Product Description

The FW-1884 is a professional DAW control surface and audio/MIDI interface that uses the FireWire high-speed data transfer protocol. With FireWires high-bandwidth capabilities, the FW-1884 provides audio and MIDI interfacing to computers as well as control of DAW parameters via eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader, and controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel. Tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ, a weighted jog wheel and a variety of shortcut keys for various popular software applications are also included.Co-designed between TASCAM and Frontier Design Group, the FW-1884s DAW control capabilities include comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools. In addition to its surface control capabilities, the FW-1884 provides eight balanced XLR analog mic/line inputs with high quality mic preamps, phantom power and inserts on every channel. Using 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters, the FW-1884 offers full 96kHz operation on all analog I/O channels with compatible DAW software. In addition to its two FireWire (IEEE 1394) computer interfaces, the FW-1884 gives users eight channels of ADAT lightpipe as well as stereo S/PDIF inputs and outputs. Perfectly suited to multi-channel surround production as well as standard stereo mixing, the FW-1884 provides eight analog outputs for simultaneous connection to L/R and 5.1 surround matrices. A headphone output is also provided.Four MIDI inputs an... ... Read more

Features

• Comprehensive mixing, automation, editing and navigation tools for DAWs
• Eight 100mm motorized touch-sensitive channel faders, one master fader
• Dedicated controls for pan, solo, mute and select functions on each channel; tactile control for four bands of parametric EQ

Product Description

Now, for the first time, an instrument has been created that truly delivers the joy of playing the piano to anyone who has ever dreamed of learning to play. Authentic tones, carefully sampled from a concert grand piano mate with an all-new Naturally Scaled Hammer Action to provide for a most realistic and satisfying musical experience. An Advanced Lesson System featuring a remarkable dual-color Key-Lighting keyboard provides a powerful, yet easy to use teaching tool that will help make your dreams of piano proficiency come true.  The AL-150R is a totally new concept in digital pianos that will bring musical enjoyment to your home for many years to come. The AL-150R provides you with 64-notes of polyphony to easily accommodate sustained passages and complex arrangements. To ensure clear, rich authentic sound, Casio's Zygotech Polynomial Interpolation (ZPI) utilizes fortissmo and pianissimo samples of a fine concert grand piano, recorded across the entire range of the keyboard. SpecificationsKeyboard: 88 KeysAction: Naturally Scaled Hammer Action KeyboardGuide Systems: Dual-Color Key Lighting System (On/Off), Voice Fingering Guide, On-Screen Fingering GuideTouch Response: 3 Sensitivity Levels, OffMaximum Polyphony: 64-NoteTones: 271 (63 Panel Tones, 128 GM Tones, 70 Variation Tones, 10 Drum Sets)Rhythms: 100Auto-Accompaniment: Include Bass, Rhythm, Chorus, Intros, Ending and FillsMetronome: Built-InMusic Li... ... Read more

Product Description

The Nord Electro 2 is the next big step in the development of the Nord Electro series of stage keyboards. Among the features of the Electro 2 you'll find the new Mega Clavinet sound which offers all the filter and pick-up variations of the original Clavinet D6! This means that you'll be able to access no less than 60 + 4 different Clavinet D6 sounds in the Electro 2!Thanks to the remade piano sample playback engine, the polyphony for the piano sounds is now greatly enhanced. The new piano sample playback engine also made it possible for Nord to digitally model the sounds you get when you release keys on a piano instrument. For example, the Clavinet and the Wurlitzer have very characteristic key release sounds. In Nord Electro 2 this is very faithfully modeled. The new sample playback engine also allows for playback of stereo pianos. In the new factory sound library Clavia has included a great new Acoustic Grand piano - in stereo. The Electro 2 also features great new vintage-style effects in the Effects section. Nord has also beefed up the Overdrive distortion to sound more like an overdriven tube amplifier.Nord Electro 2 fully supports USB download of Nord Electro piano samples. Now you will be able to download new piano instrument samples using Nord's specially developed Electro Tool sample dump program for Mac and PC! Additional piano sounds are available on the CD-R that comes with the Nord Electro 2 and also for download at www.clavia.se - free of charge! More... ... Read more

Features

• The organ in the Electro 2 is based on a digital simulation of the mechanical tone wheels of the B-3 organ
• It offers innovative solutions to mimic the typical B-3 sound, for example:
• A complex digital model of the original chorus and vibrato scanner
• Modeling of the individual random contact bounces for each partial
• Modeling of the unique frequency characteristics of the built-in pre-amplifier

Reviews (3)

The best 17 lbs. money can buy...
For the gigging keyboardist, the Electro 61 falls somewhere between a Godsend and a no-brainer.It's hard to avoid hyperbole when discussing this instrument, but anyone who has toted a Hammond rig and a Wurlie and a controller and peripherals and every other blasted thing will get my drift.For 29 years, I've been condemned to driving a cargo van full of vintage keys which weren't designed to leave the living room in the first place.I've herniated myself in the process, and was almost killed in a rear-end collision that flipped my 'B' upside down.I have made every effort to 'scale down' -- Korg CX3, Micro B, Roland VK7, Oberheim, Hammond XM3, and oddball stuff.All of the aforementioned fell woefully short of Hammond heaven, and of course, didn't offer any EP features or anything else.

The buzz about the Nord was intriguing, so I checked one out at a local store.Typically, the young, cooler-than-thou clerk could barely get the thing to power up, and I was pretty much left to navigate on my own.But five minutes on the Electro made me a believer (of COURSE I ordered one online -- any dope on the floor of a music store who can't get a keyboard that produces five sounds to work doesn't get his commission from me).

Here goes (note -- run this guy stereo, even if ya have to buy a little PA to do so): the Hammond end of things is simply exquisite.I did a little EQ stuff (the Electro features EQ and presence knobs on the dashboard.What a concept!You know, you can actually tweak your sound during performance...), rolled back the key click, and entered my own registrations.Fat, juicy, and soulful.Big, even in the high harmonics.Not a trace of cheese.Outlandish chorus.Completely persuasive percussion.The best Leslie ever, and I don't mean 'pretty good.'It sounds like the real deal.I personally don't have an issue with the 'draw-buttons' and I like controlling the Leslie speed via footswitch.The last thing I want is another broken bakelite switch hanging pitifully on my 'board.

Rhodes: ya want Richard Tee?Yassah."Just the Way You Are?" (you'll actually want to play the old warhorse) -- roger roger.Steely Dan ala Victor Feldman and/or "Nightfly" stuff?Yes jones.Through the Electro, younger players might actually discover what a Rhodes really sounds like.Twenty years of screaching over-cranked synth knockoffs did the Rhodes sound no favors.

Wurlie: intitially, I couldn't find one quite 'mean' enough, but five minutes with 'presence' did the trick.Early Ray, in a big way.A little tremolo and it's Mussel Sholes central.Just like my 200.Plays like it too.Light, but CONFIDENT feeling.

Clavs: good grief.Perfect.

CP80:Back in the day, I wanted one desperately.But, of course, like every thing else back in the day, I coudn't afford one.Now I OWN one.I LOVE it.Newbies probably won't 'get' the CP80, but us old timers will have our fun.

Piano: contrary to most opinions, I think the piano is very good.I don't like it as well as my Kurweil 1200 Pro I, but it's entirely usable.I re-EQed it, rolling off some of the not-so-pleasant highs.Prior to a gig recently, I played some standards using the piano sound.I was testing the waters to see if the relatively short keyboard and on-board piano would work for jobbing.Absolutely.It won't cut stride, but an Evans-esque approach is A-OK.

Conclusion: the Electro 61 is hands-down the most impressive and exciting 'keyboard' I've ever owned, and I have had a ton of stuff.Unlike a synth, it is designed for the player to make music on it.In that sense, it is a bonafide musical instrument.

Sounds great! BUT...
The big but. If you've ever played a real B-3 you may well be in for a disappointment. While the sound is beyond belief, the lack of real drawbars is Nord's downfall. You loose the ability to instictively "fly" your hand up to change settings. Nord's drawbar "buttons" are far from instant, hard to control, and have top be watched in order to get the setting you want. Also, whils the Leslie is the best simulator I've ever heard (2 amps for best results. I use Genz Benz UC4's)you're gonna miss the half moon Leslie switch. I had many B-3's and I have two Nord 61's. Some compensation comes from the other sounds, but much is lost in the transition from the real instruments. I've also had many Wurlys and Clavs. Mostly you loose the ability to control attack. Are they worth it? Well if you can't have the real thing(s)...YES. The keys seem to break at the back for no reason at all, so be prepared to pay $10 per replacement. (Nord: Please use better material)The up side is great sound and portability. Nord: Build a dual manual with real drawbars, and a half moon switch and you'll have accomplished the impossible. Note the four stars... It was almost three. At this point, would I part with mine? NO! I'm too old to lug two amps, a B-3, a Leslie, and two other boards. You should also buy ONLY an Ultimate support single post type stand. Just do it. Could the Nord 61 be better? Most certainly, but nothing else is. Best B-3 sound short of a B-3. P.S. Nord 61s ARE "keyboards". I really miss "riding" my B-3...

Retro Raver
If you like the organ work on Santana's Abraxas, or the cool sounds of Fender Rhodes on Bitches Brew, then you want to try out this board.You also get Clavinet (Superstition), CP-80 (In your eyes.) and Wurlitzer (LA Woman).
The keyboard is quite comfortable (except maybe for the competent, but uninspiring accoustic piano samples), and the effects are spare , but of high quality, especially the tube overdrive and a fantastic leslie.
Clavia offers a few extra voice samples which can be downloaded free from their site and inserted by USB onto the board.(Speaking of retro, though, if you are using Mac, you have to dig up OS 9;it won't run on X.)I only wish that these sly swedes would loosen up a little bit and consider sampling mellotron or maybe some arp strings.
Still, I can't get enough of those cool Rhodes tones, thrashing and chiming about.This thing is a blast. ... Read more

Product Description

The original Nord Lead and Nord Lead 2 are among the most popular synthesizers ever built. Used extensively in studios, on stage and on records by the world's greatest artists, the Nord Leads have contributed with their characteristic sound on hit song after hit song. Clavia has now redesigned the Nord Lead 2 with state-of-the-art hardware and more memory and created the Nord Lead 2X. So why change a winning concept, you may ask. Well, Nord didn't change the concept - or the sound, for that matter. They just put in new hardware to make it possible for this great synth to live on for many more years to come! The Nord Lead 2X has the same powerful sound engine and specifications as the Nord Lead 2, except for the new internal memory that holds a huge amount of great factory sounds and a lot of space for your own sounds! Thanks to the large internal memory, there is no longer any need for additional PCMCIA cards! The Nord Lead 2X comes with 3 x 99 user Programs, 100 user Performances and 3 x 10 user Percussion Kits plus 7 x 99 factory Programs, 3 x 100 factory Performances and 7 x 10 factory Percussion Kits! The Nord Lead 2X is 100% patch compatible with the Nord Lead 2 which means that you can transfer sounds between the models via MIDI. 16 voices. 4 part multi-timbral.Velocity programming: Each function that is controlled by a knob, can be programmed to be controlled by velocity. Morphing: Each function that is controlled by a knob can also be co... ... Read more

Features

• User interface
• 3 digit LED display, 26 knobs and 27 buttons for program editing
• Oscillator section
• Oscillator 1 generating sine, triangle, sawtooth or pulse wave with adjustable width

Product Description

This second-generation modular synth has over 120 synth building-blocks under the hood so you'll never run out of sonic possibilities. It boasts 37 keys, a mic preamp, pitch stick, mod wheel, 5 LCDs, rotary knobs, and onboard editing capabilities. The software now features reverbs, delays, string oscillators, and much more.The G2 introduces an innovative hardware platform with a focus on live performance features. It offers fully-assignable controllers to turn, bend, and tweak--and takes real-time editing to a higher level. 4 analog audio inputs including an XLR mic input with built-in preamp give you plenty of room for inserting external signals and patching them. Crystal-clear 24-bit/96kHz A/D/A conversion ensures highest possible audio quality.The realtime editing controls and visual feedback from the LCDs make tweaking a step sequencer fun and extremely easy. The fantastic Morph capabilities on the G2 offer enormous sonic variations. The G2's 8 Morph Groups per patch let you control sets of parameters from single internal control sources - and via MIDI. The pitch stick on the G2 can also be used to control an entire Morph Group!Thanks to the realtime USB communication, the G2 immediately responds to your patching and follows your moves. Most of the modules are self-optimizing, meaning that they adapt their DSP load to the patched signals. The flexible modules also make it easy to alter functionality... ... Read more

Features

• Provides 120 synth building-blocks
• Patch-editing software
• 4 analog audio inputs including an XLR mic input with built-in preamp
• 24-bit/96kHz A/D/A conversion
• Pitch stick

Product Description

88-key weighted, velocity-sensitive, hammer-action keyboard has a striking ivory finished keys and constant strike force action for true piano feel. The control panel features Program Change, Bank Change, and Velocity Curve (Shape) buttons. One zone sending on channel one only. The numerical keypad corresponds to the keys of the central octave. Also features 8 velocity curves (4+/4 -). Rear panel layout includes one MIDI out, sustain pedal jack, DC input jack, and power switch with LED indicator. ... Read more

Features

• 88-keys
• Weighted hammer-action
• Ivory finish keys
• Constant Strike Force action
• Velocity sensitive

Reviews (1)

FRICKIN' AMAZING (WHAT?!)
OMG!!!111 this guitar f-in' kicks @$$!!

my '65 gibson les paul doesn't rattle nearly as much as this baby when you strum an E chord.well, maybe with an E diminished ninth.yeah, thats pretty f-in' sweet.

well, g2g play my FIRST ACT guitar, cuz it's the FIRST and the LASTACT I'm eva gonna play agin. ... Read more

Product Description

Edirol's PCR keyboard controllers have always been loaded with features for your MIDI composition and synth controls. Now the new PCR-M50 ups the ante! It offers direct connection to your computer through USB, 49 full size, velocity-sensitive keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, a software editor, MIDI I/O, and both sustain and expression pedal connections.With a newly designed key mechanism - taken from Roland's 30 years of synthesizer development - you can control a wide dynamic range with incredible subtlety. The redesigned key assemblies have a rounded shape for better reaction to your touch and more comfortable glissando, plus changes have been made to reduce the already low mechanical noise of the PCR-M50 and eliminate vertical shake on the key strokes. The newly developed pitch bend and modulation design offers you easier and more expressive control. The PCR-M50 is a keyboard that even the most discerning player can appreciate. ... Read more

Features

• 27 individual fully-assignable controllers
• The PCR-M50 provides you with 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, and 2 pedal inputs
• PCR Editor software and downloadable control maps

Product Description

An 88-note Hammer Action keyboard makes the CR400 feel like a fine acoustic piano. Tailor the keyboard response to suit your playing with the adjustable touch function. The 44.1k stereo piano sample is incredibly realistic plus it comes with 128 GM sounds including 5 drum kits and 2 SFX sets. A built-in 2-track recorder with 4,000 note capacity is the perfect tool for practicing. Performance features include a Split function with programmable split point, Layer function and a Sound Balance control that allows you to adjust the volume of the two selected sounds in either the Split or Layer mode. Three pedals including Damper, Sustenuto and Soft add to the realism of the CR400. A 25W per channel amplifier powers two 6" speakers for the ultimate in stereo sound. Comes with keyboard cover and stand. 88-note Hammer Action KeyboardAdjustable Touch ResponseRealistic 44.1k Stereo Piano Sample128 GM sounds including 5 drum kits and 2 SFX sets2-track sequencer with 4,000 note capacitySplit Function with programmable split pointLayer FunctionDamper, Sustenuto and Soft pedalsStereo sound system with two 6" speakersBuilt-in 25-watt stereo amplifier64-note polyphonicTune and Transpose FunctionsDigital effects including 4 Reverbs and 4 ChorusMetronome with adjustable tempo and selectable beat2 Headphone jacksPedal connector jackMIDI In/Out Stereo Audio Input for connecting external devices like a rhythm box or CD playerStereo Audio Output for conne... ... Read more

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Multilevel programmable keyboard controller with 88 full-size semi-weighted keys, pitch bend, aftertouch, and 15 programmable patches. At only 14 lbs., it's a working musician's tool! You can program nearly every control to accomplish whatever MIDI or CC task is needed to maximize your creative output with 8X2 knobs, 8X2 buttons, 9X3 sliders, 4 pedals, and a 5-button programmable transport section, plus on-the-fly program change and bank select. Dual MIDI outputs, sustain pedal, MIDI-to-USB converter, and AC adapter. Best of all, a price tag designed for real players who have to live on real money. ... Read more

Features

• Multilevel programmable keyboard controller
• 88 full-size semi-weighted keys
• Pitch bend
• Aftertouch
• 15 programmable patches

Product Description

*61 full-size keys touch sensitive*24-note polyphonic*128 PCM tones (general MIDI compatible) plus 9 drum/percussion kits*100 rhythm patterns Casio/Fingered Chord auto accompaniment system*3-step teaching system*Song memory function with 2 song locations*Backlit LCD window*On-screen keyboard music staff and finger icons*MIDI IN/OUT jack*Transpose and tuning control*2 built-in speakers*Stereo lineout/headphone jack*Sustain pedal jack Model: CTK591 ... Read more

Features

• 61 full-size keys touch sensitive
• 24-note polyphonic
• 128 PCM tones (general MIDI compatible) plus 9 drum/percussion kits
• 100 rhythm patterns Casio/Fingered Chord auto accompaniment system
• 3-step teaching system

Product Description

The new SP Series Stage Pianos are the performance keyboards you've been waiting for. Well-constructed and affordable, these stage pianos have everything you need. The SP Series comes in lightweight 76 and 88 key semi-weighted action models, plus an 88 note fully weighted action model. The Stage Pianos have the award-winning Kurzweil sounds and transmit on two, user-selectable, independent MIDI channels. Put your music on stage with this new model of performance piano from Kurzweil, the leader in sound technology. ... Read more

Features

• 88 Semi-weighted action keyboard.
• Sounds Include: Award winning Grand Piano Dual-Hardness Tine Electric Piano FM Electric Piano Ensemble Strings Tone Wheel Organ
• 2 independent external MIDI zones + 1 internal MIDI zone

Product Description

The Casio CELVIANO AL-100R features a dual-color Key Lighting System and an Advanced Lesson System that help to make your dreams of piano proficiency come true. The AL-100R provides you with the tools to play in style, with authentic tones sampled from a concert grand piano. Features include built-in metronome, sequencer, a large backlit LCD screen, and more! ... Read more

Product Description

88 keys with hammer action; pitch and mod wheel; MIDI output; sustain pedal jack; plus channel, program, and bank select. Includes a power adapter. ... Read more

Features

• 88 keys with hammer action
• Pitch and mod wheels
• MIDI output
• Sustain pedal jack
• Channel, program, and bank select

Product Description

AC adaptor for use with the following Casio keyboards:*CTK431 *CTK495 *CTK451*CTK491 *CTK531 *CTK533 *CTK541 *CTK551 *CTK591*CTK651*CTK691 *CTK731 *CTK620L *LK30 *LK33*LK55 Model: AD5 ... Read more

Features

• CTK431
• CTK495
• CTK451
• CTK491
• CTK531

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Professionals around the world use Kurzweil instruments for all their production needs. From Film Studios and composers to the U.S. Government, Kurzweil delivers the quality and award-winning audio that is required by the best. Continuing this tradition, Kurzweil is proud to offer the K2600. Fully compatible with all models that Kurzweil offers, professionals can continue their work without interruption, always confident that archived work will be compatible. Building on Kurzweil's world-renowned operating system, the K2600 can do more than ever before. The new operating system expands the algorithms from 32 to 127 with Kurzweil's exclusive Triple Modular Processing. ... Read more

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A wide variety of accompaniment patterns are added to the digital piano mix for music to suit any mood imaginable; you can even program your own patterns.??The built-in Floppy Disk Drive can be used to save your own patterns and songs, or play commercially available Standard MIDI file (SMF) data. Bench not included.88 note weighted keyboard (hammer type action)32-note polyphonic232 tones: 128 GM Tones, 32 Panel Tones, 64 Variation? Tones, 8 Drum Sets Tone?layering with volume control and split keyboard capability10 Digital Effects, 12 built-in songsAuto-accompaniments: controllers (Intro, normal/fill-in, variation/fill-in, synchro/ending, start/stop)78 rhythms: 48 standard patterns, 24 piano-based patterns, 6 user programmable patternsPattern Sequencer: 6 patterns, up to 7,000 notes, real-time recording, quantize capabilitiesRegistration- memory ? 20 set-upsOne-Touch Preset ? 72 setsSong Sequencer: 6 tracks, 2 songs, up to 4,900 notes, punch in and quantize capabilitiesInternal 3.5? Floppy Disk Drive for direct play of type 0 SMF; Data Load/Save for song and pattern sequencer, registration memory, pattern conversionBacklit LCD Window displays selections and status of tone, rhythm, mixer and keyboard functions, tempo, chords, plus keyboard and music staff icons.MIDI In/Out jacks; 16-channel Multi-Timbral2 headphone jacks plus stereo line out/line in jacksAttractive wood cabinet with matching wood stand and sliding key cover (includes mode... ... Read more