The keyboard employs a premium-class mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if you're not a trained piano player you will instantly feel the difference! Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable x/y touch pad controller provide you with extra dimensions of expression for your performances. What's more, x-station comes in three sizes: 25, 49 and 61 keys - your choice of ultimately portable or plenty of keys! All models may be run off batteries, power supply or USB*.
Audio and MIDI solution
X-station includes a fully featured audio interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two neutrik™ combined XLR and jack sockets, digital s/pdif out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard dsp effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time!
On top of that, x-station has a built in MIDI interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI gear as well.
Hardware synthesizer
A fully featured novation-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique x-station hardware thanks to its powerful dsp processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned novation ks-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances.
And forget cables - the synthesizer is fully integrated: the stereo audio output is sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via asio!
Dsp effects
X-station provides two channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes chorus, delay, reverb distortion, eq and even a compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.G. Recording a guitar with chorus).
Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time!
Direct remote
Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your vst-instruments? Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your solution - no matter if you want to remote control your access virus™ or propellerhead reason™.
X-station offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions!
Tired of wires?
X-station only needs one for everything - the USB cable. That's it. Even power is provided via USB* or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach - take your laptop, x-station and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you about the sun-burn and the sand all over your gear!
* The USB bus must be able to supply the required amount of current in order to power the x-station. Please verify that your computer provides enough power.
Controller section
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Virtual synthesizer control panel layout - all controls assignable
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Pitch bend, programmable mod wheel joystick
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Portable - can be powered via batteries, USB or psu batteries auto
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Program storage for 40 electronic templates factory preset for packages including reason, native instruments
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Controls plug-ins, cubase, logic, sonar 2, live 2 etc.
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Two octave semi-weighted high quality aftertouch responsive keyboard
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Programmable x/y touch pad surface
Synthesizer section
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8 Voice polyphonic ks sound source
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200 Memories programmed with awesome novation presets
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Superb liquid analog sound
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Great arpeggiator
Audio section
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Zero latency headphone monitoring
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44.1 / 48 Khz 24 bit simultaneous 2 channel audio i/o
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Dual low noise, high bandwidth audio pre-amps with phantom power & >70 db headroom
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Multi-fx processor per input with simultaneous reverb / chorus-phaser / delay / compressor / distortion and eq
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Integrated USB low latency audio and MIDI
