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XioSynth
Never before has
synthesis been so accessible! In this stylish,
compact and highly affordable format, the XioSynth
offers a staggering amount of classic and cutting
edge sounds, many from internationally acclaimed
artists, along with a brand new X-Gator patch
programmer and optional filter distortion.
Furthermore, the XioSynth provides everything
required for producing on the move, through its
audio interfacing and MIDI controlling capabilities.
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: 25 or 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
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
External power supply: Standard 'centre positive' 9V
DC 600mA (Novation PSU6)
Size (25): 468 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d
Size (49): 798 x 68 x 190 (mm) w x h x d
Weight (25/49): 1.4/1.6kg
System requirements
Operating system: Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greater or
Windows XP
Computer spec: Apple G3/400 GHz or Pentium 600 MHz
or better
Interfacing: USB 1.1 compatible USB connector
NOVATION-CLASS
SYNTHESIZER WITH NEW FEATURES
The XioSynth features a mono-timbral Novation
synth engine with 10-voice polyphony. In
addition to 3 oscillators (17 waveforms each), 1
Filter (varying types), 2 LFOs (32 waveforms
each), an arpeggiator and multi-effects board,
this subtractive synth also boasts some brand
new facilities such as 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 onboardsound, all
automatically synchronised to MIDI clock from a
sequencer; just press and hold one key to groove
along to a track with style.
NOVATION
SOUND OLD AND NEW - HIGH PROFILE USER PATCHES
The XioSynth features 200 hard-hitting onboard
patches, utilising a new optional filter
distortion to produce an even greater range of
sounds than on previous synths; from the
distinctive clean British sound to the filthiest
and grittiest of sonic characters. Furthermore,
60 of the onboard sounds come from
internationally acclaimed artists and producers
from a variety of musical genres, namely James
Zabiela, Ferry Corsten, Rennie Pilgrem, Roots
Manuva, Shimon and Skeewiff. As such, every one
of the patches on the XioSynth is eminently and
instantly usable for creating synthesized music
of any kind.
HIGH
QUALITY AUDIO INTERFACE
The XioSynth includes an ultra-low latency 2
In/2 Out audio interface for high quality
recording and playback. This allows you to
record a microphone with phantom power, as well
as simultaneously stream the onboard synth audio
directly to the sequencer via the USB cable.
Equally though, a guitar can be plugged straight
into the Jack input for DI recording, as well as
simultaneously mic'd, and recorded with
outstanding results. Check the demo XioSynth
guitar track in the Novation online player to be
blown away by the quality.
FLEXIBLE
MIDI CONTROLLER - OF SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE
If wanting a compact controller keyboard for
studio or live use, the XioSynth is the most
flexible and powerful tool on the market. In
addition to synthesizing and audio/MIDI
interfacing, the keyboard is also a
comprehensive control surface with 11 knobs and
buttons (doubled to 22 by a Group A/B switch),
plus a freely assignable Touchpad and joystick.
All of these controls are pre-programmed in 16
onboard Templates, so that the XioSynth can
instantly control many software applications
straight out the box. Add to this many more
Templates online, a free Template Editor
software application and hybrid modes for
simultaneous synthesizing and MIDI controlling,
and you have an extremely versatile package for
producing or performing.
HIGHLY
PORTABLE
Simply connecting the keyboard over USB is all
that's required to start recording, synthesizing
and MIDI controlling. As the device is class
compliant, no drivers are required for Windows
XP or Mac OSX (although some are provided to
improve latency and stability in some apps).
Furthermore, if wanting to excape the confines
of the studio for a while, the USB cable can be
unplugged and the XioSynth can be powered by
batteries, functioning as a standalone synth
completely separately from the computer.
