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| name = Yamaha CBX-K1XG
| name = Yamaha CBX-K1XG
| type = MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module
| type = MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module
| keyboard = 37 mini-keys
| manufacturer = Yamaha  
| manufacturer = Yamaha  
| releasedate = 1995
| releasedate = 1995
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| maxpoly = 32<ref name="specs-page">Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 37.</ref>
| maxpoly = 32<ref name="specs-page">Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 37.</ref>
| numparts = 16<ref name="specs-page"></ref>
| numparts = 16<ref name="specs-page"></ref>
| numpresets = 737<ref name="specs-page"></ref><ref group="infobox" name="double-count">Presets shared between modes are counted more than once.</ref>
| numpresets = 737 (total)<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>480 (XG)<ref name="modes-page">Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 20.</ref><br>579 (TG300B)<ref name="modes-page"></ref>
| drumpresets = 22<ref name="specs-page"></ref><ref group="infobox" name="double-count"></ref>
| drumpresets = 22 (total)<ref name="specs-page"></ref><br>11 (XG)<ref name="modes-page"></ref><br>10 (TG300B)<ref name="modes-page"></ref>
| effects = Reverb, Chorus, Variation<ref name="specs-page"></ref>
| effects = Reverb, Chorus, Variation<ref name="specs-page"></ref>
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The '''Yamaha CBX-K1XG''' is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated [[Yamaha XG]] tone generator (Yamaha called it a "MIDI sound keyboard").
The '''Yamaha CBX-K1XG''' is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated [[Yamaha XG]] tone generator. Yamaha described it as a "MIDI sound keyboard". It was marketed as an "all-in one DTM [desktop music production]" solution.<ref>[https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/midi_controllers/cbx-k1xg/index.html CBX-K1XG - MIDIコントローラー - 概要] (Japanese-language Yamaha marketing page)</ref>
 
It is not to be confused with the Yamaha CBX-K1 and Yamaha CBX-K1B, which are pure MIDI controller keyboards (no tone generator).


Notable features:
Notable features:
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* Can be switched to an MT-32 ("[[C/M mode|C/M]]") emulation mode
* Can be switched to an MT-32 ("[[C/M mode|C/M]]") emulation mode
* MIDI in and out ports
* MIDI in and out ports
* Serial MIDI port
* [[Serial MIDI]] port
* Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch)
* Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch)
* Audio input (passthrough) via 3.5mm input
* Audio input (passthrough) via 3.5mm input
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* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320475/CBXK1XGE.pdf Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual]
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320475/CBXK1XGE.pdf Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFkGQ5ozjo Recording of the built-in demo song]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQFkGQ5ozjo Recording of the built-in demo song]
[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]]
[[Category:TG300B mode devices]]
[[Category:C/M mode devices]]

Latest revision as of 20:41, 13 November 2024

Photo of a CBX-K1XG running off batteries. The default instrument (#001 Grand Piano) and octave are selected.
Yamaha CBX-K1XG
Type MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module
Keyboard 37 mini-keys
Manufacturer Yamaha
Release date 1995
Standards Yamaha XG[1]
General MIDI[1]
TG300B mode[1]
C/M mode[1]
Disk Orchestra Collection[1]
Parts 16[1]
Max polyphony 32[1]
Normal presets 737 (total)[1]
480 (XG)[2]
579 (TG300B)[2]
Drum presets 22 (total)[1]
11 (XG)[2]
10 (TG300B)[2]
Effects Reverb, Chorus, Variation[1]

The Yamaha CBX-K1XG is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated Yamaha XG tone generator. Yamaha described it as a "MIDI sound keyboard". It was marketed as an "all-in one DTM [desktop music production]" solution.[3]

It is not to be confused with the Yamaha CBX-K1 and Yamaha CBX-K1B, which are pure MIDI controller keyboards (no tone generator).

Notable features:

  • Tone generator based on the Yamaha MU50/Yamaha DB50XG[4] (but without the "performance mode")
  • 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Can be powered by AA batteries or via 12V DC input
  • Pitch bend wheel
  • Assignable controller wheel
    • Can be configured to send any Control Change, RPN or NRPN
    • Has extra "controller numbers" to allow easy use of common RPN, NRPN and SysEx messages used by Yamaha XG and Roland GS
    • Many useful controller numbers listed on the panel
    • Can also be configured to send Channel Pressure/Aftertouch (note: keyboard itself does not have aftertouch)
  • Can send and respond to XG, GM and GS ("TG300B") messages
  • Can be switched to an MT-32 ("C/M") emulation mode
  • MIDI in and out ports
  • Serial MIDI port
  • Sustain pedal input (quarter-inch)
  • Audio input (passthrough) via 3.5mm input
  • Audio output via 3.5mm headphone output or via twin (stereo) RCA jacks

Things to be aware of:

  • Battery life is only a few hours
  • Can become quite warm during use
  • XG effect control and other advanced features can only be controlled using an external device via SysEx
  • Selecting non-General MIDI instruments from the panel is annoying, you need to know their Bank Select numbers

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 37.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Yamaha CBX-K1XG Owner's Manual, page 20.
  3. CBX-K1XG - MIDIコントローラー - 概要 (Japanese-language Yamaha marketing page)
  4. Yamaha CBX-K1XG review, Sound On Sound, Derek Johnson, May 1996.

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