Open Labs eKo

NAMM 2003 News

eKo, is the ultimate performance and studio instrument because it is simply the most advanced, flexible and cost effective product available today. Because it is based on our OpenSynth,Ñ¢ platform, eKo frees you from all of the frustrating limitations imposed by closed, proprietary systems, while still maintaining the virtues of an all-in-one keyboard instrument.

Open Sounds: eKo can emulate almost any instrument ever invented by hosting industry standard VSTi software synthesizers, samplers and audio processing plug ins. Open System: eKo utilizes industry standard micro-ATX motherboards and processors that allow you to run standard operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows or Linux and use standard PC-compatible hardware.

All in One: eKo's all in one design eliminates the clutter and confusion of traditional desktop computer systems so you can focus on what really matters... The music.

User Friendly: eKo enables you to change settings and access programs through an easy to use interface that shields you from the complexities of the operating system.

Power to Rock: eKo can accommodate the fastest processors available, and more RAM and storage than any other music workstation.

Low Latency: eKo gives you near-zero latency even under high processor loads.

Instant On: Unlike traditional computers that may take minutes to start up, eKo utilizes a unique process that allows the keyboard to start up in seconds.

Interchangeable Control Modules: eKo's interchangeable control modules provide a physical interface for easier control of software instruments and are designed to support virtually any future control options.

Non Stop, Music: eKo is the only musical instrument with integrated power management that combats power spikes and operates during power interruptions.

Modern Art: With a sleek, modern design incorporating an aluminum chassis and rubber endbells, eKo is as beautiful as it is powerful.

Surfboard: eKo's included Ethernet port allows you to directly access the Internet, to quickly and easily download upgrades, sounds and applications.

Complete Portable Studio: eKo is a self-contained recording, editing and mastering system that's perfect for the studio or stage.

Have it Your Way: With Open Labs' Build-Your-Own-Keyboard (BYOK) ordering system, you can have the exact eKo that you want, when you want it, with the ability to upgrade at any time.

OpenSynth eKo Comparison Chart

Features OpenSynth eKoÕ Triton Studio Yamaha Motif Roland Fantom

Synthesis Types Any (dependent on type of software synths/samplers currently loaded) Sample playback; optional analog and physical modeling Sample playback; optional physical, analog, fm modeling Sample playback

Polyphony 128 60 62 64

Parts 16 16 16 4

Oscillators 100's 2 per voice 2 types n/a

Filters 100's 4 elements per voice 21 types n/a

LFO's 100's 2 per voice 4 per voice 2 per tone (4 tones per patch)

Envelopes 100's 2 amp; 2 filter; 2 pitch 1 amp; 1 filter; 1 pitch 3 per tone; 1 amp; 1 filter; 1 pitch

Effects Unlimited variety 102 types 97 types 113 types

Sampling Length/time Hours * Max 80 min @ 48k stereo Max 6 min 20 sec @ 44.1k n/a

Format All common formats 16 bit WAV / AIFF / Akai WAV / AIFF / Akai / Yamaha n/a

Memory ~200MB (typical) expandable to 2GB 16MB expandable to 64MB 4MB expandable to 64MB n/a

Sequencing Tracks 128 16 + 1 master 16 16 plus 1 tempo; 1 beat; 1 pattern

Memory Minimum 250,000+ songs 200 songs; 200,000 notes 64 songs; 64,000 notes 1 song; 120,000 notes

Audio Recording Tracks Unlimited n/a n/a n/a

Storage 40GB drive with 100G shock resistance expandable to 500GB n/a n/a n/a

Controllers User interchangable Yes No No No

Types 32 knob and 32 button eKoÕ Rotary Control; 44 button, 3 kob eKo Alpha Control; 16 fader and 32 button eKo; assignable foot switch; computer keyboard; mouse Joystick; ribbon; 2 switches; 4 knobs; slider; pedal; footswitch; (all assignable) Pitch and modulation wheels; knobs; sliders; footswitch; 2 expansion pedals; breath control Pitch and modulation wheels; 4 knobs; 4 buttons; D beam; 2 expansion pedals; (all assignable)

Keyboards 61; 76; custom 88; all with aftertouch 61; 76 synth action; 88 weighted; velocity; aftertouch 61; 76 synth action; 88 weighted; velocity; aftertouch 76 synth action; velocity; aftertouch

Other Features Operating system Windows XP or Linux Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary

Display 1024 x 768 external monitor support; internal 15" backlit color LCD, touchscreen optional 320 x 240 pixel monochrome touchscreen LCD 240 x 64 pixel monochrome LCD 320 x 240 pixel monochrome LCD

External display support 1024 x 768 built-in plus AGP slot n/a n/a n/a

CD burner Yes Optional No No

Input/output 1U internal rack with 8 TRS in's and out's; 2 XLR in's; SPDIF; MIDI in/out/out/through; user interchangable with any supported PCI, Firewire, or USB interface; 2 1/4in in's; 6 1/4in unbalanced outs; HDPH; SPDIF 2 1/4in in's; 4 1/4in outs; SPDIF 2 pairs 1/4in outs; HDPH; SPDIF optical and coax

Power supply Internal with power conditioning and 15 minute UPS battery Internal Internal Internal

* Based on 10mb per minute stereo 44.1k 16 bit

OpenSynth eKo Comparison Chart
Features	OpenSynth eKoÕ	Triton Studio	Yamaha Motif	Roland Fantom
Synthesis	Types	Any (dependent on type of software synths/samplers currently loaded)	Sample playback; optional analog and physical modeling	Sample playback; optional physical, analog, fm modeling	Sample playback
Polyphony	128	60	62	64
Parts	16	16	16	4
Oscillators	100's	2 per voice	2 types	n/a
Filters	100's	4 elements per voice	21 types	n/a
LFO's	100's	2 per voice	4 per voice	2 per tone (4 tones per patch)
Envelopes	100's	2 amp; 2 filter; 2 pitch	1 amp; 1 filter; 1 pitch	3 per tone; 1 amp; 1 filter; 1 pitch
Effects	Unlimited variety	102 types	97 types	113 types
Sampling	Length/time	Hours *	Max 80 min @ 48k stereo	Max 6 min 20 sec @ 44.1k	n/a
Format	All common formats	16 bit WAV / AIFF / Akai	WAV / AIFF / Akai / Yamaha	n/a
Memory	~200MB (typical) expandable to 2GB	16MB expandable to 64MB	4MB expandable to 64MB	n/a
Sequencing	Tracks	128	16 + 1 master	16	16 plus 1 tempo; 1 beat; 1 pattern
Memory	Minimum 250,000+ songs	200 songs; 200,000 notes	64 songs; 64,000 notes	1 song; 120,000 notes
Audio Recording	Tracks	Unlimited	n/a	n/a	n/a
Storage	40GB drive with 100G shock resistance expandable to 500GB	n/a	n/a	n/a
Controllers	User interchangable	Yes	No	No	No
Types	32 knob and 32 button eKoÕ Rotary Control; 44 button, 3 kob eKo Alpha Control; 16 fader and 32 button eKo; assignable foot switch; computer keyboard; mouse	Joystick; ribbon; 2 switches; 4 knobs; slider; pedal; footswitch; (all assignable)	Pitch and modulation wheels; knobs; sliders; footswitch; 2 expansion pedals; breath control	Pitch and modulation wheels; 4 knobs; 4 buttons; D beam; 2 expansion pedals; (all assignable)
Keyboards	61; 76; custom 88; all with aftertouch	61; 76 synth action; 88 weighted; velocity; aftertouch	61; 76 synth action; 88 weighted; velocity; aftertouch	76 synth action; velocity; aftertouch
Other Features	Operating system	Windows XP or Linux	Proprietary	Proprietary	Proprietary
Display	1024 x 768 external monitor support; internal 15" backlit color LCD, touchscreen optional	320 x 240 pixel monochrome touchscreen LCD	240 x 64 pixel monochrome LCD	320 x 240 pixel monochrome LCD
External display support	1024 x 768 built-in plus AGP slot	n/a	n/a	n/a
CD burner	Yes	Optional	No	No
Input/output	1U internal rack with 8 TRS in's and out's; 2 XLR in's; SPDIF; MIDI in/out/out/through; user interchangable with any supported PCI, Firewire, or USB interface;	2 1/4in in's; 6 1/4in unbalanced outs; HDPH; SPDIF	2 1/4in in's; 4 1/4in outs; SPDIF	2 pairs 1/4in outs; HDPH; SPDIF optical and coax
Power supply	Internal with power conditioning and 15 minute UPS battery	Internal	Internal	Internal

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