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The E-Mu Xboard 49 USB/MIDI Controller is an ideal MIDI controller for studio and stage use with 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch and 16 programmable realtime controllers. It also includes the Xboard Control editing software, a full version of E-Mu's Proteus X2 Software Sound Module with 3GB of sounds plus the Mo'Phatt X (hip-hop/dance), Planet Earth X (world) and Protean Drums X (drums and percussion) expansion libraries for an additional 1,500 sounds.
The Xboard Control software provides an intuitive desktop interface that lets you create custom templates for all your favorite hardware and software instruments. The Xboards also allow you to set discrete MIDI channels for each controller and offer unrivaled realtime control and performance features, including Snap Shot, that lets you send multiple program changes and controller values by pressing a single button, and Xboard Latch Mode that enables you to define a section of the keyboard as on/off triggers—perfect for drum loops. Ultra-portable. Runs on USB, battery, or AC power.
E-MU Xboard 49 USB/MIDI Controller Features:
- 49 full-size, velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch
- 16 assignable, realtime control knobs
- 6 function buttons
- 3-segment LCD display
- Navigational buttons
- Data slider (also master volume)
- Pitch and mod wheels
- Xboard Control software lets you easily create custom setups for your favorite hardware/software instruments
- Advanced studio/live performance features like Latch Mode for triggering drum loops, Snap Shot for instant program changes, and more
- Includes full version of E-MU's Proteus X2 Software Sound Module with 3GB of sounds plus the Mo'Phatt X (Hip-Hop/Dance), Planet Earth X (World) and Protean Drums X (Drums and Percussion) expansion libraries for an additional 1,500 sounds
Pro MIDI control without breaking the bank, plus fresh sounds to fuel your recordings! Call or click to order today!
E-MU Xboard 49 USB/MIDI Controller Specifications:
- Includes drivers for Windows XP, 2000, x64, Vista, and Mac OS X
E-MU Xboard 49 USB/MIDI Controller
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Vista limitations
Posted by DanM on Jul 24, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: various
Seems like a fine keyboard, I like the action. Some notes on the software: I have 64-bit Vista. I needed the new controller and driver software from E-Mu's site, and these work fine. The included soft synth, Proteus X, will not work on Vista at all; download Proteus VX instead. (An upgrade to Emulator X3 would cost you $300.) Three of the included sound libraries have copy protection that won't work on Vista, and there is no upgrade for them: Protean Drums, Mo'Phatt, and Planet Earth. In general, E-Mu's poor Vista support story for this software wasted a lot of my time and marred my experience with this product. Shouldn't keep from choosing this keyboard, though.
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A perfect addition to my home studio!
Posted by PsychoBob from Price, Utah on Oct 21, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Musician, Reording Engineer, Advertising Agent
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal
I plugged it in and turned on Reason I was truly amazed. The aftertouch is so sensitive that it makes my recordings so natural. I use it on a daily basis to compose background music for radio ads and the ocassional video project. Small enough to leave set up and big enough for most projects. Overall I am very satisfied and it's a steal. I wasn't very impressed with the software and the keyboard needs no drivers. Cubase, Reason or any midi music software will recognize it. Be sure to go get the new firware update from manufacturer website!!!
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Fizzles
Posted by Akinderreality from Phoenix on Sep 12, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Composer
Reviewer's Play Style: Lots
This has been one of the most frustrating pieces of equipment I have ever owned. When it works, it works well, but if you have Vista, beware. I have had to reinstall the drivers every time vista updates I don’t know why, originally it just fizzled out and stopped working, now it powers up but sends no information, when I reinstall the drivers, it works great for a month or so (until I update something) and then it doesn’t.
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This is a great choice
Posted by E.P. on Dec 6, 2007
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: amateur audio producer, musician
Reviewer's Play Style: rock classical metal yngwie
Ok, this is an excellent choice, you will not regret getting it. I say this because not only is this keyboard a good midi controller, but it comes with excellent MIDI instruments. I will never need to look around to purchase any more drum, orchestra, or virtually any other VST instrument because the program (proteus X) has EVERYTHING I'll ever need. The program alone is 100$, so you are definitely getting a great deal. (However I thought I read that you might need an e-mu soundcard for it to work [which I own], but I might be wrong, make sure to check up on its system requirements...) Anyway, e-mu didn't let me down with this, and I have been let down before with M-audio products. I'm probably sticking with emu from now on.
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Posted by Mike from Tampa, FL on Jul 25, 2007
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Electro/Industrial
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49 Key midi Controller with some pretty good knobs and a bright led screen. Quality:
The E-MU Xboard 49 Controller is ok. On the lower octave I think some of the keys may be raised slightly. I run it thru midi to rackmount, so I have no idea how the usb driver support is. Considering I don't use USB for power I needed an adapter for it. One does not come included. Value:
I'd prefer this over M-Audio. Overall
A good keyboard for the money.
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