EDIROL UM-1EX
UM-1EX is a simple USB MIDI interface, with one MIDI input and one MIDI output, that
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connects directly to your computer. The UM-1EX’s MIDI out can also function as a MIDI thru, providing extra flexibility and functionality.The UM-1EX offers direct supp...
Edirol UM-1EX - NEW!!!
UM-1EX is a simple USB MIDI interface offering one MIDI input & one MIDI output in a
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complete cable to connect your MIDI device directly to the computer. The UM-1EXs MIDI Out can also function as a MIDI Thru, making it the ideal 1x1 MIDI interface for use with separate input and output devices. It offers direct support for OS native drivers for Windows or Mac OS X, so that no installation disk is required. The UM-1X is perfect for small MIDI studios where only one MIDI device will be connected in close proximity to the computer and is also ideal for connecting a digital piano to a computer. Main Features Fast and stable MIDI data transmission realized by FPT (Fast Processing Technology) 1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out MIDI Thru switch MIDI Signal Indicators Complete cable style body from PC end to MIDI ends OS Native Driver Support USB bus powered Plug and Play System Requirements Macintosh MacOS 8.5 or later Computer : Apple Macintosh Series having USB port as the standard application CPU : PowerPC G3 233 MHz or higher Memory (RAM) : 64 MB or more Windows Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP Computer : Windows 98/Me/2000 Professional/XP compatible computer with a USB connector conforming to USB specifications Ver.1.1, CPU : MMX Pentium processor 166 MHz or higher Memory (RAM) : 32 MB or more
connects directly to your computer. The UM-1EXs MIDI out can also function as a MIDI thru, providing extra flexibility and functionality.The UM-1EX offers direct support for OS native drivers for Windows or Mac OS X, so no installation disk is required. It's perfect for small MIDI studios where only one MIDI device will be connected in close proximity to the computer.Features * Fast and stable MIDI data transmission realized by FPT (Fast Processing Technology) * 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI out * MIDI Thru switch * MIDI signal indicators * Complete cable-style body from PC end to MIDI ends * OS native driver support * USB bus powered * Plug and play!
Advantages: About 50 controllers, comes with Sonar LE and Dimension LE Disadvantages: DJ controller flimsy, some driver issues
...and you shouldn't normally need it if it is plugged into a USB port).
A USB connection socket.
MIDI In and Out sockets (you can use this as a MIDI interface to connect to another keyboard as well as using this as a controller at the same time. It does this by telling your computer that it is two MIDI interfaces).
Sustain and expression pedal sockets. I have a Yamaha sustain pedal and this or an Edirol will work. Roland should work as well since Edirol are made by Roland, but I haven't tested this.
IN USE
Using the keyboard is very simple. The main drawback is the small screen. It only has four characters to display and with so many things that you can adjust, it just isn't enough and you may get confused. I recommend keeping the manual to hand or use the software to edit controls.
All the buttons feel fairly solid...
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Advantages: Very convenient and well-planned Disadvantages: Company not well-established (support?)
...Why bother buying a CME keyboard when there are plenty others, with more established names: Edirol, M-Audio, Korg, Novation - to name but a few? Well, there are a couple of reasons:
1) It is very compact and easily portable. Not an inch of space is wasted. It is probably the narrowest 49-key keyboard, as well as one of the slimmest. You can easily carry it with you, put it on your desk and even keep it on your lap!
2) Key action is quite good. Obviously, this is a matter of preference, but for me it is better than the Edirols, Yamahas and quite a few other keyboards and MIDI-controllers I have tried. The action is quite firm, but not hard. I usually do not fancy so called "weighed" keyboards. I don't know why, but they do not have the same action as a real grand piano. Sure, there is some "hammer-like" effect in these expensive...
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I bought this keyboard around a year ago and have had varying levels of success with it.
Firstly, you get plenty of controls:
49-key keyboard (touch sensitive)
Pitch bend & Modulation lever (in one, left/right for pitch, forward for mod.)
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