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Emu Xboard 25 25-Key MIDI Controller
25 Velocity Sensitive Keys. Programmable Real-Time Controllers.
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The new E-MU Xboard 25 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 25 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 25 is ultra-portable and can run on USB, battery, or AC power.
Features:
25 full-size professional keys with Aftertouch -- the Xboard 25 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
Weight: 4.9 lbs. (2.2 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
Features:
25 full-size professional keys with Aftertouch -- the Xboard 25 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 18 in. (79 x 241 x 457 mm)Weight: 4.9 lbs. (2.2 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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Emu Xboard 25 25-Key MIDI Controller Reviews
9 out of 10
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"Well worth the money."
Feature:
The fundamental feature - the keyboard - works well indeed, and feels better (stiffer, springier) than I expected in this price range. I've only just begun using the knobs as controllers for virtual instruments, but it works quite well for that. The only extra that I might have wished for would have been some pads to use as drum controllers. I am a bit disappointed in the bundled Proteus X LE software, which I have not been able to get working. However, I didn't buy the XBoard for the software, so this is a minor issue.
Quality:
For the price, it seems a very solid unit.
Sound:
As it's not a sound module, this question isn't really relevant. However, the keyboard does control sounds, and to me seems quite responsive in terms of velocity and after touch.
Ease of Use:
Hook it up and go. Configuring the controller knobs can be a touch complex.
Support:
I have not needed support, so I can't answer that question.
The fundamental feature - the keyboard - works well indeed, and feels better (stiffer, springier) than I expected in this price range. I've only just begun using the knobs as controllers for virtual instruments, but it works quite well for that. The only extra that I might have wished for would have been some pads to use as drum controllers. I am a bit disappointed in the bundled Proteus X LE software, which I have not been able to get working. However, I didn't buy the XBoard for the software, so this is a minor issue.
Quality:
For the price, it seems a very solid unit.
Sound:
As it's not a sound module, this question isn't really relevant. However, the keyboard does control sounds, and to me seems quite responsive in terms of velocity and after touch.
Ease of Use:
Hook it up and go. Configuring the controller knobs can be a touch complex.
Support:
I have not needed support, so I can't answer that question.
Submitted: 08/04/2008
Style of Music: Folk & Electronic
10 out of 10
"GRRRRREEAT I recommend everyone to Buy this"
Feature:
I cant even use all these features on this product, and looking at the manual they all come in handy, the more I use it the more I find out.
Quality:
This thing is built wonderful, the keys are like so professional, the knobs are solid as a rock the only flimsy things on it are the buttons, but I treat all of my belonging with TLC, so none of them are gonna ever break with me.
Value:
This product is worth every penny I spent on it and it makes producing fun and easier than ever.
Desirability:
It looks great, thats what first caught my eye, its better than that oxygen 8 because it comes wit hmore and it's just built way better in my opinion.
Sound:
Its a midi controller with no sounds although it comes with the Proetus X LE desktop module...but im sure if it had sounds they would be hot
Support:
I emailed them regarding Proteus X LE drivers and how it doesnt work with my software and they confirmed that they recieved my email but I'll say they need to speed up the process.
Overall:
Even though the Proetus X LE sounds let me down because the VST isnt working with my sequencing software, I cant hold that against the midi controller itself, this controller is top of the line.
I cant even use all these features on this product, and looking at the manual they all come in handy, the more I use it the more I find out.
Quality:
This thing is built wonderful, the keys are like so professional, the knobs are solid as a rock the only flimsy things on it are the buttons, but I treat all of my belonging with TLC, so none of them are gonna ever break with me.
Value:
This product is worth every penny I spent on it and it makes producing fun and easier than ever.
Desirability:
It looks great, thats what first caught my eye, its better than that oxygen 8 because it comes wit hmore and it's just built way better in my opinion.
Sound:
Its a midi controller with no sounds although it comes with the Proetus X LE desktop module...but im sure if it had sounds they would be hot
Support:
I emailed them regarding Proteus X LE drivers and how it doesnt work with my software and they confirmed that they recieved my email but I'll say they need to speed up the process.
Overall:
Even though the Proetus X LE sounds let me down because the VST isnt working with my sequencing software, I cant hold that against the midi controller itself, this controller is top of the line.
Submitted: 07/27/2005
Style of Music: HIphop,R&B,Rap
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