NeKo XXL
The Gen5 NeKo XXL is the latest addition to the Open Labs® products line. Using a 15” touchscreen, 61 black and white keys, external backlit QWERTY keyboard and running Windows® OS, NeKo XXL is an entirely new class of multimedia instrument. This portable media work center was specifically designed with keyboard playability, fusing both worlds of studio engineering and live performance effortlessly.
NeKo XXL’s optimized Windows OS natively supports virtually any music application or plug-in developed for a PC. From Pro Tools™ to Nuendo™, Native Instruments™ Komplete™ to Spectrasonics™ Omnisphere™, NeKo XXL does it all with ease.
NeKo XXL is equipped with the new Bump MP™ integrated drum module, designed to allow the user to create beats and trigger any sound, loop or sample in real-time. Enhanced with a special Open Labs version of Guru™ from FXpansion™, key features of the Bump MP include: (16 plus 1) fully assignable pads, note repeat, max level, fixed level fader, transport controls, chromatic mode, hold, pad tune, multiple groove preset and eight engines with 24 presets per engine.
NeKo XXL is also equipped with the new Open Labs Mix/Edit controller. The mixer section consists of multiple fully assignable controls including: (8) encoders, (8) lighted buttons, (8) faders, (4 X 4) banks (total of 128 channels) and (1) master volume fader. The edit section consists of multiple, fully assignable controls including: (8) encoders, (1) LCD display (for encoders), (4) buttons and (4) banks (total of 32 control parameters).
Exclusive to NeKo XXL is the redesigned, fully mappable Alpha II Panel™, which allows the user to control any parameter they desire, and two Phantom powered preamps in addition to the eight I/Os. For the first time ever, a full version of the multiple award winning Ableton Live 7 is also included with the NeKo XXL.
NeKo XXL has the most relevant and compelling sounds including: Open Labs The Master’s Series Library™ produced by multi-platinum producer Mr. Porter (Denaun Porter), as well as Open Labs’ own V5™ sound, sample and loop library.
Open Labs Riff™ is an entirely new concept in virtual instrument hosting. Written from the ground up by Open Labs, Riff encompasses over six years of live performance and studio production knowledge gathered from some of the world's top artists, engineers, composers, and producers. It’s advanced features include: Live Controls™, which allows the user to create any number of virtual controls in real-time that can be mapped to various effects and other parameters. Advanced intelligence allows any number of virtual controllers to manipulate any number of other virtual controllers, providing automation for virtual instruments and effects. Rewire allows for this powerful host application to be used within any DAW program.
The NeKo’s assignable Master and DJ controllers elevate live performance beyond normal application. For instance, you can trigger Mp3’s in real time, then grab audio waveforms via the touchscreen. To top things off, throw some real-time drum, bass, and vocal lines on top of your mix.
Open Labs instruments are equipped with Firewire, USB, PCI EXPRESS and an Ethernet port, allowing access to the Internet via a broadband connection. Open Labs tech support can log-in to your system, and our online technicians can remotely view and diagnose any issue – while you are still in your own studio.
Also included are over 200 world-class virtual instruments and effects, with thousands of presets, with virtually unlimited capability for third party plug-ins and applications.
Technical Specifications
- Keyboard -
61-key semi-weighted synth action keyboard (World class Fatar® Technology)
- CPU - 2.8 GHz Core2Quad™
- Control Surfaces
- Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
- Trackpad with 2 Buttons
- External Backlit Keyboard (“QWERTY”) Module
- Assignable Alpha II Control Module (5 Faders, 5 Modes Buttons, 3 Transpose Buttons, 5 Directions Buttons and 5 Transport Buttons)
- Memory - 4GB RAM
- Expansion Slots - (1) 5.25” Dual-Layer DVD-RW burner (8.5GB/disc)
- Audio I/O
- (1) High Performance Audio I/O Card with Low Latency including 24-bit/96kHz professional 10-in/10-out : (2) mic/instrument preamp inputs (with Phantom Power 48V)
- (8) analog line inputs
- (10) analog line outputs
- S/PDIF digital I/O (coaxial)
- (1) Headphone Jack with Volume Control
- Storage - 4 Terabytes
- Drive - High Speed Dual-Layer 8.5GB/Disk CD and DVD Burner
- Display - Internal 15” Color Touch Screen LCD High Resolution (1024 x 768), External Video port for running Dual Monitors or a Video Projector
- Connections
- Midi In/Out
- Sustain and (1) Expression ports
- USB 2.0 ports,
- (1) FireWire 400 port,
- (1) Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet port
Software
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, Open Labs Custom GUI (Graphic User Interface), Open Labs Riff®, Open Labs mFusion®, Open Labs Karsyn®, Open Labs MimiK, E-MU Proteus X2 Streaming Sound Module V2.5, ChickenSys Translator™, Reaper, Guru, Ableton Live 7
- Over 25,000 sound presets installed including True Pianos, Sylenth, Digital Sound Factory Proteus 2000, MoPhatt, Virtuoso, Wusik Station, Denaun Porter Master Series sound library, Acronus OEM, 3G Sounds, Purity
Included Accessories
Power Cable, Quick Start Guide, Allen Wrench
Power Supply
500+ Watt Power Supply, Whisper Quiet Cooling Fans (Internal Chassis, Processor & Power Supply)
Dimensions
46”(W) X 20”(D) X 7”(H), Weight (base configuration) 46 lbs.
