Description
Kelfar Technology proudly presents the new free FIRMWARE 5.5. 7! This update to the AK 5 PRO SE and AK 4 PRO SE all-in-one midi device gives you the ultimate control of your micro-tonal performance.
More Options, Better Performance with the AK-5 Pro World Scale Tuning Converter
Explore the full potential of your music and enhance your performances with the new AK-5 Pro World Scale Tuning Converter. Create authentic microtonal keyboard music from your existing gear.
The AK-5 Pro Special Edition is an easy-to-use world scale tuning keyboard converter compatible with most major keyboard brands. It offers an array of customization right at your fingertips.
Easier, Better to Use – with NEW Features
NEW – Control two keyboards simultaneously in Standard and/or Universal Mode with the AK-5 Pro!
We’ve combined all the features you love from the AK-1, AK-2 Pro, AK-3 Pro, and AK-4 Pro with NEW innovations to make the AK-5 better and more enjoyable to use. Innovations include class-compliant USB MIDI interface and Breath Controller/Expression Pedal input (pedals and breath controller purchased separately). It works best with the BCK-1 (Kelfar Technologies Breath Controller).
Enhanced Features
Expanded physical memory from the previous edition (AK-4 Pro SE) (NEW)
Dedicated MIDI In (Standard) and via USB Port 2 (NEW)
Dynamic Pitch Bend Articulations (NEW – Firmware 5.0)
Multiple dedicated MIDI Outputs (Standard) (NEW)
Multiple dedicated MIDI Outputs via USB Interface (software selectable) (NEW)
Improved Display settings both in Programming and Short-Cuts modes (NEW)
Enhanced hardware (NEW)
Universal MIDI interface to connect with Mac and Windows devices via USB port
Breath Controller/Expression Pedal input with up to 9 factory preset Curves (Linear, 5*Exponential, Logarithmic, S -Type, N-Type)
A lightweight, compact design makes it portable and easy to carry to gigs, concerts, or jam sessions with friends
Connect to TWO synthesizers at once
Adjust the pitch of each note in the octave (C/Do to B/Si) to -64 to +63 cents
Transpose two synthesizers at once
Relay Control Change (CC) MIDI Messages to two Synthesizers
Send Breath Controller/Expressional Pedal data to 16 user-predefined MIDI channels
Access microtonal functions via 18 switches
Store 8 of your favorite user detuned scales
Program 8 of your favorite user detuned scales by using the Graphic User Interface (GUI)
Turn off the Breath Controller instantly
Program the Breath Controller/Expression Pedal functions via the Short-Cuts mode
More Supported Instruments
In the Standard Mode, we have added many new supported instruments to the AK-5 Pro SE that use System Exclusive and CC messages. In addition to the instruments already supported in the previous AK-4 firmware versions, Firmware Version 3.0 and up adds new instruments: Moog, MIDI Tuning Standard, DSI/Sequential, Yamaha Montage6/Montage7/Montage8 with Transpose, GENOS with Transpose, Yamaha PostMidiTranspose (XG NoteShift), Roland E-A, FA-06/FA-07/FA-08 with Transpose, and Kontakt Script with Transpose.
New! Now Compatible with the Korg Trinity V3 Series
You asked, and we listened! We received many requests from people around the world to make the AK-5 Pro SE compatible with the Korg Trinity V3 series. We are thrilled to announce that, YES, it is now compatible! It works in the Universal Mode Firmware Version 3.0 and up. Kelfar Technologies will be releasing a FREE utility for both Mac and Windows to convert your Korg Trinity V3 PCGs to make them compatible with the AK-5 Pro SE.