The Sound
Loaded with 3559 sounds, 128 styles, 116 drum kits and 47 M-FX (multi-effects) the EM-55 is definitely at the top of the EM line up. Furthermore, its 64-voice polyphonic, GM2/GS compatible sound engine can be equally compared with Roland’s professional VA-Series keyboards, which, according to the press, provide the best and most dynamic sounds currently on the market.
User Interface
Featuring a large, wide backlit LCD and colour coded buttons for style and tone selection, the EM-55’s control panel and user interface have been totally re-designed for ease of use. Improvements include quicker access to the Style Morphing and Orchestrator functions and a new EZ search function which allows you to select music styles and sounds at the touch of a button.
Performance Function
Assigning a function to the D-beam controller has now become more flexible and straightforward with the addition of 50 ready-to-use settings. Their subdivision into four groups: DJ Gear; Instruments; Sound Effects; and Controls allows for quick selection of the desired function and makes life easier when controlling the keyboard through the invisible ray.
16-track Recorder
Of course, the EM-55 also sports a 16-track Recorder with several edit functions. You can use it for recording and arranging your own songs and your versions of existing song material. Playing back Standard MIDI Files is also possible, while one track can be used interactively.
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 THE EM-55’S NEW SESSION PARTNERThe EM-55’s new Session Partner concept allows users to add real-time phrases to
the selected style and helps them create “groove music” thanks to the 64 onboard
DJ phrases.
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