Yamaha KX 8 , Weighted Key Keyboard Controller
The KX25, KX49, KX61, and KX8 USB Keyboard Studios (hereafter referred to as the “KX Series”) were conceived and designed to support creativity and MIDI music composition without getting in the way. Based on a range of innovative features with advanced software integration and connectivity via a single USB cable, these control keyboards help create an efficient environment that supports traditional music production workflow. They also feature a range of drum, guitar, bass, keyboard and other musical phrases built in, minimizing the need for complex manual MIDI data programming. Complete compositions can easily be created with just one finger. Of course Yamaha keyboard know-how acquired and refined through years of experience offers feel and response that provide optimum musical control and comfort for smooth production.
Yamaha KX8 88-key MIDI Controller :
* Great keyboard feel
* More than just a controller
* Music production right out of the box
Great keyboard feel
Yamaha is well known for making its own keyboard actions. The KX series derives its superior feel from a long lineage of Yamaha pianos and keyboards with its own high-quality Yamaha keyboard action. With the addition of four assignable control knobs, dedicated performance controls, and DAW integration controls for soft synths and sequencers functions, the KX Series is a complete USB MIDI Studio that is as comfortable on stage as it is in the studio.
More than just a controller
The KX Series enables easy song creation with its built-in arpeggio function. Inspired by the Motif ARP phrases, these arpeggios can be played back by the included HALion One softsynth using sound content from the Yamaha Motif or the VST Mega Pack Bundle featuring exclusive content from IK Multimedia, BFD, and Arturia. A dedicated control section on the KX enables complete control of sounds and content.
Music production right out of the box
The KX includes Cubase AI, a special "Advanced Integration" version of Steinberg's legendary music production software. Cubase AI is conveniently controlled via a dedicated control section on the KX, turning it into a complete music production solution. The KX Series is also bundled with the new X Factor DVD from Yamaha. This DVD contains a massive collection of sounds and VST instruments from industry leaders like IK Multmedia, Sonic Reality, FXpansion, Arturia and Keyfax. In addition to the bundled sounds there are thousands of dollars worth of rebate coupons and added values from Antares, ASK Video, Broadjam, Electronic Musician , Electrix, Garritan, KeytoSound, Obedia, Steinberg, and Tunecore.
Yamaha KX8 88-key MIDI Controller Keyboard Features:
* 88-note Graded Hammer (GHS) Action
* USB bus-powered MIDI keyboard controller
* Four assignable rotary encoder knobs
* Preset control templates for 30 major VSTi's
* Transport and track mute and solo controls
* Programmable velocity curve control
* Powerful arpeggio "phrase factory" feature with over 340 "bread and butter" patterns with (editable) guitar, bass and drum types
* Cubase AI4 and editor software included
* Advanced integration functions including VSTi operations
KX Series Keyboards System Requirements
Windows Vista
Computer: 1 GHz or faster Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron family processor, with USB terminal.
RAM: 1 gigabyte minimum
Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition
Computer: 750 MHz or faster Intel Core/Pentium/Celeron family processor, with USB terminal
RAM: 128 megabytes minimum
Macintosh
Compatible OS: Mac OS X 10.3.3 or later
Computer: PowerPC G3 or later processor, with USB terminal
RAM: 128 megabytes minimum
Accessories Included
AC Adapter PA-3C, CD-ROM x 2, USB Cable x 1, Owner's manual
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