Ralph
June 5, 2008

Rating: 10/10

Fantastic bit of kit - superb value, great software, no problems at all. Totally revolutionised home recording.

Abelton is a unique bit of software, not obvious at first, but very versatile and definitely something you can build on with VST etc.

Gearbox is a fabulous bit of software - totally incredible simulated amps/effects etc.

Kieran
May 22, 2008

Rating: 7/10

Midi keyboard, audio interface and even some DAW contols. This is a pretty handy peice of kit all in all and very handy if u need to record on the move.

The midi keyboard it self is just that with volocity sensitive keys, pitch shifter and modulation controls. Its a 37 key keyboard with 7 octaves (3 up and 3 down). Nothing special but does the job as its supposed to.

The inteface is much the same; 2 xlrs and 2 line inputs (with preamps) with 2 footswitch and expression pedal conections. There is phantom power for both mmic inputs. Also there is a direct instrument input for guitars etc. There is 2 stereo monitor outputs (left and right) and 2 analog outs as well as a headphone out (but needs adaptor from 1/4\\\" jack to headphone size input). This interface is connected to a computer by usb 2.0.

In genral its a pretty good peice of kit and very handy for portable recordings. Hasn\\\'t broke on me yet but i have had a few blue screens (it could of beem my computer tho) but hasn\\\'t happened in a long time. Latencey was a small issue as well but again not sure if its my laptop or this but its nothing much to worry about. I would recomend this to someone in need of porable gear but if your looking to record a full band in studio or need an extensive midi keyboard you could probably find better options but all in all great for what its designed for.

pat beegan
November 8, 2006

Rating: 8/10

Having driven all the way to the Birmingham NEC from pembrokeshire to see music live i felt obliged to buy at least somthing before i left for home.
The line 6 stand was basically showing off its latest creation, the toneport KB37, just the thing i thought as i have been wanting to start home recording!
When i get home with my new toy i unpack and install my new softwear, which i have to say was very easy.You get gearbox (amps and FX an stuff) and ableton live 5 lite a very capable (if not a bit daunting at first)recording softwear.I should explaine i am a total novice when it comes to computer recording but having followed the simple instuctions i was making my first hit record within the first hour.
Gearbox is a joy to use and has some great sounds for your guitar bass and vocals. Albeton live 5 lite is ok if you are used to this kind of thing but i had to follow the tutorials to get started but once i got through them i realised that this is no toy and in fact a full home recording studio.

The keybord is good as a controller for the softwear, there are some good synth sounds in albeton but i think i will be wanting some VST instruments for a good piano and hammond sounds. The keys are a tad light and feel a bit plasticky but for the price who can complain.I love the VU style meters on the front and the whole thing is laid out very nicely. On the back you have guitar/bass input, two phantom powered mic inputs, analog out, s/pdif Dig out, stereo monitor in, phones and inputs for optional expression pedal and footswitch.
In all this is a great bit of kit for bedroom blasters and bands, it has everything you could want to record professional sounding tunes and if not you can download even more!
For me the price is right and the ease of use is great. Buy one now!

pat beegan
November 8, 2006

Rating: 8/10

Having driven all the way to the Birmingham NEC from pembrokeshire to see music live i felt obliged to buy at least somthing before i left for home.
The line 6 stand was basically showing off its latest creation, the toneport KB37, just the thing i thought as i have been wanting to start home recording!
When i get home with my new toy i unpack and install my new softwear, which i have to say was very easy.You get gearbox (amps and FX an stuff) and ableton live 5 lite a very capable (if not a bit daunting at first)recording softwear.I should explaine i am a total novice when it comes to computer recording but having followed the simple instuctions i was making my first hit record within the first hour.
Gearbox is a joy to use and has some great sounds for your guitar bass and vocals. Albeton live 5 lite is ok if you are used to this kind of thing but i had to follow the tutorials to get started but once i got through them i realised that this is no toy and in fact a full home recording studio.

The keybord is good as a controller for the softwear, there are some good synth sounds in albeton but i think i will be wanting some VST instruments for a good piano and hammond sounds. The keys are a tad light and feel a bit plasticky but for the price who can complain.I love the VU style meters on the front and the whole thing is laid out very nicely. On the back you have guitar/bass input, two phantom powered mic inputs, analog out, s/pdif Dig out, stereo monitor in, phones and inputs for optional expression pedal and footswitch.
In all this is a great bit of kit for bedroom blasters and bands, it has everything you could want to record professional sounding tunes and if not you can download even more!
For me the price is right and the ease of use is great. Buy one now!