ESI Ultra-Thin 37-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard w/poly aftertouch & MIDI out

Meet Xkey 37 – the ultimate mobile MIDI keyboard, able to go wherever the music takes you. Featuring an ultra-slim lightweight design, Xkey is made for creation wherever inspiration strikes you. From the studio to your living room and everywhere in between, this keyboard brings professional performance anywhere. Simply plug Xkey into your device and play along with your favourite apps and recording software. Xkey is a fully class compliant, USB MIDI controller that works with all MIDI apps on virtually all platforms.

Key Features

• MIDI controller with 37 full size keys (3 octaves) with USB-C connection
• aluminium body
• velocity sensitive keys
• polyphonic aftertouch
• pressure sensitive smart buttons
• pitch bend and modulation buttons
• octave +/- buttons
• sustain button
• included Xcable adapter adds a 5-pin DIN MIDI output and 1/4″ connectors for Expression and Sustain pedals
• USB bus powered, no AC adapter is needed
• works with Mac, PC and mobile devices like iPhone or iPad (optional camera connection kit)
• works with all MIDI compatible apps and software and all major DAWs
• USB-C to USB-A cable included
• free editor software for Mac, PC and iPadOS
• includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track, Cubasis LE, Wavelab LE

Full Size Keys
Xkey comes with 37 full size, velocity sensitive keys that follow exactly the width of traditional piano keys.

Portable
The ultra-slim lightweight design of Xkey makes it easy to travel with. It fits into your luggage or backpack, so you can play on-the-go.

Aluminium Body
Robust, high quality construction: the ultra thin stylized anodized aluminum body gives Xkey a solid and stylish design.

Velocity Sensitive
The velocity sensitive keys make it possible to play Xkey with the same expression as a professional stage piano.

Xcable Adapter
The included Xcable adapter adds a 5-pin DIN MIDI output and 1/4″ connectors for Expression and Sustain pedals.

USB and Standard MIDI
Xkey works with standard MIDI data making it compatible with all MIDI compatible apps on Mac, PC and mobile devices.

Polyphonic Aftertouch
Your pressure on the keys can control the individual amounts applied to vibrato, filter, etc – a professional studio standard feature.

Smart Buttons

Durable rubber smart buttons on the Xkey keyboards provide the following features:

• Pitch Bend Up and Down – touch sensitive buttons allow for smooth bends in either direction
• Modulation
• Sustain – held sustain, if you’re not using an external pedal
• Octave Up and Down

Studio Ready
Simply plug & play with all common operating systems: macOS, Windows, iPhoneOS, iPadOS, Linux, Android.

Bundled Software

In order to get you started right out of the box, Xjam ships with a powerful software package for professional recording, creation of your own songs, mixing of any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:

Bitwig Studio 8-Track – the trim and effective DAW to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro for use on up to eight tracks of audio / MIDI, incl. the Bitwig Essentials Package, a versatile selection of handpicked presets and sounds. Record instruments, create your arrangements, design new sounds, or just jam – every feature has been developed by musicians, for musicians!

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg‘s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on an iPhone or iPad when connecting Xkey.

Whether you are a hobby musician, home studio owner, freelancer or podcaster – WaveLab LE helps you to bring your music, voice and sound recordings to a more professional level. This easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software from Steinberg turns your computer with Xkey into an audio analysing, editing and publishing studio.