Cre8Audio made a splash a number of years in the past when it launched the NiftyCase in 2019, a Eurorack case that featured a shocking quantity of handy options for a stunningly low value. Seriously, $200 for an 84hp Eurorack case with an influence provide, MIDI to CV converter, MIDI over USB capabilities and audio connections is form of bonkers. Now the corporate goes somewhat extra upmarket, concentrating on a distinct segment inside a distinct segment, with the NiftyKeys.
NiftyKeys is a full-sized 49-key MIDI keyboard with a 112hp Eurorack case mounted on prime. Now, at $600 it is a first rate funding, particularly contemplating you continue to should fill it up with modules. But the one comparable product I can consider is the now discontinued Waldorf kb37 which retailed for $999 and was smaller and fewer characteristic packed than the NiftyKeys. Which means, it is truly one thing of a discount?
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There are 4 paired CV pitch and gate outs throughout the highest which suggests you possibly can patch up a four-voice polyphonic synth, or 4 separate monophonic patches playable cut up throughout totally different zones of the keyboard, or a pair of duophonic patches, or… you get the thought. There’s additionally CV outs for aftertouch, velocity, modwheel, expression or the clock-synced LFO. There’s an inner clock, however the entire rig may also be clocked externally, even over MIDI. There’s five-pin MIDI In and Out/Through, plus MIDI over USB. Plus the keyboard itself has an auto-chord characteristic, a multi-mode arpeggiator, glide and swing management.