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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 called it a "MIDI sound keyboard"). | ||
Notable features: | |||
* Tone generator based on the [[Yamaha MU50]]/[[Yamaha DB50XG]]<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-cbx-k1xg Yamaha CBX-K1XG review], Sound On Sound, Derek Johnson, May 1996.</ref> (but without the "performance mode") | |||
* 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys | |||
* Built-in stereo speakers | |||
* Can be powered by AA batteries or via [[Power supplies|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) | |||
* 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 == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 25 August 2024
| Type | MIDI controller keyboard with integrated GM/XG sound module |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Release date | 1995 |
| Standards | Yamaha XG[1] General MIDI[1] TG300B mode[1] C/M mode[1] Disk Orchestra[1] |
| Parts | 16[1] |
| Max polyphony | 32[1] |
| Normal presets | 737[1][infobox 1] |
| Drum presets | 22[1][infobox 1] |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus, Variation[1] |
The Yamaha CBX-K1XG is a MIDI controller keyboard with an integrated Yamaha XG tone generator (Yamaha called it a "MIDI sound keyboard").
Notable features:
- Tone generator based on the Yamaha MU50/Yamaha DB50XG[2] (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)
- 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