Behringer UMX61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller

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Behringer UMX61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, Main
Behringer UMX61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, UCA202 Audio Interface
Behringer UMX61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, Main Behringer UMX61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller, UCA202 Audio Interface
With 61 velocity-sensitive keys, includes UCA202 USB Audio Interface and Ableton Live Lite 4 software.

Introducing the Studio in the Box from Behringer

The U-CONTROL UMX61 is an ultra-compact master keyboard packed with superlatives: it features 61 full size, velocity-sensitive keys, 10 programmable MIDI controllers plus 8 user-set buttons. But we'll give you even more: 50 virtual instruments that allow you to rock straight out of the box. Hit the keys of a grand piano or take off with breathtaking synths, sound samplers, etc. Download more free instruments from the dedicated download area. Plug and play your software instruments or MP3 tracks and run them straight into your sound system with the included USB/audio interface. Or simply record your stereo tracks on your Windows or Mac PC. Compose and record with Ableton(R) Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition. It's the perfect solution that allows you to compose, record and remix your musical ideas. Jam with sounds or phrases and record your song on the fly.

This is the ultimate Studio in the Box to play, jam, record, mix and even lift off - at an unbelievable price. But before you start, make sure you'll fill your fridge and pay your electricity bill. You might not leave your bedroom anymore.

Features
Unleash your creativity and play 50 virtual instruments and synthesizers, take off with an unlimited number of sound creations.

Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 61 full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability

USB/audio interface to connect your instruments and mixer, etc.… read more to your computer for recording and playback

Powerful DAW software Ableton Live Lite 4 Behringer Edition included

Plug and play with Mac OS X and Windows XP

8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches

Freely assign MIDI control changes to the modulation wheel, volume fader and pedal port for ultimate flexibility

Full 128 tone range via the octave shift function with multi-purpose LED status indication

Separate MIDI Out allows controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment

Runs via USB bus, batteries or a power adapter (not included)

High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany read less

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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (31 ratings)
Submitted April 19, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com

"Not too shabby"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I think this is as much as I would want as much as a USB Controller. It has no Sequencer built in, but is very easy to use and can control a concert on stage. In the long run I might have preferred to get the UMX49 only because its a bit smaller. But then, you can't control as many events either. As a studio piece it can be configured as an event controller for stop, record etc. Thats cool, but isn't really its default configuration, as well as easy access to VST instruments as mentioned. Would have been nice to have some feedback on board too, like vol lights for volume control.

Sound
Not a bad unit. You can get the latency down to about 8ms each way in Cubase with a fairly ordinary system and a live 128 value card. Comes with a U-Control USB thing with two channel ins and outs for additional high speed sound processing on analog channels. Haven't toyed with the packaged software but seems fine. Depends on what you use it for. Comes with lots of VST Instruments. Fairly run of the mill.

Features
USB 1.1 MIDI (Advantage - works with older systems) Master Control, slider, 8 assignable control knobs, and 8 control buttons. No View screen. 1 X Midi Connector No Power adapter (power over USB. If the USB is overloaded, it can be supplimented with 9V battery, not included, or a 9V 100mA DC power adapter, not included)

Ease of Use
Needs some tinkering to get it to work with other… read more software packages because its a fairly new product

Quality
All buttons and knobs feel expensive. Keys are solid. Fairly compact, takes a battery (9V)

Manufacturer Support
Eh, Alright I guess. Nothing special.

The Wow Factor
If you can get some great VST Instruments or you need to control a device really badly this is fairly awesome. Definately geared towards more computer-centralized equipment though.

Musical Background:
Recording Eng

Musical Style:
Industrial read less
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