The Novation X-STATION 61 is a unique, portable hybrid keyboard, incorporating a 61-note keyboard with a semi-weighted, velocity sensitive mechanism, an 8-voice fully programmable synthesizer, a 2-channel, 24-bit audio interface with phantom powered mic pre's, internal multi-effects processing, and a powerful MIDI/USB control surface offering access to over 150 parameters.
The lightweight X-STATION 61 may be powered by the supplied AC adapter, dry cell or rechargeable batteries, and offers USB recharging functionality with most computers. The unit functions equally well as a live or recording studio performance instrument.
Portable hybrid keyboard with 61 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive full-sized keys and Channel Aftertouch, built-in 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer and audio interface
8 selectable velocity curves for keyboard
20 rotary potentiometers with 0 - 270° of rotation, 4 rotary encoders with 0 - 360° of rotation
9 assignable 30mm sliders, 22 assignable MIDI control buttons, dedicated Snapshot and Panic function switches
X/Y performance touchpad with 4 assignable parameters, spring-loaded, joystick-type pitch/modulation lever
Built-in KS 8-voice polyphonic programmable synthesizer with 200 presets, arpeggiator, and direct streaming to computer via USB
3 Oscillators, 17 waveforms, extensive modulation options, and multimode resonant filter section for synth, fully programmable from controller section of keyboard
24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz 2 channel audio recording with 24-bit A/D conversion and SPDIF digital output
Dual Neutrik combo mic/line connectors with USB or AC-driven phantom power, 70 dB of headroom, low-latency monitoring and continuously variable gain control
2 channels of built-in multi-effects processing with up to 6 simultaneous effects including Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, EQ and Compression
Large selection of pre-installed templates for plug-ins and MIDI/Audio sequencers, 40 user template memory locations for custom settings
Full set of remote transport controls for MIDI, Audio and Automation software recording; comprehensive MIDI spec support includes RPN's, NRPN'S, Bank and Program Change, and up to 20-byte length System Exclusive strings
Simultaneous USB and MIDI operation with dual MIDI out ports, cross-platform USB drivers, full MIDI System Exclusive functionality including bulk dump to external sequencer or MIDI data filer
6 x "C-cell" dry battery operation with up to 64-hr. battery life, NiCAD rechargeable compatibility with USB recharging functionality from desktop and many laptop host computers