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M-Audio - CTRL49

Description

The M-Audio CTRL49 is a premium 49-key USB/MIDI controller that combines the creative power of VST instruments and FX plugins with dedicated DAW fader and transport controls to create an entirely hands-on production experience. The CTRL49s integrated high-resolution full-color display and robust hardware controls instantly auto-map themselves to your VST plugin controls using the included Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software. This unprecedented tight integration between hardware and software enables immediate 1:1 access to your all of your plugin controls as well as your DAW channel level, solo, mute, record, select and transport controlsall without ever reaching for the computer.

CTRL49 is a breakthrough product that will be much appreciated by keyboardist and musicians everywhere!

Features

* Integrated 4.3-inch high-resolution full-color screen with dedicated interface buttons
* Screen provides 1:1, real-time feedback of plugin parameters
* Includes Virtual Instrument Player softwareload, play and control any VST plugin
* Custom 49-key M-Audio semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch
* 9 faders and 8 buttons for instant and seamless control of your DAW
* 8 performance-ready 360-degree knobs
* 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive drum pads with RGB illumination
* Dedicated pad bank, transport control, octave, and performance buttons
* Roll mode, time division, pattern arpeggiator, and tap tempo buttons
* Expression pedal and footswitch inputs; 5-Pin MIDI IN/OUT

Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH): 32.04" x 12.36" x 4.08" / 81.4cm x 31.4cm x 10.4cm

Weight: 13.22 lbs / 6.0 kg

Requirements

VIP SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- 2 GB free disk space for basic installation, 20GB free disk space for full content installation
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
- Multi-core CPU
- 1280 x 768 pixel screen resolution
- Mac OS X 10.8 or later
- Windows 7 32-Bit, Windows 7 64-Bit, Windows 8 64-Bit, or later

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
- 1 available USB port
- 200 MB free disk space