DISC Acorn Instruments MasterKey 61 with Toontrack Classic Electrics

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Acorn Instruments MasterKey 61 Key USB MIDI Keyboard

Express yourself on the 61 velocity sensitive keys, playing and recording in to any standard MIDI software program or the included Presonus Studio One Artist. The compact design fits perfectly on a computer desk and it's easy to move when not in use.

Real-time controls such as the four knobs and fader can be used to control instrument or mix parameters, even while you play. Professional-style pitch bend and modulation wheels allow you to add further articulation. The 3-digit LED display provides navigational feedback so it's quick and easy to find the right menus for changing MIDI channels, sending out program changes, transposing or programming the real time controls. And if 61 keys are not enough, press the octave up and down buttons to shift the keyboard range up or down instantly.

Installation is straightforward, too. Simply plug Masterkey 61 into a USB port on your computer and the operating system will do the rest. Masterkey 61 is USB class-compliant, which means that no driver is needed for supported operating systems.

Toontrack EZkeys Classic Electrics

EZkeys Classic Electrics comes with two of the world's most defining electric pianos, the Rhodes MK1 and the Wurlitzer 200A. These pianos have been immortalized in numerous recording from funk to soul and jazz.The Classic Electrics libraries combine playability with world class sounds making them ideal for stage and studio.

A professional session pianist has compiled an extensive MIDI library for EZkeys. Covering all major genres such as Rock, Pop, Country, Gospel, Blues and Funk, this library can be a major source of inspiration. Simple crag and drop functionality makes it easy to create your next song.

EXkeys includes a host of revolutionary features for songwriting. Transpose full MIDI tracks, use any imported MIDI file and experiment with playing styles found in other MIDI or use the EZkeys Chord Wheel to customize chord voicing and harmonic colour.

Acorn Instruments MasterKey 61 Features/Specifications:

• 61 note, velocity sensitive, synth-style keyboard
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels (assignable)
• 1 assignable fader
• 4 assignable knobs for real time control
• 3-character red LED segment display
• 1 sustain foot switch input jack, type-sensing (foot switch not included)
• Quick-toggle between real-time functions Octave, Transpose, Program Change and MIDI Channel
• Advanced MIDI functions
• USB class-compliant. No driver needed
• Includes Presonus Studio One Artist

Acorn Instruments MasterKey 61 Features/Specifications:

• 32- and 64-bit VST, AU and RTAS instrument as well as low latency stand-alone application
• Drag and drop the included MIDI straight to the built-in song track
• Drag and drop support for your own or third party MIDI straight into EZkeys
• Drag and drop MIDI from the song track or directly from the song browser to your DAW or to your desktop
• EZkeys will analyze and chord-separate any MIDI on the fly
• Record or overdub MIDI directly in EZkeys
• Use your own, the included or any third party MIDI/chord progressions and transform with playing styles found in other MIDI files
• Quickly add basic chords to the timeline or drag and drop any chord from the Chord Wheel
• Real-time chord display that enables you to instantly see what chords you are playing
• Chord selector, based upon the circle of fifths, allowing you to change chords instantly
• Presets for the most commonly used chord types
• Customize the coloration of any chord by opening up the detailed view
• Alter the voicing of a chord on the fly by clicking the - or + buttons in the Chord Wheel
• "Humanize" any pre-quantized MIDI upon import in EZkeys
• Transpose individual song blocks or full songs
• Export songs or files as wave files straight from the EZkeys interface
• Comes with an easy to understand music theory document including MIDI examples
• Possibility to tune the piano by octave, semitone or cents
• Dynamics controls that let you adjust the velocity response to match your keyboard or playing style
• Three pedals: sustain, sostenuto and damping
• MIDI-learn and automation
• Ready-made presets utilizing high-quality effects from Overloud. The presets range from raw and unprocessed to heavily distorted and tweaked

MIDI

• Extensive MIDI library played by a professional session pianist
• All major styles covered (Pop/Rock, Soul/RnB, Country, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Boogie, Funk)
• All songs performed in full 8 bar or longer blocks
• All songs performed with increasing intensity as intro, verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge variations
• Single, rhythmical and broken chords in different variations as well as FX and endings
• Straight/swing variations in 4/4 and 6/8
• Intuitive browser that lets you add you own favourites and arrange them in folders

Sound Library

• Carefully sampled Rhodes MK I and Wurlitzer 200A instruments
• Recorded at Toontrack Studio, Umeå, Sweden and Studio 9, Sveriges Radio, Sweden using only the best of the best in modern and vintage equipment
• All sounds are designed to be mix-ready. Just pick a preset and the sound will sit right in your mix!
• Uncompromising dynamic response for great playability

Presets

The included signal chain presets are based on high quality effects from Overloud. Effects used range from reverb to tape simulation and distortion. You can control each preset by using a set of controls that will affect the individual parameters.

Electric 200A

• Default - The default and all-round sound brings out the best in the natural 200A. This preset combines the DI signal with amp modelling and will work perfectly in any type of song or mix!
• Classic - A variation of the Default sound but with an additional "bite" frequency.
• DI - The direct unprocessed signal.
• Phaser Ballad - A rich saturated sound that incorporates tremolo, reverb, compression and phaser. Slick, soft and beautiful!
• Ballad - An ambient sound involving tremolo and delay, perfect for mellow ballad tunes.
• Tremolo Delay - Super funky and edgy sound for anything from ballads to ambient midtempo songs!
• Rotary Speaker - A Leslie cabinet and a reverb in perfect symbiosis!
• Dirty Small Amp - The A200 signal run through a small combo amp makes for a sound slightly reminiscent of a lead guitar.
• Dirty Small Amp 2 A variation of Dirty Small Amp, but using a different signal chain.
• Clean Ambience - Perfect for long swelling chords and atmospheric ambience.

Electric MK I

• Default - The DI signal combined with amp modeling gives you the all-round and natural MK I sound.
• DI: - The direct unprocessed signal.
• 1970s - A sound with lots of phaser and distortion. Great for funky tunes!
• Chorus - The classic MK I chorused sound.
• Rotary - A rotary speaker combined with a delicately tuned in reverb.
• Soft Ballad - Just like its name says: a sound tailor made for soul, funk and intimate jazz.
• Retro Funk - A truly retro sound with a classic Wah Wah effect!
• Dist chorus - This sounds reminds you slightly about a guitar! Great for funky riffing!
• Clean Ambience - Perfect for long swelling chords and atmospheric ambience.
• Distorted Ambience - Builds on the same fundamental idea as the Clean Ambience preset, but adds a slightly different flavour.

System Requirements

• Windows: Windows 7 or newer, Pentium 4 or Athlon processor with 2 GB RAM.
• Mac: Mac OS 10.6 or higher, Intel-based Mac with 2 GB RAM.
• 1 GB of free hard disk space.
• Audio Unit, VST or RTAS host application and professional sound card recommended.
• Stand-alone version included.