CME launched the first fully functional UF series Master Keyboards and the instrument became an instant hit among the MIDI keyboard. Recently, CME unveiled the latest UF series, among them the CME UF50 featuring a redesigned front panel for easy control with new shortcut buttons and included U-CTRL functions. The new MIDI features include built-in USB plug and play MIDI interface, duplex wireless MIDI interface with error detection and 262 foot range.
The New UF series comes in four models; UF50/60/70/80 and ranging from 49-, 61-, or 76-key Semi-weighted action keyboard with after-touch to 88-key Hammer-action weighted keyboard with after-touch. Other features incorporates in the UF 50 and it’s three other models includes eight assignable control knobs, six sequencer remote buttons, 20 built-in memory locations and nine assignable control faders, all of which were also featured in its predecessor. Additionally, the full update of the latest version 2.0 firmware for the New UF series MIDI keyboards is available free of charge and users can download from CME website by selecting the relevant model to upgrade.
During the 2009 NAMM Show, the CME UF 50 was selected as one of the best selling 49 notes keyboard.
The long awaited high-end arranger keyboard has finally materialize and it is worth the wait. The new Ketron AUDYA is the next generation contemporary keyboard. The latest in audio technology in this most amazing Arranger Workstation. The ‘AUDYA’ features revolutionary live backings, high quality sound engine, robust Audio Multi-player, multiple connections compatible to new multimedia, audios, computers and many more to suit musicians requirement and demand.
Additionally, the AUDYA features a new semi weighted 76 key keyboard with Aftertouch and Portamento, and weight approximately 38 lbs. The AUDYA has already pushed the technological boundaries by being the first keyboard to provide “real” backings. The technology offers the nearest equivalent of a real drummer following your tempo changes and improvisations, so you can play in any style with the sound of “live musicians” and not preset sequence.
The sounds have also been upgraded and the internal sound library has over 360MB world famous Ketron sounds and high quality sound engine, redesigned sampler (44khz/16 bit), Digital Drawbar section ( with drawbar sliders included), MP3 encoder, vocoder Voicetron section, 10 band equaliser, 40GB hard drive and USB connectivity.
Moog Music unveiled its new innovation , the Little Phatty Stage II, the latest addition of the analog synthesizer to the Little Phatty family. The Little Phatty Stage II like its predecessor Tribute Edition’s analog synthesis engine, are the brain-child of Bob Moog. Without compromising on sound quality the Little Phatty Stage II puts the performer in control of a 100 per cent true analog signal path with Real Analog Control (RACTM), two ultra stable Voltage Controlled Filter, one Voltage Controlled Oscillators, external audio input, CV inputs, KB gate inputs and a full MIDI controller.
The Stage II new features includes 37 note keyboard with up/down 2 octave transpose, new batch of editable presets, direct interface with the analog circuitry via knobs on the control panel with no digital latency, and weight approximately 22 lbs.
The Little Phatty Stage II is designed for contemporary musicians. The striking design makes it one of the coolest looking analog synthesizer among the rest.
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