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M-Audio - KEYSTATION88MK3

Description

The Keystation 88 MK3 is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation 88 MK3 features 88 natural-feeling, full size velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow.

Express Yourself
With Keystation 88 MK3, maximizing your creativity while minimizing the complication is easy: Use the fully assignable octave range buttons; pitch-bend and modulation wheels; volume slider, and transport and directional controls to play, perform, and record with your music software without using a mouse or trackpad. Keystation 88 MK3 also features a 1/4-inch (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal, such as the M-Audio SP2 (sold separately), for genuine piano sustain.

Immersive DAW Control
With Keystation 88 MK3, take the hassle out of computer-based production. Combining USB-power, class-compliancy and support for USB-MIDI connectivity, setup is a breeze granting producers and performers immediate access to the modern-world of music production. Thanks to easily-accessible play, stop and record controls and directional buttons, experience an unprecedented, enhanced recording workflow - play, perform and record with music software without the nuisance distraction of a mouse or trackpad. Plus, Keystation 88 MK3s support for iOS connectivity - with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) enables full-featured performance with audio apps on iPads and other iOS devices.

Features
* 88 full-size velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys with natural feel
* USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments and controlling software
* 5-pin MIDI out for connecting to your favorite analog synth
* Volume fader, transport and directional buttons for easy control of your software
* Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels for expressive performances
* Advanced function assigns hardware controls to any DAW or plugin parameter
* Compact design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly
* Plug-and-play connection to your Mac or PCno drivers or power supply required
* Compatible with iOS devices via Apple USB to Camera Adapter (sold separately)
* Octave up and down buttons; Sustain pedal input; Expression pedal input
* Includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats performance/recording software/DAWs
* Includes a 3-month subscription to Skoove
* Includes 40 free lessons from Melodics
* Includes a complete software production package

• Virtual Instruments: Velvet, Mini Grand, Vacuum, Boom, DB-33. Xpand!2
• MPC Expansion packs: MPC Beats Producer Kits, F9 Instruments Beats Edition. Laniakea Sounds, MSX Audio, ADSR

Technical Specifications
Power: via USB or DC 9V, 500mA center-positive power supply (sold separately)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 137.77 x 21.64 x 7.31cm / 54.24" x 8.52" x 2.88"
Weight: 6.24kg / 13.75 lbs.