Sims Audio Announces Primus A25 MIDI / USB Keyboard Controller

Posted on Dec 6, 2007

Sims Audio has announced the Primus A25 MIDI / USB keyboard controller. The mini 25 keycontroller features both line and microphone level inputs so it can also function as a USB Audio interface. The A25 USB bus powered and features a direct monitoring switch for latency free monitoring. The Primus also has pitch bend/modulation wheels, eight assignable MIDI controller knobs/encoders, and five editable internal user banks.

Features:
● 25 key MIDI keyboard controller with 16 channel MIDI I/O
● 24 bit / 96 kHz Audio interface
● 8 assignable MIDI controller knobs and encoders
● Function keypads and a data wheel with 3 digit 7-segment LED display
● 5 fully-editable internal user banks
● 4 presets optimized for bundled demo software and 1 useful preset
● Pitch bend and modulation wheels
● Sustain pedal jack
● 2 line inputs (1/4″ TS), 1 MIC input (1/4″ TRS) and 1 Hi-Z input (1/4″ TS)
● 2 line outputs (1/4″ TS) / Headphone output with level control
● Direct monitor switch for zero-latency monitoring
● USB 2.0 bus powered
● Additional 9V DC power socket
● Supports WDM, ASIO, DirectSound and Core Audio driver with low latency
● Native Instruments Pro53 DEMO, FM8 DEMO, B4II DEMO and Battery 3 DEMO software included

In addition, a complete bundle of software from Native Instruments including B4II, Pro53, FM8 and Battery 3 is included with the A25. This bundle allows the user to choose from a large library of different key/percussion sounds straight out of the package.

The Sims Audio Primus A25 costs $270, and will be available in the first quarter of 2008. More information on the Sims Audio Primus A25.