Novation X-Station 49 (keyboard / audio interface / controller)

[c-ba55]

$350 shipped.

The Novation X-Station is a cool product. Read all about it.

• It is a polyphonic synth, with lots of controls over the sounds it generates, and an effects processer. You can use it as a stand-alone keyboard (through an amp/PA). Watch a demo of the synth
  
• It is a 49 key velocity sensitive, semi-weighted, midi-controller with aftertouch, vibrato,.... You can hook it up to a sound bank and use it to play any sound (also taking advantage of the onboard controls for live tweaking of parameters)
  
• It is a 24-bit audio interface. 2 phantom powered XLR/1/4" combo inputs allow you to plug in mics or instruments and send digital sound via USB or S/PDIF to a computer or DAW. You can use the effects processor on 0,1,or both channels. Basically, you have a complete (small scale) studio here.

[c-ba55]

Sold locally, $300