CME Pro VX7 - 76-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller with Aftertouch and Motorized Faders
The VX7 from CME-Pro is a comprehensive MIDI keyboard controller with 76 velocity sensitive keys and global aftertouch. In addition to being a MIDI controller, the keyboard also functions as a two input, two output, USB audio interface. Preprogrammed MIDI songs and accompaniments in different styles, including loop variation and chord changes, can be downloaded and imported into the keyboard, and then triggered using dedicated "pads".
The VX7 supplies sixty-four controllers, including motorized faders, an encoder for data entry, knobs, trigger pads, ribbon controller, buttons, pitch bend and modulation wheels, DAW transport controls, pedal inputs and breath controller input. All controllers are user assignable. The keyboard can be split into up into four zones, and can also be programmed to output over forty alternate and non-western scales. The USB connection allows for future updates and enhancements to be downloaded directly to the keyboard. The unit supports most professional audio/MIDI applications.
- 76-key semi-weighted action keyboard with aftertouch
- Two input/output USB audio interface with microphone/line inputs
- One MIDI input with four MIDI outs
- U-CTRL mode switch - when triggered, causes the knobs and faders on the keyboard to comply with the MCU (Mackie Universal Control) protocol, for controlling DAW transports, or edit virtual instruments
- Includes all the standard MIDI controller functions (all can be re-assigned) and includes rotary controls, motorized faders, a ribbon controller and transport controls
- Features a Breath Controller input, in addition to pedal controller inputs
- Velocity and aftertouch response can be customized for individual playing styles
- Includes MIDI songs and accompaniments in different styles that can be triggered using twelve velocity sensitive trigger pads. Various settings provide opportunities to learn different songs
- Keyboard can be programmed to output alternate and non-standard music scales
- Firmware upgrade or addition of new functions via USB
| Keyboard | 76 velocity sensitive keys and global aftertouch |
| Presets | Not specified by manufacturer |
| User Memory | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Controllers |
1 x Pitch Bend Wheel 1 x Modulation Wheel 8 x Potentiometer Knobs (assignable) 9 x Rotary Encoder Knobs 9 x Motorized Faders (assignable) 8 x Function Switches 8 x Function Shortcut Switches (assignable) 6 x Transport Control Switches 4 x Octave/Transpose Switches 12 x Velocity Sensitive Trigger Pads 10 x Numeric Keys 5 x Page and Command Switches 1 x Ribbon Controller 1 x Data Rotary Control |
| Output |
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line 4 x MIDI 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone |
| Inputs |
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Microphone/Line 1 x MIDI 1 x Sustain Pedal 1 x Controller Pedal 1 x Breath Controller |
| Display | 2 x 16 character LCD display |
| Dimensions | 48-1/2 x 13-3/4 x 4-1/2" (1232 x 348 x 113 mm) |
| Weight | 29.5 lbs (13.38 kg) |
| System Compatibility | USB Audio and MIDI class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X |
| Specialties | Dual headphone outputs |
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Pros
- Full featured
- Well built
Cons
Best Uses
- DAW control
- Midi control
Comments about CME-Pro VX7 - 76-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller with Aftertouch and Motorized Faders:
I give it a 5 star even though I'm just getting into the keyboard because there has been nothing to make me think it should be less.
First, the keyboard is very well built. Aluminum chassis, knobs and sliders have a good solid feel. A couple of key weights were loose but I re-bonded them with some "goop" adhesive.
It needed updating to the newest firmware which was a bit of a hassle owing to the fact you -HAVE- to use a windows XP machine. The latest 2.0 has a couple of small bugs, but a patch is promised.
One feature I have yet to explore more fully is the U-Ctrl feature where you can control your DAW software from the keyboard. If it works as advertised, this will be a very useful feature for me.
As a midi controller, it works great with my Moog Voyager, Kawai K1-II, and an Encore Expressionist Midi-2-CV convertor (used with my modular)
I can recommend this keyboard with one caveat, make sure you have access to an XP computer to install updates.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- External Power Supply
- USB Cable
- One (1) Year Warranty
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