Novation's stylish, compact and highly affordable XioSynth 49 offers a staggering amount of classic and cutting edge sounds, many from internationally acclaimed artists, along with its X-Gator patch programmer and optional filter distortion. It has everything required for producing music on the move through its audio interfacing and MIDI control capabilities.Novation-class synthesizer with updated featuresThe XioSynth features a mono-timbral Novation synth engine with 8-voice polyphony. In addition to 3 oscillators (17 waveforms each), 1 Filter (varying types), 2 LFOs (32 waveforms each), an arpeggiator and multi-effects board, this subtractive synth also boasts some brand new facilities such as the X-Gator patch programmer. The X-Gator can be made to gate each patch to create unique 16-32 step rhythmic patterns for every onboard sound, all automatically synchronised to MIDI clock from a sequencer; just press and hold one key to groove along to a track with style.Novation soundThe XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard patches, utilizing a new optional filter distortion to produce an even greater range of sounds than on previous synths; from the distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore, 60 of the onboard sounds come from internationally acclaimed artists and producers from a variety of musical genres, namely James Zabiela, Ferry Corsten, Rennie Pilgrem, Roots Manuva, Shimon, and Skeewiff. As such, every one of the patches on the XioSynth is eminently and instantly usable for creating synthesized music of any kind.High quality audio interfaceThe XioSynth includes an ultra-low latency two-in/two-out audio interface for high-quality recording and playback. This allows you to record a microphone with phantom power as well as simultaneously stream the onboard synth audio directly to the sequencer via the USB cable. You can also plug a guitar straight into the XioSynth for DI recording while also recording via microphone.Flexible MIDI controller for software or hardwareIn addition to synthesizing and audio/MIDI interfacing, the keyboard is also a comprehensive control surface with 11 knobs and buttons (doubled to 22 by a Group A/B switch), plus a freely assignable touchpad and joystick. All of these controls are pre-programmed in 16 onboard Templates, so that the XioSynth can instantly control many software applications straight out the box. Add to this many more Templates online, a free Template Editor software application and hybrid modes for simultaneous synthesizing and MIDI controlling, and you have an extremely versatile package for producing or performing.Highly PortableSimply connecting the keyboard over USB is all that's required to start recording, synthesizing and MIDI controlling. As the device is class compliant, no drivers are required for Windows XP or Mac OSX (although some are provided to improve latency and stability in some apps). Furthermore, if wanting to excape the confines of the studio for a while, the USB cable can be unplugged and the XioSynth can be powered by batteries, functioning as a standalone synth completely separately from the computer.Novation XioSynth 49 Features:Synthesizer One part, 8-voice polyphonic 3 Oscillators, 17 Waveforms 2 LFOs, 32 Waveforms Multimode resonant filter section with various filter options Extensive modulation capabilities Arpeggiator with latch X-GATOR with latch Direct streaming of synth into computer via USBKeyboard Keys: 49 Type: Semi-weighted Velocity curves: 7Pitch and mod wheel mechanism Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - centre return spring loaded left to right motion Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded front to back motionX/Y touchpad Touchpad: 1 x touch sensitive 45x60mm Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction 2 assignable in Y directionLCD display LCD: 2 x 16 character silver Blue LED backlitMIDI interfacing MIDI: 1 MIDI Out USB MIDI: 1 In/1 OutAudio Interfacing Inputs: 1 XLR (with phantom power) 1 TS Jack Outputs: 2 TS Jack (L/R) 1 stereo Headphones JackOther interfacing Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1 Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack InputControls Rotary potentiometers: 11, 0-270� rotation Rotary encoders: 1, 360� continuous DATA wheel Buttons: 11 function switches Group B switch General operation: 4 Mode and Menu select buttons Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons Synth Menus/Audio mode select button Effect Select buttons (Synth Mode) Template/Bank/Page Up/Down buttons Line/Phones Volume potsGeneral Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (Novation PSU6) Size (25): 468 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d Size (49): 798 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d Weight (25/49): 1.4/1.6kgSystem requirements Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or Windows XP Computer spec: Apple G3/400 GHz or Pentium 600 MHz or better Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connectorTemplates (16 preset onboard, more available on Novation website) 1. Apple Logic 7 2. Steinberg Cubase SX3 3. Ableton Live 5 4. Cakewalk Sonar 5. Native Instruments - Absynth 3 6. Native Instruments - B4 7. Native Instruments - FM7 8. Native Instruments - Pro53 9. Gmedia - Oddity 10. Novation V-Station 11. Novation Bass Station 12. reFX Vanguard 13. Linplug Albino 2 14. Gmedia - Minimonsta 15. Spectrasonics - Atmosphere & Trilogy 16. User Template Get your synth and MIDI controller all |
