Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

The Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard features a mono-timbral Novation synth engine with 10-voice polyphony. In addition to 3 oscillators (17 waveforms each), 1 Filter (varying types), 2 LFOs (32 waveforms each), an arpeggiator and multi-effects board, this subtractive synth also boasts some brand new facilities such as the X-Gator patch programmer. The X-Gator can be made to gate each patch to create unique 16-32 step rhythmic patterns for every onboard sound, all automatically synchronised to MIDI clock from a sequencer; just press and hold one key to groove along to a track with style.

The Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilising a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore, 60 of the onboard sounds come from internationally acclaimed artists and producers from a variety of musical genres, namely James Zabiela, Ferry Corsten, Rennie Pilgrem, Roots Manuva, Shimon and Skeewiff. As such, every one of the patches on the XioSynth is eminently and instantly usable for creating synthesized music of any kind.

The Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard includes an ultra-low latency 2 In/2 Out audio interface for high quality recording and playback. This allows you to record a microphone with phantom power, as well as simultaneously stream the onboard synth audio directly to the sequencer via the USB cable. Equally though, a guitar can be plugged straight into the Jack input for DI recording, as well as simultaneously mic'd, and recorded with outstanding results. Check the demo XioSynth guitar track in the Novation online player to be blown away by the quality.

If wanting a compact controller keyboard for studio or live use, the Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard is the most flexible and powerful tool on the market. In addition to synthesizing and audio/MIDI interfacing, the keyboard is also a comprehensive control surface with 11 knobs and buttons (doubled to 22 by a Group A/B switch), plus a freely assignable Touchpad and joystick. All of these controls are pre-programmed in 16 onboard Templates, so that the XioSynth can instantly control many software applications straight out the box. Add to this many more Templates online, a free Template Editor software application and hybrid modes for simultaneous synthesizing and MIDI controlling, and you have an extremely versatile package for producing or performing.

Simply connecting the keyboard over USB is all that's required to start recording, synthesizing and MIDI controlling. As the device is class compliant, no drivers are required for Windows XP or Mac OSX (although some are provided to improve latency and stability in some apps). Furthermore, if wanting to excape the confines of the studio for a while, the USB cable can be unplugged and the Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard can be powered by batteries, functioning as a standalone synth completely separately from the computer.

Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard Features:
-One part, 10-voice polyphonic
-3 Oscillators, 17 Waveforms
-2 LFOs, 32 Waveforms
-Multimode resonant filter section with various filter options
-Extensive modulation capabilities
-Arpeggiator with latch
-X-GATOR with latch
-Direct streaming of synth into computer via USB
-Keys: 49
-Type: Semi-weighted
-Velocity curves: 7
-Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - centre return spring loaded left to right motion
-Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded front to back motion
-Touchpad: 1 x touch sensitive 45x60mm
-Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction
-2 assignable in Y direction
-LCD: 2 x 16 character silver
-Blue LED backlit
-MIDI: 1 MIDI Out
-USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out
-Inputs: 1 XLR (with phantom power)
-1 TS Jack
-Outputs: 2 TS Jack (L/R)
-1 stereo Headphones Jack
-Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1
-Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4" Jack Input
-Rotary potentiometers: 11, 0-270° rotation
-Rotary encoders: 1, 360° continuous DATA wheel
-Buttons: 11 function switches
-Group B switch
-General operation: 4 Mode and Menu select buttons
-Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons
-Synth Menus/Audio mode select button
-Effect Select buttons (Synth Mode)
-Template/Bank/Page Up/Down buttons
-Templates (16 preset onboard, more available on Novation website)
  1. Apple - Logic 7
  2. Steinberg - Cubase SX3
  3. Ableton - Live 5
  4. Cakewalk - Sonar
  5. Native Instruments - Absynth 3
  6. Native Instruments - B4
  7. Native Instruments - FM7
  8. Native Instruments - Pro53
  9. Gmedia - Oddity
  10. Novation V-Station
  11. Novation Bass Station
  12. reFX - Vanguard
  13. Linplug - Albino 2
  14. Gmedia - Minimonsta
  15. Spectrasonics - Atmosphere & Trilogy
  16. User Template
-Line/Phones Volume pots
-Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size
-External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (Novation PSU6)
-Size (49): 798 x 68 x 190 (mm)/32 x 3 x 8 (in)
-Weight : 1.6 kg/4 lbs

Novation XioSynth 49 Synthesizer USB MIDI Controller Keyboard System Requirements:
-Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or Windows XP
-Computer spec: Apple G3/400 GHz or Pentium 600 MHz or better
-Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector