| Content | In 2009, Akai Professional collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live, a powerful music performance and production software environment, and introduced the original Ableton Performance Controller—APC40. The instrument raised the standards of controller design, revolutionized hardware and software integration, and proved to be an essential performance tool for Ableton Live users everywhere. Now, after incorporating five years of user feedback into their development, Akai Professional builds upon this original partnership by introducing three new APCs—APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini.
High-Performance Keyboard
Designed for the performing musician or the conventional composer, APC Key 25 is the first Ableton Live controller from Akai Professional that is equipped with a high-performance keyboard. Uniting the power of a clip-launching panel with a keyboard interface, APC Key 25 couples real-time control of Ableton Live with traditional composition tools: create melodies, compose bass lines, and play chords with 25 synth-action mini keys. Plus, dedicated buttons for Octave Up, Octave Down, and Sustain expand the expressive capabilities of the keyboard, enabling you to tap into the full melodic range and perform with classic piano-style sustain.
Get On The Grid
APC Key 25 features a 5x8 multicolor clip-launching grid thatʼs built for dexterous exploration: launch clips and create or perform your song from the ground up using 40 responsive triggers. Tri-color lighting provides visual feedback and displays three clip statuses—loaded, playing, and recording—so you can intelligently perform without looking at your computer. Plus, you can use the Shift button and directional arrows to manipulate the scope of the 5x8 grid.
Twist & Tweak
APC Key 25 comes equipped with eight control knobs that are laid out next to the clip-launching grid for easy tweaking. Users can change knob functionality with the dedicated buttons for volume, pan, sends, and device control: fade clips in and out of the mix; pan instruments to the left, right, or center; raise the level of reverb or other effects to create fluid transitions; open and close filters for lush sweeps; and much more. Additionally, each knob is completely assignable for flexible mixing and mapping options.
Seamless Integration
APC Key 25 comes pre-mapped to Live for an instant performance and production setup. When APC Key 25 is plugged into your computer, its hardware controls correspond 1 to 1 with Ableton Liveʼs interface—no additional configuring is required. For APC veterans, all of APC Key 25ʼs controls can be re-assigned on the fly for customized setups that change with your performance or production style. Plus, APC Key 25 can also be used as a general MIDI controller to manipulate other software applications such as virtual instruments, plugins, and DAWs.
USB Power & Class Compliance
For maximum portability, APC Key 25 is powered over USB and supports plug-and-play connectivity; no power adapter or drivers needed. APC Key 25 also offers a smaller footprint than its APC counterparts, enabling musicians to use APC Key 25 alongside effects controllers and other APCs.
Production Content Included
APC Key 25 comes packed with a version of Ableton Live, two high-definition virtual synthesizers, and professional samples and loops for immediate out-of-the-box music creation. Ableton Live Lite enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a fluid audio/MIDI environment. Hybrid 3, by AIR Music Tech, is a high-definition synthesizer for electronic musicians, DJs, sound designers, and music producers who love to get their hands dirty. Create anything from fat, retro synth sounds to edgy, modern leads and everything in between. SONiVOX Twist is a spectral morphing synthesis virtual instrument. Comprised of a dynamic interface, an advanced pattern generator, and onboard effects, Twist lets you create serious sounds using simple controls. Toolroom Records artist launch packs bring you the coveted sounds of electronic music with a premium collection of sample packs, produced exclusively for Akai Professional. Produce, compose, and remix with professional sounds curated by the world's premier electronic music label.
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Number of Keys 25 Number of Voices - Effects - Pitch Bend - Μοdulation - Οctave Up/Down Yes Τranspose - Display - Βuilt audio intarface - Headphones Outputs - Dimensions (W x H x D) 31.1 x 19.3 x 4.1 cm Weight 0.76 kg |
Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch Live clips.
Impulse 61 unit in gift box
Length (mm) 1080 (Inches) 42.5
Width (mm) 389 (Inches) 15.3
Height (mm) 136 (Inches) 5.3
Weight (kg) 7.9 (lb) 17.41
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Forty-nine full-size, expressive, touch-sensitive keys are accurate enough to capture the most subtle musical performance, but rugged enough to withstand the most heavy-handed playing styles. Pitch-bend and modulation controls give you the ability to add subtle nuances in real-time. The assignable Data slider can become any available MIDI controller from volume, to reverb, to pan position. Add a DP-series pedal, and you have complete control over the sound's sustain/hold. Its extended battery operation and ultra-light weight make the PC-180 a perfect choice for a mid-sized controller for the traveling musician. If you need full control and expression from your controller in a compact and affordable keyboard design, look no further than the Roland PC-180.
Now available in stylish champagne gold finish and packaged complete with Steinberg Cubasis AV sequencing software, the new PC-180 MIDI keyboard controller from Roland ED represents the finest 49-key MIDI keyboard at a great price.
- 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard controller
- Octave-shift & MIDI Select
- Assignable DATA Slider
- Pitch/Modulation Wheel
- General MIDI/Roland GS sound map-ready
- Steinberg Cubasis AV sequencing software (PC and Mac)included
- Battery-powered + AC Adapter included
Note to PC users:
Cubasis AV is only Windows 98/Me compatible.
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The PC-80 is the easiest and most cost-effective way to put together your home studio or music lab. This 61-note keyboard offers power, flexibility, and a highly-expressive key mechanism. Unlike many compact USB keyboards, the PC-80 is designed to genuinely feel like a musical instrument. Each key is felt-lined and spring-loaded using a recently developed key mechanism that represents Rolandʼs 30 years of experience in the field. Never before has there been a USB MIDI Keyboard Controller built with the quality and technology of the PC-80. The PC-80 has built-in audio capabilities, and comes complete with a standalone GM2 software synth. This allows the PC-80 to function as a complete synth, all through one USB connection to the computer. Through this one connection, the PC-80 can draw power, send and receive MIDI, and send and receive audio.
- 61 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
- High-quality keyboard mechanism
- Split or Layer mode
- Octave-Shift buttons
- 12 selectable velocity curves
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED and rotary encoder
- Pitch-bender/modulation lever
- Expression & Sustain pedal ports
- USB-Bus powered
- AC adaptor included
- MIDI out port
- 24-bit/96kHz audio capability
- CoreAudio, WDM, ASIO 2.0, and OS-standard driver support
- Powerful low-latency driver performance
- Zero-latency Direct Monitoring
- Audio input (L/R)
- 2W + 2W built-in stereo amplifier and speaker
- 2 x 1/4" headphone ports
- Bass Enhancer
- Subwoofer output
- Software Synthesizer button provided
- Mac OSX and Windows XP/2000 support
- Up to 18-part multi-instrument playback: 2 parts for playing PC-80 and 16 parts for SMF playback
- Up to 256-voice polyphony: 128 for playing PC-80, 128 for SMF playback
- Built-in reverb, chorus/delay, and EQ
- SMF player/metronome functions
Number of Audio Record/Playback ChannelsRecord: 1 pair of stereo
Playback: 1 pair of stereo
Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting)Signal ProcessingAD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
PC Interface: 24 bitsMaster Volume KnobNumber of Audio Record/Playback ChannelsSampling Rate44.1/48/96 kHzNominal Input Level-45--0 dBuInput ImpedanceLINE: 15 k ohms
GUITAR, MIC: 680 k ohmsMaximam Output LevelAudio Output Jacks (L,R): +5dBu
Audio Output Jack (SUBWOOFER): -2dBuOutput Impedance1 k ohmsResidual Noise Level-80 dBu or less (INPUT MONITOR: OFF, MASTER VOLUME: MAX, IHF-A, typ.)ConnectorsAudio Input Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch phone type
Audio Output Jacks (L, R, SUBWOOFER): RCA phono type
Headphones Jacks: Stereo 1/4 inch phones type x 2
Hold Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
Expression Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
MIDI OUT Connector
USB Connector
DC IN ConnectorKeyboard61 Keys (with velocity)ContorollersMaster Volume Knob
MIDI Channel Button
Program Change Button
Software Synthesizer Button
Split Buttons (LOWER/UPPER)
Direct Monitor Button
Octave Shift Buttons (+/-)
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Value Encoder
Audio Input Level KnobDisplay7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Rear PanelPower Switch (USB/OFF/DC)
Audio Input Level KnobPower SupplyDC 9 V (AC Adaptor) or USB Bus PowerCurrent Draw2000 mA (AC Adaptor)
500 mA (USB Bus Power)AccessoriesAC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
CD-ROM (PC-80 Software, SONAR LE)
USB Cable
Owner's Manual
Roland Software License AgreementOptionsPedal Switch: DP-2
Expression Pedal: EV-5PC-80 Software Synthesizer SpecificationsNumber of Part18 (For Keyboard: 2, For MIDI Player: 16)
Maximum Polyphony256 (For Keyboard: 128, For MIDI Player: 128)Signal Processing32-bit Floating Point Processing PrecisionPreset Tone256 Tones + 9 Drum Sets (GM2 Compatible)User Tone512 Tones + 128 Drum SetsEffectsReverb, Chorus, Part EQPlayable File FormatStandard MIDI File (Format 0/1)Metronome TempoQuarter note = 20 to 250PC-80 System Requirements (Windows)OSMicrosoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home/XP Professional/2000 ProfessionalComputerWindows(R)-compatible personal computer equipped with a USB portCPU/ClockPentium(R), Celeron(TM), Intel-compatible Processor / 1.2 GHz or higher (2.0 GHz or higher is recommended)Memory256MB or more
(512MB or more is recommended)Free Hard Disk Space300MB or morePC-80 System Requirements (Macintosh)OSMac OS X v10.3 or laterComputerApple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB portCPU/ClockPowerPC G4/1.25 GHz or higher
(G5 or higher is recommended)Memory256MB or more
(512MB or more is recommended)Free Hard Disk Space100MB or moreSize and WeightWidth1,000 mm39-3/8 inchesDepth232 mm9-3/16 inchesHeight86 mm3-7/16 inchesWeight4.1 kg9 lbs. 1 oz. |
Ever since the needle hit vinyl, DJ's have been been setting the standards for what's hot. Denon comes from that same philosophy and passion leading the way and creating the path for DJ evolution. That path has lead to the Denon DNHC5400. Denon's first USB/MIDI audio interface designed exclusively for computer, performance, club, and mobile DJs worldwide. This feature packed professional PC/Mac compatible controller combines unmatched hardware performance with internal high quality audio processing offering low latency ASIO/OS X Core Audio support. The DNHC4500 does more than talk MIDI, it offers exclusive flexibility to control Denon's optional BU4500 dual CD/mp3 player for simultaneous 4-player configuration. The controller is bundle and complemented with an LE trial-version of PCDJ's revolutionary new software, "Reflex“, that offers an array of amazing forward thinking features.
Features
Includes LE trial-version of Reflex by PCDJ
DNHC4500 and Reflex both support PC and Mac platforms
Fully compatible and pre-mapped for DNHC4500, just Plug and Play
Internal 24-bit Processing and USB Audio
BU4500 CD/mp3 player drive support
Multi functional touch sensitive jog disc
Vibrant tube display w/2-line character text support
Highly responsive soft rubber buttons, switches and knobs
Designed to interface with Reflex LE and other popular DJ programs that support MIDI
Traditional intuitive dual CD player style
High speed USB 2.0 interface
Fader start
Recessed side panel for easy connections
Versatile rackmount and tabletop design
User adjustable presets
Software upgradeable via USB
Technical Info
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19.0 x 5.2 x 4.0 in.
| Xone:K2 is a compact, slim line universal MIDI controller – incorporating a 4 channel soundcard, for use with any DJ software.
With no fewer than 52 hardware controls providing up to 171 MIDI commands across 3 layers – plus the ability to link multiple units using X:LINK, saving USB ports on your computer – Xone:K2 has the power and flexibility to put you in touch with the functions and features of your chosen software.
Quick and simple mapping lets you create a unique layout that mirrors your style and puts the functions that matter at your fingertips, whilst 3 colour illuminating switches give at-a-glance feedback - allowing you to work however you decide.
The high quality internal soundcard provides flexible user setup options using the Xone:K2 with headphones, headphones and a mix system or with an external mixer. Xone:K2 comes packed in a black padded case as standard. The case doubles as a stand, bringing the K2 up to the same height as most pro DJ mixers.
Universal
Xone:K2 is a universal MIDI controller and is perfect for use with any DJ software, such as Traktor Pro, Ableton, Virtual DJ, PCDJ and MixVibes. Xone:K2 can even be used to control lights or VJ software – if it can receive MIDI data it can take commands from K2.
MIDI Control
Xone:K2 has 52 physical controls – including 12 analogue and 6 endless rotary encoders with push switch, 4 linear faders, and 30 backlit performance switches - providing up to 171 MIDI control commands across 3 layers. What each control does is entirely up to you - you can create a completely customised layout that perfectly fits the way you want to work. We also provide maps to get you started out the box and information on how to set up your own.
Latching Layers
By assigning controls to multiple layers you can give a single physical control up to 3 functions. You can configure all, some or none of K2ʼs controls to be linked to the latching layers system. As a quick visual reminder, when toggling through layers all switches assigned to a particular layer will illuminate in the appropriate colour.
Audio Interface
Xone:K2 has a high quality internal, four channel (2 stereo) soundcard. Setup options include using the Xone:K2 with headphones, headphones and a mix/PA system or with an external mixer – Xone:K2 is truly versatile for all modern DJs requirements.
Style with Strength
Its slim line chassis, soft touch controls and minimal looks set K2 apart from the pack. Thereʼs plenty of substance too – Xone:K2 is built to Allen & Heathʼs renowned touring grade audio and build quality standards, including the use of steel nuts on all rotary controls to protect the circuitry from impact damage.
Case / Stand
Xone:K2 comes packed in a robust black padded case as standard. As well as keeping it safe on the road, the case doubles as a stand, bringing the K2 up to the same height as most pro DJ mixers.
X:LINK
Two K2s can be linked via Allen & Heathʼs X:LINK protocol, giving twice as much control capability. X:LINK uses a standard RJ45 connector and distributes power and data, which means two K2s can be connected to your software using only one USB port on your computer. X:LINK also allows connection to Xone:DB4 and Xone:DB2 mixers, offering further expansion. |
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