Open Labs, which has the most useless website ever, announced "the first" portable production center for music, HD video, and animation at this year's NAMM show. The Open Labs Gen 3 Miko Mobile ProductionCenter combines a synthesizer, a computer, inputs/outputs, a video mixer/recorder, and Internet connectivity to help you with all manner of projects. It comes in two flavors, both of which use Windows XP to run Open Labs' Miko SE ($2,999) and MiKo LX ($3,499). The latter has the better specs listed below:
- 37-key keyboard
- 1.8/2.1 GHz dual core processor
- 1GB/2GB of RAM
- QWERTY keyboard
- 15-inch touch-sensitive display
- 160GB/250GB hard drive
- DVD burner
- 4 audio inputs with preamps
- 6 audio outputs
- 7.1-channel surround sound
- VGA out for adding a second monitor
- assignable hardware controllers designed for DJing and controlling virtual instruments
(image of Scott Spock of The Matrix holding the Gen 3 Miko from Open Labs)
