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Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air is the stylish music keyboard that works with any mobile device... over the air!

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Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air: The Bluetooth Mobile Music Keyboard

Xkey Air is the stylish music keyboard that works with any mobile device... over the air!

Xkey Air is the stylish music keyboard that works with any mobile device... over the air!

Xkey Air is the stylish music keyboard that works with any mobile device... over the air!

Xkey Air is the stylish music keyboard that works with any mobile device... over the air!

The CME Team
The CME Team
The CME Team
The CME Team
1 Campaign |
Singapore, Singapore
$80,672 USD by 355 backers
$63,941 USD by 286 backers on Aug 4, 2015



The current USB version of Xkey is a hit with pro and amateur musicians. The real-size piano keys feel just like a concert piano. And it works with your favorite MIDI apps on your favorite device. Including Mac, Windows, Android, iPad and iPhone.

So, the only thing that could make it better is Bluetooth. That's where you come in.


Music on the go. Compose or play whenever and wherever you like.


Performance quality. From studio to stage, Xkey quality stands out.




Pro musicians through to music students love the Xkey keyboards. Our MIDI instrument works with your favorite devices and all the top music apps.
Sure, our current bestselling 25-key and 37-key models have a handy USB cable. But folks are always asking, "When is it going to get bluetooth?"
With your contribution ... the answer is "very soon". And we've got some great perks as a thank you for making it happen.



                                     Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater keyboardist)
                                      puts his hands for the first time on Xkey Air.

     
                           

 The Tuesday Night Machines get rid of the cables...


     



There’s hundreds of MIDI music apps ... and as a 100% MIDI-compliant musical instrument, Xkey works with all of them. The USB version already works with all the most popular devices.

Of course with bluetooth it'll be even easier to link to your smartphone on the move … then link to a PC in your studio or at home. Xkey Air is a rugged, lightweight keyboard that you can take anywhere and works with MIDI apps on:




The above devices will plug & play with Xkey Air natively, without an additional driver, as long as the OS complies with BLE MIDI:

    - iPhone and iPad (require iOS 8.x or higher)
    - Mac (require Yosemite or higher)
    - Android / phones and tablets (Android M devices are natively compatible)
    - Windows 7, 8 and 10 (coming soon)




                                     
                                          ... and many more MIDI compatible apps.




                    If you have ten minutes to spare, see the video of Xkey features.
                  In a hurry? The top 12 features of Xkey are highlighted underneath.

    



Super responsive. Xkey Air adds a max 7ms latency compared to most state-of-the-art USB MIDI keyboards, yielding to an unnoticeable delay when playing live performances. 


If you've gone mobile with your Xkey keyboard and your favorite smartphone, tablet or computer, you want to get the maximum time to compose and play music. 

Our low-energy Bluetooth transceiver will deliver more than 10 hours of play on a single charge. So you can spend a full day traveling - or even go on a camping vacation - and still get all the music you need.




Note: Xkey Air has no Xport/Xcable for MIDI Out and Pedals, we are developing Bluetooth accessories for these features, so everything will become wireless from CME in the near future!


                                         


     







Jordan Rudess, voted 'Best Keyboardist of All Time' by Music Radar Magazine and a keynote speaker at both MacWorld and Microsoft Conventions, is the Chief Musical Officer of CME. Other great musicians using Xkey are:

  • Jim Gilmour / SAGA
  • Geoff Downes / Yes, Asia and The Buggles
  • Empire of the Sun
  • Max Giesigner
  • Thomas Dolby
  • Marcus Schmahl / Broombeck
  • Walk Off The Earth
  • Rie Tsuji / Beyonce Keyboardist








At CME we want to nurture tomorrow's great musicians ... so we donate equipment, time and expertise into music education for kids.
Our CEO, Zhao Yitian, is passionate about music education. In the past 20 years, as one of key leaders in the DMI industry in China, he drove the development of the industry with important events, such as organizing the Chinese Computer Music Competitions continuously for 7 years, conducting the Chinese Digital Music Education Congress continuously for 4 years, and introducing the “International MIDI Examination” from the Japanese Association of Musical Electronics Industry into China and running the certification program for 8 years. 


     




And our CMO (Chief Musical Officer), Jordan Rudess, shares that passion. At the age of nine Jordan entered the prestigious Juilliard School of Music in New York and went on to become a highly acclaimed keyboardist.

Of course we were delighted when our Xkey37 keyboard was voted 'Best Innovative Teaching Tool' at the 2015 NAMM event at the Anaheim Convention Center. That underlines our commitment to helping develop tomorrow's awesome musical talent.


And as a thank you for helping to make it happen, you'll be one of the first people in the world to enjoy the benefits with our ultra special perks.




                                             







The production of Xkey is managed by the CME operational team with extensive experience in supplier management, manufacturing process, supply chain and quality control. Our team members work alongside our contract manufacturers to deliver quality products to our customers.



The reliability and functionality of Xkey are ensured by performing various validation tests during the design phase, such as EVT, DVT and PVT. During the deployment phase, our team closely monitors the material status in order to secure the continuity of supply. In terms of quality control, multiple quality gates are implemented in the assembly process to make sure that no quality issue can sneak through.

The production lines for Xkey are also highly automated to increase the production yield with consistent quality. Finally, our quality assurance team performs finished product inspections and acceptance before shipment based on a strict AQL requirement. We are pleased that the USB version of Xkey has been shipping globally for nearly two years and the field failure rate (0.5%) of Xkey is far less than the average field failure rate of the musical instrument industry.

We are fully committed to continue to bring to our customers the next generation of Xkey, the Xkey Air, with innovative features and superb quality.


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Xclip 'Keytar' strap clips

$49 USD
Xclip makes it easy to add a standard guitar strap to your Xkey. Play the keyboard while you stand up and walk around! Consists of two clips, made from light aluminum and steel. Works with all Xkey models. Easy to fit/remove. Compatible with most guitar straps. 2 year warranty. Includes: 1 pair of Xclip guitar-style strap locks (silver) International shipping included! * CME is not responsible for any duties and taxes charges incurred in shipment.
Estimated Shipping
November 2015
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Xkey Air 25 Pack

$199 USD
Includes: - Xkey Air 25 - Soundtrap 6 months subscription (valued $90) Be one of the first to put your hands on the thinnest Bluetooth MIDI keyboard, and get a free Soundtrap subscription while you're at it. International shipping included! Ships anywhere in the world. * CME is not responsible for any duties and taxes charges incurred in shipment.
Estimated Shipping
November 2015
26 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Xkey Air 37 Pack

$299 USD
Includes: - Xkey Air 37 - Soundtrap 6 months subscription (valued $90) Get the world's thinnest Bluetooth MIDI keyboard and a free Soundtrap (great music creation online tool) subscription while you're at it! International shipping included! * CME is not responsible for any duties and taxes charges incurred in shipment.
Estimated Shipping
November 2015
42 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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