A Controller That Inspires – The M-Audio Axiom AIR 49 USB MIDI keyboard controller is an inspiration to use. The 49 synth-action keys communicate musical expression to your DAW with amazing accuracy. You get eight encoders, nine long-throw faders, and 12 backlit pads that are pure joy to your fingertips, and Hypercontrol automatic mapping technology to tie it all effortlessly to your music software. The Axiom AIR 49 ships with Ignite music creation software to energize your creative workflow. If you are constantly fighting your controller, you need one that works with you. Empower your ideas and bring them to life with the M-Audio Axiom AIR 49 !
The three models differ in the mix of controllers that are available with the 25 note swaying towards additional pads and the 49 and 61 note incorporating large mixer functions
While there are many small MIDI keyboard controllers out in the market, but the announcement of the new Roland A-49 MIDI keyboard controller will definitely raise some eyebrows as the controller present some top-end features in an affordable and well thought out package.
The Roland A-49 is a 49-key controller with Roland’s acclaimed synth-action stands up well to it’s competition, packing a host of modern features into a under 6 pounds, durable and ergonomic chassis. As we would expect of a modern midi keyboard, it is compatible with Apple iPad, features USB and MIDI connectability, and onboard control of Roland synthesizers like the Jupiter range and the new INTEGRA-7 rack unit sound module.
The Roland A-49 is loaded with Roland’s D-BEAM technology and other performance and control features including a pitchbend/modulation lever, knobs and switches for you to assign as you please, and the standard octave and transpose functions. With Windows, Mac and iPad iOS compatibility, the lightweight Roland A-49 keyboard cover all the bases required and many more.
Available in pearl white and black finishes, the A-49 gives you pro-quality playing feel with its clean, clutter-free surface and excellent feel, keeps your fingers on the keys and your mind on the music. The Roland A-49 is a dream comes true for musicians.
Kurzweil latest workstation, Kurzweil PC3K8 is an upgraded PC3 and a new addition to Kurzweil’s workstation and family. The PC3K8 features 88-keys keyboard, with the addition of 128 MB of sample memory, real-time control over volume and sound parameter, basic sample editing and full keymap editing, a USB host port to support the use of thumb-drives for data loading and storage as well as OS updates. Not forgetting, the PC3K8 also features all the presets and features of it’s predecessor PC3, including anti-aliasing VA oscillators, improved KB3 Mode, Classic Keys, Orchestral and String Sections sound sets, the renowned Kurzweil Grand Piano, Cascade Mode, 16 independent Riffs and arpeggiators, Song Mode and QA mode, unparalleled MIDI control, and many more.
The PC3K8 non-volatile user sample memory can load your user samples, turn the unit off and the samples are still intact. This is especially applicable for keyboardists who use samples in a live setting. This new feature has been most sought after by musicians and professionals alike for at least a decade. The ‘K’ implies backward compatibility to Kurzweil K-Series from K2000, K2500 to K2600 keyboards. All the K-Series samples can be loaded in the PC3K8 with 100 percent compatibility whereas, the K-Series programs have about 70 percent compatibility. However, users will have to tweak the sound a little in order to have the exact sound. The keyboard can be set up with up to 16 zones and layers.
With the new Kurzweil PC3K8 ability to load legacy K-Series sample patches and almost two decades of programmes with almost full compatibility via Dynamic V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, once again underscoring Kurzweil commitment to non-obsolescence by design.
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