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Modular synthesizer enthusiasts in search of a Eurorack case and keyboard controller will be thrilled with the Cre8audio NiftyKEYZ, a Eurorack-friendly utility case with an integrated full-sized 49-key synth-action MIDI controller keyboard. NiftyKEYZ provides an ample canvas for users that want to get creative with their own configuration of modular synthesizer modules manifested in keyboard form.
NiftyKEYZ offers keyboard and MIDI control over 4 CV + Gate outputs. The MIDI implementation allows the use of each CV/Gate output as either a part of a fully patchable polyphonic instrument or as a separate monophonic voice. What's more, you can split each voice across multiple MIDI zones on the keyboard. Create a 4-voice polyphonic instrument or split 3-voice instrument with a separate monophonic voice. This highly flexible design allows you to design your dream synth.
- Full-size 49-key synth-action keybed with aftertouch
- Four CV + gate outs can be split by keyboard zone and used in polyphonic or monophonic modes
- CV out for Aftertouch, Velocity, Modwheel/LFO, Expression
- Clock—internal clock and externally clockable + clock divider
- Two buffered mults
- Useable case area—112 HP for Eurorack modules
- Power output for modules
- +12V, 1500mA
- -12V, 1000mA
- +5V, 1000mA
- Multimode arpeggiator
- Auto-chord function
- Transpose function
- Glide control
- Swing control
- Multimode clock-synced LFO
- Sustain pedal input (controls MIDI and gates)
- Two volume controllable 1/4” TS mono outputs on its rear (mirrored 3.5mm outs on top)
- Dedicated control for headphone out with 1/4” headphone jack on its rear
- USB MIDI class-compliant, no drivers needed
- MIDI in via USB and 5-pin DIN
- MIDI thru via 5-pin DIN and USB
- NiftyKEYZ also has a plethora of powerful performance functions that add expressivity and flexibility. These include a multi-mode arpeggiator, multi-mode clock synced LFO, aftertouch, velocity, sustain/latch mode, internal clock, expression out, and much more. All of these performance features are tied to CV outs, providing an unprecedented amount of modulation and control possibilities. Adding dimensions of depth to instruments is easy.
- NiftyKEYZ’s CV & audio capabilities don't end with its performance capabilities. Users will appreciate the integrated two buffered mults as well as the two 1/4" outputs and headphone out with dedicated controls.
- Beyond NiftyKEYZ’s modular synthesis capabilities, it is also a very capable USB and 5-pin Din MIDI controller and device. It can not only take midi in from computers and external MIDI devices but also send MIDI back out to control them. Use NiftyKEYZ to control software-based instruments, other MIDI instruments, and/or let it be sequenced from DAWs, MIDI controllers, and sequencers. It's all possible!