Arturia has introduced Analog Factory Experience, an interesting virtual synth/control-surface combo based on Analog Factory 2.0. The package comes with a 32-key, custom-made, MIDI keyboard.

Features:

• 3500 analog synthesizer sounds that have defined the sound of modern music. All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V). These TAE(R) powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.
• Fast filter the presets to your requirements: by Instrument, by Type (Bass, Pads, Leads) and/or by Characteristics (hard, soft, complex, simple, short, long), and find presets according to these filtered choices.
• Organize Presets view by Name, Instrument, Type, CPU usage, Favorites, or User Presets. Straightforward Editing, with the most essential parameters for personalizing presets: (Filter and LFO sections, 4 Key Parameters differing for each preset, Chorus & Delay mix, ADSR envelope), more….
• Keyboard: 32 keys with velocity. Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 10 encoders, 4 sliders, 11 switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel. Connectors: Hold, Sustain, Expression. The keyboard is based on CME’s ultra-thin velocity sensitive 25 key mechanism offered in a high quality case.

Availability

Priced at US$349, the first production batch will be delivered mid-November 2007.