2013 NAMM Show: For years, polyphonic aftertouch has been sort of a ‘holy grail’ feature on MIDI keyboard controllers, unobtainable, except for a few rare or expensive options. Now CME is changing that, putting polyphonic aftertouch into an inexpensive slimline MIDI controller, the CME XKey.
CME has introduced the WIDI-XU, a wireless MIDI interface housed in a Flash drive profile. The WIDI-XU is the smallest member of the WIDI family, needing no MIDI IN/OUT port, just an USB plug. Plug it into your computer, to enable wireless Duplex MIDI data transfer with other CME WIDI products. The WIDI-XU provides one-to-multi… Read More USB Wireless MIDI Interface
At the 2009 NAMM Show, CME and WaveIdea announced NeoSynth24, a new audio/MIDI expander available as an expansion board for CME keyboards (UF and VX series). NeoSynth24 features onboard DSP for up to 124 voices of polyphony, a built-in effects engine, two sets of analog outputs as well as headphones and S/PDIF output. The unit… Read More The Neosynth24 Expansion Board
At the 2009 NAMM Show, CME launched a special edition of their 49 note M-Key and U-Key controller keyboards in a vibrant pink finish. It looks like CME is joining other companies trying to reproduce the hit Daisy Rock has had with its line of girly guitars. CME’s M-Key, which is already available in hushed… Read More CME Intros Extra-Girly Pink MKey/UKey Controllers
2009 NAMM Show update: CME released firmware version 2.0 for their VX and UF line of MIDI controllers. Version 2.0 firmware adds a Pro Tools mode to the U-CTRL function, improved MIDI routing and optimized keyboard sensitivity. Users can download V2.0 firmware from CME website free of charge.
CME is launching a special edition vibrant pink version of their 49 note U-Key controller keyboard. According to CME “Whether she is a professional keyboard player or a music fan, the Pink U-key fits all her needs and the distinguished the color will make her be noticed.” That’s pretty cringe-worthy copy for this day and… Read More CME Intros Hot Pink Control Keyboard
CME has announced version 2.0 firmware for their VX series MIDI keyboards and V1.10 firmware for U-Key keyboards. Here’s what’s new:
WaveIdea has introduced NeoSynth24, an synth-on-a-card expansion board for CME keyboards (UF and VX series). NeoSynth24 features a built in sound bank (64 MBytes/256 Mbits) that can be updated at your convenience. Various sound banks are available (General MIDI standard instruments set, Grand Piano style, Hip Hop style, Techno/House style, R&B style, etc). Multiple sound… Read More NeoSynth, Synth-On-A-Card For CME Keyboard Controllers
NAMM Show Update: CME introduced the ASX, a DSP board which goes into the expansion slot of UF and VX series keyboards and provides a flexible synthesis engine, turning the CME MIDI controller keyboard into a stand-alone synthesizer. Yep – it’s a $369 synth on a card. The ASX offers sufficient DSP power to run… Read More CME ASX Advanced Synthesis Expansion Card
NAMM Update: CME has announced that it’s now shipping its new line of master keyboards. The UF 50/60/70/80 range from 49 to 88 keys with semi-weighted and hammer action weighted keys and feature a wireless MIDI system and optional multifunctional expansion board. Based on a quick view, the new line looks to be built like… Read More CME Shipping UF Wireless Master Keyboards
