Arturia Analog Factory Experience Hybrid Synthesizer with Keyboard Controller

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Includes Analog Factory 2.0 software and 32-key Analog Factory Keyboard Controller. Display above keyboard not included.

Arturia's Analog Factory Experience offers the immediacy of a hardware synthesizer combined with the flexibility of a software based solution. How is it possible? Analog Factory Experience is a unique combination of a software synthesizer that brings 3500 sounds, along with a high quality dedicated hardware controller. Once the Software is started, you can put your mouse away, all functions can be activated from within the keyboard controller: select a sound to play, modify this sound, recall snapshots... This is a true hands-on experience: simple, straightforward and fun.

Analog Factory comes with 3500 preset sounds. These sounds have been at the center of contemporary music production for the last 30 years. From the starship funky leads of the 70’s to the contemporary Hip-Hop basses, from the 80’s Pop Leads to modern Sound Track Special Effects, if you heard a synthesizer sound somewhere, there is a strong likelihood you will find it inside Analog Factory.

The Analog Factory velocity-sensitive keyboard places a wide dynamic range at the player’s fingertips. Smooth key action, keys shaped for comfortable glissando playing, silent operation come as a result of CME’s expertise in the production of controller keyboards. 32 keys and a sturdy aluminum case make the Analog Factory keyboard the ideal solution for the contemporary musician who is always on the go.

All presets in Analog Factory have been carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths: minimoog V, Moog read more Modular V, CS-80 V, ARP2600 V, Jupiter-8V, Prophet 5 and Prophet VS. These TAE powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.

Included Analog Factory 2.0
Analog Factory is a powerful, yet extremely easy to use virtual instrument. Loaded with 3500 legendary sounds (instead of 2000 in the first version) carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths, Analog Factory provides the contemporary musician with a broad, versatile and instantly striking sonic palette. It is also a very versatile instrument: all sounds are dramatically modifiable, which makes this software stand apart from any sample-based collection of sounds.
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Required minimum configuration
PC / Windows: 512 MB RAM; 1.5 GHz processor

Mac OS X: 512 MB RAM; 1.5 GHz processor

Compatibility:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and Universal Binary

Formats: Stand-alone (ASIO, Direct Sound, Core Audio) VST, Audio Units, RTAS (ProTools 6 and 7)

Hardware
Keyboard: 32 keys with velocity

Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 10 encoders, 4 sliders, 11 switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel

Connectors: Hold, Sustain, Expression

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.arturia.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted February 10, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Happy camper."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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It is very sturdy construction. I expect it will last quite a while. Time will tell. I am happy with this. It sounds awesome. There is much to like about it. I listened to other emulators & demo's; bought one, downloaded a trial of another.. None so far has come close to the Arturia's emulation & quality of sound imho!

Sound
It reminds me of my old analog synth. But hey, that's kinda hard to replicate. Still these did great! The sound has to be heard to appreciate. I listened to demo's on youtube, before the purchase. But when I purchased it, then I truly knew I was happy with the sounds this thing can make.

Features
I gave it a 9 due to sequencing. It would have been nice if it had something beyond just the snapshot ability. But I am still new to this digital emulator ware. I hear you can effectively tie sequencing software to this with ease. Also, it may have drove the price up above my means had they included on-board sequencing. This is affordable imo.

Ease of Use
It is straight-forward. Just play the thing and turn knobs. Be careful how you install the hardware software on your pc?! I highly suggest reading the manual on this one! I am one of those guys who usually just drops in the disk and voila I'm good to go.. This setup is slightly more demanding. For peace of mind I suggest paying close attention to the installation.

Quality
Hey for the money....its read more fine. No complaints here. Although, I have only owned it for a couple of weeks and with no problems.

Value
It is worth it.

Manufacturer Support
I emailed them and got a fast response. The 9 is because I have no issue to report with the device.. And so I do not know how well they will handle that should anything come up. But so far so good.

The Wow Factor
I don't really have an answer for this. I just wanted it for what it is.. a musicians tool.

Musical Background:
semi-pro

Musical Style:
Hard Rock, Metal, West-coast Jazz, Blues
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