SEPTEMBER 2016
The USB connection is pretty ubiquitous, Xkey will work with Mac, PC, Android and, with a USB
adapter, iOS devices.”
“In my own music work I mostly use Apple devices, but I know a lot of musicians feel more comfortable with Windows computers and software. With Xkey it doesn’t really matter what platform you
prefer.”
CME: “What are your favorite Xkey features, and what features would you
add?”
Jordan: ” I think it’s great that such a compact device has full size piano keys, and that the keys
react to how hard you press them, just like a piano does. The velocity-sensitive and polyphonic-aftertouch features never cease to amaze me.”
“One of my interests in the future of XKey products would be to examine the controls for things like
pitch bend and modulation. Developing new technology to make those controls really expressive
given the size factor would be important to me”
CME: “What’s the most exciting thing you’re doing with Xkey now?”
Jordan: “I’m playing with hooking multiple keyboards into a USB hub to give a mega Xkey experience. Put the keyboards in a line and it’s like having a piano that’s ten feet wide … or put them in
front of each other and you feel like you’re sitting at a cathedral organ.”
“I’m also looking forward to the new bluetooth-enabled Xkey Air being launched. I had a go on a
prototype at the Xkey labs and it was absolutely awesome!”
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