Emu Xboard 49 49-Key MIDI Controller

Fullsize Keys. Programmable Real-Time Controllers.

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Emu Xboard 49 49-Key MIDI Controller reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Emu Xboard 49οΎ  Controller Customer Review

Feature:
Has the same features as any other midi controller I guess (more knobs and such then the M-Audio), and for the price you just can NOT beat it.

Quality:
I'm pretty new to midi controllers and keyboards in general, but the build seems pretty stable. The keys have a much better feel to them than the crappy Casio that I practiced on before. Not grand piano, but I still love it. I did have some beef with this though. When I got it, there were some slight discoloration spots on it, especially under the Xboard logo. You cant really tell from far away but it still bugs me that it was like it when I bought it.

Value:
I really dont know what makes a keyboard good, but my ~170 dollars when a long way this time, I can tell that already. This deal is just too freakin good to pass up. If you're looking for a midi keyboard for around 100-200 dollars, look no further.

Desirability:
Putting the discoloration spots aside, it looks pretty cool. If you're sitting in a crowd and watching someone play one of these, you wont really think it's "sexy" haha cuz all you'll see is those open sockets.

Sound:
Gave a 9 rather than a ten because of the annoying latency. I dont have ASIO or anything so it's probably just my computer. This is the only keyboard I've owned so I have nothing to compare it to, but the feel of everything - knobs, wheels, slider, keys - only one word: incredible.

Ease of Use:
I haven't used the bundled software yet. I've been using my other VSTs and it works perfectly fine with them (other than the latency issues I mentioned earlier but that's probably my computer hardware). Knowing nothing of midi controllers, I was able to get this thing working in around 5 minutes effortlessly.

Support:
Dunno, haven't had to call them yet, but that booklet that it came with has a lot of general information in there. It'd probably help you before any call to tech support.

Overall:
I really hope I dont have to replace this board any time soon, mainly because I dont have much money. But also because it's an amazing board. The others have said that it's made CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP but maybe they're spoiled by $1000+ boards? Cuz I cant tell. I was first going to buy one of the M-Audio boards because I was low on money but then I realized that I wont be able to make any cool Mars Volta-ish effects without some knobs and stuff, so I got this (what I consider to definately be an upgrade). Looking back, I would've deeply regretted buying the M-Audio.

Submitted: 8/27/2007

Style of Music: Progressive

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"One of the best keyboard ever made!"

Feature:
A programmable joystick for the picth + mood would be nice but its fine the way it is. The aftertouch is really nice. Most controllers costing more dont have aftertouch on the keyboards. Depending on the type of music created some wont need aftertoych, but it is such a wonderful feature and the fact that it has it means this product is a great deal. E-MU is very solid.

Quality:
Oh my GOODNESS! The buttons on this thing are so CHEAP!!! IF you blow on them they move!! The other reviewer was right, when you press the keys the buttons rattle a little. The plastic housing is ok but is built very well for the price. The keys and the mod + pitch wheel are built SOLID!! The keys are semi-weighted and have aftertouch which is a high plus and they are also built SOLID! It has fast synthc action and aftertouch BIG PLUSES!! This product has a battery compartment and USB so it is very road worthy. I had an Edirol PCR-50, the knobs sliders and buttons were built much better than this but the xBoard blows it away in the features and keyboard. I know E-MU has always made great long lasting products and for the price this is a run out and buy!

Value:
Compared to other items worth more, it is worth the selling price. The M-Audio Axiom is comparable but is priced much higher. The negatives are so minor, things like cheap buttons and compact row of knobs. This is a run out and buy product, most to all creators that I know love this product and many professionals are using it!

Desirability:
Aesthics are ok, Plastic used is cheap but built well. Very simple paint job done. You can see where they went cheap but its not that apparent. The two row of knobs could have been a single row, there's enough space to do that but whatever. It has a very simple, clean look with simple metalic gray and dark gray. The buttons and knobs feel loose but they are solid and work. The data entry slider is the CHEAPEST, the top part for the slider comes right off but it goes back on just as easy. However what it offers completely surpasses what it looks like. Where are you going to find a solid product like this with aftertouch for this price?

Sound:
This is a Midi Controller there are no onboard sounds

Ease of Use:
I havent figured the XController and ProteusX LE software yet but the keyboard mods-like changing the velocity and aftertouch are really easy.

Support:
Havent had a reason to call them...Thats a good thing!

Overall:
I will not replace this until its past its warranty and its totaly unreparable! I have an Edirol PCR-50 which was built solid but had an increment problem also the keys went out fast. This product is built very solidly and from what I heard has lasted quite some time. NO ONE I know has problems with the keys going out!

Submitted: 7/30/2006

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The new E-MU Xboard 49 Professional USB/MIDI controller for PC and Mac offers unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in a portable keyboard package ideal for studio and stage use. The Xboard 49 features fullsize velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU's new Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module with over 1000 sounds. The Xboard Control software provides an intuitive desktop interface that lets you effortlessly create custom templates for all of your favorite hardware and software instruments. The Xboards also allow you to set discrete MIDI channels for each controller and offer unrivaled real-time control and performance features, including Snap Shot that lets you send multiple program changes and controller values by pressing a single button, and Xboard Latch Mode that enables you to define a section of the keyboard as on/off triggers -- perfect for drum loops. The Xboard 49 is ultra-portable and can run on USB, battery, or AC power.

features
49 full-size professional keys with Aftertouch -- the Xboard 49 is a true performance controller with a high-quality synth-action key-bed

Xboard Control software lets you easily create custom setups for your favorite hardware/software instruments

Advanced studio/live performance features, like Latch Mode for triggering drum loops, Snap Shot for instantaneous program changes, and many more

16 real-time controllers that can be assigned to the key performance parameters of all your favorite virtual instruments

Includes Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module (for Windows) with over 1000 presets and Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU (for Windows)

USB, battery or AC powered -- take your music anywhere

PC & Mac compatible -- Windows XP, 2000 and Macintosh OS X drivers

Technical Info

Dimensions (to top of knob): 3.12 x 9.5 x 31.12 in. (79 x 241 x 791 mm)

Weight: 8.5 lbs. (3.9 kg)

Knob height: 0.62 in. (16 mm)

Minimum System Requirements:
Mac: OS 10.2 or greater with native USB port

PC: Windows 2000 SP4 / Windows XP SP1 + / Vista
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