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Steinberg1 HAL ionO ne2 M y s ti c3 Pr ologue4 Spector5 Em bracer6 Monologue7 Hypersonic8 H A Li o n

NativeInstruments9 P R O -5 310FM811Massive

KORG12Polysix13 Wavestation

14 MO NO /PO L Y1 5 M 116MS20

GForceSoftware17 impOSCar18 Minimonsta19O ddity

Arturia20 AnalogFactory21CS-80V22 Jupiter-8V23 MinimoogV

waldorf24PPG WAVE2V

reFX25Nexus26Vanguard

IK Multimedia27 Sample Tank 2.x

Spectrasonics28ATMOSPHERE29TRIL O GY

Yamaha30Gener ic

Software Control thatFeelsGoodThe KX series USB Keyboar ds Studios have been created to optimal ly complement software-based music pro duction and workflow.

Control capability has been refined for smooth integration with DAW software,the most popular software-based tone modules,

and the workflow methodologies they involve.Everything you need for smooth music production is right at your fingertips.

Integrated DAW Transport and Track ControlTheKX seriesUSB KeyboardStudios providehigh-levelintegrationwith

Steinberg CUBASE 4 and CUBASE STUDIO 4 DAW applications, in

addition to thebundled CUBASEAI software.Record,play,stop,mute,

andsolofunctionscanallbeoperatedrightfromthekeyboardcontrols.

Furthermore,M IDI quantize and delete functions are pre-assigned to

theassignable keys so you can start production without theneed for

complex setupprocedures.But yourenot limited to CUBASEsoftware.

TheKX series USBKeyboard Studios also support Apple Logic Pro,MOTU

Digital Performer,and Cakewalk Sonar DAW applications.

Integrated VSTi Instrument Window and Track

ControlWhen using VSTi software instruments with CUBASE,you can open or

close edit windows with a single button,and add instrument tracks

right from the controller keyboard.Theres also automatic switching of

control templates for different software tone modules when tracks are

switched for a smooth,efficient workflow.

Four Control Knobs and 30 Control Templatesfor Real Time Parameter ControlThese advanced control keyb oards also inclu de control temp lates

for 30 of the most popular software tone modules,automatically

assigning the most frequently used parameters for the selected tone

module to the keyboards four real-time control knobs.Wh en using

CUBASE the appropriate control templates are automatically

selected when switching tracks,so you wont be distracted by

having to change settings manually.

For detailed parameter assignment and

editing for the four knobs and buttons,

theKX Editor application can be

downloaded from theYamaha websiteforfree.TheKX Editorletsyou createdifferent

parameter sets for production and

performance, or for different types of

music,andsimply switchthemas required.

Digital Recording that FeelsGoodThe C UBASE AI sof tware bundl ed wit h th e KX se ries U SB

KeyboardsStudiosharnessesthepowerof theSteinbergCUBASE4

digital audio workstation to provide a set of advanced software tools that are easy to use

while delivering extensive recording and production capabilities.In addition to advanced

audio recording and editing,CUBASE AI offers a range of MIDI sequencing capabilities,an

entire suite of VST effect plug-ins,and a HALionOne sample player featuring selectedwaves from the famed Yamaha MOTIF synthesizers.

CUBASEAIFeatures CUBASE4audio engine. 48audio tracks and upto 64 MIDI tracks.

25VST effect plug-ins,including15new VST3plug-in effects.

HALionOnesoftwaresampleplayerwith selectedMOTIFwaves.

PlugandPlay VST/MIDIsetup. StudioConnectionsIntegration.

FileInterchangebetweenSteinbergsoftwareand Yamahahardware.

20MIDI music styles and 480 audio drum loops included.

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SpecificationsKeyboards KX25 25 keys (Initial Touch)

KX49 49 keys (Initi al Touch)

KX61 61 keys (Initi al Touch)

K X8 8 8 k ey s G HS Ke yb oa rd (I ni ti al T ou ch )

Sequencer Arpeggio 342 type

Remote Controller CUBASE 4 / CUBASE STUDIO 4 / CUBASE AI V4.0.1 or laterFunction SONAR 6,Digital Performer 5.1, Logic 7 / 8 or any Mackie Control /

Logic Control compatible DAW softwares

* Function to be controlled differ depending on the software* More details:http://www.yamahasynth.com/

C on tr ol le rs P it ch B en d W he el 1

M od ul at io n W he el 1

Assignable Encoder knobs 4

Co nn ec to rs M ID I C on ne ct or s I N x 1, OU T x 1

F O OT S W IT C H P h o ne C on n ect o r x 1 ( No t a va i lable FC 3 )

U S B Co n n ec t or T O H OS T C on n ect o r x 1 ( US B bu s Po w er ed )

Po we r C on su mp ti on A C A da pt er 3 .5 W

D im en si on s ( W x D x H) , K X2 5 5 08 x 28 6. 6 x 92 mm , 2 k g

Weight KX49 830 x 286.6 x 92 mm, 3 kg

K X6 1 9 37 x 34 3. 9 x 114 .6 mm ,4. 3 k g

KX8 1,340 x 445 x 157 mm,15.1 kg

A c ces s or ies D V D- R OM x 2 , U S B C a ble x 1 , O wn er s ma n u al

KX Series Keyboards System RequireWindows

WindowsVista

C o m pu t er W ind o w s- bas ed c o m pu t er w ith bu i l t -in U S B in t erf a ce

C P U 1 GH z or bet t er I n te l Co r e / Pen t iu m / C eler o n pr oc es so r

M em or y M or e t ha n 1 GB

WindowsXP Professional/XP Home Edition

C o m pu t er W ind o w s- bas ed c o m pu t er w ith bu i l t -in U S B in t erf a ce

C P U 7 5 0 M H z o r bet t er I nt e l Co r e / P en t iu m / C eler o n pr oc es

M em or y M or e t ha n 12 8 M B

Macintosh

C o m pu t er M a cin to s h c om pu ter w it h bui l t -in U S B int er fa c e

O S Mac OS X 10.3.3 or hig he r

C PU M ac in t os h G 3 p ro ce s so r 3 00 MH z or b et te r

M em or y M or e t ha n 12 8 M B

CUBASE AI System RequirementsWindows

OS WindowsXP Professional / XP Home Edition

C PU I nt el Pe nt iu m 1 .4 GH z o r b et te r

Available Memory More than 512 MB

H a rd D is k F r ee d is k spa ce o f 4 0 0 MB o r m o re ; h igh - speed ha r d d is k

Macintosh

O S Mac OS X 10.4 or hi ghe r

C PU P ow e r M ac G 4 1 GH z or C or e So l o 1 .5 G Hz o r b e tt er

Available Memory More than 512 MB

H a rd D is k F r ee d is k spa ce o f 4 0 0 MB o r m o re ; h igh - speed ha r d d is k

RearPanel

STANDBY/ON

SUSTAIN

M IDI IN M IDI OUT

DC IN USB TO HOST

Options

Foot Switch FC5Foot Switch FC4

ControlTemplateList

KXEditor

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The Sure-fire Way to Make Music that Sounds GoodWhenyouplayan instrumentthatfeelsrightand respondsintimatelyto your

touch and style,your musical message can come through with maximum

impact.It helps even more if the instru ment complements and supports

the way you work,both in the studio and on stage.An instrument that feels

good is an essential tool for creating music that feel s good,and that is

theprimereasonfortheexistenceoftheYamahaKXseriesUSBKeyboardStudios.

Of course these innovative control keyboards are technically advanced and

offer cutting-edge features,but more importantl y every aspect of these

remarkable instruments has been refined to give you a direct connection with

your music:out standing playing feel and response as well as a feature set

designed to allow the most efficient production workflow control.From the

compact 25-key KX25 up to the full-size 88-key KX8, the KX series USB

Keyboard Studios let you create music with unprecedented efficiency and

freedom.They are invaluable assets for learning and teachi ng music as well.

Feel-goodFeatures 25,49, 61,or 88-key keyboard with optimized touch and velocity response.

Seamlessly play and control software or hardware tone modules via USB or MIDI.

Four assignable knobs for real-time tone module parameter control.

Control templates for 30 of the most popular software tone modules.

Integrated DAW transport and track control.

Integrated VSTi instrument window and track control.

Built-in arpeggiator with 342 phrase types for fast,efficient production.

Bundledwith SteinbergsadvancedCUBASEAIrecordingandproductionsoftware.

KX Editor application allows detailed parameter assignment and editing.

Single-cable USB computer connection with USB bus power

(MIDI connectors also provided).

Playability thatFeelsGoodThe fi rst ph ysical link betwe en yo ur mus e and the m usic y ou mak e is t he k eyboar d you play. If th at ke yboard d

respond to what youre trying to say musically,your message can easily get lost in the translation.With a great

the player and instrument function as one so the music can flow.Inspiration becomes sound without physical

the player feels good,and the music sounds good.

Optimized Tactile Response and SelectableVelocity CurvesThe KX series key boards have been painstakingly designed to offe r an

optimum tactile interface,while six selectable velocity curves let you

customize velocity response for optimum matching with your own

playing style as well as the software and/or hardware tone modules

youre using.The selectable velocity curves have been specially

refined to offer unmatched musical response.

4 Knobs for Real-time Parameter ControlFour assignable knobs located directly above the keyboard give you

real-time access to a wide variety of parameters for hands-on

performance control. Parameters can be automatically assigned to

the knobs via the 30 control templates provided,o r you can assign

and edit them as required using the KX Editor software.

Pitch and Modulation WheelsNo electronic keyboard is complete without

pitch and modulations wheels.The KX

keyboards feature smooth-acting pitch and

modulations wheels located for maximum

playing easy and comfort.

Piano-style GHS Keyboard on the KX8While the KX25,KX49,an d KX61 have synthesizer-style k

the 88-key KX8 features a piano-style GHS (Graded Ham

Standard) keyboard that feels and responds like a grand

ideal for players who prefer an acoustic piano feel.This a

the KX8 an excellent choice for live performance.

Foot Switch ConnectorConnectors for an optional foot switch (FC4 or FC5) mak

Series ideal for live performance as well as music produ

USB and MIDI ConnectivityIf you will only be using your KX series USB Keyboard Stu

computer and software tone modules,al l you need to d

the keyboard to the computer with a single USB cable.M

OUT connectors are also provided so you can connect t

MIDI hardware as required.

Feel Good!

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