Museek Mag October 2016 | Page 62

Museek Mag tion controls for soft synths and sequencers functions, the KX Series is a complete USB MIDI Studio that is as comfortable on stage as it is in the studio. More than just a controller The KX Series enables easy song creation with its built-in arpeggio function. Inspired by the Motif ARP phrases, these arpeggios can be played back by the included HALion One softsynth using sound content from the Yamaha Motif or the VST Mega Pack Bundle featuring exclusive content from IK Multimedia, BFD, and Arturia. A dedicated control section on the KX enables complete control of sounds and content. Music production right out of the box The KX includes Cubase AI, a special “Advanced Integration” version of Steinberg’s legendary music production software. Cubase AI is conveniently controlled via a dedicated control section on the KX, turning it into a complete music production solution. Yamaha KX61 61-key MIDI Controller Keyboard Features: 61-note Synth action USB bus-powered MIDI keyboard controller Four assignable rotary encoder knobs Preset control templates for 30 major VSTi’s Transport and track mute and solo controls Programmable velocity curve control Powerful arpeggio “phrase factory” feature with over 340 “bread and butter” patterns with (editable) guitar, bass and drum types Cubase AI4 and editor software included Advanced integration functions including VSTi operations The Yamaha KX61 puts you in control of your virtual instruments! ................................................................................................................................................................................... CME XKey Air 37: October - November 2016 62