Arturia SparkLE Hardware Controller and Software Drum Machine

SparkLE is a hybrid instrument from Arturia that combines the sounds, work flow and creative tools of the Spark Engine software with a hardware controller. It takes the best elements from a wide variety of vintage analog drum machines, sample based beat boxes and physical modeling, and delivers a modern beat station with synthesis and expressive control.

The package integrates classic "TR“-style step sequencing with real-time beat making. Sixteen sequencer buttons allow for quick sequencing while acting as a visual reference. Patterns can have up to sixty-four steps. Or rhythms can be recorded in real-time using the two banks of eight velocity and pressure sensitive backlit pads, either quantized or free form.

The touch-sensitive XY Pad offers real-time performance effects for transforming beats. A global filter allows for processing an entire mix through an 8-mode filter. The Slicer provides beat slicing, reverse playback, deep Tape drop effects, Strobe, beat sync pans, bit crushers, and more. An advanced Looper acts on the pattern position itself, and allows repeating sections of a pattern at the press of a button.

Three assignable encoders work with the currently selected sound, controlling functions like pitch, instrument filter cutoff and resonance, insert effect parameters, as well as the other synthesis parameters in each engine. The divide and move functions allow for setting the size and position of the loop within a pattern, and shifting these in real-time helps create new and interesting beats.

The software mixer provides a familiar interface for controlling the level, pan, insert effects and sends of instruments. Each of these parameters can be automated in the software or controlled via the assignable encoders on the controller. Each track of the step sequencer has fifteen parameters per instrument that can be automated plus full automation of all the insert effects parameters for that instrument. Fourteen digital effects provide further sonic manipulation.

It is a simple matter to organize all the newly created patterns into a song. The song mode allows for chaining patterns in any order. Simply enter song mode, and drag and drop the patterns required, one by one. For further editing, the usual copy, paste, insert, and delete functions allow more detailed sculpting.

• Two banks of eight pads, backlit and velocity and pressure sensitive
• Real-time programming from the pads
• User assignable encoders
• Touch-sensitive FX pad
• Mode selector - Bank, Pattern, Seq, Tune
• Looper Divide/Move function
• Classic "TR style" programming
• MIDI mode for use as a controller with any software
• Small, portable, solid construction
• USB input
• Bus powered, class compliant
• Kensington Lock
• Protective travel sleeve

• Full-featured Spark software
• Three synthesis engines - virtual analog, physical modeling, sample playback
• Library of over 1,500 instruments and over 100 kits expandable with Arturia add-ons
• FX Pad with 8-mode filter, tape, reverse, strobe, bit crusher, pan, mix, roller and latch mode
• Advanced Loop mode with divide and move functions
• Sixteen-track mixer
• Fourteen effects including multi-band compressor, reverb, sub generator, destroyer, bit crusher, multi-band EQ, chorus, delay, distortion, phaser, plate reverb, flanger, space pan and limiter
• Import REX and Standard MIDI files
• Export of patterns via drag and drop
• Export Standard MIDI files or render audio as WAV files of individual patterns
• Export full project files to share with other SparkLE users
• MIDI Control Center software for remapping all buttons, knobs and pads
• Templates for using SparkLE as a controller for Ableton Live and Reason
• Sixteen assignable outputs within the host software
• Functions standalone or as an Audio Units, RTAS or VST plug-in

• Roland TR-808
• Roland TR-909
• Roland TR-707
• Roland TR-606
• EMU Drumulator
• LinnDrum
• Oberheim DMX
• Korg KPR 77
• Sequential Circuits Drumtraks
• Simmons SDS-V
• Roland CR78/Acetone Rhythm Ace
• Korg DDM-110
• Korg DDM-220
• Yamaha RX5
• Casio RZ1
• Linn 9000

Engineered to be an all-in-one controller solution, the Akai Professional MPK249 is a performance pad and keyboard controller that combines deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. Each member of Akai Pro's MPK series comes fully loaded with a comprehensive interface for manipulating virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. MPK249 features 49 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, 8 assignable knobs, faders, and switches, 16 MPC-style pads with RGB feedback, and onboard transport buttons. Three banks expand the number of knobs, faders, and switches (up to 24 each), and four pad banks expand the number of pads (up to 64 total). Plus, MPK249 is optimized to interface directly with your Mac or PC with USB power and plug-and-play connectivity.

 Number of Keys 49

Number of Voices -

Effects -

Pitch Bend Yes

Μοdulation Yes

Οctave Up/Down Yes

Τranspose -

Display Yes

Βuilt audio intarface -

Headphones Outputs -

• High-quality keyboard assembly — ultra-low mechanical noise

   

• 12 velocity curves

   

• Switchable MIDI Interface

   

• Cool, black (titanium dark gray) body color

   

• 49 velocity-sensitive keys

   

• 27 assignable controls: 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 switches, and 2 pedal ports

   

• Rubber-coated pitch-bend/modulation lever

   

• 1 GM2 and 15 user-memory locations

   

• FPT low-latency MIDI transmission

   

• PCR Editor software

   

• USB powered or AC adaptor (Included)

   

• Switchable MIDI Interface mode

   

• MIDI in/out ports

   

• Sustain and Expression pedal ports

   

• V-LINK compatible

   

Keyfadr

• Compact USB MIDI keyboard with DAW control
• Combines the most useful functions for music production
• Ableton Live 9 Lite included

• Combines the most useful functions for music production into one device
• Keyboard: 25 mini keys with 9 playable octaves
• Control section: 8 Channel faders with endless encoders (pan), including 2 control
• knobs, (send/return) and three backlit function buttons (mute, solo, rec)
• Full integration and easy plug and play for Ableton Live 9
• DAW transport controls (play, stop, rec, scene up/down, play/ stop clips, overdub, set marker, marker left/right, cycle, tap, metronome)
• On board appregiator with multiple modes and internal/external midi clock
• Chord feature: Easily play the most common chords in this versatile mode
• Scale mode: Choose from four different scales and always hit the right key
• Shift button for second layer control and choose between two performance scenes
• Fully USB powered controller requires no external power source
• Other midi mappings available as download
• Ableton Live 9 Lite included (value upgrade opportunity)

• Weight: 0,92 kg
• Dimensions: 32 x 2,9 x 22 cm (WxHxD)
• Number of presets: 2
• Note keys: 25 (velocity sensitive)
• Dials: 32
• Inputs/outputs: 1 mini USB port
• Capacity:

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

Setting New Standards in Portable MIDI Control Features

Introducing the next generation of EDIROLʼs popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-500 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.

• 49 velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
• 50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
• 18 velocity pads
• New, unique crossfader feature
• High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
• “Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
• Convenient location of connections on side panel
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI merge
• “Cakewalk Production Plus Pack” included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)