST Effects, energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Music Production Software and NI (Native Instruments) KorePlayer Software Sound Module.
The U-Control UMX 610 is a compact, absolutely flexible and professional midi keyboard. The U-Control UMX610 is ideal for use with audio editing and sequencing software, or even as a master keyboard for controlling external sound modules and hardware synthesizers. With 61 full size velocity-sensitive keys and a total of 22 assignable knobs, buttons and fader, the instrument enables you the ease of control over your software and hardware, allowing direct hands on manipulation of parameters within Effects, Synths and Sequencers within your music software. The included USB audio interface will enable you simple recording and playback of audio - recording decks, vocals or instruments and playing back audio without having to install any drivers or additional software to use the device and it is compatible with your PC and Mac computers.
Additionally, the package also includes a software and plug-in bundle, including Native Instruments Koreplayer with 300MB of samples sounds including sounds ranging from synths to acoustic instruments to drums and more , making it ideal for both entry level and advanced producers. This portable keyboard provides total flexibility and tremendous ease of use thus, allowing players to realize their ideas intuitively.
Novation introduced the critically acclaimed SL MKII ranges of DAW Controller at Winter NAMM 2010 in Anaheim, California. The Novation 49 SL MKII MIDI Controller Keyboard features 49-key velocity sensitive, Fatar semi-weighted action keyboard with after-touch. The Novation 49SL MKII incorporates giant 144-character ultra bright LCD screen, Automap 3 PRO Control software, Assignable Controls; 16 knobs and 8 faders with touch sensitive and 32 buttons with integrated LEDs, Octave buttons with LED indicator.
The Novation SL MK II most obvious enhanced feature as compared to the SL MKI is that now all the sliders and knobs are touch-sensitive. Another enhanced feature is each of the eight parameter positions in the display can be controlled by the rotary encoder for rapid adjustment. Similarly, you can just touch the encoders to navigate the menu layers and it is as fast as the wind for users. The Automap 3 PRO Control software biggest asset is Keystroke Assignment, this enables almost any QWERTY or ASCII keyboard shortcut to be instantly assigned to the SL Mk II controls, providing unprecedented DAW control. The Automap 3.0 also introduces ‘Autoview’, where the ‘heads up GUI’ can be programmed to automatically appear displaying the present status of all controls whenever a controller is touched and then disappear upon release.
Overall, the Novation 49 SL MKII features are very professionally enhanced. Quick and easy usability for the masses and affordable for the budget conscious musicians. The Portable keyboard weight 5.2 kg.
The Edirol PCR-500 MIDI Keyboard Controller by Roland features 49-keys velocity sensitive Keyboard, with after-touch. The Edirol PCR-500 was designed for both live performance and music production. The Edirol PCR-500 incorporates 50 fully assignable controllers, 18 velocity sensitive pads which can be use interchangeably as velocity pads or buttons, unique Crossfader, Dynamic Mapping, Rear Panel Connections.
The built-in velocity sensitive trigger pads in the Edirol PCR-500 are for controlling drum sounds and soft synths. The trigger pads can also be program to accept their own individual midi channel number and midi control change data. With 9 faders, each fader can have its own midi channel number and each fader can set up its own control data. The Dynamic Mapping feature was designed for ease of use and it is a very powerful feature. With just a press of a button, the Dynamic Mapping will be able to grab all the functions of the soft synths and map them across the knobs, buttons and the faders for instant access to the parameters of the soft synths. Also included in the Edirol PCR-500 are complimentary software like SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE.
Having connections on the rear panel is great because you can use the keyboard right in front of your monitor and have no worries about cable problems. The Edirol PCR-500 is a great piece of instrument. The built-in software are sufficient for ones to get started and more. The Edirol PCR-500 portable keyboard weight 3.8 kg.
The Roland E-50 Music Workstation is a 61-key Keyboard, with velocity sensitive. The Roland E-50 incorporates maximum 64-note Polyphony, advanced features including, 512MB Wave ROM on-board each, incredible and world class sounds on board like new studio sampled guitars and accordions sound and many more, fresh musical content with 100 plus fresh styles, a wide variety of Effects; Reverb - 8 types , Chorus - 8 types and Multi-FX - 41 types , 16 track Sequencer, 16 grey-scale graphic LCD display touch screen.
In addition, the E-50 keyboard powerful built-in audio system delivers amazing robust sound. The LCD display touch screen and dedicated buttons located on the front panel of E-50 enables users ease of use. The Roland E-50 features an attractive and lightweight design. The portable keyboard weight merely 8.8 kg and at an amazing low price.
