StudioLogic SL88 Studio - 88-Key Hammer-Action USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller

Part of the company's SL line of controllers, the StudioLogic SL88 Studio is a portable, 88-key, hammer-action USB/MIDI keyboard controller, which delivers a piano-like playing experience in a compact package. It combines Fatar TP/100LR fully weighted keybed technology with a triple-switch detection system on each key and aftertouch information, offering pianists an expressive instrument with versatile touch and playability, for stage or studio applications.

The SL88 Studio is ideal for the gigging musician. Lightweight (at 30.2 lb), it is equipped with rugged, full-metal casing and sculptured endcaps that help shield the keybed, while providing a safe grip when handling and transporting. Located at the center of the front panel, the simple and intuitive UI features a large TFT LCD color display that is easy to read in low-light environments. The friendly layout comes with an encoder knob to quickly navigate through all functions. Three programmable stick controllers give you direct control and manipulation of any desired sound parameter during live performances.

To get the most from your instrument, the SL Editor software (free download available separately) enables you to edit all available SL88 Studio parameters from a Mac/Windows computer via USB. The software lets you program the keyboard feel with soft, medium, hard, or custom velocity curves. It also provides a database and a backup system to maintain and organize your projects.

The SL88 Studio ships with a PS100 switch pedal and a power adapter.

Features

SL line, 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with piano-touch feel

Four programmable zones

Keyboard feel is programmable for soft, medium, hard, and custom velocity curves

250 programs, 12 programs groups

Two MIDI ports separately assignable

5-pin MIDI connectors—In, Out 1, Out 2

USB port for USB to host, MIDI, and USB power connections

Includes PS100 switch pedal and power adapter

Authentic Piano Touch

Light, TP/100LR hammer-action keybed technology from Fatar provides piano-like playing experience

Triple-switch detection system on each key

Velocity and aftertouch information for expressive performance

Portable Form Factor

Compact profile

Portable professional controller unit

Stage and studio ready with rugged full-metal casing

Sculptured endcaps made of a highly resistant synthetic material help shield the keybed and provide a safe grip when handling and transporting

Ease of Operation

Simple and intuitive UI with friendly layout

Large TFT LCD color display in the center of the instrument

Six-way, encoder knob lets you navigate through all functions quickly and easily

Three buttons to the right of the encoder knob bring you back to the top-level from any location in the system with just one push

Real-Time Control

Three programmable stick controllers for direct control and manipulation of any desired sound parameter

Stick 1 is spring-loaded for both X/Y directions, typically used for pitch and modulation control

Stick 2 is spring-loaded in the X direction only

Stick 3 is free in both X and Y directions—ideal for panning, cross-fading, and parameter control

All sticks feature an aluminum shaft that feels balanced and expressive

Magnetic Rail System

Magnetic Rail System at the rear of the keyboard for mounting an optional SL Music Stand or SL Computer Plate—holds written notes, sheet music, laptop, or tablet

SL Editor

SL Editor software enables you to edit all available SL88 Studio parameters with an intuitive and interactive user interface from a Mac/Windows computer, via USB—free download available separately

Communication is set in real time and all editing is transmitted to the unit directly, with no need of any offline action

Works as a database and a backup system for your SL controller to maintain and organize your projects

Change, load, or modify the internal velocity curves according to your setup and playing preferences

Draw your personal velocity curves to control the relation between key speed and output value in all details

Key-Balance function lets you change the response of each key, draw new balance curves, or balance the black/white keys with a single control

• SL line, 88-key MIDI keyboard controller with piano-touch feel
Four programmable zones
Keyboard feel is programmable for soft, medium, hard, and custom velocity curves
250 programs, 12 programs groups
Two MIDI ports separately assignable
5-pin MIDI connectors—In, Out 1, Out 2
USB port for USB to host, MIDI, and USB power connections
Includes PS100 switch pedal and power adapter
• Light, TP/100LR hammer-action keybed technology from Fatar provides piano-like playing experience
Triple-switch detection system on each key
Velocity and aftertouch information for expressive performance
• Compact profile
Portable professional controller unit
Stage and studio ready with rugged full-metal casing
Sculptured endcaps made of a highly resistant synthetic material help shield the keybed and provide a safe grip when handling and transporting
• Simple and intuitive UI with friendly layout
Large TFT LCD color display in the center of the instrument
Six-way, encoder knob lets you navigate through all functions quickly and easily
Three buttons to the right of the encoder knob bring you back to the top-level from any location in the system with just one push
• Three programmable stick controllers for direct control and manipulation of any desired sound parameter
Stick 1 is spring-loaded for both X/Y directions, typically used for pitch and modulation control
Stick 2 is spring-loaded in the X direction only
Stick 3 is free in both X and Y directions—ideal for panning, cross-fading, and parameter control
All sticks feature an aluminum shaft that feels balanced and expressive
• Magnetic Rail System at the rear of the keyboard for mounting an optional SL Music Stand or SL Computer Plate—holds written notes, sheet music, laptop, or tablet
• SL Editor software enables you to edit all available SL88 Studio parameters with an intuitive and interactive user interface from a Mac/Windows computer, via USB—free download available separately
Communication is set in real time and all editing is transmitted to the unit directly, with no need of any offline action
Works as a database and a backup system for your SL controller to maintain and organize your projects
Change, load, or modify the internal velocity curves according to your setup and playing preferences
Draw your personal velocity curves to control the relation between key speed and output value in all details
Key-Balance function lets you change the response of each key, draw new balance curves, or balance the black/white keys with a single control