The LMK plus series of MIDI Masterkeyboards established in the musician scene during the last few years. All keyboards of the LMK-plus series are equipped with the same high quality 88 keys piano-type keyboard TP/40GH with real hammer mechanics. This type of hammer mechanics does not compare to low cost hammer mechanics offered by some competitors (not only a simple metal lever beyond each key).

The most important features of LMK4+ at a glance:

• high quality keyboard TP/40GH with real piano style action and hammer mechanics, 88 keys
• black resp. grey flightcase with handle and removable lid
  (not suitable for shipment via mail/ parvel service/ UPS/ railway/ airfreight and so on, for that the original carton has to be used)
• Velocity resolution max. 127 steps resolution, dependig upon selected velocity curve
• Adjustable velocity reduction factor for black keys
• Monophonic aftertouch (Channel-aftertouch)
• 2-line, 16-character blue LC display, adjustable backlight/contrast
• operation via 24 buttons grouped in three rows of eight, 8 buttons with blue rectangle LED display
• 2 wheels: one spring-loaded and one without spring, MIDI functions free assignable
• 2 sliders (60 mm fader), MIDI functions free assignable
• 1 rotary control (rotary potentiometer), MIDI function free assignable
• 1 endless rotary encoder for data input

• new version (with USB, from about middle of May 2009):
  one Midi Out 1
  one Midi Out 2
  one USB connector, USB2.0, full speed (not high speed), the USB interface outputs the same data as the Midi output 1
• 1 MIDI input that is treated by the LMK4+ as separate zone (e.g. for connecting/managing a second keyboard or bass pedal)
• External 1/4" input-jack for double-footswitch (Sustain and Sustenuto function, e.g. VFP2, see accessories)
• 2 external 1/4" input-jacks for foot controller / sweep pedal (e.g. FP5, see accessories)
• Sending of:
  • MIDI program change
  • MIDI program bank (controllers #0 and #32)
  • MIDI Start, Stop, Continue, Clock
  • All notes off all MIDI channels (panic key)
• Wheels, sliders, aftertouch sensor, rotary potentiometer, pedals and footswitches can be assigned to any MIDI-Controller (including pitch bend and aftertouch)
• 8 user definable controllers (# 0...127 can be assigned)
• Footswitch-activated preset change
• Adjustable aftertouch effect if assigned to pitch (positive/negative)
• Proportional volume control of different zones with one controller
• preset change via incoming program change messages (disengageable)
• MIDI dump of a single preset or for all presets
• 32 velocity response curves
• 8 aftertouch response curves
• 128 memories (presets). The following parameters can be adjusted/defined by the user in each of the 128 presets:
  • 8 split zones with corresponding parameters (see below)
  • assignment of the controllers (wheels, sliders, rotary knob, pedals, footswitches, after touch etc.) to MIDI functions (pitch bend, modulation, breath controller, aftertouch, volume, panorama, portamento, sustain, soft pedal, sostenuto and 8 user-defined controllers)
  • name of the preset (up to 8 characters)
  • preset tempo (MIDI-clock)
  • sending of start, stop or continue when the preset is called-up
  • preset-pointer (number of the next for preset switching via footswitch)
• Each preset contains 8 overlapping keyboard-keyboard zones. The following features can be defined/adjusted by the user in each of the 8 zones
  • upper / lower key
  • assigned MIDI output (1, 2, 1+2 or none)
  • for the new version with USB the USB interface transmits the same data as Midi Out 1
  • usage of the zone for internal keyboard or MIDI input
  • any transposition in semitone increments/ decrements
  • selection of one of 32 velocity response curves
  • selection of one of 8 after touch response curves
  • activity of each controller on/off (i.e. which of the before assigned controllers is active in the zone)
  • program change, bank number (MIDI ctr. # 0/32) and volume value sent when preset is called up (disengageable)
  • Piano mode on/off (i.e. sending of a note-on event at minimal key motion)

• The LMK4+ user's manuals are available as pdf files  on our web site:

   

  • LMK4_man.pdf (old version without USB)

  • LMK4_USB_Manual.pdf (new version with USB)

• Important notes:

  The installation versions of our master keyboards PK88/LMK2+/LMK4+ without housing are so-called OEM products! These products may only be installed by specialists who are experienced in handling sensitive mechanical and electronic components and who have the necessary tools for commissioning and, if necessary, troubleshooting. We expressly point out that incorrect handling of the components can lead to serious damage that is not covered by the device warranty.
  A return or warranty repair of defective components is only possible if they are in their original condition. Components that have been soldered to by the customer or that have been mechanically processed/modified are excluded from return or warranty repair.
  When returning the keyboard, it is mandatory to use the special packaging (product packaging + additional padded transport packaging), otherwise there is a high probability of transport damage that is not covered by the device warranty.
  We strongly recommend reading the following technical documents before purchasing the built-in version of the PK88/LMK2+/LMK4+.

  We strictly recommend to read these technical documents before you order the OEM version of the LMK4+:

   

  • LMK4+ USB_88TP40GH_Montageanleitung_de-en.pdf

     

  • Besondere Hinweise zur Tastatur FATAR TP40.pdf