Do you ever dream about building your perfect synth? You know, a synth that had just the right components and did exactly what you wanted it to do and as your needs changed, it could too… Well, you’re in luck because that’s exactly the path you're on with NiftyKEYZ.

More than just a full-sized 49 key keyboard (with aftertouch), NiftyKEYZ has a whole load of space for a pile of whatever eurorack format modules you want to toss into it. All told, NiftyKEYZ has 112hp of available module space and its newly designed power supply provides 1500mA +12v, 1000mA -12v, and 1000mA +5v power. Stuff NiftyKEYZ with modules and you’ll have a franken-synth that’s only limit is the bounds of your imagination (or lack thereof).

Polysynth, monosynth, or how about 4 mono synths? Or wait, wanna mix of both? All is possible with NiftyKEYZ! You can split the keyboard into up to 4 zones and assign any combination of its 4 CV + gates to them. Play chords up high and bass down low, or whatever go for 2 duophonic zones, it’s all doable and then some… Follow your imagination and make it hapen.

So having 4 voices that you can assign willy nilly in your own Frankensynth is super cool, but  NiftyKEYZ also has a multi-mode arpeggiator that syncs to an external clock as well as NiftyKEYZ’s internal clock.

Speaking of clock, NiftyKEYZ can easily divide incoming clock to your heart’s content, as well as generate its own kicking pulse. Perfect as the center of your system or just being a part of it.

Pretty Mod right? Speaking of Mod, NiftyKEYZ’s modwheel can send constant voltage, allowing you to modulate like a mad person. Additionally, you can toggle the modwheel into LFO mode where now the modwheel will control the depth of clock-synced LFO with 5 fantastic user-selectable shapes.

Key Features: 

• 49-key keybed provides ample space to accommodate full-range and split-range instrument configurations
• Keyboard zone can be split for polyphonic and monophonic use
• 4 CV + gate outputs deliver robust options for expressivity and modular integration
• 112HP of usable rack space means no-frills Eurorack sound on the go
• Aftertouch, velocity, and modwheel/LFO controls enable a broad range of expression through onboard or CV-connected parameters
• Clock can be handled internally, externally, and divided, granting a varied scope of integration choices with your rig
• Arpeggiator, along with auto-chord, transposition, glide, and swing functions create an array of sound design opportunities
• 2 1/4-inch TS mono outputs, and dedicated 1/4-inch and 3.5mm headphone jacks are volume-controllable to let you rock out at any level with the full force of your sound
• USB MIDI class-compliance means no additional drivers
• MIDI in and MIDI thru functions via USB and 5-pin DIN enable seamless DAW integration for increased performance and instrument capabilities

Reviews