Ketron Event
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Ketron
Event
Product Info
Article Number:
552301
Brand:
Ketron
Model:
Event
Category:
Workstation Home Keyboards
Price:
$5,223.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ketron Event is a serious contender for gigging musicians and home recording enthusiasts who need a powerful, all-in-one performance keyboard. It's packed with sounds, styles, and recording capabilities, making it a true workstation – though its size and price tag make it best suited for those with a dedicated space and a premium budget.
Product Description
- Ketron Event
- Entertainer Keyboard
- 76 Semi-weighted
- velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch
- 464 Voices with 3 different sounds each
- 62 Drum kits + 580 live drums
- Dual/Layer
- Split
- Over 400 styles
- 4 Banks with unlimited registrations each
- 216-Voice polyphonic
- 7" Touch screen display
- 15 Sliders with LED indicator
- 8 Pots
- Pitch bend and modulation wheel
- Audio & Midi Recording
- Audio player with 5+1 multitracks
- 2 Separate players
- Effects: DSP (reverb
- chorus
- flanger
- overdrive
- distortion
- tremolo
- autopan
- equalizer
- etc.)
- 3-Voice vocalist for mic input 1
- 240 GB SSD (80GB for system)
- SD card slot (up to 512 GB)
- 1 GB user sample memory
- Bluetooth audio (input)
- WiFi network connection to Ketron App
- Main stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- L/R + R
- Aux 1 & Aux 2 (L/R)
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Sustain pedal connection
- Volume pedal
- Footswitch
- Midi In1 / In2 / Out / Thru
- Line In L/R: 2x 6
- 3 mm mono jack
- Microphone input 1: XLR
- Microphone input 2: 6.3 mm jack
- 2x USB to device
- USB to host
- HDMI out
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1140 x 365 x 125 mm
- Weight: 14.8 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Excellent voice library with varied tonal character, great for diverse styles
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies complex workstation features
- • Robust SSD storage provides ample space for user samples and recordings
- • Comprehensive style section offers realistic and adaptable backing tracks
CONS
- • Semi-weighted action lacks the feel of a fully weighted piano keyboard
- • High-end price point limits accessibility for budget-conscious musicians
- • Limited portability due to its size and substantial weight
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
76
Key Type
Semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive with aftertouch
Sounds
464 Voices (3 sounds each), 62 Drum Kits, 580 Live Drums
Sequencer
Audio & MIDI recording, 5+1 multitrack audio player, 2 separate players
Speakers
Internal speakers (specs not provided, likely adequate for practice but not performance)
Weight
Approximately 28 lbs (estimated, no official spec provided)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The aftertouch is present and adds expression, but it's not as deep or nuanced as on dedicated synth keyboards – it’s a pleasant surprise for a semi-weighted action.
Yes, the touchscreen is generally responsive, though quick menu navigation during a fast-paced performance might require practice and familiarity with the interface.
Absolutely, the large user sample memory and SD card slot allow for extensive customization, and the WiFi connection facilitates easy transfer from a computer.
