CME VX8 Controller

[DreamwaveMusic]

I have just foudn this, havent heard of them... but seems to be one of the most featured filled midi controllers I have seen. Anyone have experience with one? I think I would sell my Keystation Pro88 in a heartbeat to get one of these. Anyone try audio recording with one?

http://www.cme-pro.com/products-list/product-vx.html

- Built-in 32bit CPU
- Intelligent keyboard built-in USB Audio and MIDI, multi-function expansion
- Graded hammer action weighted keyboard (VX8) and semi-weighted keyboard (VX5/6/7), 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” phone jack
- 2 x Line output, 1/4” phone jack
- 2 x headphone outputs with volume knob, 1/4” phone jack
- USB Audio and MIDI, class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
- USB Hub, USB bus-powered

[dolivas]

That is a great controller. Typically CME's stuff is loaded with goodies like Hammer-Action and the motorized faders while not overdoing it with cost like some Novation keys would do. The only thing I wish more people would do is start to implement LCD screens above faders or knobs just to see what control your CC is sending to what.

[dolivas]

I just noticed it comes with a Ribbon Controller, that's preaty neat as well. I wonder why they label all their controls on the controller though? do they have an in-home synth or something? Other than that CME seriously needs to hire a translator "multi-ethical scales"...