All user reviews for the E-MU Xboard 49

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.

MIDI controller / USB (auto feed in this case) 4 octaves
Semi-weighted keys
aftertouch
16 knobs
wheels pitch bend and modulation
14 function buttons + octave transpo ...
Note that the AC adapter (if you do not plug in USB) and optional
on the other hand can run on batteries.

8 because the buttons are ultra cheap

UTILIZATION

The touch is superb, it's what motivated my purchase
Installation is a little bug but it is explained in the manual (which is sufficient but not necessarily clear trs)
the editor is very well done for soft, trs readable and the changes are applied directly to the keyboard! good point .. on the other hand there is no preset for vsti's march .. just for the Proteus / Emulator X E-mu ...

I do not use the Proteus provided because I possde Emulator X Studio The DJ (card + 1820M Emulator X)
Live Lite is trs trs limit .. not usable as it is my opinion.

The 16 knobs directly control the Proteus / Emulator X and it's really enjoyable and trs "visual"

The aftertouch (very rare in this price range) aporte a real plus in expression!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the DS came out and really do not regret it.
I love the touch the knobs are quite enjoyable and rsistants, some may be small, the two knobs perfect.

Too bad there have no presets for other synths, you have to patch is the same but as the editor E-MU X Board is not too damn Gnant .

I sold my Edirol PCR-50 to buy it and I do not regret at all, the X Board possde do not have zippers but I used very little (only for B-3 organ like ) is I do not miss.

The report qualitprix is ​​like all new E-MU products ... unbeatable!

The only criticism to E-MU (not for the keyboard in particular but for all their products) is the time they put out the day up ... 2 in two years for the 1820M and Emulator X!

In conclusion I would say one of the best choices right now for those who want a keypad for vsti in his home studio ... stronger if you own the emulator DJ Studio X or X!

I chose it for several reasons:

- The keyboard good qualitbr /> - aftertouch
- The USB connector, which powers the keyboard and more
- Programmable potentiometers
- The presence of Proteus X LE
- The price (I know it's not technical ...)

Cot connection, he has what it takes, no frills:
- USB (seen as a Midi Peripherals in Windows)
- MIDI (to plug into my Roland A880 MIDI patch ^ ^)
- PDAL
- Transformer

I saw a MIDI Through and deuxime entrepdale, but the price must be reasonable
on the other hand, it lacks a feature to the keyboard splitter into two channels noon damage.

UTILIZATION

The key is ... sublime. I do not like touching weights, I'm an ordinary self-taught keyboard and I never jou piano: the heavy touching me tire quickly trs hands.
I have a Roland D20 and I had a PC200 MKII, Prot has really touched a lot better.

Cot setup is simplicity itself. The Windows install is transparent, the tools are trs clear and full support. anything.

Cot keyboard is the ultimate: no need to read the doc is so intuitive. The screen displays tons of info (in cyclical passage), the messages are clear. Well, it must know a minimum midday, but it's not complicated trs.

I loaded the manual in French on the site of Emu, I find it not bad, but I do not use it, difficult to have an opinion

OVERALL OPINION

I use it intensively for a week (home studio).

+ J'apprcie the terrible simplicity of programming and the quality gnrale: Unlike what I read, I found the potentiometers trs well made, enjoyable to the touch, pr cis.
What a pleasure to modulate the synth sounds during the game, not in the mix!
I rdcouvert my good old vintage synth VST ^ ^

+ The display and the internal software of the keyboard are great penss: when you move a knob or a wheel, it displays the value, and possibly the CC #, etc. Everything is designed to make life easier.

+ Programming software and mmorisation keyboard is very well done, what is more homogne with software range Proteus (including the famous and trs controvers Patchmix of 0404)

+ I think Proteus X LE is a high quality trs. Backing onto the map EMU 0404 (RULES of 10ms latency), we get sounds stunning, and Proteus X is prrgl potentiometers for the XBoard!

- I only regret not having the Split function.

I tried DIFFERENT keyboards cheap (Edirol, for example) and expensive (O2), but definitely in that price range, it has no challenger. I resume without hsitation.

Product details and view previous ones give the dj complete list of features. I would just add that the key is for beginners:
- Good quality keyboard for that price
- Many Controller
- Connectors small but sufficient in the case of an amateur beginners and has a MIDI Controller.
- A manual clear, well rdig almost too complex for anyone who wants to test the keyboard quickly, without connatre the basics of MIDI.
- Catch CONTRL trs curiously effective and useful, despite its rudimentary display

UTILIZATION

The installation does not pose any problem (if you follow the instructions to add in the pack and replace the installation document!). CONTRL software is simple and ample. The eight curves are more VLOC apprciable trs (4 only on the keyboards of the CME UF SERIES!) And can play any instrument properly.

In use, the keyboard is enjoyable but the pressure force on the black keys is much suprieur have on the white keys, which causes some problem to play some grade instruments (including the piano). The aftertouch works well but one effect pedals remain much more efficient to provide natural play. My pedals M-Audio works perfectly with the XBoard is a real pleasure!

For fans of the scne, Access in functions (select patches, effects, latch mode, snapshot, bypass ...) is because trs think fast (which is normal , as the XBoard is a basic keyboard).

Remains a agaant: why not have released a 61-key keyboard XBoard 169 euros 189 euros or 76 keys? I feel a little strait with 49 keys!

OVERALL OPINION

APRs have a little touch of piano and composition MIDI there are more than 2O years (Ensoniq SQ1, DX7), I looked long the keyboard to get back (thank you Audiofanzine for its tests, its advice and forums!). To beginners, I quickly XBoard cart for the size of its keyboard and touch not ballast. I had long hsitations on the M-Audio KeystationPro 88 (big and well made ... but no aftertouch!) And UF8 CME (good price, but TRS good keyboard cumbersome and immature, ct especially software).

Finally, for a low price, the XBoard silent the ideal solution. We must make some compromises (Difference significant effort between the black keys and white keys keyboard limit 49) but this keyboard really helps to have some fun. Lightweight, easy fit, plug (USB powered), Settings, many functions and exploitation is not regretting a purchase! And for the cranky who expect more, it can still serve as Controller for your secondary loops received, your program changes, your effects, etc..

For my part, I redo their hands on it before competitors line up on E-Mu and we offer as attractive keyboards! CME is not far ...

For the first MIDI keyboard, I tried a simple and easy to use, the emu xboard 49 is not bad but I also buy a MIDI interface to connect to my PC. Installation is quick and easy.

UTILIZATION

The keys are really not bad, and we must recognize that for the black keys you really need support with minimal force because they are less sensitive than white but hey at this price we will not complain that too.
The software emu xboard editor, not too personal I understand how to configure the controllers (that is the first time I have a master keyboard) so if anyone can help me on this point it would be really cool thank you for advance.
Select the patches is easy but there til Intgr already sounds in the keyboard? (I think not), or should it be even sounds will integrate in the patch?

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a little over a month, and I use it to control Reason, make my bass lines etc. ..
I did not try another model before, but the report qualitprix j'apprcie much. If I make another choice Devaya I repurchase the same but with more knowledge in the field of MIDI.

My choice for this product was motivated by the 49 buttons, 16 knobs, USB connectivity and self-feeding.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is quite nice, the return of the keys is to my taste (farm) and the knobs are nice soft plastic has to change.
For the configuration PC, no problem if you read the directions given by E-MU. For the selection of MIDI channels, everything is configurable so no worries if the original does not conviennet.
The manual is clear and ample.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one month and I do not regret my purchase!

Most:
- Touch the keyboard,
- Touch the knobs,
- The afertouch,
- Snap Shot function and Bypass
- Software,
- Provided the sound (1000),
- Configuration,

The -:
- Configuration keys that rides a bit
- The knobs are not foolproof

The price / quality ratio is excellent! I would do without hesitation that choice (unless my budget is multiplied)

I needed a keyboard to make music with VST (vla, that's original).

16 knobs, 2 wheels, a VST that I used is not yet well damn short, it was worth the dough, and even more considering the price carrment.

UTILIZATION

I chose the keyboard to the touch, 49 keys and it's just what I need. Dja with a little piano before, c'tait really CRITERIA numro one, and I have not t dcu. The knobs are good but weak people more frightened than hurt, I often cheat and neither my lach.

Good for the wheels, really good size, well rsistante, but who loves soloing with moog sounds very nasal love it: D

OVERALL OPINION

It'll be a year since I have, it's really a super good plan. I'll probably add one for the piano pedals aftertouch is good but still not bad a job! Great for knocking the rodes lol.

Even if I had more gold coins I would do without this choice hsiter, E-MU is good: =)

For a master keyboard of this price range, the E-MU Xboard49 is really full!
What motivated me to buy is the aftertouch and 16 knobs!
I bought it in October 2005 in Homestudio to € 149 and I can tell you that this is far from price to pay given its characteristics!

In summary:
- 49 keys with aftertouch
- 2 wheels
- Function buttons
- 16 knobs (that's great!)
- USB output
- MIDI output
- An input pedal footswitch

UTILIZATION

I mainly need a master keyboard to control my sequencer and VST instruments, and also to just play the piano. So I looked for the best value of the moment (10/2005) by comparing the market supply and it based on various opinions and tests.
After careful reflection, it seemed obvious that the E-MU Xboard in Resort hands down winner in competition. It's not for nothing that he won the "Award 2005 Quality / Price" AF!

Before buying this keyboard, there was every indication that this was a must.
Short and once bought, unpacked and tested, it appears that he fills the part of his contract on paper as in reality.
Something really amazing from the first second ... Touch. In this price range, afford such a hit, it's luxury! It feels sturdy and the quality of your fingertips! EXCELLENT!
The 16 knobs are not bad, very helpful to control its VST and more beautiful finish. on the other hand, it's a shame they are not "endless 360 °", but hey should not ask too much lol.
The only thing that bothers me is the function buttons with 2 balls! Actually they are ultra cheap, made of hard plastic because of poor quality! And when we put the keyboard on a surface slightly wobbly and that taps above, we see that the buttons are agitated in their holes with a sound quite annoying ...
(A priori, this defect was corrected in the latest series by replacing them with flexible plastic buttons such as knobs, so to check ...)
Otherwise the driver installation is done like clockwork.

OVERALL OPINION

It'll be a year next month I use the keyboard and holds the road with no problem.
I repeat, the Xboard is by far the best quality / price ratio in terms of master keyboard in this range (it is currently € 139). I have tried many other less than € 149, but it's not even worth ... Touch is incomparable ...

If you have a small budget and want quality, then look no further.
If it again, I would gladly do it again!

Well then! What are you waiting for ... You could buy it!

What first motivated my choice is the number of keys and the number of potentiometers.
I Needed unpeu could set back on aftertouch.
The pitch bend and modulation, of course.
No pads ...

UTILIZATION

The key is argreable, semi nimble. We are still far from good iex grand piano, but the wind instruments, as I used a slight appreciation of touches this point.
The coofihurantion is simple. Be careful not to be mistaken with the installation: To install only use MIDI MIDI drivers.
The manual is fairly complete, and FRENCH

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months, no complaints except maybe the abscence of pads (present on the M-Audio axiom).
For now it holds the road, nothing failed.

In the end I would say, great product for € 150, do not pay more because there are a miuex € 200 (Axiom 49).

I put nine out of ten, a good place for that quality comes at a price so low!

49 keys with aftertouch, 2 wheels: pitch and modulation, rotary knob 16. The touch is a semi-ballast or something like a, it's no worse.
It is powered by USB, if not twelve o'clock it needs a power supply (not included).
There is a socket for a sustain pedals.

It comes with Proteus X2, Live 4 free (or LE, the last version gratos / BMD live 4 what) and the banks of the proteus.

It supports XP and Vista, I use Vista, by the bundle against Job title not only in this OS. So a little less for the day of the bundle.

UTILIZATION

This is a keyboard that I find little use for trs simple that once I read the user manual. I know anything about noon, the user manual did not seem too obscure and I have journemme or reu I could iron grip on assigning Minimonsta VSTi exactly what I wanted each Controller. I does not even soft to CONTRL. Yet one can assign any CC of any channel noon each button, but the keyboard interface is clear and can rev all without the publisher. Touch is spcial but you get done quickly and I in touch now widely prfre trslger other keyboards.

Small gag by the way, my installation was without problem, but the manual prcise to connect the keyboard first, then run the drivers, while a sticker covering the USB keyboard pr advocated the opposite ... Well, I first install the drivers then plug the keyboard. Everything went the First Prev sudden, without any problem.

OVERALL OPINION

I use intensment past week, I have no complaints to make. I sometimes get a bug (I reminds that I am running Vista and I use Nuendo): the keyboard hangs on one note (like a bug note off) and becomes inactive complment, it Ragit nothing and the only Remde is to restarting both the keyboard and hte vst ... just sucks. This bug happened to me 2 or 3 times during the week due to 8 hours of play per day or a little more. So in the end it's not standard either, but it exists. There may be a new-day implementation of drivers for Vista.

To see if he would like the time ... and live! I have a concert in October with this little man, I would say probably one of the notice.

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UTILIZATION

Simple, quite a few functions: latch mode, etc ...
To change the midi channels on the fly is not too much that (MIDI key slider + channel + enter key ... arf)
on the other hand very well for aftertouch

impossible to walk properly the plugs provided, not to mention the patch editor is pretty bad.

OVERALL OPINION

Good keyboard in all but ...

IL ME slap FINGERS AT THE END OF A YEAR AND A HALF while only rarely had it out for the live. One morning, no way to turn it on. So here, fortunately it happened at home rather than live. In short, to be careful with this kind of low-end keyboards ...

Personally and in connection with this keyboard test in a shop in SONO, I can not tell you of the benefits in the test carried out by AudioFanzine ...

UTILIZATION

The aftertouch n'tant not specially useful for lives "Tekno Tribe" I can tell you whether it is more effective than other keyboards but it is true that the hen is active we feel ^ ^

And like so well in the test of the keyboard on AudioFanzine is true that we are not obliged to hit the keys extra power to hear the highest volume of at least ca quickly treat evil for those who use the aftertouch ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

At this price the! ca change MIDI controllers incomplete and Synths that saturate the office wishes BPM ... Personally I tried this keyboard in a shop sound equipment and I find it really interesting!

Relatively intuitive and therefore relatively easy to use APRS distinction of having done diffrent knobs functions of this keyboard is a powerful vritable controller in Ableton Live 6!

For the electronic music of''type''Tekno Tribe biensur a rhythm box type ER1 or ES1 is required in order to overcome its weaknesses but all that is Młoda or bassline (notably using the plugin AudioRealism) this keyboard is really the ball! simple and efficient! + What about?

Oh yes! I took in October ^ ^