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Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller

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Overview

Feature-packed MIDI controller with the power of Proteus X!

The E-MU Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller features 61 premium full-size keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable realtime control knobs, and 16 patch select/program change buttons. This keyboard synth also includes a full version of E-MU's Proteus X Version 1.5 Desktop Sound Module with over 3GB of sounds, including a custom bank of E-MU's finest performance keyboard sounds, plus the Mo'Phatt X (Hip-Hop/Dance), Planet Earth X (World), and Protean Drums X (Drums and Percussion) expansion libraries for an additional 1,500 sounds. The Xboard Control editing software provides an intuitive desktop interface that lets you effortlessly create custom templates for all of your favorite hardware and software instruments.

The Xboard 61 synth also gives you four zones per patch (each with its own key and velocity ranges), allowing you to set discrete MIDI channels for each knob and offers unrivaled realtime control and performance features, including Snap Shot that lets you send multiple program changes and controller values by pressing a single button, and Latch Mode that enables you to define a section of the keyboard as on/off triggers”perfect for drum loops. Runs on USB, battery, or AC power.

Features

  • 61 full-size keys with aftertouch
  • 4 Zones per patch
  • Latch Mode for triggering drum loops
  • Snap Shot mode
  • 16 realtime controllers
  • 16 patch select/program change buttons
  • Full version of E-MU's Proteus X Desktop Sound Module with over 3GB of sounds
  • Xboard Performer bank of performance keyboard sounds
  • Mo'Phatt X (Hip-Hop/Dance), Planet Earth X (World) and Protean Drums X (Drums and Percussion) expansion libraries
  • Xboard Control software
  • Steinberg's Cubase LE and WaveLab Lite (PC only)
  • USB, battery or AC powered
Specs

Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller Specifications:

  • Dimensions (to top of knob):
  • 3.2" x 9.4" x 37.5"
  • Weight: 10.9 lbs
  • Knob height: 0.62"
  • PC & Mac compatible - Windows XP, 2000, x64, Vista, and Macintosh OS X drivers
  • Mac System Requirements: OS 10.3 or greater with native USB port
  • PC System Requirements: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1, Windows XP x64, Vista, or greater with native USB port
  • Retail Box Contents: E-MU Xboard 61 USB/MIDI Controller; Quick Start guides for Xboard 61 and Proteus X
  • E-MU Xboard; Software/Operation Manual; CD-ROM
  • E-MU Xboard Control Software (Mac/Windows)
  • Steinberg Cubase LE (Mac/Windows)
  • Steinberg WaveLab Lite (Windows Only)
  • E-MU Proteus X Software/Manual CD-ROM (Windows Only)
  • Four Proteus X Sounds CD-ROMs
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