Introduction - E-Mu X board25 Owner's Manual

Introduction

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the E-MU X Board 25 or X Board 49 USB/
MIDI controller. The X Board professional USB/MIDI controllers offer unmatched
playability, real-time control and programmability in portable 25 key or 49 key
packages. Both models feature full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, pitch
and modulation wheels and 16 controller knobs. These keyboards are ideal for
either studio or stage use since they can be used as stand-alone MIDI controllers or
with a USB equipped PC or Macintosh computer. The X board MIDI output can
even be used as a MIDI interface for your computer when connected via USB. The X
Boards are ultra-portable and can be powered via USB, battery, or using the
optional 6 VDC power supply.
Each of the 16 controller knobs can be programmed to any controller number on
any MIDI channel. The keyboard can be transposed up or down ±4 octaves in order
to play in any key and any pitch.
Both X Boards contain a host of extra features. The "Snap Shot" feature lets you
send multiple program changes and controller values with a single button press.
The "XBoard Latch Mode" lets you define a section of the keyboard as On/Off
triggers—perfect for drum loops. Each of the 16 internal patches has a program-
mable footpedal/footswitch setting, can select one of eight velocity curves, and can
send program changes for up to 16 MIDI channels.
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