LONGboard 61 / SHORTboard 49 Reviewer’s Guide

61-key Professional Performance Instrument

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LONGboard 61 / SHORTboard 49 Reviewer’s Guide

LONGboard 61 Retail Street Price:

LONGBOARD 61/SHORTBOARD 49

61 & 49 KEY PROFESSIONAL

PERFORMANCE INSTRUMENTS

LONGboard 61 Retail Street Price:

US = $499.99 (PIPEline receiver included)

UK = £399.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included)

Euro = €399.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included)

SHORTboard 49 Retail Street Price:

US = $399.99 (PIPEline receiver included)

UK = £299.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included)

Euro = €299.99 including VAT (PIPEline receiver not included)

Description:

Product Description:

Keyboard:

Sound Set:

Sound Engine:

Performance Features:

Audio Outputs:

Digital Interface:

Power:

Wireless Transmitter:

Accessories:

Exceptional MIDI controller keyboard united with a

128 voice, 16 part multitimbral, professional samplebased instrument and a custom 64MB sound set.

Premium semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. LONGboard: 61 keys;

SHORTboard: 49 keys

64MB custom sound set

• E-MU Keys Bank - 64 Presets

• General MIDI Bank - 128 Presets

128 voice audio engine with hardware based filters, envelopes and LFOs; 32-bit effects engine

• Pitch and modulation wheels

• Keyboard can be split and layered

• Six synthesizer controls plus data slider

• Octave switches (±2 octaves)

• Sustain footswitch and volume pedal jacks

1/4” line-level, unbalanced stereo outputs

(2) 1/4” stereo headphone outputs

USB jack (bidirectional)

MIDI input and output jacks

Wireless PIPEline audio transmitter

Power adapter, USB power or (6) D batteries

Included on all models - 15 Meter (49 feet) range

Power adapter, USB cable and manual included.

(User-replaceable colored end-caps available.)

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Banks and Groups

PROGRAM SELECTION

Press & Hold to Select

Different Groups

Group 4

Group 3

Group 2

Group 1

Piano Strings

Honky Tonk

Pulse Piano Solina Strings

Brass Section

Sax Section

String Section

TB 303/Rhodes

Synth Bass/Lead

Slap/Horns

Synthestring

Row

Select

Column

Select

Press & Hold to Select

General MIDI Bank (Bank 0)

Press & Hold to Select

E-MU Keys Bank (Bank 7)

Each Program contains a different sound. To Select a Program, press a row and/or a column button. The program at the intersection of the column and row buttons will be selected. The selected program number flashes in the display (1-128).

Note: The program names on the front panel refer to Bank 7, Group 1.

Banks and Groups

A Bank contains up to 128 programs, arranged in 4 Groups of 32 programs.

To Select Another Group:

Press and Hold one of the Row Select buttons for 2 seconds to select another group of 32 programs. The LED above the slider flashes the selected Group number, i.e.

GP 2 (group 2). The program listing for Group 2 is shown below

Group 2 of KEYS Bank

Piano

Combo

Wurly

& CP

EPiano

Combo

Wurly

& Solina

Organ

Combo

B3 888 3rd

& All Out

Electronic

TB303 &

Clavinet

Synth 1

SEM

OB

Combos

OB, Juno

& B3

Power

Lead

SEM, Moog

& OBX

Bass

All Saws

& Squares

All Saws Mega

Synth

OB &

Saws

Prophet

PWM

Pulse

Keys

CP-70 &

Rhodes

Group 2

CP-70 &

Strings

Press & Hold

CP, Strings

& Dyno

Dyno Piano

& OB

DX

& Rhodes

Dyno

& Strings

B3 Jazz

DX

B3

All Out

B3 888 2nd

& Rhodes

Clavinet

& Pulse

Clavinet

1 & 2

Juno &

Rogue

Matrix

& Solina

Rogue &

OBX

Solina &

OBX

Fat

Mini

Moog

Bass

Multi Bass

Saw Bass

To Select Another Bank:

Press and Hold either the Left or Right column button for 2 seconds to switch between program banks 0 and 7. Press and Hold the Rightmost column button for

2 seconds to switch back to bank 7 (default E-MU Keys bank). The LED above the slider flashes the selected bank number, i.e. bn 7 (bank 7).

Selecting a new bank also sends a MIDI Bank Select message (CC00).

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MIDI ROUTING

To Select the General MIDI Bank (128 General MIDI Programs)

Press and Hold the Leftmost Column button for 2 seconds. The LED above the slider flashes the bank number, i.e. bn 0 (bank 0).

The LED above the slider flashes the selected bank number, i.e. bn 7 (bank 7).

MIDI ROUTING

LONGboard and SHORTboard automatically switch their MIDI connections when a computer is connected to the USB port.

With a computer connected there are two MIDI ports (USB Audio Devices 1 & 2) available on your computer. The keyboard connects to Port 1 Out and the internal sound engine. Port 1 In from the computer can also control the internal sound engine.

Port 2 (USB Audio Device 2) connects directly to the MIDI input and output jacks functioning as a computer MIDI interface.

MIDI Path when a Computer is Connected via USB

Keyboard

4

Sound

Engine

A

B

MIDI

In

LONGboard /

SHORTboard

In

MIDI

Out

USB Port 1

USB Port 2

Mac or PC

Computer sees two

MIDI devices/ports

MIDI Path when a Computer is NOT Connected

With no computer connected to USB, the keyboard connects to MIDI Out and the internal sound engine. MIDI In connects to the internal sound engine.

Port 1 USB Port 2

Keyboard

Out

MIDI

LONGboard /

SHORTboard

MIDI

In

A B

Sound

Engine

In

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MIDI ROUTING

WIRELESS AUDIO CONNECTION WITH PIPELINE

LONGboard and SHORTboard have a built-in wireless audio transmitters compatible with the E-MU PIPEline wireless stereo audio transmitter/receiver system. (The PIPEline receiver is only included with keyboards sold in the USA.)

The default setting allows you to link your keyboard with one (and only one)

PIPEline. Here’s how to link the keyboard to a PIPEline.

Back of LONGboard/SHORTboard

OFF

CH1 CH2

CH3

CONNECT

CHANNEL

SELECT

USB

Connect Button Channel Selector

Power

Outlet

Power Adapter

Male RCA to Mono 1/4” phone

To Mixer

Inputs

Mixer &

Powered Speakers or...

Aux Inputs

Male RCA to Male RCA

Integrated

Amp & Speakers

Connect the Audio

• Set up the PIPEline audio outputs to headphones; an audio mixer; or integrated amp and speakers.

On the Rear Panel of the Keyboard

• Use the Channel Select Knob to set the Channel Number.

On the PIPEline Receiver

1. Set the CH switch to Ch1, Ch2, or Ch3 to match the keyboard Channel

Selector.

2. Set the B/P switch to the (+) position (Paired mode).

3. Set the R/T switch to the (-) position (Receive).

4. Set the D/A switch to the (+) position (Analog).

(Digital mode is not supported on LONGboard and SHORTboard.)

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Link Procedure

Link Procedure

On the Rear Panel of your Keyboard

1. Press the Connect button.

On the PIPEline

2. Press the Link/Connect button. The white LED will stop flashing when connected.

3. Play the keyboard. You should now hear audio from the PIPEline!

• If you change channels, the keyboard and PIPEline will automatically re-link. (Of course, the keyboard and PIPEline channels must match!)

• If you turn off the keyboard, PIPEline, or both; they will automatically re-link when you turn them back on.

• You only have to perform the Link procedure again if you decide to link to a different PIPEline, or if you decide to change Paired/Broadcasting modes.

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What’s the difference between LONGboard and SHORTboard?

LONGBOARD / SHORTBOARD

61 & 49 KEY PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

INSTRUMENTS

What’s the difference between LONGboard and

SHORTboard?

As far as features and electronics, the two models are identical. The difference between the two units is in the keyboard.

LONGboard 61 features a premium 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch.

This type of quality keybed is usually reserved for the most expensive electronic keyboards.

SHORTboard 49 uses the same great semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch, but with 49 keys.

Target Market

Any musician who wants a professional-quality, MIDI keyboard with world-class onboard sounds.

Target Customers

Performing Musicians

LONGboard/SHORTboard combine great feeling keyboards with world-class

E-MU sounds in a lightweight, yet rugged, package. All the classic keyboard sounds are represented: grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis, B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and much more. Both models also contain a top-quality, General MIDI sound set.

The onboard sounds have been meticulously sampled and tweaked to perfectly model the original instruments.

The keyboard can be split at any key. For example, you can play string bass with your left hand and organ or piano with your right. Any two sounds can also be layered to create huge walls of sound. You also have 10 synthesizer controls for expressive real-time control.

The slim, lightweight package design means that you can just throw it under your arm and carry it to the gig. In addition, the US versions of both LONGboard and

SHORTboard contain a wireless PIPEline transmitter to make connection even easier. You can even power the LONGboard/SHORTboard using batteries and have the ultimate wireless keyboard.

Non-Professional Musicians or Hobbyists

LONGboard/SHORTboard contain 128 voices and are 16-part multitimbral, making them ideal for song composition using MIDI. Connection to your computer is a one-step process using the provided bidirectional USB cable. No special drivers are required.

When connected to a computer via USB, the MIDI input and output ports function as a computer-MIDI interface to connect your other MIDI gear.

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Key Features/Key Benefits

Key Features/Key Benefits

Great Keyboards

LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 feature premium weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch. The keyboards have a nice solid, professional feel and are extremely responsive, making them an excellent choice for professional and amateur players alike.

Great Sounds

The sound set contains some of the greatest classic keyboard sounds of all time, including grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis, B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and many more. An excellent General MIDI sound set is also included. Each sound has been meticulously sampled and tweaked to perfectly model the original instruments.

Easy to Use

LONGboard/SHORTboard are plug and play, yet have all the expression and control you need. The most important controls: Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Attack,

Decay/Release, Reverb and Chorus are provided as front panel controls. The modulation wheel changes function according to the specific program.

Connection to your computer is a one-step process using the provided bidirectional USB cable. No special drivers are required.

128 Voice / 16 Part Multitimbral

Having 128 voices means that you probably never experience “voice stealing” or other annoying artifacts caused by overloading a computer-based VSTi. Sound generation (including envelopes and LFOs) is performed entirely by dedicated

E-MU hardware.

Because the LONGboard/SHORTboard are 16 part multitimbral, you can sequence up to 16 different tracks from your computer or MIDI sequencer.

Lightweight and Super Portable

The slim, lightweight package design means that you can throw it under your arm and carry it to the gig. LONGboard 61 weighs in at only 12 lbs / 5.5 kg and

SHORTboard 49 weighs only 10.3 lbs / 4.7 kg.

Built-in Wireless Transmitter

As an extra added bonus, LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 come with a builtin PIPEline wireless transmitter so you can go wireless with a 5 meter (49 foot) range. (US versions also include a PIPEline stereo receiver.) For true wireless operation, LONGboard and SHORTboard can be powered by (6) standard D batteries.

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Top 10 Reasons to Buy LONGboard/SHORTboard

Top 10 Reasons to Buy LONGboard/SHORTboard

1. Standalone Instrument - No Computer Required

Just plug it in and start playing some of the greatest classic keyboard sounds of all time. A complete General MIDI bank is also included to meet your gigging and composition needs.

2. Full Size Keyboard with Aftertouch

Both models feature premium semi-weighted keyboards with full-size keys. The velocity response is excellent with 8 curves and channel aftertouch.

3. Outstanding Sound Set

More than 192 sound programs, including grand pianos, clavs, rhodes, wurlis,

B3s, moogs, prophets, OBs, and more. These are real instruments, expertly recorded and modeled by E-MU. The included General MIDI sound bank is also new and excellent.

4. Easy to Use Keyboard for Stage or Home

Just put your hands on the keyboard and play! No searching through complex menus and pages, just 192 great sounds with filters and effects.

5. 128 Voices, 128 Filters with resonance, Reverb and Chorus

Super-high quality synthesis engine, classic E-MU filters with resonance.

32-bit reverb and chorus effects.

6. Complete Connectivity for the Studio or Stage

USB and MIDI interfaces can be used simultaneously.

7. Built-in Wireless Transmitter for “no wire” Stage and Studio Setup

LONGboard and SHORTboard are the ONLY professional wireless keyboards on the market today. This ground breaking feature allows the keyboardist to roam freely onstage instead of being stuck behind a stack of equipment.

And because this is digital wireless you can go wireless anytime, even while recording, without losing fidelity. Wireless is cool . . . and addictive!

8. Split Personality

Keyboard can be split at any key to play two programs at once.

9. Academic Institution Friendly

• Two headphone outputs for teacher and student

• Kensington security lock

• Easy to reset to factory settings

10. Exceptional Price/Performance Ratio

The LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49 are great-sounding, professional keyboards at an unbelievable price.

LONGboard 61: US=$499.99; UK=£399.99; Euro =€399.99

SHORTboard 49: US=$399.99; UK=£299.99; Euro =€299.99

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Questions and Answers about LONGboard 61 and SHORTboard 49

Questions and Answers about LONGboard

61

and SHORTboard

49

Q: How many total sound programs are there in the keyboard?

A:

More than 192 presets.

Q: Can the sounds/samples be edited or modified? (Bank 7 only)

A:

All the programs in the E-MU Keys bank (bank 7) can be edited and saved. The General MIDI programs cannot be edited.

Q: Can the Reverb and/or Chorus effects be edited?

A:

Yes, the chorus and reverb setting can be edited and saved on the E-MU Keys programs.

Q: Are these the same sounds from E-MU MIDI modules or ESC?

A:

Some of the classic keyboard samples were selected from the ESC library, but the presets were custom voiced for LONGboard and SHORTboard. Other samples are completely new.

Q: How many velocity curves does the keyboard have?

A:

Eight.

Q: Can I connect a MIDI controller to the keyboard MIDI In port?

A:

Of course!

Q: Can I use a MIDI sequencer to play back 16-MIDI channels, and at the same time, play the keyboard with a different sound?

A:

Yes. The keyboard plays from its own MIDI channels.

Q: What receiving devices can be used with the built-in transmitter?

A:

The built-in transmitter works only with the E-MU PIPEline.

Q: Is the keyboard XP, Vista and Windows 7 compatible?

A:

Yes.

Q: Does the keyboard require installing any drivers?

A:

No.

Q: Is the keyboard split feature per MIDI channel, per program or global for the entire keyboard?

A:

There are 2 zones, upper & lower. Each zone can transmit on any MIDI channel.

Q: Does it come with a power supply?

A:

Yes. The keyboard can operate via the included power supply, USB, or using (6) D-cells.

Q: What is the warranty?

A:

1 year, limited.

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E-MU Keys Program Chart (Bank 7)

E-MU Keys Program Chart

(Bank 7)

6

7

8

9

4

5

1

2

3

Grand Piano

Rhodes Electric Piano

B3 2nd Perc

Clavinet 1

Prophet 10

String Section

Mini Moog

Synthestring

Brite Piano

10 DX Rhodes

11 B3 Full

12 Clavinet 2

13 Matrix Synth

14 Sax Section

15 Moog Rogue

16 Slap/Horns

17 Honky Tonk

18 Dyno Rhodes

19 B3 Jazz

20 CP-70

21 Juno 60

22 Brass Section

23 OB Juno

24 Synth Bass/Lead

25 Piano Strings

26 Wurlitzer EP

27 B3 3rd Perc

28 Pulse Piano

29 OB-Xa

30 Solina Strings

31 SEM Moog

32 TB 303/Rhodes

33 CP-70 & String & Dyno

34 Dyno & Strings

35 B3 - 888 2nd & Rhodes

36 Clavinet 1 & 2

37 Matrix & Solina

38 Solina & OBX

39 Moog Bass

40 Saw Bass

41 CP-70 & Strings

42 DX & Rhodes

43 B3 - All Drawbars Out

44 Clavinet & Pulse

45 Juno-Rogue Layer

46 Rogue-OBX Layer

47 Fat Mini

48 Multi Bass

49 CP-70 & Rhodes

50 Dyno Piano & OBX

51 B3 Jazz & DX

52 All Saws

53 MegaSynth

54 OB & Saws

55 Prophet PWM

56 Pulse Keys

57 Wurly & CP

58 Wurly & Solina

59 B3 888 3rd & All Drawbars Out

60 TB303 & Clavinet

61 SEM

62 OB, Juno & B3

63 SEM, Moog & OBX

64 All Saws & Squares

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