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 The E-MU Xboard 25 Professional USB MIDI controller for PC and Mac offers unmatched playability, real-time control and programmability in a portable keyboard package ideal for studio and stage use. The Xboard™ 25 features fullsize, velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 programmable real-time controllers, Xboard Control editing software, and E-MU's Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module, with over 2,500 sounds. The Xboard Control software provides an intuitive desktop interface that lets you effortlessly create custom templates for all of your favorite hardware and software instruments. The Xboard 25 also allows you to set discrete MIDI channels for each controller and offer unrivaled real-time 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. The Xboard 25 is ultra-portable and can run on USB, battery, or AC power.
The E-MU Xboard 25 features:
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25 full-size professional keys with Aftertouch - the Xboard 25 is a true performance controller with a high-quality synth-action keybed |
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Includes Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module (for Windows) with three additional sound libraries, as well as Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU (for Windows) |
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Advanced studio/live performance features, like Latch Mode for triggering drum loops, Snap Shot for instantaneous program changes, and many more |
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16 real-time controllers that can be assigned to the key performance parameters of all your favorite virtual instruments |
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USB, battery or AC powered - take your music anywhere |
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PC & Mac compatible - Windows XP, 2000, x64, Vista and Macintosh OS X drivers |
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 20.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 12.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 14.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 20.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 11.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Quality MIDI controllerJul 01, 2009
I just recieved this controller in the mail about an hour ago and already I'm fiddling around with it making a few little beats and what not. The software that it comes with is very easy to install, so for all you people looking to buy your first controller (like I was) it didn't cause me any headaches. I simply plugged in the controller, put the disc in the cd drive and off it went installing all of the drivers and software. I'm not an expert but so far the E-MU is standing up to all of my expectations.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Best in class.Aug 10, 2008
This midi controller is the best in its price range without a doubt. I compared it to the Oxygen series. Yes the Axiom may have more features, but you will pay much more for that item. This controller blows the Oxygen line out of the water. Although the keys are not advertised as being weighted, each key has a small steel weight attached to the underside to give it a weighted feel. I was very impressed. It also has 16 knobs, more than enough for controlling my favorite vsts in Fl Studio. It also works great with Reason.
My only complaint is the included softsynth. EMU doesn't say it in the marketing materials, but it is mentioned in the manual (AFTER YOU HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT IT THINKING THAT YOU ARE GETTING AN INCLUDED SYNTH), that you have to have an EMU AUDIO CARD in order for it to work.
All in all I am giving this a five just becuase the keys and knobs feel great, and I already have enough vsts to not need the included one.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 fun li'll gadgetNov 05, 2007
This controller is exactly what it's cracked up to be: affordable, versatile, and compact. The simple LCD feedback is surprisingly excellent, the keys, knobs, wheels all have a familiar, reliable feel. I simply plugged it into the usb, it got power, xp recognized it as a midi audio something or other, and I was immediately sending midi signals to Live.
Cons: One knob only registers ~100 degrees (not the full 270 or whatever). Not a big deal.
Also, the included VST instrument software isn't working with Live right now, and the error message + help documentation is weak.
Overall, I look forward to exploring what I can do with this. It's small size and power-via-usb is a huge plus for mobility!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Bang for the Buck!Aug 13, 2007
Great piece of hardware for a beginner (like me). Programming is a bit difficult, and I have yet to figure out how to use the included Proteus software, but overall a great product. Solid build quality. No problems at all.
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