61-key Professional Performance Instrument Sales Guide LONGboard 61/SHORTboard 49 - Professional Performance Instruments 1
LONGboard 61 Retail Street Price: LONGBOARD 61/SHORTBOARD 49 61 & 49 KEY PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENTS LONGboard 61 Retail Street Price: US = $499.99 (PIPEline receiver included!) UK = 399.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included) Euro = 399.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included) SHORTboard 49 Retail Street Price: US = $399.99 (PIPEline receiver included!) UK = 299.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included) Euro = 299.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included) Description: Product Description: Keyboard: Sound Set: Sound Engine: Performance Features: Audio Outputs: Digital Interface: Power: Wireless Transmitter: Accessories: Exceptional MIDI controller keyboard united with a 128 voice, 16 part multitimbral, professional samplebased instrument and a custom 64MB sound set. Premium semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. LONGboard: 61 keys; SHORTboard: 49 keys 64MB custom sound set E-MU Keys Bank - 64 Presets General MIDI Bank - 128 Presets 128 voice audio engine with hardware based filters, envelopes and LFOs; 32-bit effects engine Pitch and modulation wheels Keyboard can be split and layered Six synthesizer controls plus data slider Octave switches (±2 octaves) Footswitch and volume pedal jacks 1/4 line-level, unbalanced stereo outputs (2) 1/4 stereo headphone outputs USB jack (bidirectional) MIDI input and output jacks Wireless PIPEline audio transmitter Power adapter, USB power or (6) D batteries Included on all models - 15 Meter (49 feet) range Power adapter, USB cable and manual included. (User-replaceable colored end-caps available.) 2 E-MU Sales Guide
Banks and Groups PROGRAM SELECTION Press & Hold to Select Different Groups Group 4 Piano Strings Pulse Piano Solina Strings TB 303/Rhodes Group 3 Honky Tonk Brass Section Synth Bass/Lead Group 2 Brite Piano Sax Section Slap/Horns Group 1 String Section Synthestring Row Select GM Press & Hold to Select General MIDI Bank (Bank 0) Column Select KEYS Press & Hold to Select E-MU Keys Bank (Bank 7) Each Program contains a different sound. To Select a Program, press a row and/or a column button. The program at the intersection of the column and row buttons will be selected. The selected program number flashes in the display (1-128). Note: The program names on the front panel refer to Bank 7, Group 1. Banks and Groups A Bank contains up to 128 programs, arranged in 4 Groups of 32 programs. To Select Another Group: Press and Hold one of the Row Select buttons for 2 seconds to select another group of 32 programs. The LED above the slider flashes the selected Group number, i.e. GP 2 (group 2). The program listing for Group 2 is shown below Group 2 of KEYS Bank Piano Combo EPiano Combo Organ Combo Electronic Synth 1 OB Combos Power Lead Bass Wurly & CP Wurly & Solina B3 888 3rd & All Out TB303 & Clavinet SEM OB, Juno & B3 SEM, Moog & OBX All Saws & Squares Group 2 CP-70 & Rhodes Dyno Piano & OB B3 Jazz DX All Saws Mega Synth OB & Saws Prophet PWM Pulse Keys CP-70 & Strings DX & Rhodes B3 All Out Clavinet & Pulse Juno & Rogue Rogue & OBX Fat Mini Multi Bass Press & Hold CP, Strings & Dyno Dyno & Strings B3 888 2nd & Rhodes Clavinet 1 & 2 Matrix & Solina Solina & OBX Moog Bass Saw Bass To Select Another Bank: Press and Hold either the Left or Right column button for 2 seconds to switch between program banks 0 and 7. Press and Hold the Rightmost column button for 2 seconds to switch back to bank 7 (default E-MU Keys bank). The LED above the slider flashes the selected bank number, i.e. bn 7 (bank 7). Selecting a new bank also sends a MIDI Bank Select message (CC00). LONGboard 61/SHORTboard 49 - Professional Performance Instruments 3
Banks and Groups WIRELESS AUDIO CONNECTION WITH PIPELINE LONGboard and SHORTboard have built-in wireless audio transmitters compatible with the E-MU PIPEline wireless stereo audio transmitter/receiver system. (The PIPEline receiver is only included in the US bundle.) The default setting allows you to link your keyboard with one (and only one) PIPEline. Here s how to link the keyboard to a PIPEline. Back of LONGboard/SHORTboard CONNECT CH1 CH2 OFF CH3 CHANNEL SELECT USB Power Outlet Connect Button Channel Selector Power Adapter To Mixer Inputs Male RCA to Mono 1/4 phone Mixer & Powered Speakers or... Aux Inputs Male RCA to Male RCA Integrated Amp & Speakers Connect the Audio Set up the PIPEline audio outputs to headphones; an audio mixer; or integrated amp and speakers. On the Rear Panel of the Keyboard Use the Channel Select Knob to set the Channel Number. On the PIPEline Receiver 1. Set the CH switch to Ch1, Ch2, or Ch3 to match the keyboard Channel Selector. 2. Set the B/P switch to the (+) position (Paired mode). 3. Set the R/T switch to the (-) position (Receive). 4. Set the D/A switch to the (+) position (Analog). (Digital mode is not supported on LONGboard and SHORTboard.) 4 E-MU Sales Guide
Link Procedure Link Procedure On the Rear Panel of your Keyboard 1. Press the Connect button. On the PIPEline 2. Press the Link/Connect button. The white LED will stop flashing when connected. 3. Play the keyboard. You should now hear audio from the PIPEline! If you change channels, the keyboard and PIPEline will automatically re-link. (Of course, the keyboard and PIPEline channels must match!) If you turn off the keyboard, PIPEline, or both; they will automatically re-link when you turn them back on. You only have to perform the Link procedure again if you decide to link to a different PIPEline, or if you decide to change Paired/Broadcasting modes. LONGboard 61/SHORTboard 49 - Professional Performance Instruments 5
What s the difference between LONGboard and SHORTboard? LONGBOARD / SHORTBOARD 61 & 49 KEY PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENTS What s the difference between LONGboard and SHORTboard? As far as features and electronics, the two models are identical. The difference between the two units is in the keyboard. LONGboard 61 features a premium 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch. This type of quality keybed is usually reserved for the most expensive electronic keyboards. SHORTboard 49 uses the same great semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch, but with 49 keys. Target Market Any musician who wants a professional-quality, MIDI keyboard with world-class onboard sounds. Target Customers Performing Musicians LONGboard/SHORTboard combine great feeling keyboards with world-class E-MU sounds in a lightweight, yet rugged, package. All the classic keyboard sounds are represented: grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis, B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and much more. Both models also contain a top-quality, General MIDI sound set. The onboard sounds have been meticulously sampled and tweaked to perfectly model the original instruments. The keyboard can be split at any key. For example, you can play string bass with your left hand and organ or piano with your right. Any two sounds can also be layered to create huge walls of sound. You also have 10 synthesizer controls for expressive real-time control. The slim, lightweight package design means that you can just throw it under your arm and carry it to the gig. In addition, the US versions of both LONGboard and SHORTboard contain a wireless PIPEline transmitter to make connection even easier. You can even power the LONGboard/SHORTboard using batteries and have the ultimate wireless keyboard. Non-Professional Musicians or Hobbyists LONGboard/SHORTboard contain 128 voices and are 16-part multitimbral, making them ideal for song composition using MIDI. Connection to your computer is a one-step process using the provided bidirectional USB cable. No special drivers are required. When connected to a computer via USB, the MIDI input and output ports function as a computer-midi interface to connect your other MIDI gear. 6 E-MU Sales Guide
Key Features/Key Benefits Key Features/Key Benefits Great Keyboards LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 feature premium weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch. The keyboards have a nice solid, professional feel and are extremely responsive, making them an excellent choice for professional and amateur players alike. Great Sounds The sound set contains some of the greatest classic keyboard sounds of all time, including grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis, B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and many more. An excellent General MIDI sound set is also included. Each sound has been meticulously sampled and tweaked to perfectly model the original instruments. Easy to Use LONGboard/SHORTboard are plug and play, yet have all the expression and control you need. The most important controls: Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Decay/Release, Reverb and Chorus are provided as front panel controls. The modulation wheel changes function according to the specific program. Connection to your computer is a one-step process using the provided bidirectional USB cable. No special drivers are required. 128 Voice / 16 Part Multitimbral Having 128 voices means that you probably never experience voice stealing or other annoying artifacts caused by overloading a computer-based VSTi. Sound generation (including envelopes and LFOs) is performed entirely by dedicated E-MU hardware. Because the LONGboard/SHORTboard are 16 part multitimbral, you can sequence up to 16 different tracks from your computer or MIDI sequencer. Lightweight and Super Portable The slim, lightweight package design means that you can throw it under your arm and carry it to the gig. LONGboard 61 weighs in at 12 lbs/5.5 kg and SHORTboard 49 weighs only 10.3 lbs/4.7 kg. Built-in Wireless Transmitter As an extra added bonus, LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 come with a builtin PIPEline wireless transmitter so you can go wireless with a 5 meter (49 foot) range. (US versions also include a PIPEline stereo receiver.) For true wireless operation, LONGboard and SHORT board can be powered by (6) standard D batteries. LONGboard 61/SHORTboard 49 - Professional Performance Instruments 7
Top 10 Reasons to Buy LONGboard/SHORTboard Top 10 Reasons to Buy LONGboard/SHORTboard 1. Standalone Instrument - No Computer Required Just plug it in and start playing some of the greatest classic keyboard sounds of all time. A complete General MIDI bank is also included to meet your gigging and composition needs. 2. Full Size Keyboard with Aftertouch Both models feature premium semi-weighted keyboards with full-size keys. The velocity response is excellent with 8 curves and channel aftertouch. 3. Outstanding Sound Set More than 192 sound programs, including grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis, B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and more. These are real instruments, expertly recorded and modeled by E-MU. The included General MIDI sound bank is also new and excellent. 4. Easy to Use Keyboard for Stage or Home Just put your hands on the keyboard and play! No searching through complex menus and pages, just 192 great sounds with filters and effects. 5. 128 Voices, 128 Filters with resonance, Reverb and Chorus Super-high quality synthesis engine, classic E-MU filters with resonance. 32-bit reverb and chorus effects. 6. Complete Connectivity for the Studio or Stage USB and MIDI interfaces can be used simultaneously. 7. Built-in Wireless Transmitter for no wire Stage and Studio Setup LONGboard and SHORTboard are the ONLY professional wireless keyboards on the market today. This ground breaking feature allows the keyboardist to roam freely onstage instead of being stuck behind a stack of equipment. And because this is digital wireless you can go wireless anytime, even while recording, without losing fidelity. Wireless is cool... and addictive! 8. Split Personality Keyboard can be split at any key to play two programs at once. 9. Academic Institution Friendly Two headphone outputs for teacher and student Kensington security lock Easy to reset to factory settings 10. Exceptional Price/Performance Ratio The LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 are great-sounding, professional keyboards at an unbelievable price. LONGboard 61: $499.99 / 399.99 / 399.99 SHORTboard 49: $399.99 / 299.99 / 299.99 8 E-MU Sales Guide
Questions and Answers about LONGboard & SHORTboard LONGboard 61 / SHORTboard 49 Sales Guide Questions and Answers about LONGboard & SHORTboard Q: How many total sound programs are there in the keyboard? A: More than 192 presets. Q: Can the sounds/samples be edited or modified? (Bank 7 only) A: All the programs in the E-MU Keys bank (bank 7) can be edited and saved. The General MIDI programs cannot be edited. Q: Can the Reverb and/or Chorus effects be edited? A: Yes, the chorus and reverb setting can be edited and saved on the E-MU Keys programs. Q: Are these the same sounds from E-MU MIDI modules or ESC? A: Some of the classic keyboard samples were selected from the ESC library, but the presets were custom voiced for LONGboard and SHORTboard. Other samples are completely new. Q: How many velocity curves does the keyboard have? A: Eight. Q: Can I connect a MIDI controller to the keyboard MIDI In port? A: Of course! Q: Can I use a MIDI sequencer to play back 16-MIDI channels, and at the same time, play the keyboard with a different sound? A: Yes. The keyboard plays from its own MIDI channels. Q: What receiving devices can be used with the built-in transmitter? A: The built-in transmitter works only with the E-MU PIPEline. Q: Is the keyboard XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible? A: Yes. Q: Does the keyboard require installing any drivers? A: No. Q: Is the keyboard split feature per MIDI channel, per program or globally for the entire keyboard? A: There are 2 zones, upper & lower. Each zone can transmit on any MIDI channel. Q: Does it come with a power supply? A: Yes. The keyboard can operate via the included power supply, USB, or using (6) D-cells. Q: What is the warranty? A: 1 year, limited. LONGboard 61/SHORTboard 49 - Professional Performance Instruments 9
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