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OPENLABS NEKOLE Details
pictured above with optional LCD
This model without the LCD/Touchscreen has a VGA port on the back so that the user can plug a VGA monitor (computer monitor) into it
neKo LE is the ultimate performance and studio instrument because it is simply the most advanced, flexible and cost effective keyboard available today. Based on our OpenSynth™ platform, neKo LE frees you from all of the frustrating limitations imposed by closed, proprietary keyboard workstations, while still maintaining the virtues of an all-in-one keyboard instrument.
• High Power Processing: neKo LE is equipped with the industry standard Pentium 4 processor from Intel, providing unsurpassed compatibility and value.
• Ultimate Performance: neKo LE is capable of running up to 50 Plug-ins at the same time as well as up to 250 note Voice Polyphony. The neKo LE is the ONLY keyboard workstation with 24 bit / 192 kHz audio quality and is a complete keyboard workstation and recording studio combined into one seamless instrument.
• Open Sounds: neKo LE can play tens of thousands of sounds offered by industry standard VSTi software synthesizers, samplers and audio processing plug ins. Any time new sounds and effects are available, you can just install them and go. No more waiting on traditional keyboard workstation manufacturers to catch up.
• Hardware Accelerated DSP Effects: neko LE includes a powerful E-DSP chipset, which features a hardware-accelerated effects processor with over 20 effects plug-ins (over 500 presets). This effects architecture is fully expandable, allowing you to add more effect plug-ins to your system as needed. The Neko LE also provides zero-latency, hardware-based mixing and monitoring via the included PatchMix DSP mixer, delivering unmatched flexibility in routing audio between all of your physical and virtual (ASIO/WDM) inputs and outputs- no external mixer needed.
• Open System: neKo LE utilizes industry standard motherboards and processors that allow you to run standard operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and use standard PC-compatible hardware.
• All in One: neKo LE's all in one design eliminates the clutter and confusion of traditional desktop computer systems so you can focus on what really matters... The music.
• User Friendly: neKo LE enables you to change settings and access programs through an easy to use interface that shields you from the complexities of the operating system.
• Power to Rock: neKo LE can accommodate the fastest processors available, and more RAM and storage than any other music workstation.
• Low Latency: neKo LE gives you near-zero latency even under high processor loads.
• Interchangeable Control Modules: neKo LE's interchangeable control modules provide a physical interface for easier control of software instruments and are designed to support virtually any future control options.
• See neKo LE Run: neKo LE is so versatile it can virtually run any plug-in or application designed for the Windows XP operating system including products from Steinberg, Native Instruments, Synapse Audio, IK Multimedia and many others!
• Bring It!: equipped with PCI slots that can accept up to FULL SIZE cards, the neKo LE can accommodate your favorite Creamware, T.C. Electronic or Universal Audio cards, providing unsurpassed power with grace.
• Modern Art: With a sleek, modern design incorporating an aluminum chassis and rubber bezels, neKo LE is as beautiful as it is powerful.
• Surfboard: neKo LE's included Ethernet port allows you to directly access the Internet, to quickly and easily download upgrades, sounds and applications.
• Complete Portable Studio: neKo LE is a self-contained recording, editing and mastering system that's perfect for the studio or stage.
neKo LE main points:
• Best Sounding Electronic Keyboard in the World.
• Play and record at 24bit / 192kHz
• Play up to 250 Voice Polyphony
• Host Up to 50 Plug-ins at Once
• Future Proof – Upgrade Hardware and Software Anytime
• Record over 40 audio tracks
• 2 in, 6 out
Mackie Tracktion included for Midi and Audio Multitrack Recording
OPENLABS NEKOLE FAQs
What is a neKo?
The OpenSynth neKo is the ultimate performance and studio keyboard workstation. A beautifully designed, self-contained recording, editing, and mastering system, the neKo represents the new standard in keyboard workstations. The neKo can accommodate the fastest processors available, and more RAM and storage than any other keyboard workstation. Utilizing the Windows XP operating system environment, the neKo?s versatility is second to none. The neKo can run virtually any application or plug-in designed for Windows XP including: VST, VSTi, VST2, DXi, DX and RTAS formats and applications such as Nuendo, Cubase, V-Stack, Reason, Orion Pro, Sonar and many others. With PCI slots that can accept full size PCI cards, and with interchangeable control modules, the neKo is designed to support both existing and future control options. The neKo's all-in-one design, and user-friendly interface enable the less technical musician to focus on what really matters, the music, while providing unsurpassed power and features that the most technically savvy studio engineers require.
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What is an OMX?
The OMX is the most powerful music production product available today. A fully Integrated Digital Audio Workstation, the OMX gives you everything you need in a dedicated musical product. The OMX utilizes server-class computer hardware for increased processing power that allows you the freedom to use whatever software or plug-ins you desire. The Windows XP Professional OS is preconfigured for music applications and is optimized for maximum performance and stability. The OMX can run virtually all Windows compatible music applications or plug-ins including: VST, VSTi, VST2, DXi, DX and RTAS formats and applications such as Nuendo, Cubase, V-Stack, Reason, Orion Pro, Sonar and many others. The OMX comes fully equipped with integrated audio for unsurpassed sound quality. The OpenStudio GUI (Graphical User Interface) provides a friendly and simple interface without having to struggle with the Windows desktop. Everything about the OMX is about making music. From the rugged rack mount chassis, to the integrated audio i/o, and custom user interface, the OMX is the complete solution for music production professionals.
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What is the Controller One?
The OpenLabs Controller One controller is a 15" active LCD touch screen designed for use with the OMX series Integrated Digital Audio Workstation, or any Windows DAW. The interactive screen allows the musician full control and feedback while using any application or plug-in. The onboard 4-port USB hub allows external midi controllers and keyboard controllers to be connected with ease.
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Can I run GigaStudio on my Open Labs product?
Giga Studio is an amazing application that is perfectly suited for Open Labs hardware. It operates at the kernel level of the operating system which gives the end user amazing performance, at extremely low latency. However, due to the nature of its performance, Giga Studio can cause system instability when installed with other audio applications. If you wish to install Giga Studio we recommend uninstalling all unrelated audio applications and use your neKo or OMX as a "Giga DAW".
OPENLABS NEKOLE Hear this Product
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OPENLABS NEKOLE Specs
Technical Specifications
Intel® Pentium 4 (2.8GHz) Processor
Alpha Control Module
Keyboard ("QWERTY") Module
(2) Open Panels for Control Module Upgrades
Built-in hardware accelerated DSP effects include: 1-Band Para EQ, 1-Band Shelf EQ, 3-Band EQ, 4-Band EQ, Auto-Wah, Chorus, Compressor, Distortion, Distortion, Freq Shifter, Leveling Amp, Mono Delay 100, Mono Delay 3000, Stereo Delay 100, Stereo Delay 1500, Phase Shifter, Rotary, Speaker Simulator, Stereo Reverb, Vocal Morpher
Trackpad with 2 Buttons
Semi-Weighted, Synth-Action Keyboard (61 key)
Pitch and Mod Wheels
512MB RAM Expandable to 3GB
(5) Full Length PCI Slots - (4) Available for Upgrades
(3) Drive Bays: (1) 3.5" (Available) (1) 3.5" Start Up Drive, and (1) 5.25" (Removable Media Drive)
(1) High Performance Audio I/O with Low Latency including: 24-bit/192kHz (2) ins / (2) outs analog, (1) Coaxial S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU), (1) Optical S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU)
(1) 80GB, 7200RPM HD
(1) High Speed Combo DVD reader/CD-rewritable (CDRW) drive
19" Rack Configuration I/O Panel
MIDI In/Out
High Wattage Power Supply
Whisper Quiet Cooling Fans (Internal Chassis, Processor & Power Supply)
External Video Support
(6) USB Ports
Firewire Port (Optional)
Onboard 10T/100T Ethernet
Headphone Jack with Volume Control
Assignable Foot Switch
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
OpenSynth Custom GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Over 1000 sounds and effects are included! Bundled software includes:
Virtual Instruments: Audio Nerdz Delay Lama, IK Sample Tank, LP Cronox, LP Delta III, LP RM III, LP Organ, MDA Epiano, Tiki Clav, Buzz Room Lollapalooza lite, Buzz Room BB303i v2, Green Oak Crystal, RGC Audio Triangle, Big Tick cheese machine, Elogoxa Sun RA, TweakBench Toad, TweakBench Tapeworm, RumpelRausch Crazy Diamond, Guido ORGANized Trio, Massiva Energy XT.
Virtual Effects: Spin Audio FXDesigner, Spin Audio Room Verb, Spin Audio Spin Delay, kjaerhus Chorus, kjaerhus EQ, kjaerhus Flanger, kjaerhus Master Limiter, kjaerhus Classic Verb, Big Tick Dual Delay, Big Tick Hexaline, Big Tick Nasty Shaper, Buzz Room Filter One, Buzz Room Watabe BUZ, Buzz Room Octo Buzz, Buzz Room Wox V.2, Buzz Room Twox V.2.
Applications: Windows XP Professional (pre-configured for music applications), Sonic Synth with Sample Tank LE, Tracktion, Orion Pro, Energy XT, Karsyn
OPENLABS NEKOLE How to Choose
How To Choose / Useful Information for Pro Keyboards
Click a question to see the answer.
- Why a Pro Workstation keyboard vs.a Portable/Electronic/Arranger keyboard vs. a Synthesizer?
Pro keyboards have a multitude of other features like audio recording,
editing the sound to the most elemental part of the sound, a 16+ track sequencer
with detailed editing, a lot of synth sounds, they will run 4 to 18 simultaneous
higher quality effects like reverb, … and have no arranging or styles other than possibly
arpeggiators or drum patterns, . . A fully orchestrated sound/song can be accomplished
with a pro keyboard but it assumes you want to create each part or instrument sound in
a song much more closely (from scratch) than a portable ++
Portable/arranger type keyboards are more for fast songwriting,
for backing tracks when you play or for one person band with drum patterns,
bass, and other sounds with the accompaniment having different song style genres
(blues, swing, rock,...) with different patterns for the verse, chorus,...
of the song. The song styles and performances are very educational as well for
learning genres that you may be unfamiliar with. You can have many instruments
follow what your left hand plays in real time and chord recognition for
fast performing,
portables have more meat and potato sounds and fewer synthesizer sounds
Synthesizers- typically do not have workstation features
like sequencing, recording audio, having all types of sounds, . . .
but rather focus on doing a few or sounds extremely well which usually
are not acoustic or real world instruments but 'other worldly' sounds
with many ways to manipulate the sound.
- What affects the price you will pay and what should you look for?
The level of realism and selection of the sounds-
each keyboard typically does some sounds better than others so decide
which main sounds are important to you and play each model (or listen to sound files)
you are interested in to find the one that sounds best to you. Does it have all the
sounds you are looking for to make a completed song?
Ease of use- hardware knobs, buttons,... amount and location and logically placed
Display size- touchscreen, color, icon based, easy to read, backlighting not too dark,...
Sequencer- depth of editing features, ease of use as you could spend most of your time here, linear recording only or pattern based recording as well, ...
Quality and number of effects- reverb, EQ per part, compressors, master FX, number of part insert FX, master/global FX, does it have enough DSP to finish a 16 track song without needing external processing
Audio recording/sampling -2 to 8 tracks or more- how easy is it to actually record and playback, does it have enough recording memory/time- re: roughly 10 meg a stereo minute, how is the recording backed up,..
Drums- does it have ‘easy to chain’ patterns or is the arpegiator easy to use, does it have pads on top of keyboard or none at all,...
The number of simultaneous notes the keyboard will play (polyphony)- important if you write denser arrangements or use instruments that use a lot of polyphony (piano,...)
Control computer software via hardware sliders, knobs,...
Computer control the keyboard with editor/librarian- as VST plug-in,
standalone, 100% editing, the visuals on a big
computer screen can shorten the learning curve (much more intuitive)
Operating system- is it intuitive or obtuse, ...
Maximum RAM memory- will determine possibly how much recording time is available
or how much room you will have for adding external samples/sounds
Connectors- # of audio outputs, balanced or unbalanced input,
data storage- memory card, jump drive, USB to computer connection
- Comparison Chart
- How good do these pro workstations sound?
Please notice that almost every keyboard on our site has a sound file
you can play on your computer to hear for yourself.
- What about speakers?
For home or studio use we prefer powered studio monitors
for the best audio quality without spending a lot and keep
the sound in stereo (versus a mono keyboard amp) which is much better with full orchestrations,...
All have headphone jacks if you prefer not to be heard.
For stage, keyboard amplifiers come in all sizes depending on the size of the venue
- What accessories should I consider?
- Stand- stabds come in many shapes and styles- X style, Z style, ...
- Bench- consider a more sturdy 4 leg bench if you do not need portability,
X style if you do -- the wider the better.
- Headphones- full size will be more comfortable and quieter
and may offer better quality audio
- Pedals- most come with a sustain pedal, some have jacks for more control
- volume, expression, etc.
- Bag or case- we recommend the manufacturer bags and cases first,
then Gator Cases and bags. Do you need wheels? Will only you be carrying it? Will it be on planes? (should have ATA rating)
- Jump drive/Storage card for audio, midi ...
- Computer interface if no USB connection- need multi-port midi,
how many channels of audio ...
- Dust cover
Glossary
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What is a Style?
combination of sounds like drums, bass and keys with rhythms and chord progressions
in a certain genre (rock, big band, jazz,…) which create backing tracks that you can play a lead part over
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What are Song Sections?
these are divisions of a song that portable arranger keyboards identify as an intro, verses, choruses,
bridge, fills, outro,… with performed by musicians that reflect the mood/feeling of each of those sections that enable
faster song arranging
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What is MIDI?
an
interface to connect a keyboard to the computer like USB port for printers. It
sends note and other data from the keyboard to the computer or vice versa.
Basically says play this note at this time at this volume level- it is not an
actual audio recording. It also makes it possible for one keyboard to play
another keyboard.
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What is polyphony?
the number of
simultaneous notes that can be played, though if it’s a stereo sample/recording
each note can use 2 notes at once. Its important for anyone who plays a lot of
notes at the same time and holds down the sustain pedal. The earliest notes
played will cut out when the limit is exceeded. This can happen with pianos
with 32 note polyphony especially.
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What is a sequencer?
a
recorder with 1 to 16 tracks usually so that multiple instruments can be played
back for fully orchestrated songs and can have elaborate editing capability.
Typically digital pianos have only 1 or 2 tracks for playing back a piano
performance and archiving another. These can be downloaded to the computer with
a midi interface
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What is sampling/samples?
a short audio
recording of a note. For more realistic sound, digital pianos can be recorded
at different velocities so that when you strike a note harder, the timbre
changes for better realism
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What are effects?
to modify and
enhance the sounds in the keyboard including non- piano sounds. e.g. - reverb
will put the piano in a small room or up to a large concert hall.
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