CME WaveIdea Bitstream 3X - MIDI controller with joystick and MIDI LFOs

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"Super programmable MIDI controller, mixer, programmable MIDI LFO, 8 motion record streams/tracks, enhanced arpeggiator

Includes Reason control mode & Mackie/Logic control emulation.

Software includes - updates available on CME site.

35 knobs - 8 sliders - 16 buttons
Dual axis analog joystick
Ribbon controller
Cross-fader
Endless encoder
Foot switch input
7 curve models per control
(lin, inv lin, log, inv log, random, users 0 & 1)
Sync-24 output
Expansion port
Built-in programmable LFO
Built-in enhanced arpeggiator
Built-in 8 tracks motion sampler
MIDI IN / THRU / OUT 1 / OUT 2
USB compatible, driver-less
USB powered
Transport functions
Fully programmable
Large graphic display (with backlight)
Dedicated configuration software
100 snapshot scenes, 64 arpp scenes
21 fully programmable groups
Mackie/Logic control emulation
Reason remote technology
All soft for Mac, Win, Linux
Huge presets list
Jump-less potentiometer mode
Built-in MIDI merger & filter
4U metallic enclosure
and much more ..."

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Some accidental 80's style music

Published on Apr 15, 2017 mark williamson

"I'm trying to get my around writing some songs or pop music but not really something I know how to do yet. last nights attempts produced this which seems a bit obvious or unoriginal to me. However it has some nice sounds in it so made a quick recording....."

Late Night Jam: Ritual (Oldschool Hip-Hop)

Published on Jul 5, 2016 HalutioN

"Playing around with a hip hop beat with a bunch of guitars sampled in.

Elektron Octatrack + Elektron Monomachine + Moog Slim Phatty + Korg MS-20 Mini + Nord Drum + iPad Samplr + Electribe 2 + Ensoniq MR76 + iConnectMidi4+ + CME-xKey25. Additional samples from Yamaha MK-100.

Bandcamp: https://halution.bandcamp.com"

MIDI CC1 - 0Coast-Xkeyair-VMeter

Published on Jul 2, 2016 António Machado

"Power of MIDI CC1?"

CME Xkey Air unboxing by Jordan Rudess

Published on Jun 24, 2015 Xkey CMEPro

"Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater keyboardist) puts his magic hands on the new bluetooth MIDI keyboard that CME is preparing."

iTunes: SampleWiz - Wizdom Music LLC

CME Introduces Xkey Air Bluetooth Keyboard

CME Xkey Air Features Explanation Published on Jun 15, 2015 Xkey CMEPro

Indiegogo campaign coming. 25 and 37 key versions. Set to ship in November.

CME XKeys on eBay - wired only until the "Airs" ship.

Jordan Rudess on Beards, Hats & Keyboard Wizardry (CME booth, Musikmesse 2015) #TTNM

Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Jordan Rudess was kind enough to answer some important questions at the CME booth, in between two Xkey 37 demo sessions. Looks like I'm not becoming a Keyboard Wizard anytime soon ... but my beard might have a chance!"

CME Xkey 37 Review & Sound Demo #TTNM

Published on Apr 12, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Watch this demo video to find out all about the CME X-key 37 keyboard! You can also win one here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqE_RJZydHQ

The CME Xkey 37 is a three-octave USB-MIDI keyboard controller. It's slim, sturdy and features a detachable breakout cable with additional connectors (pedal inputs and a DIN-MIDI output). It doesn't need any drivers, so you can connect it directly to your computer or iPad and start playing with it. There are a lot of free instrument apps, available on Apple's iOS App Store, for example."

CME XKeys on eBay

CME Xkey37 Arrives in Time for NAMM

Announced last year at the Musikmesse, it appears the CME Xkey37 poly aftertouch keyboard controller is finally arriving.

Aside from the extra octave, the Xkey37 adds a new Xport connector for:

MIDI OUT (DIN-5 through Xcable).
Sustain Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable).
Expression Pedal input (6.35mm (1/4") jack through Xcable).

Note the original Xkey was USB only.  The new MIDI cable should make using the Xkey37 with stand alone desktop synths possible, however being USB bus powered, I'm guessing you will have to have it connected to a USB power source at the same time.

Dimensions

Width: 553 mm (21.77 in)
Height: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Depth: 16 mm (0.62 in)
Weight: only 880 g (1.94 lb) - 20% lighter than a 11-inch MacBook Air!

CME XKeys on eBay

Kurosawa's Throne of Blood Scoring Set by Todd Barton

Throne of Blood Scoring Set from todd barton on Vimeo.

"In preparation for scoring a stage adaptation of Kurosawa's epic film, Throne of Blood, I've been sampling my performances on the following instruments: shakuhachi, ryuteki, hichiriki, sho, waterphone, pianoharp, et al. This video is just a random journey through this scoring set mapped to Native Instruments Kontakt 3/4. enjoy! Also see:
http://opb.org/programs/artbeat/segments/view/873 and
http://www.toddbarton.com"

Some of the instruments used:  What's that doing there?! :)

XK-1 synthesizer with Xkey

Published on Aug 22, 2014 heldermusic

"Example of some of patches in One Red Dog's XK-1 synthesizer paired with the CME Xkey controller. Played live straight into Logic via the iPad's headphone jack. No FX other than compression and EQ on the mixdown."

iTunes: XK-1 - One Red Dog Media
CME XKeys on eBay

XK-1 Preset Synthesizer for iPad & CME Xkey

iTunes: XK-1 - One Red Dog Media
CME XKeys on eBay

Still hoping for a three octave version.  It was estimated to arrive in June.

"XK-1 is the perfect companion to your CME Xkey keyboard. Now take this powerful synthesizer with you everywhere your iPhone goes.

Optimised for live performance, the large touch pad supports dual-finger parameter manipulation combined with the high precision ribbon strip for pitch bends.

Includes 16 free presets from our professionally developed sound library. Use In-App Purchasing to buy the full library of 168 presets.

Connect the Xkey to your iPhone or iPad using the USB Camera Connection Kit and access the full library of presets.

Featuring
• Simple to use design
• Support for polyphonic aftertouch
• Fresh and modern presets
• CME keyboard design
• Up to 8 voices*
• Supports Audiobus
• Supports Inter-App Audio
• Supports CoreMIDI

Powered by Arctic ProSynth
Xkey is trademark of CME Pte. Ltd.

* 1 voice only available on iPhone 4
* This is a preset player only, synth you cannot save presets"

Jordan Rudess joins CME as Chief Musical Officer -- Announcement Video

Published on Jul 16, 2014 Xkey CMEPro

"Jordan Rudess-- the keyboardist of the band Dream Theater, joins CME as Chief Musical Officer and official global endorser of Xkey. CME is dedicated in mobile music solution and innovation of electronics musical instruments these years. Now with the most talent keyboardist Jordan Rudess team up with CME, we believe they will launch more advance and cool stuffs soon. Let's wait and see.
CME website : www.cme-pro.com
CME FB : https://www.facebook.com/pages/CME-Pr..."

CME XKeys on eBay

CME Xkey Demo - All you need to know.

Published on May 13, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines·103 videos

CME Xkeys on eBay

"You can WIN an Xkey here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdbEl...

This is a demo video for the CME X-key USB MIDI controller keyboard. Subscribe for more: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...

The MIDI controller works natively on Windows, OSX and iOS and doesn't require external power. It features pitch bend, modulation, sustain and octave up & down keys as well as 25 velocity sensitive full-size keys, which transmit polyphonic aftertouch. You can configure it via a free software application for Win, Mac OS and iPad.

CME Xkey Website:
http://www.cme-pro.com/xkey.html"

MESSE 2014: CME Xkeys 37 - Its Longer

Published on Mar 12, 2014 sonicstate·734 videos

"MESSE 2014: CME Xkeys 37 - Its Longer New colours too"

Excellent. I know my next iPad keyboard now. This should be velocity sensitive and have polyphonic aftertouch like the original.

CME Xkey37

CME Xkey Portable Keyboard Controller Demo - Sweetwater iOS Update Vol. 59

Published on Nov 4, 2013

"Mitch Gallagher checks out the compact 25-key Xkey keyboard controller from CME, with the help of Sweetwater's Daniel Fisher. Enjoy the demo, then click the link above for more on the portable Xkey!"

Available on Sweetwater eBay here.

I wish they had 37 key version. I'm looking for the perfect tablet keyboard controller for lounging on the couch. Currently I'm using my KORG Microkorg. I like the look of the keys on the CME and the poly aftertouch, but two octaves isn't enough range for me.

ios7 allows midi interfaces over USB on an iPhone?

Published on Oct 4, 2013 Gaz Williams·15 videos

"A little trumpeted feature of ios7 on the iPhone is the ability to use a camera connection kit which facilitates audio and midi interfaces to be connected over USB. Fantastic news for micro studios on the go!"

CME Xkeys on eBay

Update: via Moogulator of seqeuncer.de in the comments: "uhm, no - i tried anything adaptor 30pin/lightning, the new CamKit for Lightning on iPhone 5 - they all don't work - I Phone says 'is not supported' or just nothing.. so.. don't know what they do to get it to work in ios7 alone.."

It looks like it depends on the device. If anyone else has tried, feel free to share your experience.

Update via @pldDavid: "worked on my MC603C/A (GSM) iPhone4 using the cam kit and a generic usb MIDI cable."

Sonic Touch 24 - Thor and CME Xkey

Published on Aug 21, 2013 sonicstate·538 videos

"I know its been a while, but we managed to get Gaz and Nick in the same room for long enough to shoot this episode in which we take a look at the CME Xkey which has affordable polyphonic aftertouch,plus we look at Propellerheads Thor Polysonic synthesizer"

iTunes:
Thor Polysonic Synthesizer - Propellerhead Software AB

Garritan Instant Orchestra cinematic virtual instrument

Published on Apr 30, 2013 timespace08·129 videos

"For full details visit: http://bit.ly/YI0HgY

Garritan Instant Orchestra is about instantly producing orchestral music very quickly and easily. Our goal is to provide an instantly playable orchestral library with many pre-packaged orchestral sounds.

This library was designed to be an effective shortcut to reach your musical goals. Consider it as a Swiss army knife for musicians - a clean, simple, multi-purpose orchestral tool that will allow you to do many things in an instant. Moreover, it is affordable and fulfills our mission of simplifying and democratizing making music and orchestrating.

Instant Orchestra is for those who do not want to spend time building orchestrations with one instrument or section at a time. It provides pre- packaged groups of instruments, combined sections, orchestral effects, and mood-based presets. Instant Orchestra is designed for those who know little about orchestration or do not have the time to build them. The idea is to provide a large variety of lush, playable orchestrations with the least time and effort."

CME U-Key V2 49-Key USB MIDI Controller in Blue

MESSE13: Alyseum Copperlan Modules

Published on Apr 12, 2013

"MESSE13: Alyseum Copperlan Modules More modular synth control and a patchbay"

Added to the master Musikmesse list here.

Update:

MESSE13: Copperlan Promises 16bit Plug-in Control

Published on Apr 14, 2013 sonicstate·493 videos

"MESSE13: Copperlan Promises 16bit Plug-in Control Latest developments include a new CME Keyboard"