Open Labs Inc NEKO-EX5

Perfect for studios, producers and artists-on-the-go, the Gen5 NeKo EX5 is based on the superior quality and established reputation of our acclaimed L-series.

The Gen5 E-Series products feature the same high-grade aircraft aluminum chassis, innovative touch screen capabilities and pristine audio quality as the L-series. The Gen5 NeKo EX5 includes more than 7,500 high-quality preset sounds, a fully licensed version of Reaper (DAW), our live virtual instrument host RiffTM, and practically unlimited capability for third-party plug-ins, VSTi's and applications including Pro ToolsTM, Native InstrumentsTM, CubaseTM, AbletonTM, ReasonTM and more.

Both Gen5 E-Series products are fully upgradeable to the L-Series standards with the upgrade package available in late 2009. The NeKo EX5 ships complete with the following:

Features:

• More than 7,500 high-quality sounds;
• 15-inch touch screen for hands on control of any software parameter and two button touch pad;
• Open Labs' proprietary virtual instrument host RiffTM - the ultimate tool for live performance using VSTi's;
• Unlimited capability for running third party plug-ins, VSTi's and applications, including Pro ToolsTM, CubaseTM, AbletonTM, Native InstrumentsTM, Serato Scratch LiveTM, ReasonTM and many more;
• Master Control Panel including transport controls, 4 plus 1 mappable faders, transpose functions and more;
• 61-key semi-weighted, synth-action keyboard with after-touch;
• Comprehensive I/O capable of up to 24bit/96KHz audio with 4 in / 6 out including 2 phantom-powered mic-preamps with instrument inputs, S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O;
• Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive, dual-layer CD/DVD burner
• 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 external/2internal), 1 Firewire 1394 port, 1 VGA Video port, 1 Ethernet port, Internet ready;
• Integrated QWERTY keyboard panel
• WindowsTM OS specifically configured for music production by Open; and
• One year of Open Labs Gold Support Services which include: one-hour "Get to Know Your Machine" session, remote desktop support via Internet in addition to phone and email support, and full parts/labor warranty coverage

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