Adds breath expressiveness for greater realism to any MIDI sound.  (less)

to the device. The MIDI Solutions Breath Controller can be programmed to send most types of continuous MIDI messages, including Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Control Change, or even System Exclusive messages with a single variable byte (to control specific synth parameters). The MIDI channel is programmable as are the minimum and maximum values transmitted.  (less)

and styles in the world, it can be updated via USB. It is also the first keyboard in the world with unique Game mode, Multi-scale and U-CTRL function. The CME VX80 features a graded hammer action with initial and after touch, plus velocity sensitivity. Plus the VX80 provides up to 64 controllers in different types, including motor faders, encoder for data entry, knobs, trigger pads, ribbon controller, buttons, pitch bend, modulation wheel, SEQ transport buttons, pedals, breath controller and all these controllers are programmable. CME VX80 88 Key Keyboard Controller Features Built-in 32bit CPU Intelligent keyboard built-in USB Audio and MIDI, multi-function expansion Graded hammer action weighted keyboard with initial and after touch, velocity sensitive PadStyle MIDI songs and styles help you to play live music easily Interactant mode to improve skill of your performance Multi-scale of the key to fit more kinds of ethnic music U-CTRL function makes you work with music software perfectly 12 x programmable trigger pads, velocity sensitive 8 x knob controllers (potentiometer) 9 x knob controllers (endless encoder) 9 x 60mm motor fader controllers 1 x ribbon controller 1 x pitch bend and modulation wheel 27 x function and number buttons 6 x SEQ transport buttons All controllers are programmable 1 x endless encoder for data entry Music software control templates with user bank memories 2 x 16 characters LCD display Firmware upgradeable via USB Multi-function expansion slot 4 x MIDI OUT, 1 x MIDI IN to supply real master keyboard function 2 x universal pedal connectors, full compatible with switch and expression pedal 1 x breath controller connector, full compatible with YAMAHA BC3 2 x Mic/Line input with gain knob, 1/4 inch phone jack 2 x Line output, 1/4 inch phone jack 2 x headphone outputs with volume knob, 1/4 inch phone jack USB Audio and MIDI, class-compliant with Windows Vista/XP and Mac OS X USB Hub, USB bus-powered Unique Functions Firstly, VXv2 includes both USB MIDI and USB audio functions; users do not need extra audio interface when they using VXv2 with music software. VXv2 also builds in many MIDI songs and accompaniment in different styles, including loop variation and chord change; these have been carefully prepared by professional musicians and can be sprung by VX's unique 'PadStyle'. A  (less)

Effects Section With independent Reverb, Chorus, Variation and Distortion effects Flexible Voice Editing Options Although many parameters can be edited via the panel controls, peripheral voice editing software is available to give much more voicing flexibility. These can be obtained by downloading them from Yamaha XG-MIDI home page at: http//www.yamaha.co.jp.english/xg/html/libhm.html via Macintosh® systems Visual Editor An application with a graphical interface which allows you to make selections using easy-to-understand palettes and clickable buttons. (A Windows® version of the Visual Editor is also available.) Analog Editor An application with graphical interface which allows you to make selections using familiar analog-style knobs and switches. Expert Editor Provides full access to the complete range of physical modeling parameters, ideal for creating entirely new voices. Compatible Designed for compatibility with various types of external devices. A WX In jack lets you connect a Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI controller. The ""VL Extension for XG"" feature significantly enhances and expands the musical capabilities of the XG format. A TO HOST connector lets you connect a personal computer for editing, sequencing and other musical applications without a separate MIDI interface. Versatile Use from a keyboard, a Wind MIDI controller or a Guitar MIDI converter System Examples VL70-m with a BC3 breath controller, the BC3 allows even greater musical expression; VL70-m with a WX5 wind MIDI controller; VL70-m with G50 and G1D, setup with a guitar MIDI converter; VL70-m sound to a Computer Music Playback (VL Extension for XG) Yamaha VL70M Features: Virtual acoustic tone generator 1/2 space rack mono tone generator 256 presets in 2 banks Custom bank (6 Voices) Internal bank (64 Voices) VL-XG mode with effects(3 blocks) BC and WX input To-Host serial connector Editor software available Yamaha VL70M Specifications: Type S/VA (self-oscillating Virtual Acoustic Synthesis), VLR Algorithm Effect Reverb: 12, Chorus: 10, Variation: 44, Distortion: 3 Polyphony 1 note (monophonic) Modes Voice mode, VL-XG mode (VL Extension of XG) Voices Preset: 256 voices (including 137 VL-XG mapping voices), Custom: 6 voices (edited by external editor), User: 64 voices Connectors FRONT PANEL: Phones, WX In (for WX7 or WX11 wind controller), Breath (for BC1, BC2, or BC3 breath controller) REAR PANEL: Output X2; (L/ Mono, R) MIDI In, MIDI out, MIDI thru, to Host (for MAC, IBM PC-compatible computers), DC In Power Requirements Yamaha PA-3B or equivalent AC adaptor (CD 12V 700mA) Dimensions (W/D/H) 220 x 212 x 46 mm (8-"  (less)