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Cakewalk announces New Line of Keyboard Controllers

14th January 2010

Cakewalk has announces the launch of the A-PRO Series of USB MIDI Controller keyboards. The A-300 Pro, A-500 Pro and A-800 Pro are a brand new line of keyboard controllers developed in conjunction with Roland.

A-300 Pro
A-500 Pro A-800 Pro A-500S

The A-PRO series focuses on intuitive real-time performance and ergonomic playability, making it an ideal controller for soft synths in a live or studio setting. This new line combines the best of both worlds: Cakewalk's ease of use and Roland's engineering and keyboard expertise. The respective keyboards are:

All A-PRO series keyboard controllers feature:

The feel of a Roland-quality Instrument:

Eight Dynamic Pads:

Ergonomic design puts everything at your fingertips:

Total control:

The Production Plus Pack:

Also making its debut is the A-500S, an inexpensive 49-key USB MIDI keyboard that shares many of the same design elements as the A-PRO series keyboards. The A-500S comes with the Production Pack Plus 3 software bundle. It has three power options - USB, AC and also battery (4 x AA) - and features a 3-digit, 7-segment LED screen to easily monitor settings. Compact and portable, the A-500S is perfect for anyone making music at home or in a project studio with a computer, academic settings needing great sound at low cost, or live performances and mobile recording applications.

Availability

The A-PRO series and A-500S will be available at select music and sound retailers worldwide in late April, 2010. Local prices may vary, please check with your local Cakewalk distributor, or your local retailer for more details.


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