Novation X-Station 61 MIDI Controller
$739.99
 

Novation X-Station 61 MIDI Controller. After owning and struggling with several brands of controller keyboards, synths, etc. I believe that I`ve found a piece of heaven. First, the keyboard has one of the best actions in the semi-weighted category. The response is just right with beautiful touch-sensitive action. The drivers for the midi portion have remained stable for nearly two weeks. which is rather amazing in the world of controller keyboards. The synth portion of the keyboard is beautiful. with some of the classic synth sounds along with several newer sounds. The ability to manipulate the sounds is beautiful and easy to use. I use Samplitude as my sequencing/recording software. and the Novation X-Station 61 gets along with Samplitude beautifully. I`m hoping that Novation will develop a template for Samplitude (my favorite software. by far) in the near future. Regardless. this is one beautiful instrument. Knowing what I know now, I would spend a lot more to own this keyboard/synth. I use it in a semi-pro studio. but I could envision live performance as being an incredible amount of fun. The keyboard is so good that I would be very confident to use it as the controlling keyboard onstage. I`ve owned Yamaha, Ensoniq, Roland, and M-Audio keyboards. I would choose this instrument over some of their very best products. One weakness that I hope will be resolved soon: When you edit a sound in the synth section. you replace the pre-installed sound. without the option to save it. This is really the only complaint that I have. Novation X-Station 61 MIDI Controller

Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. There is also a separate search function, to help you locate Novation X-Station 61 MIDI Controller retailers in your area. The Novation X-Station 61 MIDI keyboard controller combines a Novation-class synthesizer, an audio solution, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface, and a multi-effects processor. All in one - complete with USB or battery power for extended total mobility! Virtual synthesizer control panel layout - all controls assignable Pitch bend, programmable mod wheel joystick. Portable - can be powered via batteries, USB or power supply Program storage for 40 electronic templates factory preset for packages including Reason, Native Instruments Controls Plug-Ins, Cubase, Logic, Sonar 2, Live 2 etc. 2 octave semi-weighted high quality aftertouch responsive keyboard Programmable X/Y touch pad surface 8 Voice polyphonic KS sound source 200 memories programmed with awesome Novation presets Superb liquid analog sound Great arpeggiator Zero latency headphone monitoring 44.1 / 48 kHz 24 bit simultaneous 2 channel Audio I/O Dual low noise, high bandwidth audio pre-amps with phantom power & > 70 dB headroom Multi-FX processor per input with simultaneous reverb / chorus-phaser/ delay / compressor / distortion and EQ Integrated USB low latency audio and MIDI Novation X-Station 61 MIDI Controller Novation X Station 61 Superb Keyboard This 61 key keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if you`re not a trained piano player you will instantly feel the difference! Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable X/Y touch pad controller provide you with extra dimensions of expression for your performances. All models may be run off batteries, power supply or USB. Audio and Midi Solution The X-STATION 61 includes a fully featured audio interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two Neutrik(TM) combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What`s more, the onboard DSP effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time! On top of that, the X-STATION 61 has a built in MIDI Interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI Gear as well. Hardware Synthesizer A fully featured NOVATION-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique X-Station 61 hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances. And forget cables - the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output is sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO! DSP Effects The X-STATION 61 provides two channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time! Direct Remote Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST-Instruments? Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here`s your solution - no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus(TM) or Propellerhead Reason(TM). The X-Station 61 offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 Encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn`t include the dedicated controls in the Audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions! Tired of Wires? The X-STATION 61 only needs one for everything - the USB cable. That`s it. Even power is provided via USB or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach - take your laptop, X-STATION 61 and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don`t say we didn`t warn you about the sun-burn and the sand all over your gear! Order today with the no-risk assurance of our Total Satisfaction and Low Price Guarantees!

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