Creative Prodikeys^TM DM is a dual keyboard, which ingeniously integrates 37 touch-sensitive MIDI keys with an ergonomically designed Multimedia PC keyboard. The all-in-one design fits perfectly into your desktop setup.

Whether you're new or experienced in music creation, the Prodikeys DM music software is designed to guide and empower you to play, produce and record music. The software features six modes to enhance and encourage learning, playing and creating music on your own PC.

All you need to do is slide open the palm rest and press the music button, and your PC is immediately transformed into a desktop music studio!

HARDWARE

Creative Prodikeys DM is a standard PC keyboard and MIDI keyboard rolled into one. Its compact form factor fits perfectly onto any desktop, so you can work and have fun with music on the same keyboard without taking up extra space. Ergonomic Multimedia PS/2 PC Keyboard

The PS/2 keyboard is ergonomically designed for working comfortably on your PC. It includes the standard multimedia playback, Internet and programmable hot keys which lets you access your favorite applications and functions easily.

The Hot Keys and MIDI keys can be programmed into shortcut keys using the included Hot Key Configuration utility.

Highly Velocity-Sensitive MIDI Keyboard

When the palm rest is removed, you will see the 37-key MIDI keyboard. It works exactly like a standard MIDI controller with the popular MIDI software).

With this single keyboard, you are able to access all the 128 General MIDI instrument sounds on your PC - from the grand piano, organ, string, brass to percussion and more.

Music Controls

The highly velocity-sensitive keyboard enables you to control the touch and play expressively, just like the real instrument.

With the Octave Shift buttons, you will be able to scale the playing range up to 104 keys by +/- 3 octaves from the middle C - this is even more than the 88 keys on the grand piano!

You can also use the Sustain button and Pitch Bend Wheel to add special effects for realism. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware

• Standard PS/2 computer keyboard
• 37-key MIDI keyboard (MIDI Controller)
• Removable palm rest
• Multimedia Hot Keys
• Programmable Hot Keys
• Internet Hot Keys
• Sustain buttons
• Octave Shift buttons
• Pitch Bend Wheel
• Volume Control Wheel
• Music button
• Dimension (L x W x H) : 505x258x47mm

Software

• Hot Keys Configuration utility application included for customising access to web sites, applications and keystrokes on Hot Keys and MIDI Keys
• Creative Prodikeys DM Music software with six different modes for easy music playing and learning: FunTunes, PentaTunes, Learn, IntelligentChord, FixedChord, and Perform
• Intuitive "How to Play" Instruction Guide
• FunTunes and PentaTunes modes with matching rhythm, instrumental and effect presets
• Learn mode with five guided lessons for learning to play each song
• Library of songs categorized into easy, average and difficult for learning
• Scoring system to monitor learning progress
• Intelligent and Fixed Chord modes for auto-generated accompaniment when playing music
• Customizable music settings in Perform mode
• Up to 128 GM instrument sounds and effects including Grand Piano, Strings, Brass and Drums
• Up to 100 rhythms classified under 10 style categories: Ballad, Slow Ballad, Pop, Dance, Rock & Roll, Old Latin, Modern Latin, Jazz, Waltz and Folk
• Downloadable content libraries for PentaTunes, Fun Tunes, Rhythms and Learnable Songs
• Record music in MP3, WAV or MIDI

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum System Requirements

• Intel Pentium 223MHz or higher
• Desktop PC with Intel or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
• PS/2 keyboard port
• 128 MB RAM
• 360 MB hard disk space
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
• Audio device (Sound Blaster recommended)*
• Speakers or headphones
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
• Internet connection for content downloading

Recommended Audio Experience

For the best audio experience, a Sound Blaster Live!, Audigy or Audigy 2 sound card is recommended. Sound Blaster Live!, Audigy or Audigy 2 are all empowered with the E-MU SoundFont Technology, which will give you the most realistic instrumental sound and effect.

SOFTWARE

Creative Prodikeys DM Software

The included Prodikeys DM music software is designed to empower every musician - whether you're totally new or experienced. The easy-to-use software has six different modes for learning, playing and creating music. Each music production can be recorded and saved into MIDI, WAV or MP3 format.

PentaTunes mode makes it easy for anyone to play a tune instantly without worrying about going off-tune. The white keys are programmed with different scale type (5-Tone, Jazz, Diatonic, Chromatic) for playing a melody easily, while the black keys are programmed with rhythms, fill-ins and effects to complete the tune. You can choose from a library of assorted music styles, such as New Age, Funk, Jazz etc, with more available for download on the website.

FunTunes mode lets you turn your PC into a Deejay mixer for 'spinning' impressive grooves. All you need to do is to select a style and hold the music keys, pre-programmed with a set of Drum, Bass, Rhythm, Phrase and Effect, and you're ready to bring the house down!

Learn mode is like your personal music tutor. You can learn to play a song at your own pace in five simple guided lessons. At the end of each lesson, you will be graded. Choose from a library of songs - categorized under Easy, Normal or Difficult, or download new songs from Internet in both Learnable Song and MIDI formats.

IntelligentChord mode intelligently adds the right chord accompaniment to any melody you play. Select a rhythm, play the melody with one hand, and let the software back you up with the right chord and accompaniment automatically.

FixedChord mode loops a rhythm in a fixed chord progression - perfect for playing ad-lib and spontaneous jamming.

Perform mode gives you the options of playing with your own chords and other music settings. Choose from up to 128 different musical instrument sounds and up to 100 different rhythms. You can also import a MIDI or sequence file for accompaniment. Perform mode also lets you perform simple music sequencing - that means you can play and record the different instrument parts individually and save them as one single masterpiece.

Package included:

Creative Keyboard x1

Software CD x 1

Manual x 1