M-Audio Keystudio 49-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

M-Audio Keystudio 49-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard Review

M-Audio Keystudio 49-key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard Feature

• 49-note, synth-action keyboard (This product has been reclassified as KeyRig49 by M-Audio.)
• Connection and power via a single USB cable
• Instant installation on Mac OS X. Drivers for Windows are available from M-Audio, but no playback or editing software is provided.
• Sustain pedal input
• Assignable modulation wheel and volume slider

Harness the power of your Mac music software with M-Audio's KeyStudio USB keyboard controller. KeyStudio makes it easy to command a library of virtual instruments, audition loops and compose songs in GarageBand, Logic and other Mac-compatible applications. The sleek controller features 49 synth-action keys plus pitch bend and modulation wheels, sustain pedal input and more. Simply connect it to your Mac OS X computer with a single USB cable and start playing.

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Assignable volume slider and edit mode for accessing advanced functions.

Pitch and assignable modulation wheel.

49-Note, Synth-Action Keyboard
The KeyStudio keeps things simple with a 49-note keyboard and basic controls. Use the octave up and down buttons to hit higher and lower notes, and the pitch bend and modulation wheels for added expression.

Get Started Instantly
The Keystudio will install instantly on Mac OS X computers--just plug and play. Of course, it works great on Windows machines too.

Powered by the USB port on your computer, the Keystudio makes a perfect controller for GarageBand, Logic or other music applications.

Assignable Functions
You can easily set up the KeyStudio to work the way you want. You can assign the modulation wheel and volume slider for convenient control of functions like volume, pan or portamento (for just a few examples).

The assignable octave +/- buttons can be set to adjust octave shift, program change, bank MSB, transpose, Bank LSB, or MIDI channel change settings.

The "edit mode" button allows you to control advanced functions via the keys themselves, changing anything from octave to bank or program info.

Easy Connections
Because the Keystudio is powered by your computer's USB bus, all you need for connection and power is the included USB cable.

You can also add a standard sustain pedal for more piano-like expression, using the quarter-inch input on the back of the keyboard.

What's in the Box
M-Audio KeyStudio USB keyboard, USB cable, Printed KeyStudio Quick Start Guide KeyStudio 49-Note USB Keyboard Controller for Mac Music Software - Harness the power of your Mac music software with M-Audio s KeyStudio USB keyboard controller. KeyStudio makes it easy to command a library of virtual instruments audition loops and compose songs in GarageBand Logic and other Mac-compatible applications. The sleek controller features 49 synth-action keys plus pitch bend and modulation wheels sustain pedal input and more. Simply connect it to your Mac OS X computer with a single USB cable and start playing.

Akai MPK49 49-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard Controller with 16 MPC Pads

Akai MPK49 49-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard Controller with 16 MPC Pads Review

Akai MPK49 49-Key Semi-Weighted Keyboard Controller with 16 MPC Pads Feature

• MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
• Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display

The Akai MPK49 features MPC-style Full Level and 12 Levels functions on its pads and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 72 assignable controls with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal footswitch pitch bend and modulation wheel.

M-Audio Oxygen 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller

M-Audio Oxygen 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Review

M-Audio Oxygen 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller Feature

• bus powered 49-key USB MIDI controller - easy computer cnnnectivity
• 8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable sliders - control DAW and virtual instrument parameters
• DirectLink mode - instant controller mapping to DAW functions
• dedicated transport and track slected buttons - streamlined session control
• Pro Tools compatible - extends industry-standard functionality
• Bus powered 49-key USB MIDI controller - easy computer connectivity

The Oxygen 49 USB MIDI controller delivers next-generation functionality from M-Audio, the leading innovator in mobile music production technology. Oxygen 49 features eight assignable knobs and nine assignable sliders, plus dedicated transport and track select buttons. directLink mode aotomatically maps these controls to common DAW functions including ransport, mixer, track pan and plug-in parameters. Built-in factory preses offer support for popular virtual instruments right out of the box - no complicated setup required. Velocity-sensitive keys and a sleek , compact design round out a portable keyboard that's perfect for both production and performance. No other MIDI controller in this price range has so much functionality while remaining easy to use.

Musician's Gear 49-Key Keyboard Gig Bag

Musician's Gear 49-Key Keyboard Gig Bag Review

Musician's Gear 49-Key Keyboard Gig Bag Feature

• The SP-2 is a high-quality damper pedal with expressive half-pedal capabilities.

This Keyboard Gig Bag from Musician's Gear fits 49-note boards and has an outer covering of heavy-duty 440D twill nylon to lock out dirt and spills. Inside, foam padding absorbs the bumps of normal handling. Edges and handles are made of thick parachute webbing for extra strength and durability. The electronic keyboard bag has a carry handle, shoulder strap, and double jumbo zippers. 36" x 5" x 14".

M-Audio Axiom 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen

M-Audio Axiom 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen Review

M-Audio Axiom 49 Advanced 49-Key USB MIDI Controller, 2nd Gen Feature

• 49 piano-style, semi-weighted keys>musically satisfying playing experience
• 9 mixer-style faders and 8 smooth rotary encoders>hands-on control over your DAW
• angled top panel and centrally positioned LCD>better ergonomics on stage and in the studio
• DirectLink mode> automatically map onboard controls to DAW mixer paramenters-no complex setup required
• Axiom Instrutment Maps>instant access to virtual instrutment parameters for a hardware synth-like experience

The M-Audio Axiom 49 controller combines all the production power and performance you need to get the most from your music software and MIDI gear. More than just a "data entry" conroller, the Axiom 49 features piano-style, semi-weighted keys for a musically satisfying playing experience. Large dynamci trigger pads make it easy to program beats and trigger one-shot samples-while the encoder knobs, faders, and buttons deliver complete real-time control over your software. DirectLink mode provides easy, automatic access to common DAW functions including ransport, mixer, track pan, and virtual instrutment parameters-no complicated setup required. Axiom 49 also features a sleek, angled top panel for easy viewing in any enviroment.

Alesis Q49 49-Key Usb/Midi Keyboard Controller

Alesis Q49 49-Key Usb/Midi Keyboard Controller Review

Alesis Q49 49-Key Usb/Midi Keyboard Controller Feature

• 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all music software and MIDI devices
• USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware
• Pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, assignable data slider
• Send program changes from keys

49-key USB/MIDI keyboard controller, USB & MIDI jacks, pitch & mod wheels, octave +/-, assignable data slider