KETRON Event X

KETRON EVENT X – Next Gen Sound Module (The Real Arranger)

Condition: Used (Single Owner) Original Purchase Date: March 2024 Serial Number: I3AA10221X

Overview

Up for sale is the Ketron Event X, the long-awaited flagship arranger module from the legendary Italian manufacturer. This unit delivers the full power of the standard Event keyboard in a compact, portable form factor. It features a sleek matte finish and provides the exact same world-class sound engine and professional capabilities as its larger sibling.

Technical Condition & Kit

• Condition: Very good, used by a single owner. Shows minor, natural signs of use.
• Included: Original box, power supply, and USB flash drive.

Key Features & Innovations

The Event X is more than just a module—it is a "Real Arranger." It introduces a revolution in backing tracks with integrated Audio material that goes far beyond traditional MIDI.

• Dual-Core Processor: New, high-performance CPU for seamless operation.
• Polyphony: 128 notes.
• Live Components: Beyond Live Guitars and Drums, the Event X features Live Bass and Real Chords (full audio accompaniment).
• Voice Programs: 2 Voice sections (up to 3 sounds each).
• Groove Sections: 3 sections with new loops and MIDI patterns.
• Drawbar Organ: Dedicated mode for authentic organ performance.
• DSP Power: 4 real-time controllable DSP processors.
• Professional Sampler: Supports 32 splits, Stereo samples, and up to 4 layers.

Detailed Capabilities

Styles

Access over 400 styles categorized into Real, Live, and MIDI Styles. Real Styles utilize full-format AUDIO backing tracks for unmatched authenticity. Includes a manual 3-part LOWER section and advanced style editing for custom programming.

Drums

The rhythm section features over 580 Real Drums. These are not short MIDI loops but high-quality studio recordings of professional drummers (8+ bars) without cuts or edits.

• 94 new Stereo Drum Kits with Drum Mixer and Remap functions.
• Groove Mode: Over 700 sequences (House, Hip-Hop, Latin, Afro-Cuban) featuring authentic percussion like Shakers, Cajons, and Tambourines.

Bass

A library of 256 Real Bass lines recorded by session musicians across various keys. From Soul and Ballads to Disco Funk, the "vibe" and string-slap are palpable.

• Twin Bass: Seamlessly switch between MIDI and Real Bass.
• Advanced Control: Features Manual, To Lowest, To Root, and "Bassist" mode (chords recognized from the right hand).

Real Chord

Experience the "New Wave" of accompaniment. Play alongside a virtual "Jazz Trio" or a full live band. The Real Chord technology ensures your arrangements sound like a professional studio production, perfect for both live performance and high-end entertainment.