CME’s XKey is a portable MIDI keyboard that comes in 2 versions
of 25 and 37 keys. The size ratio, touch, response and sensitivity
remarkably mimic that of an authentic keyboard and yet the
product itself is lighter than an iPad and is USB-powered. ARTIST INPUTS
Salient features include: “Today all musicians have their own set up and they
have their own computers and mixers etc. To me
what music means is the melody line, the first line
and the spark”, he says.
Pitch Bend
Octave Change
Sustain Functions
Modulation
Polyphonic After-touch
128 Levels of Sensitivity
100% MIDI
Xkey App for iOS and Android
Robust, high quality construction.
Difference in features of X-Keys 37
37 full size keys(3 Octaves)
Xport connector (proprietary Xcable provided)
MIDI OUT (DIN-5 through Xcable).
Harris Jayaraj
Harris came across XKey at the Messemusik in Frankfurt, and has
been using it extensively ever since.
“CME is helpful in capturing the spark. It happens on the road and
mostly when I’m out of the studio or when I am probably flying or
having lunch or coffee.
At such times, I have melody line and am looking for a tool to capture
it. Having to get back to the studio and wait for the OS to boot is too
time consuming and draining.
Sustain Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable). I believe XKey is fabulous in this respect. It doesn’t have a battery and
it takes power you’re your laptop or iPad.
Expression Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable). I’m sure many musicians will be happy to see it.
Dimensions- Width: 553 mm (21.77 in) It has long professional keys for guys who are used to playing keyboard.
It has all the feel of a professional keyboard.”
Weight: only 880 g (1.94 lb) - 20% lighter than an 11-inch MacBook
Air!
Xcable (with MIDI OUT, expression and sustain pedals inputs)
Jordan Rudess
The legendary keyboard extraordinaire of Dream Theater and Founder
of Wisdom Music, Jordan Rudess spoke to us about CME.
He believes CME does a beautiful job of using modern technology. He
put his name behind this product since he wanted to see where
the future of music technology would take it.
This is the first product that has
his name associated with it.
“Xkey is amazing since it is
really small and I can take
it where ever I go” says
Jordan. He included a few key
aspects that make the product as
versatile as it is.
• It is extremely fast and a good finger
exercise.
• It responds to what he is doing, great
for tests and training.
• It is powerful in the MIDI domain.
• If the touch doesn’t suit you, you
can modify the curves and bring
out the tones.
• It is compatible with software
in Mac and Windows, where the
curves can be adjusted.
• CME has always been progressive
in its technology. The X-Key has
two USB ports, one is connected
to a device such as an iPad and
the other has a USB connecter with
2 cables going out: standard MIDI
cable, Stand panel and a continuous
controller.
CME is available in India exclusively though Audio Media Inc
(www.audiomedia.in)
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