WOW. . .People (Including FP'ers and Open Labs) Said It Couldn't Be Done

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Shutup and just do it. .
Music Computing are now putting out their equipment with Mac OS.


I know it's the wrong section. . .it had to be posted though


(I got this in my email.)

Music Computing™ Releases Mac OS® X Compatible Keyboard Production Stations​
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ControlBLADE™ 61 & 25 goes Lion, new DawBLADE™ joins the hunt​


AUSTIN, Texas, November 10, 2011 – Music Computing, the makers of all-in-one keyboard production stations and multi-touch touchscreens announced today its new line of Mac OS X compatible keyboard and music production stations.

ControlBLADEs 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.

The new models of ControlBLADEs are powered by high-performance Mac® Mini computers utilizing Intel® Core i-series® latest-generation processors that are perfect for today's demanding musicians and the virtual instruments and software application they use. Options include i5 and i7 dual and quad core versions. The Mac OS X operating system is perfect for music production and can run virtually any software application or plug-in. Capable of running over 500 plug-ins at once, sequencing thousands of tracks simultaneously, and storing millions of sound presets, the ControlBLADE packs a serious punch for the money.

ControlBLADE is available in a 25-Key and 61-Key models. About the same size as a typical keyboard controller and weighing only 22-lbs (61-key) / 13-lbs (25-key)...fully loaded, the ControlBLADE brings true portability to the keyboard production station world.

Built into each ControlBLADE are a vast number of controls including: 8 velocity sensitive trigger pads, 2X Assignable Pedal Interfaces, 8X Assignable Faders (61-key only), Pitch Bend Wheel and Modulation wheel, 6 Buttons for MTC, Master Volume Fader (61-key only), 8 double Function button with shift, providing 15 functions like (PROGRAM,CHANNEL,CURVE,OCTAVE,TRANSPOSE,BANK M, BANK L, DUAL, SPLIT, MUTE, AFTER TOUCH, CONTROL ASSIGN and etc), 10X numeric pad with +/- buttons, Built-in Memory, which can store/load 6 groups of user's parameters, MIDI/OUT, and MIDI/IN.

ControlBLADEs all come with built-in Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth and even Thunderbolt.

The standard configuration for ControlBLADEs include a 24bit-48 kHz audio I/O with two (2) combo XLR & ¼" mic/instrument 48V phantom power inputs, two (2) balanced outputs and a stereo headphone jack. The optional upgrade gives you a 24bit-96 kHz audio I/O with two (2) combo XLR & ¼" mic/instrument 48V phantom power inputs, six (6) ¼" balanced inputs (line-level), two balanced outputs and a stereo headphone jack.

“We are always striving to provide more advanced and user-friendly products to our customers,” said Victor Wong, CEO, Music Computing. “our new line of Mac OS X compatible keyboard and music production stations clearly demonstrates our dedication and inventiveness to that goal.”

New to the Music Computing lineup is the DawBLADE, an ultra-compact Mac OS X compatible music production station.

Powered by the same Mac Mini computer as the ControlBLADE, but even more miniscule in size at 18" x 10" x 3" and 11-lbs, the DawBLADE is designed for anyone needing a powerful Mac-based computer with an integrated controller.

Built into each DawBLADE are controls with feedback and GeoMIDI™ midi mapping software. The controls present the user with four (4) banks of eight (8) plus one (1) master channel strips each with three (3) mappable encoders with LED indicator light rings, one (1) knobs for panning, solo and mute buttons and a high-quality fader. An 8X8 grid of lighted pads (64 total) is also provided that can be used as drum pads or as a trigger for sequences, etc. Controls for note-repeat enabled software and transport buttons are included as well as real-time feedback between the controllers and software.

Available connection ports include USB, Firewire 800, Thunderbolt, HDMI and Bluetooth, allowing the user to integrate any number of audio interfaces, video displays (including iPads) and third-party peripherals.

Support for all Mac OS X compatible products are provided from Music Computing including unlimited remote sessions for the first 30 days where the company can connect to the production stations via the Internet to help setup and train the user as well as lifetime email and trouble ticket support. In addition, the computer core also qualifies for direct Apple support and the user can even purchase Apple Care extended warranty if they so choose.

All products are currently shipping and prices start at $2,199 for the ControlBLADE (Mac OS X version) and $2,499 for the DawBLADE.

For complete information and images please visit: http://www.musiccomputing.com

Videos can be found on each product’s page within the company’s website and its YouTube channel: http://www.YouTube.com/MusicComputing
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I think they are good machines but they are not aesthetically pleasing at all, I can't look at it and be inspired to work lol. Just not me. When they upgrade the look of these things. I will think about getting one most def.
 
copped a ControlBLADE 61 in August . . . 64-bit Windows7 . . . 8GB Ram . . . 1 TB Harddrive . . shit's cool bruh.

got mine in the introductory sale, starting at like, $1599 or some shit.
 
Meh, I wouldn't get anything like this (or the open labs). It's just a computer with a midi keyboard and a monitor...

It's not portable enough to just walk around with on the bus or whatever, so you might aswell save some money, grab a nice laptop and a midi keyboard.
 
Yeah, but you don't get the feeling of working with innovating technology. Some people get off to that... And were dealing with creativity here..
 
ScorchinBeats said:
Meh, I wouldn't get anything like this (or the open labs). It's just a computer with a midi keyboard and a monitor...

It's not portable enough to just walk around with on the bus or whatever, so you might aswell save some money, grab a nice laptop and a midi keyboard.
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there not actually the same equivalent as if you bought each piece seperatly, because they build the systems from the ground up with the intent to use for music production. Its the way that they configure them that makes them different.

when you buy a computer on its own you get factory stock system, unless you special custom order one. But i see what your saying tho, for that amount of money you can buy each piece yourself separately for less. Its basically only a computer, interface, controller and software.
 
I had this idea years ago to make one incorporating a Mac Mini. Like Scorching said though there's really no point in buying this kind of gear. Rather have separate gear of better quality so I can pick and choose. For example, you want do record at a friends house, instead of bringing your macbook and interface now you need to bring a big heavy ass keyboard. Pass.
 
lol...I was wondering what y'all were gonna say when these came out. I knew about them a little while ago.
 
All products are currently shipping and prices start at $2,199 for the ControlBLADE (Mac OS X version) and $2,499 for the DawBLADE.
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I am so happy my "gear-lusting" days are over. LoL! Although I enjoy getting new "toys", I have narrowed it down to the essentials.
 
SFTRAXX said:
I am so happy my "gear-lusting" days are over. LoL! Although I enjoy getting new "toys", I have narrowed it down to the essentials.
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I find the way to get rid of gearlust is to just get good gear from the jump. Consider every piece an investment instead of something to get by. I love gear too but I love simple setups too, and much more enjoy streamlined studios. A perfect tool for each job.
 
Inverted314 said:
I find the way to get rid of gearlust is to just get good gear from the jump. Consider every piece an investment instead of something to get by. I love gear too but I love simple setups too, and much more enjoy streamlined studios. A perfect tool for each job.
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About 5 years back I was a beast on CL. I copped a gang of ish, then sold it at a profit. lol Mpc's, Fantom x6, a gang of monitors, rack stuff, all kinds of midi controllers, etc... Now I have the essentials. Finally Satisfied. I have my eyes on some "additions" but I dont need anything new.
 
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BIGpun4EVER said:
there not actually the same equivalent as if you bought each piece seperatly, because they build the systems from the ground up with the intent to use for music production. Its the way that they configure them that makes them different.

when you buy a computer on its own you get factory stock system, unless you special custom order one. But i see what your saying tho, for that amount of money you can buy each piece yourself separately for less. Its basically only a computer, interface, controller and software.
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There's no such thing is a "music" PC. A computer is a computer. It has a processor, RAM, an HDD and the same version of windows 7. Of course there are good computers and bad ones but other than a few things, like fan noise and firewire capability, all good computers work fine as DAWs.
 
SFTRAXX said:
About 5 years back I was a beast on CL. I copped a gang of ish, then sold it at a profit. lol Mpc's, Fantom x6, a gang of monitors, rack stuff, all kinds of midi controllers, etc... Now I have the essentials. Finally Satisfied. I have my eyes on some "additions" but I dont need anything new.
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If you have a little bit of cash laying around you can work wonders if you know about cars or other autos, but anything thats a good deal works. I've done this with motorcycles and a quick flip can get you around $500-$1000 generally.
 
When you buy one of these products what you're really after is the perceieved workflow. Truthfully, if you've ever bought an expensive workstation (I'm a jazz keyboardist) like a Motif8 or Fantom then $1599 wouldn't have been much of a big deal to you. I've pieced together shit before and had stable running setup but never felt "incorporated" with any of it.

Portability is relative, I ain't gone ever be comfortable enough to ever be makin' beats on no damn bus. Nor will I ever ride a bus again because I own a car. It's "portable" enough to be put in a 61-key gigbag and flew to Atlanta where you can hook it up to a nearby video monitor though.

Design-wise these things are getting better, my only two complaints about the ControlBLADE 61 are the pads -- don't need 'em would rather be that be a QWERTY panel or something but they make mini wireless QWERTY keyboards to that may be the move. Secondly, the keys. I'm thinking "M-Audio 88-ES" quality at best. but these weren't so much made for the performance-oriented in mind and I understand that.

Installing a 3TB HD pretty soon . . . after that I'd say I'm pretty content on "hardware needs" except novelty shit down the road.
 
I don't understand the thread !
What is the premise ?

That computers have an operating system ?
That Macs are better (lordy again) ?
That you can get an all in one keyboard workstation ?
All of the above ?
None of the above ?
P!ss off Foggy

Please choose an option ? :P
 
Its not a Hackintosh its a modified Mac Mini. It still uses Apple hardware. I'd like to know what Apple think of this actually, they won't like it.
 
ScorchinBeats said:
There's no such thing is a "music" PC. A computer is a computer. It has a processor, RAM, an HDD and the same version of windows 7. Of course there are good computers and bad ones but other than a few things, like fan noise and firewire capability, all good computers work fine as DAWs.
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not really, for example you can go to sweetwater.com and buy a computer "optimized" for music production. I know there's no such thing as a "music computer" thats silly. Its the way that the computer is built with all the specific parts that will be more sufficient for music production. Of course a factory computer you buy from BEST BUY will work just fine. There is alot more to it than fan noize, and Ram when building a good computer
 
Inverted314 said:
If you have a little bit of cash laying around you can work wonders if you know about cars or other autos, but anything thats a good deal works. I've done this with motorcycles and a quick flip can get you around $500-$1000 generally.
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Did it. Made some decent bux and flipped a gang of cars. Again:..... Beast. lol
 
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