Korg Taktile 49 USB MIDI Controller
Taktile takes MIDI controllers to a whole new level thanks to a host of features bundled together into one fantastic and cost effective solution for studio and live producers. The Taktile 49 is a 49 key controller keyboard that will blow your mind! Check out the video below for some of the highlights. Taktile features a stylish design that projects a sense of presence, together with the same great-feeling semi-weighted keyboard that's used on synthesisers and music workstations such as the KingKORG and KROME. It's loaded with functions that make it fun to play and use, such as a touch pad inherited from the Kaossilator that lets you play melodies using just a single finger, trigger pads that let you generate chords in the key and scale of your choice and an arpeggiator that includes rhythm patterns. Of course, the taktile also delivers the functionality that you expect from a MIDI controller. It provides all of the basic controllers such as sliders and switches, and makes setup easy so you can start producing music right away. Convenience is not the only attraction of the taktile; it's a MIDI controller that's full of features that will stimulate your creativity. The touch pad located in the center of the taktile feature the Touch Scale function that was so popular on the KORG Kaossilator. Simply stroke the touch pad to generate melodies in the key and scale that you specify; you'll be able to use easy and intuitive gestures to perform musical phrases without needing advanced musical knowledge or keyboard performance skills. There's also an arpeggiator function with fifty different rhythm patterns, so you can play your software synthesisers with a single finger just as though you were using a Kaossilator. The trigger pads placed in the right of the panel have two banks, A and B, and are also velocity-sensitive. Since the dynamics of your performance will be faithfully conveyed, your drum and percussion input will have a sense of life. The Chord Scale function automatically generates chords according to the key and scale that you specify. By using this in conjunction with the arpeggiator and the Touch Scale function of the touch pad, you'll find yourself finishing entire songs in no time at all. You can also assign chords that you yourself play, opening up endless possibilities that are limited only by your imagination. The semi-weighted keyboard featured on the KROME and KingKORG music workstations and synthesisers - used by players around the world - is also featured on the taktile. No compromises have been made in the playing feel for the 49-key model. You can use these keyboards not just to enter notes on your desktop music production setup, but also for real-time performance. The touch pad can also be used as a USB track pad, with gestures such as two-fingered vertical scrolling and tapping to click. Your productivity will be boosted since there's no need to interrupt your musical workflow. The taktile is designed in a stylish matte finish black that you'll never tire of. With a high-contrast OEL (Organic Electroluminescent) full dot-matrix display, it's easy to check the settings on the device itself. There are two different types of LEDs available for the two trigger pad banks, A and B, providing both visual appeal and functionality. Attention has also been paid to fine details, for instance, the connectors are grouped together on the right panel so the rear panel will present a clean appearance. The numerous bundled license/discount coupons mean that you'll be enjoying popular music software from the day you bring the tactile home. In addition to the Korg M1 Le software, these include titles that you'll enjoy using with the taktile, such as EZDrummer Lite, Ultra Analog Session, Strum Acoustic Session, Lounge Lizard Session, and Ableton Live discount coupon, and Reason Limited DAW software. Features 49 Semi-weighted key controller A full array of DAW presets and basic functionality; simply connect and start playing X/Y touch pad lets you create musical phrases within any plugin instantly – with the touch of a single finger Use the velocity-sensitive backlit trigger pads to easily enter chords or single notes Semi-weighted keyboard with a great playing feel X/Y touch pad can also be used as a track pad; ribbon selector offers left and right click Stylish and ergonomic design A generous array of bundled software provides amazing value For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website