Music Computing, the makers of the StudioBLADE line of all-in-one music keyboard production stations, has announced the Gen2 versions, which represents a huge leap in performance and value.
StudioBLADEs (Gen2) are all-in-one music production stations complete with piano keys, drum trigger pads, knobs, sliders, thousands of sound presets and software for live and studio use. They allow users to compose, record, mix, and master songs that are ready for radio or direct Internet distribution. StudioBLADEs (Gen2) are powered by high-performance computer cores utilizing Intel Xeon mission-critical server platform processors that are perfect for today’s demanding musicians and the virtual instruments and software application they use.
Options include dual 6-core processors totalling 12-cores, up to 192GB of RAM, and up to 6TB of hard drive storage. The Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) operating system is preconfigured for music production and can run virtually any software application or plug-in.
StudioBLADE is a scalable music production tool. The user can start with the base configuration with a single processor, one memory module and one hard drive, and add more as they need it. “The goal was to produce products that would endure the test of time, or even better yet, the increasing shorter product cycles from the computer parts manufactures.” Said Victor Wong, CEO, Music Computing. “By using server components, which are supported in terms of years or decades instead of months, the StudioBLADE represents a sound investment that will save its users time and money far into the future”
StudioBLADEs (Gen2) are available in 61-key and an 88-key versions, perfect for live or studio use. The keys are velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action. Pitch and Mod wheels as well as octave up and down buttons with indicators are also included.
Prices start at $3,499.
