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Novation X-Station 61 (61-Key) (No Longer Available)Item ID: XS6161-key Virtual Analog Synth and USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Mic Preamps and Effects Processors 
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We are working with our friends at From Our Research Team:A Total Music-Making Package!Novation stands for innovative sound and music production tools. The X-STATION combines a Novation synthesizer, an audio interface with mic preamps, MIDI remote controller, MIDI interface and a multi-effects processor. And it's all in the X-STATION - complete with USB or battery power for extended total mobility!Novation X-STATION at a Glance:
Powerful Novation virtual analog synthesizer A fully featured Novation-class hardware synthesizer also runs on the unique X-STATION hardware thanks to its powerful DSP processor! The 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer is based on the renowned Novation KS-series and is 8-voice polyphonic. The extensive control interface provides instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for live performances. And forget cables - the synthesizer is fully integrated: The stereo audio output can be sent straight through the USB cable onto the track in your sequencer via ASIO! Quality keyboard with additional MIDI controllers The X-STATION keyboard employs a premium-quality mechanism with semi-weighted keys and aftertouch. Even if you're not a trained piano player you will instantly feel the difference! Aftertouch, a joystick and the assignable X/Y touch pad controller provide you with extra dimensions of expression for your performances. What's more, X-STATION may be run off batteries, a power supply or USB. Control surface for soft synths, sequencers and more Want a first class remote control for sequencer functions? Need a hardware surface for your VST Instruments? Would you like to remote control other hardware from one surface? Here's your solution - no matter if you want to remote control your Access Virus or Propellerhead Reason. X-Station offers a total of 55 assignable physical controls, including 3 encoders, 16 pots, 9 sliders and 22 buttons. And that doesn't include the dedicated controls in the audio section. A template can have up to a massive 150 virtual controls in total using the shift functions! Fully functional audio and MIDI interfaces with mic preamps X-STATION includes a fully featured audio interface with two phantom-powered, hi-quality converters, two Neutrik combined XLR and jack sockets, digital S/PDIF out, and much more. Dedicated headphone and monitoring connections with separate controls even allow you to work without a mixer. What's more, the onboard DSP effects processor provides instant, zero-latency multi-effects for monitoring or recording applications. Each audio channel has its own effects chain. You can even record audio with effects on one channel - and use the synthesizer on the second at the same time! On top of that, X-STATION has a built in MIDI interface on board, allowing you to integrate external MIDI gear as well. Built-in multi-effects processor X-STATION provides two channels of onboard multi-effects! Up to six effects may be used simultaneously on each channel. The palette includes Chorus, Delay, Reverb Distortion, EQ and even a Compressor. The effects can be routed for monitoring only (like giving the singer some Reverb while recording) or for recording as well (e.g. recording a guitar with Chorus). Thanks to the unique design, synthesizer and effects for incoming audio can even be used at the same time! Single USB cable handles power, MIDI and audio X-STATION only needs one cable for everything - the USB cable. Even power is provided via USB or batteries whenever desired! So if you really want to make your recordings on the beach - take your laptop, X-STATION and enjoy the sun as inspiration. But don't say we didn't warn you about the sunburn and the sand all over your gear! Novation X-STATION Features:
The X-STATION is your complete synth, audio and MIDI solution!
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ReviewsOne versitile keyboard/controller
by Rocky Guarriello from Rutherfordton, NC USA
I was using a Yamaha ES-6 as my second keyboard. After speaking with my Sweatwater rep Mac Hutton he suggested trying the X-Station 61 for two reasons. Keyboard feel, and versitility. THe first tim... read more [+]e I played it I instantly fell in love with the keyboard. It not only feels solid, but also has touch sensitivity. The second thing I did was plug a microphone into it, and try the effects, and the mic preamp. Again it was great. Then I put the synth through its paces. Big sound, easy to control with the sliders, and buttons. All in all one of the best keyboards I have ever owned. Stick a midi module on this and you have a killer setup. close [-]
September 28, 2006 Music Background: Recording, live sound engineer, and former touring musician. Sweetwater Advice
Carson McClainThere are several essential features of a synth that every electronic musician needs: thumping bass, killer lead synths, expressive arpeggiators, dreamy pads, and tons of control. The X-Station synths from Novation are quickly becoming the workhorse of live electronic musicians everywhere. If you spend most of your time on your laptop, and a very small amount of time sleeping, the X Station in any size is the synth for you. Novation X-Station 61
by Travis from Atlanta, GA
If you are looking for a midi controller to use on stage then by all means, check out the X-Station. Its own sounds are not great and will remind you of some older generation key sounds without a lot... read more [+] of dimensions. The arp is not as flexible as they make it sound. If you want serious arp control go with the new Yamaha controllers. I use it to control Reason 4 and it works nicely. The buttons and sliders are not well constructed and will stick while you are playing and screw you up; practicing can resolve most of this. The midi/audio interface is not bad but does not play nicely with every DAW out there. It's better with PC than Mac from my experience. For example, if your running reason 4 from a laptop and you want to switch onstage to an onboard Novation sound you can forget it. You can't go back to Reason 4 without the board getting really confused. There is also a lot of line noise and its from the board; not my recording chain I promise. However, if you are just using it as a midi controller its really solid. Where this board really shines is for people who want freedom and control with assignable parameters while playing live, or in the studio making some tracks. But BEWARE, the control surface is not for quickly changing sounds left and right; you will have to practice and learn to reset all your sliders and knobs WHILE you are playing and before you switch to a new sound or it will give you undesirable results. Overall, for $600 or so bucks you really get a lot in there, but I really wish they would have done a few things less and done them better. Have fun. close [-]
May 15, 2008 Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer 
Novation X-Station 61 (61-Key)
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