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346ProGear2007www.sweetwater.comKeyboards & Synths Call today! (800) 222-4700THE SWEETWATER DIFFERENCE — EXPERIENCE IT TODAY!R337-key, 8-voice Synthesizer/VocoderIn recent years, it seemed that the hardware synth was going the way of the dinosaur,being replaced by virtual emulations that were both cost- and space-efficient. Butthere are some of us synth fans that still want good old-fashioned hardware — andthe Korg R3 provides some pretty serious bang-for-the-buck. Built on the same MultiModeling Technology (MMT) synth engine as is featured in the powerful RADIAS witha little of the low-aliasing modeling techniques from OASYS sprinkled in for goodmeasure, the R3 has an astounding amount of functionality packed into a very compactunit. With 37 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and a multi-knob and display interface,creating mind-blowing sounds is easy for beginners, yet the sound quality and featuresare robust enough to satisfy experienced synth users. An R3 program consists of twotimbres — each of which is a complete synth sound including dual insert effects. Thereare 128 presets organized by sound category to make browsing presets extremely easyto manage. Two audio inputs allow you to use the R3’s synth engines to modify externalsounds. The R3 also features a convenient top-mounted XLR input for connecting theincluded gooseneck microphone to feed your voice into the same formant-recordingvocoder as found on the upscale RADIAS. A USB port on the back lets you connectthe R3 to a computer to edit patches with the included editor software, and then savethem to the synth. With all these amazing features, the R3 sets a new standard forprice/performance in the hardware synth market.R3 37-key Synth/Vocoder ..........List $ 799 00 $650 97ONLY $20/mo.Specs: 37-key • 8 voices • 128patches • In: 1 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"• Out: 2 x 1/4" • Dig I/O: USB •6.17 lbsmicroXCompact, Portable 25-key SynthDesigned to fit into today’s computer-based studios, the microX offers 640 programsbased on a new 64MB ROM covering a wide range of musical styles. In addition tosupplying superb voices that cover the full range of musical colors, the microX playsanother role as a MIDI controller with 25 velocity-sensitive keys, joystick, four real-timecontrol knobs, each with three functions for control over 12 parameters (you can store64 templates), dual polyphonic arpeggiators, and two additional individual outputs.Plug-in Editor/Librarian software and 100 16-part multi-timbral setups are included.Specs: 25-key • 62 voices • 640patches • ROM: 64MB • Out: 4 x TS,headphone • Dig I/O: USB • Weight:5.29 lbsmicroKorgVirtual AnalogSynth/VocoderMicroX 25-key Compact Synth ..........List $ 750 00 $649 97ONLY $20/mo.With the microKORGyou can create complextimbres that are normallynot available from a synthin this price range! It offers an amazingly wide selection of waveforms. The microKORGincludes an 8-band vocoder that allows you to capture and “freeze” your voice’s uniquecharacter and then play it across the keyboard, or shift frequencies to change gender,sound like a child, or get just plain wacky. It includes a microphone so you can starthaving fun right away.Specs: 37-key • 4 voices • 128patches • In: 2 x TS Out: 2 x TS,headphone • Weight: 4.8 lbsmicroKorg 37-key Synth/Vocoder ..........List $ 500 00 $399 97ONLY $12/mo.XioSynth 49Synthesizer/USB Audio/MIDI InterfaceNovation’s XioSynth merges a compact MIDI controller, synthesizer, and audiointerface to create a new breed of portable, intuitive, and versatile instrument.The XioSynth is loaded with 200 preset patches, including 60 from artists andproducers from all areas of music (Rennie Pilgrem, Roots Manuva, and Shimonand Skeewiff, to name a few). This synth gets added functionality from its X-Gatorpatch programmer. The audio interface has a phantom-powered XLR input thatprovides a pristine signal via the USB port into your favorite DAW. Available in49- and 25-key models.Specs: 49-, 25-key • 10 voices • 200 patches • In: 1 x XLR, 1 x TS • Out: 2 x TS, headphones • Dig I/O: USB •Weight: 14.1 lbs (49-key),8.8 lbs (25-key)ONLY $14/mo.$449 99XioSynth49 49-key USB MIDI Controller ....List $ 599 99XioSynth25 25-key USB MIDI Controller .....List $ 549 99 $ 399 99X-StationSynthesizer/AudioInterface/MIDI Controller with FXThe 3-oscillator virtual analog synthesizer of the X-Station offers 8-voicepolyphony and instant access to all key parameters, making it ideal for liveperformances. Its stereo audio output can be sent via USB to your sequencer.X-Station keyboards have semi-weighted keys and aftertouch.For creatively modifying sounds, a joystick and the assignable X/Y touchpadcontroller provide you with extra dimensions of expression, plus the X-Stationoffers three encoders, 16 pots, nine sliders, and 22 buttons, all fully assignable.X-Station includes a 24-bit audio interface with two phantom-powered mic preampswith Neutrik combo jacks and S/PDIF out, allowing it to be a great centerpiecefor any MIDI-based production facility that needs the capability to record audio.X-Station also has a built-in MIDI interface for connecting external MIDI gear, andtwo channels of onboard multi-effects. Choose from the 25-key, 49-key, or 61-keyversions. All three models can be powered by batteries, power adapter,or USB bus power.Specs: 25-, 49-, 61-key • 8voices • 200 patches • In: 2 xXLR/TRS • Out: 2 x TS • Dig out:S/PDIF, USB • Weight: 5.5 lbs(25-key), 13.8 lbs (49-key), 16.7lbs (61-key)XS61 61-key Synth/Cntrlr/Intrfc ...........List $ 999 99 $599 99ONLY $18/mo.XS49 49-key Synth/Cntrlr/Intrfc ............List $ 799 00 $ 549 99XS25 25-key Synth/Cntrlr/Intrfc ............List $ 599 99 $ 499 99XS49Bag ReMOTE49/XS249 Bag ..................List $ 99 99 $ 79 99XS25Bag ReMOTE25/XS25 Bag ....................List $ 89 99 $ 69 99