Korg PadKontrol USB Drum Pad Studio Controller, black

Korg PadKontrol USB Drum Pad Studio Controller, black Review

Korg PadKontrol USB Drum Pad Studio Controller, black Feature

• 16 velocity-sensitive Trigger pads with LED illumination X-Y pad
• Two assignable knobs Assignable pedal jack
• 7-segment, 3-digit LED
• 16 user scene memories and 30 preloaded scene templates
• AC adapter (optional)

The Korg padKONTROL joins their expanding line-up of MIDI studio controllers. Adding another dimension beyond traditional keyboard control, the padKONTROL is the most expressive and versatile pad controller ever! In addition to accessing drum sounds and samples, the padKONTROL can also control soft synths and effects, trigger loops and video clips, and even act as transport controls for DAW software programs. Combining an assignable X-Y touchpad that also provides for natural-sounding flams and rolls, sixteen great-feeling illuminated trigger pads, assignable knobs and a footpedal input, the padKONTROL provides unsurpassed evocative control. The padKONTROL is ideal for creating natural, organic sounding drumbeats. Each of the sixteen pads can be individually assigned a note number and MIDI channel so you can control a single drumkit or map it to control different devices in your setup at the same time. Eight different dynamic curves are available for each pad, or you can set each pad to its own fixed level. This allows you to set up certain instruments to feel as you like, and others to always play the perfect velocity, no matter how you strike the pad. You can also set up multiple pads to play the same drum but at different fixed velocities, giving you varied but predictable performance every time. No matter how you set them up, you’ll appreciate the great feel of the pads. They respond well no matter where you strike them, not just in the center like many other systems. So you can freely play the pads with both hands, hit the edges or the center and get responsive, musical results – every time!

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Bundle

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Bundle Review

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller Bundle Feature

• Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller.
• Musicians Survival Kit.
• Midi Cable Black 10ft.

Akai MPK25 25 Key Portable Keyboard Controller.

The Akai Professional MPK25 is a portable keyboard controller with MPC production controls. Based closely on the MPK49, the first keyboard ever to feature MPC pads, the MPK25 scales down the keyboard by 24 keys and retains the utility, capability, and flexibility that makes the MPK49 one of the world's hottest keyboards. Its smaller, more portable size makes the MPK25 the perfect travel companion.
- 25-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for expressive melodic creativity.
- MPC-pad section of 12 genuine MPC pads with pressure and velocity sensitivity.
- MPC pads access four banks each for instant access to 48 samples.
- Assignable Q-Link controller section for flexible control of most software parameters.
- Two banks of 12 Q-Link knobs and four buttons, two banks each.
- Dedicated transport controls for tracking and editing.
- MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and arpeggiator aid in creative process.
- MPC Full Level, MPC 12-Level, Tap Tempo, and Time Division assist with tempo and dynamics.
- MIDI output over USB, bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable.
- Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software.
- Works with most MIDI recording, sequencing, and performance software.

Bundle Also Includes :
- Musicians Survival Kit.
- Midi Cable Black 10 ft.

Akai Professional MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface

Akai Professional MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface Review

Akai Professional MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface Feature

• MIDI synced note-repeat with MPC swing 16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure-sensitive response Assignable switches, sliders and endless knobs for a total of 72 controllers 2 assignable Foot Switches 1 assignable Foot Pedal controller Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display 30 user-definable Presets for various DAW and software applications MMC/MIDI Start/Stop transport buttons

The MPD32 is Akai Professional's ultimate velocity-sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. Modeled after the industry-standard MPC series, the MPD32 delivers the most expressive software beat control available.Sixteen velocity and pressure-sensitive genuine MPC pads provide the industry's finest feel and expression. Four selectable pad banks for a total of 64 playable pads, eight assignable faders, eight assignable switches and eight assignable, 360 knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data, all combine for unprecedented creative freedom. Three selectable control banks extend the number of available faders, buttons and knobs to 24 each. Two assignable footswitch inputs and an expression pedal input takes the total assignable controller count to 75 - the most by far in any pad controller. The MPD32 also features transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications. The MPD32 is a fully programmable controller and multi-functional control surface that fits perfectly within any production or performance environment. Features:MIDI synced note-repeat with MPC swing 16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure-sensitive response Assignable switches, sliders and endless knobs for a total of 72 controllers 2 assignable Foot Switches 1 assignable Foot Pedal controller Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display 30 user-definable Presets for various DAW and software applications MMC/MIDI Start/Stop transport buttons

Alesis QX49 49 Key USB Midi Keyboard Controller Bundle

Alesis QX49 49 Key USB Midi Keyboard Controller Bundle Review

Alesis QX49 49 Key USB Midi Keyboard Controller Bundle Feature

• Alesis QX49 49 Key USB Midi Keyboard Controller.
• 49 Note Keyboard Gig Bag.
• 5 Ft Midi Cable Black.

Alesis QX49 49 Key USB Midi Keyboard Controller Bundle.

Take commanding, tactile control over any parameter of your favorite music software with the QX49. Through standard USB connection, the QX49 receives power while also transmitting MIDI data to your Mac or PC software or hardware device of choice. Punch out a drumbeat on great-feeling pads, open up a filter with smooth, tight knobs, or adjust volume and playback of sequencing software with long faders and snappy buttons. QX49's immense parameter control and velocity-sensitive keyboard get your hands off of the mouse and into the action for a more efficient, visceral music-making experience.
- 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all Mac and PC music software and MIDI devices.
- Velocity-sensitive keys with modulation and pitch-bend wheels.
- Eight faders perfect for adjusting volume or synth parameters.
- Four drum pads for triggering samples, loops and sequencing drums.
- Eight knobs ideal for adjusting pan position or any other parameter.
- Six assignable buttons for triggering software controls.
- USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware.
- Includes Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software included for instant recording, sequencing, and performing.
- Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately).
- Bus-powered via USB, so you won't need a power cable.
- Keyboard : 49 keys.
- IncludedAccessories : QuickStart Guide, USB cable.
- MIDIOutputs : 1 5-pin jack.
- USB : 1 slave connector (MIDI over USB).
- Power : USB bus powered; Optional Power Adapter: 9V DC 500mA, Pin Positive, 5.5mm outer diameter (not included).
- Dimensions : (WxDxH) 32" x 9" x 3".
- Weight : 5.9 lbs.

Bundle Also Includes :
- 49 Note Keyboard Gig Bag.
- 5 Ft Midi Cable Black.

Gator 88 Note Road Case with wheels, Slim (G-TOUR 88 SLIM)

Gator 88 Note Road Case with wheels, Slim (G-TOUR 88 SLIM) Review

Gator 88 Note Road Case with wheels, Slim (G-TOUR 88 SLIM) Feature

• Heavy-duty plywood construction with PVC exterior
• Tongue & groove extrusion aluminum valance
• Plush interior with padded straps to hold keyboard in place during transport
• Reinforced stackable ball corners
• Red recessed twist latches and spring-loaded rubber-gripped handles

ATA Wood Flight Case for 88 Note Keyboards; Reduced Interior Depth

Alesis SR18 Drum Machine with Effects Engine

Alesis SR18 Drum Machine with Effects Engine Review

Alesis SR18 Drum Machine with Effects Engine Feature

• Professional drum machine -12 velocity sensitive pads (w/Dynamic Articulation) enabling a drum sound to change its tonal content
• Backlit LCD, MIDI I/O, Stereo Main and Aux outputs, drum Roll function, headphone output, 1/4" instrument input jack, 2 footswitch jacks
• ,Battery powered (6xAA - not included) or AC adapter - included
• 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth including over 500 Drum and percussion sounds and 50 bass sounds
• Built-in Effects- Reverb, EQ and Compression on each pad, preset or editable by the user

The next-generation Alesis SR18 drum machine is loaded with cutting-edge drumsets, electronic drums, one-shot hits, and modern percussion sounds--from hip-hop to country and everything in between--for any cutting-edge musician's performances and compositions. It also offers an effects engine with Alesis reverb, EQ, and compression so you can output recording or performance-ready sounds. And Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder--just like an acoustic drum--for truly realistic performances.

The next-generation Alesis SR18 drum machine (see larger image).

The rear ports of the SR18 (see larger image).

You can plug in an instrument, such as a guitar, and play along for setup simplicity. You can play in bass parts using the pads on the SR18 or connect a MIDI keyboard for fast, musical low end. The SR18 can be powered by AC or batteries for on-the-go composition

Key Features

• Large, 32 MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
• Over 500 drum and percussion sounds and 50 bass sounds
• Built-in Alesis effects: reverbs, EQs, and compression
• Pattern Play Mode enables different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly
• Programmable Drum Roll function
• Mute/Solo Function: mute drums, bass, and percussion or individual pads
• Flexible wall (adapter included) and battery powering (six AA, not included)
• Backlit LCD
• 100 preset patterns, 100 user locations
• 12 velocity sensitive pads
• Tap tempo for instant beats exactly as you want them

Dynamic Articulation
Discerning ears will notice that each sound is actually a series of different samples; multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre, not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation, an Alesis exclusive.

This results in sounds that respond accurately not only to dynamic changes, but also with the appropriate timbral and color changes you'd expect from their acoustic counterparts. You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. The Random Sample feature also ensures you don't get the same sound twice for further creative realism.

Specifications

• Sound set: 32 MB, multi-sampled
• Polyphony: 32 voices
• Inputs: 1/4-inch instrument (guitar)
• Outputs: 1/4-inch stereo pair, 1/4-inch TRS, 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone
• MIDI: in, out/thru
• Footswitch: two inputs - start/stop, count/A/B/fill

INSTANT DRUMS FOR ON-THE-GO MUSICIANS. Alesis knows drums. Our SR16 has dominated the drum machine market since 1990 and continues to be in-demand today. Following in the tradition of its relative, the next-generation SR18 is loaded with cutting-edge drumsets, electronic drums, one-shot hits, and modern percussion sounds for any cutting-edge musician’s performances and compositions. From hip-hop to country and everything in between, SR18 nails it on the first take. SR18 has an effects engine with Alesis reverb, EQ, and compression so you can output recording or performance-ready sounds. Dynamic Articulation™ enables sound to change in color and timbre, the same way that acoustic instruments do for truly realistic performances. SR18 can be powered by AC or batteries, so whenever or wherever you need to lay down a groove, you’re ready to roll. It’s time for the next Alesis drum machine.

Akai Professional MP9 (MPD16/EWI4000S Power Supply)

Akai Professional MP9 (MPD16/EWI4000S Power Supply) Review

Akai Professional MP9 (MPD16/EWI4000S Power Supply) Feature

• MPD16/EWI4000S Power Supply
• Power Supply Power Adapter
• Power Supply for Akai Professional MPD 16

Power supply for the Akai Professional MPD 16.

Akai CDM25 CD and DVD Expansion Drive for MPC

Akai CDM25 CD and DVD Expansion Drive for MPC Review

Akai CDM25 CD and DVD Expansion Drive for MPC Feature

• Turn your MPC2500 into a complete studio workstation
• Take your project from start to finish and have a CD at the end of it all
• A great way to produce Demos or move projects from one studio to another
• Use it to back up important data like samples and projects
• Get your music heard easily and affordably

CD-M25 is a CD/DVD expansion drive for MPC5000 and MPC2500. The drive is a DVD and CD player and CD recorder. CD-M25 is user-installable and enables you to record to CD-R discs and load samples from audio and data CDs and data DVDs.

Akai MPD32 USB/Midi MPC Pad Controller

Akai MPD32 USB/Midi MPC Pad Controller Review

Akai MPD32 USB/Midi MPC Pad Controller Feature

• MIDI synced note-repeat with MPC swing
• 16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure-sensitive response
• Assignable switches, sliders and endless knobs for a total of 72 controllers
• 2 assignable Foot Switch inputs with 1 assignable Foot Pedal controller input
• 30 user-definable Presets for various DAW and software applications

The MPD32 is Akai Professional's ultimate velocity-sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. Modeled after the industry-standard MPC series, the MPD32 delivers the most expressive software beat control available. Sixteen velocity and pressure-sensitive genuine MPC pads provide the industry's finest feel and expression. Four selectable pad banks for a total of 64 playable pads, eight assignable faders, eight assignable switches and eight assignable, 360� knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data, all combine for unprecedented creative freedom. Three selectable control banks extend the number of available faders, buttons and knobs to 24 each. Two assignable footswitch inputs and an expression pedal input takes the total assignable controller count to 75 – the most by far in any pad controller. The MPD32 also features transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications. The MPD32 is a fully programmable controller and multi-functional control surface that fits perfectly within any production or performance environment.

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Review

M-Audio Oxygen 61 61-Key USB MIDI Controller Feature

• bus-powered 61-key USB MIDI controller - east computer connectivity
• 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders - control DAW and virtual instrument parameters
• DirectLink mode - instant controller mapping to DAW functions
• dedicated transport and track slected buttons - streamlined session control

The Oxygen 61 USB MIDI controller delivers next-generation functionality from M-Audio®, the leading innovator in mobile music production technology. Oxygen 61 features eight assignable knobs and nine assignable sliders, plus dedicated transport and track select buttons. DirectLink mode automatically maps these controls to common DAW functions including transport, mixer, track pan and plug-in parameters. Built-in factory presets offer support for popular virtual instruments right out of the box—no complicated setup required. Velocity-sensitive keys and a sleek, compact design round out a portable keyboard that’s perfect for both production and performance. No other MIDI controller in this price range has so much functionality while remaining easy to use.

Featuring eight assignable knobs, nine assignable sliders, dedicated transport controls and track up/down buttons, Oxygen 61 gives you total control over your session—allowing you to stay engaged in the creative flow of recording and mixing music rather than being interrupted by the constant back and forth between QWERTY keyboard and MIDI controller. DirectLink mode automatically maps Oxygen 61 controls to common DAW parameters*—while factory presets provide instant mapping to popular virtual instruments including Xpand!™2, Hybrid™, Velvet®, Strike®, Oddity, ImpOSCar and MiniMonsta. Use the dedicated Select buttons to quickly switch MIDI channels and presets for deep tactile control over multitimbral hardware and software instruments. Interfacing a MIDI controller with your software doesn’t get any easier than this.

Professional Quality

M-Audio pioneered the category of mobile MIDI keyboard controllers, and we continue to be the best-selling name in the game. In fact, M-Audio controllers are used by more professional producers and players than any other brand on the market. Thanks to continued innovation over the course of nearly a decade, you’ll find that the Oxygen 61 controller has a solid, reliable build—and puts as much musicality into the keyboard as it does into the complement of other MIDI controls.

The Oxygen 61 MIDI controller offers out-of-the-box integration with Pro Tools® software—the industry standard DAW found in professional, project and personal studios around the world. With DirectLink, the Oxygen 61 controls instantly map to key parameters in the Pro Tools Mixer, Edit and Transport windows—as well as the powerful suite of virtual instruments bundled with Pro Tools. Together, Oxygen 61 and Pro Tools software provide streamlined workflow in a formidable system with tons of interface options and industry-standard file compatibility.

Compatibility

MME

Mac OS X Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

Windows XP (SP3)*

1GHz Intel or AMD**

512MB RAM

Windows Vista 32 (SP1) or Vista 64 (SP1)

1.6GHz Intel or AMD**

1GB RAM

128MB video card

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported. ** CPU may be higher for laptops.

M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than above.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.6

Macintosh G4 1GHz**

512MB RAM

G4 accelerator cards not supported

** CPU may be higher for laptops.

M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than above.

Specifications

MIDI Data from variable controllers:	MIDI Control Number RPN/NRPN Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB Pitch Bend GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
MIDI Data from buttons/switches:	Note On Note On/Off toggle MIDI CC On/Off toggle Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets MIDI Machine Control functions GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
weight:	7.5lbs. (3.4kg)
size:	35.7" L x 9.4" W x 3.7" H