M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 49-Key USB-Powered MIDI Controller

Description

The  M-Audio   Keystation 49 MK3 is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It is also compatible with iOS devices. The Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while also providing expressive capabilities.

Assignable transport and directional controls allow for playing, performing, and recording with music software without using a mouse or trackpad. If you'Voe got your own sustain pedal, you can plug it in via the 1/4" sustain pedal input. Lightweight and durable, the controller is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Additionally, the unit supports iOS connectivity using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.

The 49 MK3 comes with a variety of software, including DAWs such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Also included is AIR Music Technology Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one synthesiser which houses up to four sounds to help you create your own unique VI patches.

Keyboard sounds can be achieved via three included AIR Music Technology soft-synths: The Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. You also get 2GB of Touch Loops material to foster your creativity. The keyboard comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable.

Features

49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys with natural piano feel

USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and more

Transport and directional buttons let you operate your DAW from the keyboard

Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive performances

USB-powered and supports plug-and-play connectivity to a Mac or Windows computer

Relatively lightweight at 4.7 lb, for easy setup and portability

Relatively compact at 32.3 x 2.7 x 7.4" for convenient integration with most project or professional studios

iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

Ableton Live Lite music performance and creation software

Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition with Unlimited Busses, Elastic Time/Pitch, Offline Bounce, and 1GB of cloud storage

AIR Music Technology Mini Gran, Velvet, and Xpand!2

Skoove software with hundreds of online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate, or advanced players

Melodics desktop app for teaching users how to play MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums

2GB of Touch Loops for chopping up and mixing samples, including synth pad loops, vintage drums, and more