M-Audio Accent Tone Module with USB Host port (FTP)

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M-Audio Accent Tone Module with USB Host port (FTP)


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USB MIDI hosting—when connected via USB, it powers and communicates with controller
Connect any USB MIDI or 5-Pin MIDI controller to create music without the need for a laptop
20 built-in voices, with the ability to split or layer up to three voices simultaneously
Includes AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure samples
¼" Headphone output for silent practicing
(2) ¼" TRS line-level outputs for connecting to any professional PA system or recording setup



Go to 5:30 mark to see the Tone module)

http://www.m-audio.com/products/view/accent-module#.VvypP-IrJhE


NAMM 2016: M-Audio Accent & Accent Module (Video)
Digital piano and bus-powered sound module

M-Audio have entered the digital piano market with the attractively priced Accent, an 88-key model with hammer-action keys, 20 built-in voices, AIR Music Technology Steinway piano samples, dual headphone outputs as well as USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI out. It also comes in at $549/£390.

The company have also announced the Accent Module ($250/£180), which is designed for players who want to convert their standalone MIDI controller into a stage piano, free from the restrictive encumbrance of a laptop computer. It easily connects to any USB or 5-pin MIDI controller. With 20 built-in voices, it has the ability to split or layer up to three voices simultaneously, plus it includes the highly-regarded AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure VSTs.

More follows from M-Audio:

Press Release: M-Audio (m-audio.com), synonymous with innovative music production technology, today announced two new products that will have a major impact on keyboard players everywhere: the Accent Digital Piano and the Accent Module for MIDI controllers.

Accent Digital Piano
Recognising a need for an affordable 88-key digital piano that has the professional features, versatility, natural playing response and rich sound to meet any requirement, M-Audio has met the challenge head-on with their all-new Accent Digital Piano.

Easy to transport and set up, the Accent is ideal for piano students, stage and studio use, schools, theaters, and houses of worship. It has 20 built-in piano voices (such as Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Drawbar Organ, etc.) and the versatility to split or layer three voices simultaneously. Also included are the superb Steinway piano samples from AIR Music Technology. With 50 piano accompaniment styles to choose from (such as Slow Rock, Vienna Waltz, Jazz Pub, etc.), players can select the perfect style for any solo performance situation. Professional XLR outputs ensure a noise-free connection with the highest possible audio quality. Accent connects to any computer via the USB- MIDI port for full 88-key control of virtual instrument software or plugins. For quality and value, Accent has it all: Professional XLR connectors, great sound including AIR Steinway samples, full-size 88-key hammer-action keyboard and control over virtual instruments.

Accent features:
• Authentic hammer-action weighted 88-key keybed
• Professional XLR outputs for top quality audio and lowest possible noise
• 20 built-in voices, can split or layer two voices simultaneously
• Top-quality AIR Music Technology Steinway piano samples included
• Play along with 60 preset songs or record your own with the User Record mode
• Duet mode with 50 accompaniment patterns
• Lesson mode divides the keyboard into two areas with the same pitch and voice
• Built-in DSP with adjustable EQ, Reverb, and Chorus FX
• Transpose control, built-in metronome
• USB-MIDI and MIDI DIN output
• Aux 1⁄4" output; (2) 1⁄4" headphone outputs
• Stereo 1/4" Aux input for playing along with external equipment • Sustain pedal included
• Optional Accent keyboard stand available

Accent Tone Module with USB Host port
When players want to convert their standalone MIDI controller into a stage piano, free from the restrictive encumbrance of a laptop computer, the M-Audio Accent Module is the perfect solution. This compact unit easily connects to any USB or 5-pin MIDI controller. With 20 built-in voices, it has the ability to split or layer up to three voices simultaneously, plus it includes the superb, world-renowned AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure VSTs.

Accent Module Features:
USB MIDI hosting—when connected via USB, it powers and communicates with controller
• Connect any USB MIDI or 5-Pin MIDI controller to create music without the need for a laptop • 20 built-in voices, with the ability to split or layer two voices simultaneously
• Includes AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure samples
• 1⁄4" Headphone output for silent practicing
• (2) 1⁄4" TRS line-level outputs for connecting to any professional PA system or recording setup
"The Accent really fills a need for an affordable 88-key digital piano that feels great and has all the features and versatility a player could want," said JC Sutherland, Product Manager for M-Audio. "The Accent Module is the ideal answer for anyone who wants that stage piano sound and feature-set and doesn't want to deal with a laptop. The M-Audio Accents are going to make a lot of players very happy."

MSRPs for the Accent Digital Piano and Accent Module will be £389.99 and £179.99 respectively. Availability for both will be Q1 2016.

Elantric


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Elantric

The other battery powered General MIDI Tone Module with USB Host port is here

MidiPlus Mini Engine / Miditech PianoBox Mini - General MIDI Synth Module
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=17369.msg124001#msg124001


Elantric


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Features
USB MIDI hosting—when connected via USB, it powers and communicates with controller
Connect any USB MIDI or 5-Pin MIDI controller to create music without the need for a laptop
20 built-in voices, with the ability to split or layer up to three voices simultaneously
256 polyphony layers provide amazingly detailed sound replication
Includes AIR Steinway Piano and AIR Structure samples
¼" Headphone output for silent practicing
(2) ¼" TRS line-level outputs for connecting to any professional PA system or recording setup
Voices:
1. Piano
2. E. Piano (Electric Piano)
3. MKII Smth (MKII Smooth)
4. Clavinet
5. Cln Organ (Clean Organ)
6. Ovd Organ (Overdriven Organ)
7. String St (String Staccato)
8. String Pz (String Pizzicato)
9. String Pd (String Pad)
10. Harmonica
11. Fls Bass (Fretless Bass)
12. E. Bass (Electric Bass)
13. Cln Gtr (Clean Guitar)
14. Synth Str (Synth String)
15. Synth Ld (Synth Lead)
16. Synth Brs (Synth Brass)
17. Synth Bs (Synth Bass)
18. Perc Pad (Percussive Pad)
19. Perc Syn (Percussive Synth)
20. Drums

Specifications
Dimensions (WxDxH)
14.35" x 5.75" x 3.25"
36.4cm x 14.6cm x 8.3cm

Weight
3.6 lbs
1.6

   
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chrish

No midi thru? It would have been cool if USB midi in could have been passed through a 5-pin din midi thru connection.


CodeSmart

Unfortunately appears discontinued as I browse for it.
But I got more gear than I need...and I like it!

admin

Yep -  - but there are plenty out there in the used channel