Content | Arturia\'s BeatStep offers a new degree of functionality and performance for a portable pad controller.
BeatStep is highly versatile, capable of triggering clips in such applications as Ableton Live, it also allows you to play drums in conjunction with such applications as BFD or EZDrummer.
BeatStep is also a 16-step analog sequencer for creating all kinds of musical phrases to be sent to analog synthesizers, MIDI drum machines, MIDI keyboard devices, or computer programs. Its vast connectivity allows you to interface BeatStep with a computer or iPAD using USB, a drum module using MIDI or an analog synthesizer equipped with CV/GATE.
Main Features :
- MIDI controller Mode - RED LED MODE
- Step Sequencer mode - BLUE LED MODE
- 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- 16 encoders
- 16 MIDI Controller presets
- 16 Sequence presets
- Works with MIDI Control Center Editor
- Internal and External clocking
- CV outputs
- USB I/O
- MIDI output
- iPAD compatibility (using camera connection kit)
- Transports can send MIDI CC or MMC
- Kensington Lock
- Standalone MIDI or CV operation when powered via standard USB power adaptor
- USB Class compliant (no drivers)
Hardware Specifications :
- 16 backlit pads :
- Red = MIDI CC mode
- Blue = SEQ mode
- Velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- 16 assignable encoders with 3 modes
- MIDI CC
- NRPN/RPN
- Program Change
- Transport Buttons
- Sends MIDI clock with Start/Stop (internal sync)
- Sends MMC play and stop messages.
- Data Dial
- Volume MIDI CC7 - Control Mode
- Rate - in SEQUENCE mode
- Seq Transpose - SHIFT+Data Dial
- Kensington Lock
- MIDI CC mode - RED LEDS
- 16 user presets
- Multiple pad modes
- NOTE data
- MIDI CC data
- Program Change with Bank
- Step Sequencer - BLUE LEDS
- 16 user step sequences
- Step play modes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Alternate >
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PC-300: USB MIDI Keyboard Controller
Features The new Roland ED PC-300 is the world's first USB MIDI keyboard controller. This 49-key controller is designed to connect directly to your USB equipped Mac or PC providing you adapter-free connection powered through USB bus, plug and play operation, and easy installation. The PC-300 has forty-nine full-size, expressive, touch-sensitive keys for recording every musical nuance. The data slider can be assigned to any MIDI controller from volume, to reverb, to pan position. The PC-300 has an optional port for sustain and hold pedals for use with the Roland DP-6 or Roland DP-2. To help you put the future of desktop media production into your hands the Roland ED PC-300 ships with a hybrid Audio and MIDI sequencing software program called Cubasis A/V by the world's leading music software company Steinberg. The PC-300 also has a new sleek design as well as a stylish champagne gold color. If you need an affordable keyboard controller with built-in USB MIDI interface, look no further than the new Roland ED PC-300. |
The microKEY25 features excellent portability, allowing you to enjoy playing and producing with a great-feeling keyboard even when you're away from home. It features an expressive Joystick, as traditionally found on larger controllers, and provides simultaneous control of multiple parameters at the same time, along with control of the built-in tempo-synced arpeggiator function. That's not all; the microKEY25 can be powered directly from your iPad via the Camera Connection Kit, and it can be immediately used to control MIDI-capable apps such as Korg's iMS-20. The microKEY25 also includes a download code for FREE Korg M1Le software, giving you all of the preset sounds and all of the PCM waveforms of the original M1, and a browser/search function that makes it easy to find that "perfect sound.“
Also included are licenses* for Applied Acoustics Systems' Strum Acoustic Session, Lounge Lizard Session, and Ultra Analog Session as well as a license for Toontrack's software drum sound module EzDrummer Lite,* and a discount coupon* for Ableton's "Live," "Live Suite," and "Live LE" DAW software, widely popular for its sophisticated functionality.
Keyboard:
Natural Touch mini-keyboard
Controllers:
microKEY-25 =Joystick, arpeggiator button, Sustain / TAP button
Octave Shift:
Connections:
microKEY 25 = USB: Type B (x1)
Power:
Power Consumption:
microKEY 25 = Less than 100mA
Dimensions (W x D x H) :
microKEY 25 =395(W)x 131(D)x 53(H)mm
Weigh:
microKEY 25 =0.65 Kg / 1.43 lbs.
Accessories:
USB cable
KORG BUNDLE SOFTWARE PIN Card System Requirements
[iPad]*1
You can connect the microKEY25 to your iPad and use it to control apps*2 such as the Korg iMS-20 via MIDI *2. (With Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit or similar device)*3. For the 37/61-key models, you just need to connect them via a USB hub that can supply power.
*1:Operation has been verified on iOS 5.0.1.
*2:The app must support Core MIDI.
*3:For the 25-key model as well, we recommend using a powered hub if you plan to use the microKEY for an extended time.
| Ultra-portable production pad.
The LPD8 laptop pad controller is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. It measures less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
The LPD8 is based on Akai Professionalʼs MPC line of iconic music production stations. Producers who love the feel of the MPC and want to work with software on their computer will find that the LPD8 gives their laptop the controls they prefer over a mouse and keyboard.
The LPD8 has eight orange light-up pads that are velocity sensitive for programming rhythmic or melodic parts. The pads can also send program-change information to software. Additionally, the LPD8 has eight assignable Q-Link knobs you can assign to virtually any parameters in their software for hands-on control.
The LPD8 works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.
Make music in any setting with the LPD8.
- USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
- Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note or program change
- Eight Q-Link knobs for controlling virtually any parameters in software
- Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
- Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
- Four programmable memory banks
- Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
- USB bus powered – no additional power cable needed
Includes:
- LPD8 controller
- USB cable
- Software CD
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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 49 unit
Length (mm) 846 (Inches) 33.3
Width (mm) 332 (Inches) 13
Height (mm) 100 (Inches) 3.93
Weight (kg) 5 (lb) 11.02
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* 25-note keyboard controller for melodic control of virtually all MIDI hardware and software
* Velocity sensitive keys for expressive, musical performance
* USB MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
* Pitch and Modulation wheels for capturing musical expression
* Backlit Octave Up and Down buttons expand your range
* Assignable volume/data-entry slider enables you to control your most-used parameter
* Sustain pedal input for complete performance (pedal sold separately)
* Comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition for recording, sequencing, and performing
* Bus powered via USB, so you won't need a power cable
Includes:
* Q25 keyboard
* USB cable
* Software DVD
* Quick start guide
Dimensions: 19" (w) x 7.25“(d) x 2 3/8" (h)
Weight: 4.6 lbs.
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