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novation
x-station 25
price : $499.00
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SUPERB
KEYBOARD IN THREE SIZES
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!
Keyboard Mechanism
Keys:
25
Type:
Semi-weighted
Aftertouch: Yes
Pitch
and Mod Wheel Mechanism
Pitch
wheel lever: Rubberised - spring loaded, centre
return left to right motion
Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring
loaded, front to back motion or free running
forward and backwards
X/Y
Touchpad
Touchpad: Pressure sensitive
Parameters: 2 assignable in X
direction; 2 assignable in Y direction
LCD
Display
LCD: 2
x 16 character silver. Blue LED backlit
Audio
Audio
inputs: 2 x combined 1/4" jack / XLR sockets
Phantom
power: On/Off 48 Volts
Gain
control: -60dB - +10dB signal range
A to D
converters: 2 x 24 bit Delta Sigma
Audio
outputs: 2 x 1/4" jack sockets
Digital
output: S/PDIF - phono
MIDI
and Audio Interfacing
MIDI
ports: 1 x MIDI In; 2 x MIDI Out
USB: 1x
combined MIDI and audio I/O
Effects
Processors
Effects: 2 x multi-effects
processors
Type:
Delay/Reverb/Chorus-Phaser/Compressor/Distortion/EQ
(Bass-Mid-Treble)
Controls
Rotary
potentiometers: 20 - rotation 0 to 270
degrees
Rotary
encoders: 4 - rotation 360 degrees
continuous
Sliders: 9 - 30mm length
Transport controls: Rewind/Fast
Forward/Stop/Start/Record
General
Operation: Play/Template Common/Template
Edit/Write/Global/Snapshot/Panic
Cursor/page control: Bank - page
up/down; Program - cursor up/down; Inst Channel -
cursor left/right
Keyboard control: Octave
up/down
Synth
Architecture
Voices:
8
Modes:
Program (monotimbral)
Memories: 200 memory locations
programmed with the KS factory presets
Synth
Oscillators 1, 2 and 3
Waveforms: Square/Saw/Variable
Pulse/Tri/Sine/Double Saw/Double Tri/Double Sine/9
complex cycle waveforms
Noise
Sources: White/Crack/Metal 1/Metal 2
Octave
Range: Shift -1/0/+1/+2
Mod Env
Depth: -64 to +63
LFO1
Depth: -64 to +63
PWM
Source: Mod Env/Manual/LFO2
Ring
Mod: 1 * 2
FM: 2 *
3
2 * 3
FM Level: 0-127
2 * 3
FM Mod Level: 0-127
FM Env
Attack Rate: 250uS-20S
FM Env
Decay Rate: 1mS-20S
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and
pitch/mod wheel control of both static pitch and
modulation of pitch
Synth
Mixer
Osc 1
Static Level: 0-127
Osc 1
Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
Osc 1
Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 2
Static Level: 0-127
Osc 2
Mod Level/LFO2: -64 to +63
Osc 3
Static Level: 0-127
Osc 3
Mod Level/AD Env: -64 to +63
Noise
Static Level: 0-127
Noise
Mod Level/LFO1: -64 to +63
FM
Static Level: 0-127
FM Mod
Level/AD Env: -64 to +63
Synth
Filters
Frequency: 0-127
Slope:
12dB/24dB
Modes:
Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass
Resonance: 0 to self-oscillation (24dB
mode)
Mod Env
Depth: -64 to +63
LFO 2
Depth: -64 to +63
Keyboard Tracking: 0-127
Velocity: 0-127
Overdrive: 0-127
Q
normalise: 0-127
Comprehensive aftertouch, breath and
pitch/mod wheel control of both static filter freq
and modulation of filter freq
Synth
Amplifier & Modulation Envelopes
Velocity: -64 to +63
Attack:
250uS-20S
Decay:
1mS-20S
Sustain: 0-127
Release: 1mS-20S
Delay
(Mod Env): 1mS-20S
Synth
LFO1 - LFO2
Modes:
Cyclic/One-shot
Waveforms: Sine/Tri/Saw/Squ/Sample
& Hold/Sample & Hold/Quantize/Random 24
Intricate Wavetables
Speed:
0 Hz-1kHz
Delay
Fade In: 0-5S
Synth
Effects
Reverb:
Level/Echo Chamber, Small Room, Large Room, Small
Hall, Large Hall, Grand hall/Decay/Wheel
Level
Chorus
- Phaser: Level/Rate/Type/Feedback/Mod
Depth/Centre/Initial Position/Wheel Level
Distortion: Drive/Compensation/Wheel
Level
Panning: Position/Mod
Depth/Speed/Initial Position
Delay:
Depth/Time/Feedback/Stereo Width/Ratio/Wheel
Level
General
Battery
operation: 6 x standard 'C' size 1.5 Volt dry cells
or rechargeable cells
External power supply: Standard
'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (not supplied)
Size:
Width = 468mm; height = 68mm; depth = 278mm (25-key
version)
Weight:
2.5Kg (25-key version)
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