Xboard 61
2006
The E-MU Xboard 61 is the 61-key flagship of the Xboard controller line, with full-size velocity-sensitive keys and channel aftertouch. It features 16 programmable control knobs, program-change buttons, pitch and mod wheels, four zones per patch (each with its own key and velocity range), and Snap Shot/Latch modes, on USB/battery/AC power. It shipped with Xboard Control software and a full version of E-MU's Proteus X (3GB+ of sounds).
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