Miditech Pianobox Pro HOST

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Miditech Pianobox Pro HOST

Miditech

Pianobox Pro HOST

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 572752
Brand: Miditech
Model: Pianobox Pro HOST
Category: Sound Modules
Price: $193.60

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The Pianobox Pro HOST is a neat little module for musicians needing a General MIDI sound source and MIDI connectivity on a budget. It’s a great solution for songwriters, educators, or anyone wanting a compact, portable sound module without a ton of bells and whistles – think bedroom producers or mobile performers.

Product Description

  • Miditech Pianobox Pro HOST
  • Sound Module
  • General MIDI compatible sound module with 128 integrated GM sample sounds
  • Various grand piano
  • electric piano
  • synthesizer
  • string
  • bass and drum sounds
  • 16 note multi-timbral
  • 81-voice polyphonic
  • 100 drum patterns for practising and playing along
  • USB MIDI I/O
  • One MIDI input/output: 5-pin DIN
  • One Hi-Z input: 6.3 mm jack
  • One line output: 6.3 mm jack (L/R)
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • One USB HOST port for USB master keyboards
  • including power supply
  • Simultaneous use of USB device and USB HOST option
  • Power supply via USB or included USB DC power supply
  • Class compliant
  • Aluminium housing
  • Desktop format
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 15 x 6 cm
PROS
  • • Solid aluminum housing provides unexpected robustness for the price.
  • • General MIDI compatibility offers broad software integration potential.
  • • USB HOST port simplifies connection with master keyboards and controllers.
  • • 100 drum patterns provide a useful backing for practice and composition.
CONS
  • • GM sounds are serviceable but lack the nuance of dedicated sample libraries.
  • • Limited effects processing restricts creative sound sculpting options.
  • • Hi-Z input likely requires impedance matching for optimal signal quality.

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Key Features

Sounds 128 General MIDI sounds: grand piano, electric piano, synths, strings, bass, drums.
Polyphony 81-voice polyphony provides decent layering capability.
Effects Basic reverb and chorus, limited creative flexibility.
MIDI USB MIDI I/O, 5-pin DIN input/output, class compliant.
Connections USB HOST, Hi-Z input, line outputs (L/R), headphone output.
Weight Approximately 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) – surprisingly hefty for its size.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It should function reliably with most USB master keyboards, but compatibility isn't guaranteed across all brands and models; testing is always recommended.
While it can technically accept a microphone signal, the impedance mismatch may result in a weak or muddy sound; a dedicated preamp is preferable.
No, it’s primarily designed as a sound module; it requires external control via MIDI or the USB HOST connection to function.

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