Ketron SD-40

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Ketron SD-40

Ketron

SD-40

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 386167
Brand: Ketron
Model: SD-40
Price: $2,088.90

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The Ketron SD-40 is a powerhouse for performers needing a self-contained arrangement engine. It's ideal for accordionists, guitarists, and anyone playing European-influenced music who wants a complete, portable performance solution with a ton of sounds and styles at their fingertips. Just be aware it's designed for programmed play, not a traditional keyboard feel.

Product Description

  • Ketron SD-40
  • Arranger Module
  • 668 Sounds
  • 368 User voices
  • 260 Styles
  • 128 Voice polyphony
  • Colour display
  • Audio Multitrack Player
  • Internal 16 GB SSD
  • Master keyboard mode
  • Accordion style mode
  • Accordion classic mode
  • Guitar mode with Efx (thru input)
  • 4 Memory banks with 1024 Registration slots
  • Professional player
  • Playback of MP3
  • MIDI (different formats with lyrics)
  • TXT files
  • 1x USB to host
  • 3x USB to device
  • SD card reader
  • Microphone connector
  • Headphone connector
  • Foot switch connector suitable for Ketron FS6 and FS13
  • MIDI IN/Out/Thru
  • DVI port for external monitor
  • Dimensions: 320 x 180 x 10 mm
  • Weight: 2 kg
PROS
  • • Excellent sound library, particularly strong in European folk styles
  • • Intuitive arranger engine with deep customization options
  • • Solid build quality; feels robust despite its compact size
  • • Comprehensive file format support simplifies workflow significantly
CONS
  • • Limited keyboard action; best suited for programmed performances
  • • The colour display, while functional, could be brighter and higher resolution
  • • Master keyboard mode lacks advanced MIDI parameter control

Product Video

Key Features

Tracks 16
Steps 128
MIDI IN/OUT/Thru, USB Host/Device
CV/Gate None
Connections Microphone, Headphone, Foot switch, DVI, SD Card, USB
Weight 2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It simulates accordion controls, but lacks the physical feel and nuanced expression of a true accordion – it's a compromise for portability.
Yes, the USB host functionality allows for straightforward integration, but you'll be primarily sending MIDI data, not audio directly.
It truly shines with European folk, pop, and dance styles – think Italian, Irish, and Balkan music – but can be adapted to others with some tweaking.

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