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Yamaha MOTIF XS8 Music Production Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard Puts breakthrough sounds and tools for making music in your hands. The MOTIF XS8 is a powerhouse 88-key synth workstation from Yamaha. It comes with a mind-blowing 355MB of wave ROM which combines with the Expanded Articulation tone generator for previously unheard levels of expression and sound quality. Also key to the XS experience is the easy-to-use performance recording for capturing ideas as you play—voices and effects intact. Over 1,000 voices (plus 64 drum kits), 4 musical arpeggiators, over 6000 phrases, a sampling sequencer, studio-style mixing, a color LCD, and assignable knobs and sliders for hands on control. Computer connectivity via USB, Firewire, and Ethernet. Includes Cubase AI, optimized for seamless integration with the MOTIF XS. Instant inspiration, infinite possibilities With the Yamaha MOTIF XS, inspiration is just a key press away. High-quality sounds to inspire you, intelligent arpeggiators to fuel your creativity, recording features to capture every idea, built-in sampling to create full audio/MIDI arrangements, rhythmic Patterns to compose with, studio-style mixing controls, and versatile effect processing to master your final productions. With all this and more, the MOTIF XS will soon be your go to instrument—whether youre composing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live. It's got absolutely everything you need to make professional quality music. High-quality sounds to spark your creativity The MOTIF XS provides an exceptionally broad selection of realistic sounds to spark your creativity, with 355MB of high-quality waveforms and samples on board. A single Voice can have up to eight separate sound elements, enabling composite sounds of remarkable complexity and nuance. Among the standout voices is a resonant, meticulously recorded concert grand piano sound practically worth the price of admission by itself. New acoustic piano, electric piano and orchestral samples—not to mention the richly textured and distinctly electronic synthesizer waves—give you the sonic tools to fully realize virtually any style of music and any instrumentation. ****** 88 keys. 355MB of wave ROM. Xpanded Articulation (XA) tone generator. Instant Performance Recording. Updated interface. Large color LCD screen. 8 knobs and sliders. Studio-style mixing environment. Virtual Circuitry Modeling effects. 4 intelligent Arpeggiators. Integrated Sampling Sequencer with 1 GB of optional memory. Total Computer Integration. Cubase AI software included. Roland Fantom-G6 Workstation Keyboard Easily travels the road between inspiration and performance. The Roland Fantom-G6 Workstation is a dream keyboard instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity. Advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class "Ivory Feel" weighted keys and more make the Fantom-G6 a keyboard to contend with. Advanced Sound Engine Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Roland Fantom-G6 provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, the Fantom-G6 contains a treasure trove of Roland's world-famous SRX-quality sounds. But what really sets the Fantom-G6 apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional SuperNATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation. SuperNATURAL™ ARX Expansion Fantom-G6 provides ARX slots that accommodate two SuperNATURAL expansion boards. SuperNATURAL is Roland's unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to traditional-instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of real musical instruments. It's also a powerful tool for electronic and non-traditional sounds, breathing amazing new life and expression into synthesis. Power Sequencer Onboard The Fantom-G is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland's newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser mics, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input. Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD One look and touch and you'll know that the Fantom-G is an instrument without equal. Only the highest-quality materials have been used to create this dream synth, with a stylish, futuristic design that will turn heads. Front and center is the extra-large 8.5" wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD. Amazing FX Fantom-G is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom-G sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per multi-timbral patch group, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer. ****** Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations. 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL—the world's greatest performance-expression technology. Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5" wide color LCD and mouse connectivity. Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks. Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously. Top-of-the-line keyboard action. Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel. Korg M3 61-Key Music Workstation Keyboard OASYS-inspired power comes to the M series! Korg redefines the workstation category by distilling the power of their flagship OASYS into the M3! The powerful EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator is derived from the OASYS' HD-1 engine design, and it also has advanced second-generation KARMA functionality in addition to a multi-purpose control surface. The M3 music workstation/sampler is a 61-key model that uses a proprietary semi-weighted synth action keyboard developed by Korg for great playing feel and expressive aftertouch response. Adding innovations such as the new concept of virtualized hardware that allows tighter integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which provide a instant groove to play along with, and the Korg Komponent System concept that facilitates more flexible system construction, the M3 music workstation/sampler opens an exciting page in music making. Enhanced Definition Synthesis—a new horizon of sound-making potential The M3 features a newly developed EDS sound generating system based on a chip design developed in parallel with the HD-1 engine from the flagship OASYS. It takes full advantage of the M3's 256MB of PCM source material. Using Korg's advanced voicing technology, the 1,028 multisamples, 1,606 drum samples, dual oscillators, four-level velocity switching/crossfading/layering, and stereo sampling allow for an enormous range of high-quality, detailed, and expressive sounds ****** 61-key semi-weighted synth action (Korg's new keyboard design). Controllers: Joystick, Ribbon Controller, [SW1], [SW2]. Interface: TO MODULE (for connection to M3-M tone generator module); TO MODULE (second) (available on 73-key and 88-key). Display: 5.7 inch color TouchView GUI, 320 x 240 dot, X Y control function. Control Inputs: Damper Pedal (half damper pedaling supported), Assignable Switch, Assignable Pedal. Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz, +/-1.0 dB, 10 k Ohms load. THD+N: 20 Hz 20 kHz, 0.08 % 10 k Ohms load (typical). Included Accessories: AC cord; Owner's Manual (M3 Operation Guide); CD-ROM (M3 Parameter Guide (PDF), Voice Name List (PDF), KORG MIDI driver,M3 Editor stand alone and plug-in versions); Bracket (M3-M only). Dimensions: 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 4.76"(H)(with M3-M folded down), 40"(W) x 14.65"(D) x 6.73"(H) (with M3-M tilted up). Weight: 31.08 lbs. Current Consumption: 35W. Synthesis Technology. EDS (Enhan Yamaha MO6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Workstation with DAW Control The center of your musical creativity! The MO6 Music Production Synth delivers Yamaha's powerful MOTIF synthesizer engine functions and sounds in a compact, affordable workstation. Plus, it doubles as a powerful computer recording partner, giving you sounds and controls to use with your DAW software. The keyboard has 61 weighted, touch-sensitive keys, 64-note polyphony, 256 user presets, 256 performance presets, 5-band master EQ, a backlit graphic LCD, plus USB and S/PDIF outs for digital connectivity. The Yamaha MO series production synthesizers use pro-level technology from the MOTIF series and feature 175MB of expressive, powerful sounds. They have 512 authentic instrument voices, 64 drum kits, 128 GM tones, a GM drum kit, modern and vintage synth models. You also get 18 responsive, realtime filters and over 200 high-quality effects for sound shaping and signal processing. The MO series are attractive units for musicians looking for an affordable digital audio workstation for their main production tool or as a performance synth. The song sequencer includes a pattern mode, phrase building, and a one-key arpeggiator with 1700 sequenced phrases. The MO series also seamlessly integrates into computer music systems via USB, letting you control software functions from the keyboard. Using the Studio Connections system you can make and save MO settings to a song within your DAW software and use recall to restore settings later. The Audio Integration features let you seamlessly assign and access the MO from your sequencer as a plug-in synthesizer. ****** 61 keys, LC keyboard with weighted, touch-sensitive keys. DAW Remote Control supporting Mackie and Logic protocols. Studio Connections compatible. USB port. Tone Generator AWM2. 64-note polyphony. 16 internal multitimbral parts. 175MB wave memory. 1,859 waveforms. 512 voices. 64 drum kits. 128 GM voices. 1 GM drum kit. User: 128 x 2 banks + 32 drum kits. User performances: 256 (up to 4 parts). 18 filter types. 20 reverbs. 49 chorus effects. 116 insert effects x 3 blocks. 8 mastering effects. 5-band master EQ. 3-band stereo EQ. Note capacity: 226,000. Note resolution: 480 ppq (parts per quarter note). Realtime recording. 5 scenes per song. Pitch bend wheel. Modulation wheel. 4 assignable control sliders. 4 assignable knobs. Data dial performances. Dedicated front panel switch and store display pages. Stereo coaxial digital output. MIDI I/O. Kurzweil K2661 61-Key Keyboard Sampling Workstation Stunning array of powerful features plus total retro compatibility. Fully compatible with all Kurzweil K2x00 models, the K2661 lets professionals continue their work without interruption, always confident that archived work will be compatible. Kurzweil's world-renowned V.A.S.T. architecture, enhanced with Triple Modular Processing, provides 127 algorithms to shape your sounds. In addition, the KDFX effects processors provide 5 stereo bus effects with 24-bit processing. The K2661 is a complete workstation, allowing the user to work from concept to completion without changing from station to station. ****** 61-key unweighted synth-style action with monophonic aftertouch. True 48-voice polyphony with 192 oscillators. Fluorescent 64 x 240 backlit LCD display. Up to 128MB of sample memory. Flash memory for OS and ROM storage (allows software updates via SmartMedia, MIDI, and SCSI). Full MIDI controller capabilities including 8 sliders, optional ribbon controller, footswitches, pedals, and breath controllers all assignable. V.A.S.T. Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology with 60 DSP functions. Triple Modular Processing offers 126 sound-shaping algorithms for per-voice processing. Extensive sample-processing capabilities. Over 450 programs provided. 32 track sequencer with full editing. 16 MIDI channels, each can be a 32-layer program. Sampling option with analog and digital inputs and sample-while-play capability. Up to 48MB onboard ROM sounds, including Kurzweil's acclaimed Stereo Grand Piano. Powerful KDFX 5 stereo bus, 24-bit digital effects. Optical digital ports, se Roland JUNO-G Workstation Synthesizer Keyboard A studio's worth of sounds, sequencing, and audio recording in one amazing instrument. Roland's JUNO-G is an affordable and high-powered stage synth or and an extraordinarily capable workstation. It features the Fantom-X sound engine with its world-class sounds, onboard effects, onboard sound modifying controls, 61 touch-sensitive keys, a spacious 16-track MIDI song recorder along with 4 channels of audio recording—a first for synths in its price class. It comes with over 1,000 built-in sounds, plus an SRX slot for expanding its soundset. Arpeggiator, chord memory, a large display, PC card slot for storage, USB port for MIDI and data transfers, 128-voice polyphony, built-in rhythm sets, pitch and modulation levers, D-beam controller, and dedicated controls for most functions make it easy to operate. ****** Powerful Fantom-X sound engine. World-class sounds. 128-voice polyphony. 61 touch-sensitive keys. Audio/MIDI multitrack recorder with dedicated transport and mixer controls. SRX slot for expanding the soundset. Large, user-friendly display. Arpeggiator with 128 patterns. Chord memory. Built-in multi-effects. USB port for MIDI and data transfer, and AIF/WAV file exchange. PC card slot (with adapter accepts SmartMedia or CompactFlash card). D-Beam controller. Pitch bend and Modulation levers. 6 dedicated sound modifying knobs. Comes with SONAR LE software. Roland Fantom-X8 88-Key Sampling Workstation Synthesis and sampling power from Roland's most powerful synthesis chip ever! The Roland Fantom-X8 88-Key Sampling Workstation gives you 88 full-sized keys with Progressive Hammer Action, 128 voices and seamless integration of audio and MIDI. Then there are the beautiful new ROM waves and sampling plus realtime time-stretch capability. 128MB wave ROM includes 88 key split piano and more. 32MB sample RAM expandable to 544MB with optional DIMMs. Innovations such as color LCD screen, skip back sampling that retrieves what you just played as a sample, dynamic pad bank with 16 velocity-sensitive pads and aftertouch, as well as V-LINK for triggering and manipulating video clips. Three MFX processors plus dedicated reverb, chorus, and mastering processor. USB port for MIDI, WAV/AIFF file exchange, and 4x SRX expansion. PC card slot for backing up samples and data with up to 1GB capacity. Four mono or two stereo line outs, stereo line in, and 24-bit S/PDIF I/O. ****** 88 full-sized keys with Progressive Hammer Action. 128 voices. Seamless integration of audio and MIDI. Realtime time-stretch capability. 128MB wave ROM. 88 key split piano. 32MB sample RAM expandable to 544MB. Color LCD screen. Skip back sampling. 16 velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch. V-LINK for triggering and manipulating video. 3 MFX processors. Dedicated reverb, chorus, and mastering processor. USB port for MIDI and WAV/AIFF file exchange. PC card slot with up to 1GB capacity. 4 mono or 2 stereo line outs. Stereo line in. 24-bit S/PDIF I/O. Alesis Fusion 8HD 88-Note Keyboard Workstation Professional feel and features combined in one powerful workstation. The Alesis Fusion 8HD Keyboard Workstation boasts a revolutionary operating system, the Fusion OS, that is constantly being refined by Alesis and its developers to bring you the ultimate workstation available. It also brings together 4 different synthesis types with an 88-note fully weighted keyboard, 8-channel hard disk recording, sampling, effects, lots of expansion possibilities, and full-blown sequencing in one awe-inspiring machine. At the heart of the Alesis Fusion 8HD is the Coldfire processor surrounded by 7 high-performance DSPs, giving you 4 synthesis types: sample playback, virtual analog, FM synthesis, and physical modeling. The sample playback synth type provides ultrarealistic play for instruments like grand pianos, drums, and guitars, etc. You can even make your own custom synth instruments by loading your own samples with the onboard sampler. The virtual analog synth brings you the sounds from the award-winning Ion and Micron virtual analog synths, as well as the actual-analog A6 Andromeda. FM synthesis gives you the ability to emulate many well known synthesizers of the 80s. For the physical modeling section Alesis uses the most advanced technology available today for synthesizing wind and reed instruments with incredible clarity. The Fusion Keyboard is the only workstation of its kind that can save and load programs off of a hard disk (or the removable CompactFlash memory). By storing all your sounds on the internal disk you'll always have your programs available to you. You'll never have to load samples off a slow CD-ROM or floppy-disk. You can also record up to 8 channels of 24-bit audio to the 40GB hard drive. The workstation's internal sequencer lets you edit your MIDI and multitrack recordings together just like on a computer. DSP effects can be applied to MIDI, audio, or both. You can transfer your mixdown to a computer via USB 2.0. Upgradeability includes internal RAM (up to 192MB). An incredible unit for professional recording studios, project or home studio, and even live keyboard players. ****** Fusion OS workstation. 88-note fully-weighted keyboard. 4 integrated synthesis types: sample playback, virtual analog, FM, and physical modeling. 8-track, 24-bit hard disk recording. High-definition 24-bit sampler. Comprehensive sample waveform editing. 64MB sampler RAM (up to 192MB). 32-track MIDI sequencer. Integrated multichannel digital audio playback. Save and load programs off hard disk or Compact Flash. Onboard grand piano based on acclaimed Holy Grail Piano by Q Up Arts. Storage: 40GB hard drive, USB 2.0, CompactFlash, and the optional external Fusion drive CD-R, DVD storage, and/or external hard disk. Assignable buttons and 360° knobs. Programmable arpeggiator with standard, phrase, and drum machine playback. Large 240x128 backlit LCD. Includes AC power cable. Yamaha MM6 Music Synthesizer Workstation Bold MOTIF sounds in a very affordable package! The Yamaha MM6 Music Synthesizer Workstation is a 61-key synth with 418 voices and 22 onboard drum kits (plus an extra set of GM voices) combined with lots of realtime controls for performance and song creation. Nicknamed the "Mini-Mo" because it draws on the powerful sound engine from the pro-level MOTIF series workstations, the MM6 has a wide variety of dynamic, realistic and just plain powerful voices to help you create amazing music. The MM6 makes it easy to take control of your sounds—just twist some knobs and tweak the sound in realtime as you play. You also get special patterns for full backing of your live performance and song creation. Exceptionally light and portable, you'll be able to bring your MM6 anywhere your music takes you. Maximize your Music Much of today's music is being made on computers and the MM6 digital piano is built to fit right into any computer music system. Just connect the USB (to host) terminal on the MM6 to your computer with a standard USB cable and you've got the makings of a sophisticated recording setup. Just to make sure you've got a head start, it includes a free copy of Cubase LE—a full-featured music production application that has all you need to record your performance data from the Yamaha MOTIF MM6 via MIDI, edit the data, process the sounds with effects, arrange it in multiple tracks and perform the final mixdown. Patterns to groove on The MM6 has a full set of Patterns that give you rhythmic backing in a wide variety of music styles—including hip hop, rap, R&B, dance, ambient, pop, rock, jazz, and even world styles. These patterns are just what you need to shake up the dance floor. All dynamic, all powerful—the MM6 gives you the real thing. Patterns that stay in the groove but never sound mechanical. Drum loops with a truly human feel that dance and float around the beat, yet remain firmly in the pocket. Riffs and licks that get you inspired, get you moving, and get you creating some serious music. Arpeggiate yourself The powerful arpeggiator feature lets you automatically create repeating rhythmic phrases and note patterns. A full 213 arpeggiator types are built in, letting you trigger a variety of musically useful and exciting patterns to get the house jumping. Many of these arpeggiator types use synth lead, piano and guitar voices to generate melodic and broken chord patterns based on the chords you play with your left hand. Bass arpeggios and drum voice rhythm loops are also included, letting you easily set up dynamic riffs and beats to jam over. Save and swap When you play live, you want to be able to make sound changes quickly—not just between songs, but in the middle of a song too. The Performance Memory feature is just the tool you need to smoothly switch gears and take things up a notch or two. Each Performance can store combined settings for the Voices you want to use (including special keyboard splits and layers), the Patterns you want as backing tracks, and any other crucial settings for your live work. Then, simply call up each Performance by pressing a single button. Share the wealth With the rear panel USB connection, the MM6 makes it easier than ever before to transfer your valuable data between devices. Plug in a USB thumb drive or memory stick and store the important MIDI songs, Pattern files, Performance settings, and all other data you've created, and then bring it to a computer for archiving and organizing. You can also save your recorded songs in the universal SMF (Standard MIDI File) format, then transfer and use those on any another SMF-compatible device, including computers running MIDI music sequencing software. ****** 61 synth-action keys. AWM2 Tone generator. 32 note polyphony. 16 part muli-timbral capacity. 70MB wave ROM (in 16-bit linear format). 418 normal voices, 22 drum kits. 128 GM voices, 1 GM drum kit. 8 banks of 8 performance settings. 25 reverb types. 30 chorus types. 5 master EQ types. Sequencer. 96 parts per quarter note resolution. 11-280bpm tempo range. Real-time replace recording. 168 patterns (x4 sections). 3 preset songs, 5 user songs. 400 song max with USB. 213 preset arpeggio types.