Eurorack On Any Track
Crea8audio have established themselves as a knowledgeable authority and producer of excellently engineered synthesizers and gear, but with enough cheekiness and brevity to step back from the stuffiness that sometimes plagues areas of niche interests. In this particular case, it’s allowed them to deliver a fun, expressive Eurorack-on-the-go synth that we at Sweetwater consider a must-have for any musician who loves Eurorack modules but needs something less rigid. The NiftyKeyz iterates on the company’s previous NiftyBundle, and to great effect. This 49-key synth controller is front-loaded with a robust array of expressive and modular opportunities. 112HP of rack space means you’ve got a sizable space for completely customizable rack-module integration. Four CV + gate outputs can be used to split the keyboard’s range, as well as offering both polyphonic and monophonic modes. Robust expressive opportunities include sustain in, a multi-mode arpeggiator, aftertouch, velocity, mod wheel/LFO, transposition functions, and more. Paint your modular canvas today with Cre8audio’s NiftyKeyz!
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Modular interfacing
At 112HP, the NiftyKeyz Keyboard combo case boasts a hefty amount of usable space, with power supplied at 1500mA for +12V, 1000mA for +5V, and 1000mA for -12V. This synth takes full advantage of its spacious abode by including four CV and gate outputs, and dedicated CV outs for expressive features, allowing you to fully indulge the rack modules you include. Clock functions can be handled internally or externally, as well as being divided. Create monophonic, multi-voice sounds with the ability to split the range with the CV controls. Or use them all in conjunction with one another to create a full-range polyphonic instrument.
Express yourself
Cre8audio is already known for the expressive tinge of their modules, so it should come as no surprise that they don’t pull their punches with the options given to you with NiftyKeyz. Onboard aftertouch, velocity control, and modwheel/LFO usage can function on their own, as well as being integrated with Eurorack modules. Pitch and modwheel functions can be toggled on the fly, as well, thanks to built-in controls. The sustain pedal input is useful for both MIDI and gate control, allowing you to diversify your playstyle even more. Use the arpeggiator’s variable swing function, which utilizes a continuous control knob, to add more flavor to your progressions. Glide control, auto-chord, and transposition options add endless possibilities to fortifying and varying your licks.
Your sound where you need it
When Crea8audio prioritized mobility with NiftyKeyz, they didn’t just stop at Eurorack integration. Thanks to its heavy-duty MIDI functionality, NiftyKeyz can both send and receive MIDI information, letting you control any host of functions through your DAW of choice, alongside your onboard rig. Audio output options abound, including two 1/4-inch TS mono outputs, a 1/4-inch headphone output, and a 3.5mm jack, meaning you can play as quietly or loudly as needed without sacrificing connectivity and sound options between spaces. If you’re looking to expand your output, then take advantage of the two built-in buffered multiples, allowing you to split your CVs to several destinations.
Crea8audio NiftyKeyz Keyboard Controller and Eurorack Case Features:
- 49-key keybed provides ample space to accommodate full-range and split-range instrument configurations
- Keyboard zone can be split for polyphonic and monophonic use
- 4 CV + gate outputs deliver robust options for expressivity and modular integration
- 112HP of usable rack space means no-frills Eurorack sound on the go
- Aftertouch, velocity, and modwheel/LFO controls enable a broad range of expression through onboard or CV-connected parameters
- Clock can be handled internally, externally, and divided, granting a varied scope of integration choices with your rig
- Arpeggiator, along with auto-chord, transposition, glide, and swing functions create an array of sound design opportunities
- 2 1/4-inch TS mono outputs, and dedicated 1/4-inch and 3.5mm headphone jacks are volume-controllable to let you rock out at any level with the full force of your sound
- USB MIDI class-compliance means no additional drivers
- MIDI in and MIDI thru functions via USB and 5-pin DIN enable seamless DAW integration for increased performance and instrument capabilities
