UF Series
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The UF Series master keyboards feature rugged metal panels that look good, feel good to play, and are extremely roadworthy. The UF-5/6/7 all feature firm-action (though not weighted as such) keyboards, and the 76-note UF-7 ends on the note C which players with a strong ‘left hand’ style find invaluable. The 88-note UF-8 features a fully-weighted hammer action keyboard. |
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Aside from the inherent multiplicity of controllers what really places the UF Series in a league of their own is the option of adding a wide range of audio input and output options with the FireWire Extension Board. |
| Panels on all models come with 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders, plus pitch bend wheel and modulation wheels. When it comes to controlling your favorite DAW you can use transport controls REC, PLAY, and REW. Remote control of your DAW software on the same surface as the one you are playing on will streamline any project. |
| Feature | UF-5 | UF-6 | UF-7 | UF-8 |
| Keyboard | 49-note | 61-note | 76-note | 88-note |
| Dimensions (mm) | 859 x 348 x 113 | 1022 x 348 x 113 | 1232 x 348 x 113 | 1408 x 372 x 150 |
| Weight | 8.2kg | 9.8kg | 11.8kg | 23.5kg |
| Aftertouch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weighted keys | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pitch & Mod wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Assignable knobs | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Assignable faders | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Transport Ctrls. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Breath Ctlr. Port | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB MIDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sustain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI | In/Out/Thru | In/Out/Thru | In/Out/Thru | In/Out/Thru |
| The FireWire Expansion Board (optional) provides: | ||||
| Digital | In/Out | In/Out | In/Out | In/Out |
| FireWire | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Phones | x 2 | x 2 | x 2 | x 2 |
| Line In | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mic In | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Master keyboards have finally come of age – especially ones like the UF Series.
The UF Series offer something for everyone, though, from the compact UF-5, that doesn’t compromise at all on features but simply offers an ergonomically more compact keyboard length, right up to the UF-8 that offers the best possible playing experience on a full range keyboard. |
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With their stylish yet rugged design the UF keyboards are natural live performers. The look speaks for itself, but when you’re on tour you also need an instrument that can withstand the odd knock or two. Make sure you protect the knobs of course, but aside from that all the UF Series will perform their best night after night. |
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The multiple assignable knobs and sliders also speak for themselves in terms of being perfect items to harness during a live performance plus the (now rarely seen) Breath Controller input is a wonderful bonus if you use many brass/wind patches in your set. In The Studio But the UF Series is just at home when you’re at home, in the studio. Again, there’s a keyboard length to suit all applications or sizes of studio, plus the invaluable set of transport controls, in addition to the assignable knobs and sliders, makes them a natural partner for any DAW. |
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Plus, if you’re just setting up your studio, CME also makes a Firewire audio extension board for UF Series that turns your keyboard/controller into a fully-equipped audio interface. |
Aside from offering outstanding value for money the UF Series is fast becoming the natural choice for a variety of players around the USA. Yolanda Adams / Toni Braxton keyboardist Grant Nicholas, Rockstar INXS and Supernova keysman Paul Mirkovich, and Interface founder Eric Eldrege have all officially endorsed the UF range while we think we spotted one Thomas Dolby playing a UF8 at his recent album launch in San Francisco back in November too.
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