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felix
04-01-2009, 09:39 AM
http://us.novationmusic.com/news/article=11
http://us.novationmusic.com/article_image/section_image/130.jpg

"A semi-weighted Fatar 'fast touch' keyboard is combined with a full DAW and plug-in control surface that visually feeds back all control information to the user. All knobs and faders are touch sensitive. By simply touching a control, all mapping information automatically appears on the giant 144 character LCD display. Back lit LED buttons and LED ringed encoders instantly show the status of controls. SL Mk II also includes full transport control, an XY "Xpression Pad", 8 drum pads, sprung pitch/mod joystick and a unique "Speed Dial" encoder, which enables the user to grab any parameter the cursor is positioned over. In addition to 25, 49 and 61 key versions, a keyboardless "Zero" will be available with longer-throw faders and a central crossfader."

Pretty nice ...

Pr3Va1L
04-01-2009, 10:41 PM
The Zero looks like a pretty damn cool studio controller!

KJI
04-03-2009, 08:24 AM
Looks awesome :)

Anybody know what a "Fatar fast-touch action" is supposed to be?

Does this mean we finally can have a high quality synth action without going to a high-end workstation??!

I'd be curious to know if anyone's played with the keybed.

This video of it by Sound on Sound (http://www.soundonsound.com/news?NewsID=11416) doesn't even mention the keybed :mad:

Or, is it practically the same as the original SL, with more marketing? :facepalm:

(Not that I think the original SL keybed is bad. Actually, didn't have a chance to play with one yet..)