Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer

The Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer is a powerful 10 voice synth in a compact body. It comes with 200 onboard patches, using a new optional filter distortion to add overtones before the cutoff and resonance.  As well as the factory-loaded patches, Xio is a powerful synth for programming you own sounds. It has 3 oscillators per voice, a variety of filters, 2 LFOs and Novation's trademark synth multi-FX.

Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer Features:
-10-voice mono-timbral engine with multi-effects processor and 200 onboard sounds.
-Ultra-low latency USB audio-interface with XLR and jack inputs, 2 jack outputs plus headphone out.
-60 sounds from internationally-renowned artists and producers.
-Fully specified MIDI controller with assignable controls, software editor, 16 onboard Templates and hybrid modes for simultaneous
  synthesizing/controlling.
-Fantastic ‘Xpression’ pad and pitch/mod joystick, both freely assignable in MIDI Controlling mode; allow 6 parameters to be tweaked at
  once
-USB bus-powered as well as optional battery (AA)/PSU operation, making the keyboard highly portable

Xio is also a 2 in 4 out USB audio-interface with 1/4" jack and XLR inputs, enabling you to record sound into your computer, and send sound to different sources (monitors, headphones, FX loops) out of your computer.  Xio is class compliant, so no drivers are required for Windows XP or Mac OSX (although some are provided to improve performance on PCs). Xio can battery powered, functioning as a standalone synth.

Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer is the only Novation synthesiser to feature the X-Gator patch programmer. The X-Gator can be made to gate each patch to create unique 16-32 step rhythmic patterns for every onboard sound, all automatically synchronised to MIDI clock from a sequencer; just press and hold one key to groove along to a track with style. A display shows clearly the position and volume of each and every step.

Novation likes to set the standards, and their latest bundled software collection is no exception.  'Xcite+' comes on a DVD-ROM filled to the brim with royalty-free loops and samples alongside a host of powerful applications ideal for getting the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative toolbox.
The bundle includes:
-Ableton Live Lite
-Novation Bass Station
-'Mike the Drummer' A collection of 572 inspiring and original live drum loops

Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer Specifications:
-Synthesizer
  -One part, 10-voice polyphonic
  -3 Oscillators, 17 Waveforms
  -2 LFOs, 32 Waveforms
  -Multimode resonant filter section with various filter options
  -Extensive modulation capabilities
  -Arpeggiator with latch
  -X-GATOR with latch
  -Direct streaming of synth into computer via USB
-Keyboard
  -Keys: 49
  -Type: Semi-weighted
  -Velocity curves: 7
-Pitch and mod wheel mechanism
  -Pitch wheel lever: Rubberised - centre return spring loaded left to right motion
  -Mod/control lever: Rubberised - spring loaded front to back motion
-X/Y touchpad
  -Touchpad: 1 x touch sensitive 45x60mm
  -Parameters: 2 assignable in X direction
  -2 assignable in Y direction
-LCD display
  -LCD: 2 x 16 character silver Blue LED backlit
-MIDI interfacing
  -MIDI: 1 MIDI Out port (accessible in to host computer)
  -USB MIDI: 1 In/1 Out
-Audio Interfacing
  -Inputs:
    -1 XLR (with phantom power)
    -1 TS Jack
  -Outputs:
    -2 TS Jack (L/R)
    -1 stereo Headphones Jack
-Other interfacing
  -Data ports: 1 x USB 1.1
  -Sustain pedal: 1 x 1/4” Jack Input
-Controls
  -Rotary potentiometers: 11, 0-270° rotation
  -Rotary encoders: 1, 360° continuous DATA wheel
  -Buttons: 11 function switches
  -Group B switch
  -General operation: 4 Mode and Menu select buttons
  -Keyboard Octave Up and Down buttons
  -Synth Menus/Audio mode select button
  -Effect Select buttons (Synth Mode)
  -Template/Bank/Page Up/Down buttons
  -Line/Phones Volume pots
-General
  -Battery operation: 6 x standard 'AA' Size (optional, sold separately)
  -External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V DC 600mA (optional, sold separately)
  -Size: 798 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d
-Templates (16 preset onboard, more available on Novation website)
  1. Apple – Logic 7
  2. Steinberg – Cubase SX3
  3. Ableton – Live 5
  4. Cakewalk – Sonar
  5. Native Instruments - Absynth 3
  6. Native Instruments - B4
  7. Native Instruments - FM7
  8. Native Instruments - Pro53
  9. Gmedia - Oddity
  10. Novation V-Station
  11. Novation Bass Station
  12. reFX – Vanguard
  13. Linplug – Albino 2
  14. Gmedia - Minimonsta
  15. Spectrasonics - Atmosphere & Trilogy
  16. User Template

Novation Xio 49 USB MIDI Synthesizer System Requirements:
-USB 1.1 compatible USB connector
-Mac
  -OSX 10.3 or greater
  -Apple G4/1.5 GHz
-Windows
  -XP (32- and 64- bit Vista compatible)
  -Pentium 1.5 GHz or better