Yamaha CBXK1XG MIDI Keyboard with XG Tone Generator
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MIDI sound keyboard, 37 mini keys (C2-C5), velocity responsive.
Overview
Professional Quality Tone Generator
The tone generator features 747 high-quality Voices and 22 drum kits, with full General MIDI compatibility — including Yamaha's new XG format. It provides full 16-part multi-timbral capacity and 32-note polyphony for playback of even the most sophisticated song data. There is total of 64 types of digital effects in three independent sections and a convenient INPUT jack that lets you connect and mix an external audio source with the Voices of the CBX-K1XG.
Comprehensive MIDI Control Functions
The CBX-K1XG provides a wealth of MIDI controls that allow you to send virtually any MIDI message directly from the keyboard. Plus, the Assignable Wheel gives you expressive control over a wide variety of sound and effect parameters in real time. And with the built-in host computer interface, you can hook up to your computer without the need of special MIDI interface.
Perfect for All Applications
Connect the CBX-K1XG to a computer, and you've got music making power - connect to a laptop computer, and you've got a complete and portable music production system. It is ideal for larger MIDI studios as well, since it provides exceptional MIDI control and flexibility to your existing system. And because it is portable and compatible with the General MIDI and XG format, it is a natural for multimedia applications as well.
The tone generator features 747 high-quality Voices and 22 drum kits, with full General MIDI compatibility — including Yamaha's new XG format. It provides full 16-part multi-timbral capacity and 32-note polyphony for playback of even the most sophisticated song data. There is total of 64 types of digital effects in three independent sections and a convenient INPUT jack that lets you connect and mix an external audio source with the Voices of the CBX-K1XG.
Comprehensive MIDI Control Functions
The CBX-K1XG provides a wealth of MIDI controls that allow you to send virtually any MIDI message directly from the keyboard. Plus, the Assignable Wheel gives you expressive control over a wide variety of sound and effect parameters in real time. And with the built-in host computer interface, you can hook up to your computer without the need of special MIDI interface.
Perfect for All Applications
Connect the CBX-K1XG to a computer, and you've got music making power - connect to a laptop computer, and you've got a complete and portable music production system. It is ideal for larger MIDI studios as well, since it provides exceptional MIDI control and flexibility to your existing system. And because it is portable and compatible with the General MIDI and XG format, it is a natural for multimedia applications as well.
Specs
Keyboard 37 mini key keyboard (C2-C5), velocity responsive.
Basic Functions Octave Shift (+/- 4 octaves), Pitch Bend, Assignable control, MIDI merge, Local.
Assignable Parameters Transpose (+/- 12 semitones), MIDI Transmit Channel, Fixed Velocity, Touch Sensitivity, Device Number, Merge On/Off (each channel).
Tone Generator AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2).
Simultaneous Polyphony Max. 32-note (last-note priority).
Multitimbral Capacity 16-Part (Dynamic Voice Allocation).
Internal Voices 737 Normal Voices +22 Drum Voice Sets.
Effects Reverb (11 types), Chorus (11 types), Variation (42 types).
Sound Module Mode XG, TG300B, C/M, DOC.
Display LED (3-digit, 8-segment).
Input/Output Terminals INPUT, OUTPUT L/R, PHONES, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN, TO HOST, DC IN.
Power Supply Yamaha PA-3B, PA-1207 or equivalent AC power adaptor (supplied), or six "LR6" size batteries (sold separately).
Dimensions (WxDxH) 509 x 155 x 55mm (20-1/16 in. x 6-1/8 in. x 2-3/16 in.)
Optional:
PA3B AC Power Adaptor
Batteries Six AA (LR6) batteries
RH1 Stereo Headphone *90 dB/mW of sensitivity, 32 Ohms of impedance, 20-20,000 Hz of full spectrum frequency response
RH2 Stereo Headphone 95 dB SPL/lm of sensitivity,32 Ohms of impedance
RH3 Stereo Headphone 90 dB SPL/lmW of sensitivity to accommodate pedals and adaptors, 60 Ohms of impedance, 20-20,000 Hz of full spectrum frequency
response.
FC4 Piano Style Sustain Pedal Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal, its specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play.
FC5 Foot Switch
CCIBM MIDI interface cable for connecting to an IBM compatible computer. 64" Length
CCMAC MIDI interface cable for connecting to a Macintosh computer. 43.5" Length
Basic Functions Octave Shift (+/- 4 octaves), Pitch Bend, Assignable control, MIDI merge, Local.
Assignable Parameters Transpose (+/- 12 semitones), MIDI Transmit Channel, Fixed Velocity, Touch Sensitivity, Device Number, Merge On/Off (each channel).
Tone Generator AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2).
Simultaneous Polyphony Max. 32-note (last-note priority).
Multitimbral Capacity 16-Part (Dynamic Voice Allocation).
Internal Voices 737 Normal Voices +22 Drum Voice Sets.
Effects Reverb (11 types), Chorus (11 types), Variation (42 types).
Sound Module Mode XG, TG300B, C/M, DOC.
Display LED (3-digit, 8-segment).
Input/Output Terminals INPUT, OUTPUT L/R, PHONES, MIDI IN/OUT, SUSTAIN, TO HOST, DC IN.
Power Supply Yamaha PA-3B, PA-1207 or equivalent AC power adaptor (supplied), or six "LR6" size batteries (sold separately).
Dimensions (WxDxH) 509 x 155 x 55mm (20-1/16 in. x 6-1/8 in. x 2-3/16 in.)
Optional:
PA3B AC Power Adaptor
Batteries Six AA (LR6) batteries
RH1 Stereo Headphone *90 dB/mW of sensitivity, 32 Ohms of impedance, 20-20,000 Hz of full spectrum frequency response
RH2 Stereo Headphone 95 dB SPL/lm of sensitivity,32 Ohms of impedance
RH3 Stereo Headphone 90 dB SPL/lmW of sensitivity to accommodate pedals and adaptors, 60 Ohms of impedance, 20-20,000 Hz of full spectrum frequency
response.
FC4 Piano Style Sustain Pedal Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal, its specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play.
FC5 Foot Switch
CCIBM MIDI interface cable for connecting to an IBM compatible computer. 64" Length
CCMAC MIDI interface cable for connecting to a Macintosh computer. 43.5" Length
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(42 ratings)
Submitted June 29, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com
"Very useful."
I don't plan to replace it at all unless something as portable as this one and with better functions appears for a good price.
Sound
As some have not understood, this is not meant to be used as a performance keyboard. This is a portable MIDI controller, and this it's what it's meant for. Once you plug it in to your preferred audio interface, the sound is amazing. Those who know how to manipulate the XG sounds know what I mean. Sometimes it seems to have some glitches with certain softwares and MIDI, but not hard to fix. And as some said, the reverb is NOT on at full volume everytime. Mine never was, at least.
Features
It could have more features, for sure. But everything it has works. Because of its portability, it is limited of course. If you want 5 octaves for example and need it badly and thinks it's annoying to use the switches to change the octaves, get a bigger keyboard, this is not for you.
Ease of Use
It's a bit hard to use it just with the knobs and sliders. But once it's connected to a computer, it works fine. Some functions are too complicated to be activated, like manual patch changes and octaves, but this is probably due to the small size of the product - it has to use odd key combinations to perform some tasks as it doesn't have specific keys for doing that job like changing patches or moving through octaves.
Quality
Very well built.… read more
Value
If you need more features, there are more expensive models. And the more the time passes by, the more common these things will be and they will eventually get much cheaper.
Manufacturer Support
Not very good. I didn't have serious issues with it, but at least in the site there aren't many information or support or tips other than a download of the manual.
The Wow Factor
It's not the best model of controller in the market, but it's very very good. The XG sounds, the size, everything caught my attention. And the reliability of the brand too. Yamaha has been making keyboards since a long time, they know what they're doing.
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock read less
Sound
As some have not understood, this is not meant to be used as a performance keyboard. This is a portable MIDI controller, and this it's what it's meant for. Once you plug it in to your preferred audio interface, the sound is amazing. Those who know how to manipulate the XG sounds know what I mean. Sometimes it seems to have some glitches with certain softwares and MIDI, but not hard to fix. And as some said, the reverb is NOT on at full volume everytime. Mine never was, at least.
Features
It could have more features, for sure. But everything it has works. Because of its portability, it is limited of course. If you want 5 octaves for example and need it badly and thinks it's annoying to use the switches to change the octaves, get a bigger keyboard, this is not for you.
Ease of Use
It's a bit hard to use it just with the knobs and sliders. But once it's connected to a computer, it works fine. Some functions are too complicated to be activated, like manual patch changes and octaves, but this is probably due to the small size of the product - it has to use odd key combinations to perform some tasks as it doesn't have specific keys for doing that job like changing patches or moving through octaves.
Quality
Very well built.… read more
Value
If you need more features, there are more expensive models. And the more the time passes by, the more common these things will be and they will eventually get much cheaper.
Manufacturer Support
Not very good. I didn't have serious issues with it, but at least in the site there aren't many information or support or tips other than a download of the manual.
The Wow Factor
It's not the best model of controller in the market, but it's very very good. The XG sounds, the size, everything caught my attention. And the reliability of the brand too. Yamaha has been making keyboards since a long time, they know what they're doing.
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock read less
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