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- Supports HUI and Mackie Control protocol
- Suitable for studio and live applications
- 1 Big jog wheel
- 1 Touch-sensitive 100 mm motor fader
- 1 LC display for channel labeling
- 1 Assignable rotary potentiometer
- 34 Illuminated buttons for direct access
- Connection for foot switch
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 65 x 196 x 233 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- External power supply (9 V DC)
| 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 >
| Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled software
OK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didnʼt want to mess with success.
But we did.
The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.
Nitty-Gritty
The MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.
Experience the Difference
First, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD218 also has an expanded control set of six knobs in three banks versus one control on the previous MPD18 model. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.
MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers. The USB connection powers the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need.
Goodies
Along with the improved functionality weʼve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset Editor.
Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers weʼve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio. | When combined with Launchpad Sʼs intuitive 64-button grid, this provides extraordinary simultaneous control over Ableton Liveʼs session view, mixer, effects and instruments. Crafting the perfect mix has never been easier!
- Get immediate hands-on control over Ableton Live
- Tweak your sound using 24 knobs with multicoloured indicators
- Enhance your live performance by combining with Launchpad S
- Get precise control over your levels with eight rugged faders
- Create your own control layouts by freely assigning any control to any function in Ableton
- Take it anywhere: itʼs tough enough to handle any live situation
- Plug straight into Mac, PC or iPad and start performing
- 16 multi-colour buttons for immediate track focus and key mixer controls
- Includes Ableton Live Lite software and Loopmasters sample collection
- Control all MIDI-compatible iOS software via Camera Connection Kit
Technical Specifications Product Hardware Specifications
- Knobs: 24 rotary pots
- Faders: Eight 60mm Faders
- 24 assignable buttons
- 2 template switch buttons
- 26 LEDs in the buttons and 24 LEDs under the knobs
- Kensington security slot
Product Compatibility
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- iOS 7, 6
- USB-MIDI class compliant
- Live 9.1.3 or later required (As with all new products with Ableton Live support, Ableton provide support only for the latest version of the latest generation of Live)
Product Dimensions
- 239mm width x 239mm depth x 22mm height (39mm inc knobs)
Product Power Requirements
- Launch Control is powered via USB bus power
What's in the box?
Box Contents
- Launch Control XL
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- 1.5 metre orange USB cable
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite 9
- MIDI Controller Editor software
- 1 GB of Loopmasters sample content
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Korg Pad Kontrol Midi Studio Controller
The all-new padKONTROL joins Korg?s 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.
Beat It!
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!
The X-Y pad adds real-time control of both flam and roll timing and dynamics. Moving from left to right increases the speed of the roll, or the distance between the ?flammed? notes. Moving up increase the volume of the roll, or the second note in the flam. This is a highly expressive and intuitive way to produce these natural drum techniques. With an optional footswitch, you can even add real ?kick? drum parts, or close a open hi-hat.
Kontrol it!
Drums are just the beginning. A MIDI message can be assigned to each pad, and they can be set for momentary or toggle operation. In addition to sending a value as the pad is touched, a specific value can be sent as the pad is released, so they can be used like buttons or switches to control any function on your soft synths and DAWs.
Based on Korg?s renowned KAOSS technology, the X-Y pad can be assigned to control any two continuous controllers in real-time. You might set the X Axis to control pitch bend on a synth while the Y Axis controls reverb depth. Or set them to control filter cutoff and resonance, or multiple delay parameters for evocative and expressive performance and mixing possibilities.
Two assignable knobs provide continuous control of two other MIDI parameters. You can easily invert the values sent from any of these controllers so you can quickly adjust them to your needs. Even the footswitch input can be set as a momentary or toggle switch for any parameter. Like the X-Y and trigger pads, the pedal also can send a specific release value.
See it!
Whenever you strike a pad or move a controller the built-in display shows what message or value is being sent, giving you accurate confirmation of what you?re doing. The pads have a striking visual behavior, which will move you to visually groove along with your playing. Pads assigned to notes light up when struck and then shut off. Pads assigned to CC messages stay lit to show their status. Three variations of the Illumination mode cause the trigger pads to light up in unique patterns. Two begin when a trigger pad is struck, and a third starts automatically when the padKONTROL sits idle for a few minutes. The great feel of the trigger pads and the Illumination mode work together synergistically to catapult your performance to a higher intensity level than ever before.
Manage it!
Thankfully, once you have all the controllers set the way you like, you can save the entire set of assignments as a ?User Scene.? Sixteen User Scenes are available in the padKONTROL itself, and they can be quickly selected using the pads. In addition, thirty preset scenes are included, designed to instantly match the padKONTROL to some of the most popular music software programs.
The padKONTROL also comes with free Editor/Librarian software for Windows XP and Mac OSX. Using the computer?s graphic capabilities, the Editor/Librarian software makes it easy to create, store and organize vast libraries of scenes and ?scene sets.?
Software Bonuses
The padKONTROL comes with a special dfh SUPERIOR drum kit plug-in instrument from Toontracks, created to work exclusively with your versatile controller. This 260 MB drum kit features multiple velocity levels, and a variety of microphone positions ? 2,700 samples in all ? so you can start laying down beats as soon as you get it out of the box! The plug-in supports both VST and AU formats.
Controllers: | | 16 velocity-sensitive Trigger pads with LED illumination
X-Y pad
Two assignable knobs
Assignable pedal jack*
*requires a separately sold DS-1H or PS-1
| | Display: | | 7-segment, 3-digit LED
| | Memory: | | 16 user scene memories
30 preloaded scene templates
| | Connectors: | | Pedal
MIDI In/Out
USB (type B)
Power supply jack (DC9V)
| | Power Supply: | | DC9V
AC adapter (optional)
USB bus power (when using the USB connector)
| | Current Consumption: | | When using USB bus power: approximately 150 mA (maximum 180 mA)
When using an AC adapter: approximately 150 mA (maximum 180 mA)
| | Dimensions: | | 12.36? (W) x 9.21? (D) x 2.17? (H)
314 (W) x 234 (D) x 55 (H) mm
| | Weight: | | 2.12 lbs. / 960 g
| | Included Items: | | USB cable
CD-ROM containing padKONTROL Editor/Librarian software etc.
CD-ROM containing dfh SUPERIOR Korg Edition drumkit
Software license agreement
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System Requirements Windows: | | Operating System: | | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Professional / x64 Edition
| | Computer: | | Computer with a USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP (USB chipset made by Intel Corporation is recommended)
*Driver software for Windows XP x64 Edition is beta-version.
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System Requirements Macintosh: | | Operating System: | | Mac OS X 10.2 or later
| | Computer: | | Apple Macintosh computer with a USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X
Note: USB MIDI has been tested and works under Rosetta and Universal Binary on Intel-based Macs, using the standard Class Compliant driver. In this case, however, Port Names will be shown as generic names like Port 1, Port A etc. instead of the product name. The Editor and dfh KORG Edition have been tested on Intel-based Macs, and while not Universal Binary compliant, run fine under Rosetta.
| | padKONTROL options: | | AC adapter
DS-1H Damper Pedal
PS-1 Pedal Switch
| | *Apple, the Apple logo and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*Windows XP is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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The Korg nanoKEY Studio combines 25 low-profile keys, eight velocity-sensitive pads, eight knobs, and a KAOSS-style X-Y pad for selectable CC messages, delivering a studio keyboard worth of control in a gadget that's smaller than an A4-size notebook. If you're like the creative artists here at Sweetwater, when you're out producing music with your laptop or mobile device, the last thing you want to deal with is a bunch of extra cables. That's where the nanoKEY Studio's super-efficient Bluetooth LE connectivity comes in handy, allowing you to leave your USB cables behind without worrying about battery life. Top it off with a sweet software package, and the nanoKEY Studio is your ticket to mobile music creation.
Korg nanoKEY Studio Wireless Compact MIDI Controller Features:
- A flexible MIDI instrument controller for mobile music production
- Play MIDI notes via 25 low-profile keys and 8 velocity-sensitive pads
- Manipulate continuous controllers via 8 knobs and a KAOSS-style X-Y pad
- Function keys for Chord Pad, Easy Scale, and speed up music creation
- Bluetooth LE lets you connect wirelessly to your computer or mobile device
- Includes software bundle for Mac, PC, and iOS platforms
Tech Specs Pads | 8 velocity-sensitive pads + 25 keypads | Number of Keys | 25 | Type of Keys | Low-profile keypads | Encoders/Pots | 8 | MIDI I/O | USB | USB | 1 x USB Type Micro-B | Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth LE (Apple Low Energy compliant) | OS Requirements - Mac | OS X 10.8 or later (USB features), OS X 10.10 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 (wireless features), iOS 8 or later | OS Requirements - PC | Windows 7 SP1 or later (USB features), Windows 8.1 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 (wireless features) | Power Supply | USB bus power or 2 x AAA batteries | Height | 33mm - 1.30“ | Width | 278mm - 10.94“ | Depth | 160mm - 6.30“ | Weight | 0,471KG - 1.04 lbs. (without batteries) | Manufacturer Part Number | NANOKEYST |
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