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372ProGear2007www.sweetwater.comMIDI Controllers — Wind, Pad, Pedal Call today! (800) 222-4700THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY!MPD24Trigger Pad Controller with USBThe AKAI MPC is synonymous with rap and hip-hopproduction, but the MPC line carries a pretty substantialprice tag. The MPD24 is a great cost-effective way tobuild beats, sequence MIDI, or play samples live, and itshares the same quality construction and dependabilityof its more expensive sibling. With 16 MPC-style pads,assignable knobs and faders, and DAW transportcontrols, the MPD24 integrates seamlessly with a DAW.Connect the MPD24 to your computer and you’re readyto start laying down your beats in a matter of minutes.The MPD16 also has 16 pads for sequencing beats, butwithout DAW transport controls. MPD16 set-up is aidedby the PD16 Utility and PC/MAC driver software CD-ROM.Both units are USB bus-powered.Specs: MPD24 Pads:16/vel-sens • 6 faders • 8 knobs • MIDI I/O • USBMPD16 Pads: 16/vel-sens • 1 fader • MIDI I/O • USBMPD24 USB/MIDI Pad Cntrlr ..................List $ 499 00 $199 97ONLY $10/mo.MPD16 USB/MIDI Pad Cntrlr ...................List $ 249 00 $ 99 97padKontrolPad Controller with X-Y PadSleek and portable, Korg’s padKONTROL offers 16velocity-sensitive trigger pads and a wide range ofcontrol possibilities including triggering audio loops,video clips, and transport controls. The padKONTROL’strigger pads are extremely responsive to the user’s touchand can be used for a variety of control purposes, fromperforming natural-sounding and real-feeling drum partsand triggering audio loops or video clips, to sendingMIDI control change messages. The X-Y pad providesrealistic rolls and flams by simply dragging your fingeracross the pad, and the pedal input can be assigned as akick drum. Comes bundled with Toontrack’s DFH KorgEdition and Korg’s Creative Kontrol Pack bundle.Specs: Pads: 16/vel-sens • X-Y pad •MIDI I/O • USB (pwrd)PadKONTROL Drumpad USB MIDI Controller .....List $ 299 00ONLY $10/mo.Trigger FingerUSB Percussion Pad ControllerMore DJs, hip-hop artists, and electronic musicians areleaning toward software-based setups to create beats andgrooves due to the huge variety of sounds available aswell as the limitless opportunities for mangling soundsthat software offers. M-Audio’s Trigger Finger is adedicated drum-pad controller. Sixteen velocity- andpressure-sensitive pads contribute to the feel oftriggering “real” drums and percussion, ensemble“blasts,” and virtually any sample or loop. VJs can use itto control video projections. Trigger Finger offers DJs,hip-hop artists, and drum programmers an easy-to-usededicated drum pad controller with larger pads thanmost drum machines.Specs: Pads: 16 • 4 faders/8 knobs • MIDI out • USBTriggerFing 16-pad USB Controller ...........List $ 249 95ONLY $10/mo.$149 97$199 97 PK5 13-note Dynamic Pedalboard .....List $ 599 00 ONLY $15/mo.EWI4000SMIDI Wind Controller with Built-in Sound ModuleThe Akai Professional EWI4000S is a newly designed electronic wind controller. With the sound module and theinstrument integrated into one unit, you no longer need to be tethered to a sound module. You can easily switchbetween programs on the EWI4000S directly with a dedicated program-selection button, or use the note keys to selectstored patches. With easily accessible controls for breath, vibrato, glide time, and bend width, you can adjust thesettings of the EWI4000S to your specific playing style.Specs: Out: TRS • MIDI I/OWX5Wind ControllerEWI4000S MIDI Wind Controller .............List $ 999 00 $699 97ONLY $21/mo.The WX5 wind controller’s high-resolution wind and lip sensors can be calibrated to match your playing style. Choosefrom four fingering setups. The WX5 can be set to emulate flute, or any of three saxophone fingerings to add subtlevariety and expression. It also includes a recorder-style mouthpiece. The 16-key layout gives you the setup options tomake playing a breeze. The WX5 works well with any of Yamaha’s XG series of expanded GM-soundset instruments,like the Motif ES. The VL70M is designed for integration with the WX5, with the most expressive MIDI wind soundspossible.Specs: mono • 256 programs • In: WX, BC • Out: 2 x TS, headphone, host PC• MIDI out • 16 keys • pitch-bend wheelWX5 MIDI Wind Controller .................List $ 749 95 $599 99ONLY $18/mo.VL70M Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator ...List $ 799 95 $ 599 99PK-5AMIDI Bass Pedal ControllerIf you’ve ever played an organ with bass pedals, you’vefelt the power of having those low notes under yourfeet. The Roland PK-5A can give you that feeling andmore. The MIDI controller mode can be the brain foran entire MIDI setup, letting you select and transmit anyMIDI commands with hands-free ease. If you have aRoland keyboard that features the Intelligent Arranger,the versatile PK-5A lets you access functions such asstart/stop, intro/ending, fill in, and break mute. ThePK-7A is a 20-pedal version. Both units are velocitysensitive.Specs: PK5A 13 pedals • velocity-sensitive • 8 switches • MIDI I/O PK7A20 pedals • velocity-sensitive$499 97PK7A 20-note Dynamic Pedalboard ....List $ 1499 00 $ 1295 97