Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller

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Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main
Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main
Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main
Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main Emu Xboard 61 61-Key MIDI Controller, Main
Includes Proteus X 1.5 Desktop Sound Module.

The new E-MU Xboard 61 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 61 features fullsize velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU's Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module with over 2GB of sounds, including a new custom bank of E-MU's finest performance keyboard 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 61 is ultra-portable and can run on USB, battery, or AC power.

Features:
61 premium full-size professional keys with Aftertouch - the Xboard 61 is a true performance controller with a high-quality synth-action keybed

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… read more 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 Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module (for Windows)

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

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

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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 831-438-1921

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (29 ratings)
Submitted April 9, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com

"Solid keyboard for any style."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I have this keyboard and another different keyboard. By far, I enjoy this one more. The other one even costs more!
Sound
Well the keyboard itself doesn't make sound, but the included Proteus X program does. It comes with some decent sounds and the program has many options to change a soung to your liking. E-MU also has optional sound packs for this product. I would recommend looking into them. If you would like to hear some sounds from this keyboard, check out my instrumentals: http://soundclick.com/deucegproductions.
Features
I think the features of this keyboard are nice. There are 16 knobs that are assignable in most programs. Personally, I use FL Studio and the keyboard integrates great with it. The keys are different from playing a normal piano though.
Ease of Use
The basics are easy. Plug it in and open Proteus X, load a sound bank, and start playing. But it does get more complicated. Proteus X is a program with many features so it may take time to learn them all. The keyboard is easy to use though.
Quality
For a cheap keyboard, it's built pretty well. I have used it for more than a year now and no problems so far.
Value
For anybody who wants a good midi keyboard for a relatively cheap price, it's great.
Manufacturer Support
Never needed it.
The Wow Factor
It looks like a normal keyboard. Not much to say here.

Musical Background:

Owner of Deuce G Productions

Musical Style:

Hip Hop, R&B, Rap, etc.
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