World-renowned Japanese company Akai has brought the Performance Controller keyboard to the next level of realism. The result is a simple, beautiful, super-functional and first-of-its-kind performance keyboard. The Akai Professional MPK88 is a professional performance keyboard controller built for live stage performance as well as for studio recording, with powerful DAW software Ableton Live Lite AKAI Edition.
The MPK88 features 88-key fully weighted Hammer-Action keyboard with aftertouch response, 16 original MPC drum pads with 4 pad banks each – 64 pads in all, on-board arpeggiator, Q-Link controls and MPC series technologies; MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing. The MPC Note Repeat enables MPK88 to automatically play a rhythm pattern whereas the MPC Swing allows you to control the degree and timing of swing. Akai Pro built 72 Q-Link controls in MPK88. These virtual knobs are assignable to control nearly any software parameters. The MPK88’s Key Split enables you to take charge of two different sounds from the same keyboard. The MPK88 has MPC Full Level, MPC 16-Level, Tap Tempo and Time Division on its pads as well. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds.
Being able to control and operate so many devices (hardware or software) via MMC/MIDI, it looks like the Akai MPK88 would become one of the next most popular choice for modern keyboardist, a truly convenient DAW controller.
The CME UF5 is a powerful master keyboard. The UF series is the world’s first keyboard comes in an aluminum case designed specifically for durability and cost saving. The UF5 features 49-key semi-weighted action keyboard with after-touch. The UF5 weight approximately 8.2 Kg.
The master keyboard is equipped with 8 knobs, 9 sliders, a pitch bend and modulation wheel, LED display, drawbar settings and 6-track sequencer remote buttons. The UF5 gives you full control of your performances. You can connect the instrument to your computer , control and perform real-time recording on the computer, edit and play with simple control buttons. This UF5 Portable Keyboard Controller is compatible to WIN2000/XP, Mac OS X and most professional audio.
If you are looking forward to a unique designed casing with pro synth in mind, and a 49-key master keyboard is sufficient for you, then CME UF5 is another option. Additionally, the UF series also come in 61-key, 76-key and 88-key.
The Nord Stage EX is the successor of Nord Stage featuring Clavia’s award-winning technologies. The Stage EX is futher enhanced with increased internal memory capacity, printed text and new color scheme on the front panel. The Stage EX comes in Compact 73-key model, 76-key model and 88-key model. Like all Nord models the Nord Stage EX is roadworthy and reliable. Additionally, the Nord Stage EX incorporates Piano, Organ and Synth instrument sound which you can mixed and tailored to suit your requirements.
On the Piano sound section there are Grand Pianos, Electric Grand, Electric Pianos, Upright Pianos, Clavinet and Wurlitzer sounds. The piano section is flexible allowing players to substitute any pianos with sounds from Clavia Library of Piano samples at no charge. The Organ sound section comprises of classic models like the B3 Organ model, the Vox Continental and the Farfisa Compact model. The new “Draw buttons” and LED bar graphs is a relief for musicians, musicians no longer have to worry about the correct drawbar settings after changing preset.
The Stage’s Synth is a “power mini synth” . Claasic Analog Synthesis with hard sync, dual saw and pulse wave modulation. Additionally, it also incorporates wavetable Synthesis with 32 waveforms and the first in a Clavia Synth, and three Synth banks are included like the Synth, Bass and Pad – to enable you to download your original compositions, and each bank has the capacity to store up to 100 sound programs. The Nord Stage EX’s flexibility and compatibility enable the instrument to connect and control external devices with ease. Together, Effects, a Compressor and a Reverb produce stunning sounds and many more. This amazing 3 in 1 package instrument is Clavia’s Nord Stage EX.
