Xboard 49
2005
The E-MU Xboard 49 is a 49-key USB/MIDI controller keyboard with full-size, semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys and channel aftertouch. It offers 16 programmable real-time control knobs, pitch and mod wheels, four key/velocity zones per patch, and Snap Shot/Latch performance modes, with USB/battery/AC power. Bundles included Xboard Control software and E-MU's Proteus X streaming sound module.
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