#Emu xboard 25 mod#

Along with an impressive keyboard action and intuitive editing capabilities, the Xboards also come with three pieces of software - a programming interface, Ableton Live 4 Lite (full version reviewed November ’04), and E-mu’s Proteus X LE, a scaled-down version of their excellent soft synth (reviewed July ’05). OVERVIEW Two of the newest - and least expensive - entries in the featherweight keyboard controller category are the internally-identical E-mu Xboards 25 and 49, super-totable tools that can just as easily be USB’d to your DJ set in Ableton Live or MIDI cabled to your Roland V-Synth XT. Multiple power source options, including AA batteries. Editing/programming is fast and intuitive. PROS Keyboard action is arguably the best in its class.

#Emu xboard 25 mod#

Pitch and mod wheels have a textured grip and provide good resistance.Ģ5- and 49-key USB/MIDI controller keyboards with editing, recording, and virtual instrument software.

Latch mode lets you define a zone and toggle notes on and off, leaving your hands free to do other things.

Sixteen control knobs let you do deep tweaking in real-time.Įdit buttons make for fast, intuitive programming of the Xboards 16 available patches. Keys are labeled with different programmable parameters, so you can quickly customize in Edit mode. Keyboard action is impressive, especially given how little the Xboards weigh. E-MU XBOARD 25 AND 49 25- AND 49-KEY USB/MIDI CONTROLLERS by Michael Gallant