E-MU Xboard 49

(Originally written by barbilux/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I was looking for a compact keyboard to play my hardware and software synths (I already have an 88-key model).

This keyboard provides after touch (very good) but I miss a breath controller connector. Sustain and CC7 (volume) use the same input connector so you'll have to choose one.

UTILIZATION

Good playing feel, which doesn't mean a lot, the dynamic response is more important and I like the way it is adjusted because the playing is very responsive!

Many functions and it's rather difficult to remember all of them. The small three-digit display is not enough and you'll have to search in the user's manual pretty often.

The function buttons are convenient.

I don't use the software.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been owning it for two years but I don't use it that often because I placed it on my DAW's desk and I don't like to play when the keyboard is too high. I can't say if it's sturdy but I think it was conceived for home use rather than stages. The plastic keys don't seem to be very sturdy...

It's ok to trigger instruments in my DAW but a five-octave keyboard would be better to play with both hands.

I like the USB connector and the blue LEDs.

You get a very comprehensive Midi interface at an affordable price. I had no problems with it in spite of all the things I read about its reliability.

49 buttons, 16 knobs.
USB MIDI ...

UTILIZATION

Touch suitable for that price and for my use
simple configuration
simple selections (I use that with the apps)
the manual is in English so ... but atlcharger free on the manufacturer's website Luckily

OVERALL OPINION

I used extensively since the 20 days
+ particularity: 16 knobs and soft as jOperation Recognition in the immediately / partuicularit -: jen not see For now
MODELS very basic but few knobs ing
quality price ratio excllent
yes I refer this choice without hesitate

- The possibility of having a 49 Keys for less than 150.
The configurable potentiomtres 16 of 16 patches Different.
The "Latch" which is handy for some live.

- The Midi based "Stand alone"
The USB (no power required supplmentaire when you connected the computer)

UTILIZATION

- It is more than enjoyable, never seen one as a touch, especially in this price range.
It is ideal to play my fawn and yet I am demanding this trs l.

- Pretty simple, I find relatively easy to program the fawn patches without even reading the manual.
Rglages the rest a little sharp and the other functions that I have not had time to test.

- The select the MIDI channel and patch is simple, and also not really need instructions for
how to find, with the intuition it is easily

- The manual "Fran" (download on the site) is pretty clear.

OVERALL OPINION

- 2 days (yes I know this is trs short and an update of this opinion will do next)

- Most of Xboard:. Easy to use
. Easy to install (same attention right to choose the right drivers not those
Windows automatically chooses otherwise impossible to make updates to
the Firmware)
. The many opportunities offered by these functions (8 patches and curves
VLOC programmable modes "Channel 16, Latch, Snapshot & Bypass")
. The possibility of doing rglages by the software "X-Board Control".
. Touching, really gnial
. The Bundle comes with software.
. The price

- Les - the Xboard:. Poor finish plastic base of potentionmtres.
. The volume slider that eventually dtach

- Yes MODELS some, but not until the sduit not me.

- Report qualitprix: EXCELLENT!

- Definitely.