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M-Audio - KEYSTATION49MK3

Description

The Keystation 49 MK3 is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 natural feeling full-size velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow.

Musical Control
With Keystation 49 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 49 MK3 also features a 1/4" (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.

Pure Player Experience
Compact, lightweight and durable, Keystation 49 MK3 is perfect for traveling musicians who want to take command of music software during live performances or for producers who wish to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural feeling keybed to their studioit easily satisfies both roles. For an easy-to-use and portable setup, Keystation 49 MK3 is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Plus, Keystation 49 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.

KEY FEATURES

* 49 full-size velocity-sensitive synth-action keys with natural feel
* USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and more
* Transport and directional buttons for controlling any recording software/DAW
* Volume fader for deeper control of plugins
* Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels for expressive performances
* Advanced functionality customizes fader, buttons, pitch and mod wheels to control any DAW or plugin parameter
* Compact design fits any desk, studio or stage setup perfectly
* USB-powered, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PCno drivers required
* iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
* Includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite performance/recording software/DAWs
* Includes AIR Music Tech Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds
* Includes AIR Music Tech Velvet virtual electronic piano with five legendary electric pianos from the '60s and '70s
* Includes AIR Music Tech Xpand!2 multitimbral all-in-one workstation

PREMIUM SOFTWARE SUITE INCLUDED

* Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition - features Unlimited Busses, Elastic Time and Elastic Pitch, Offline Bounce and 1 GB of free cloud storage space for collaboration or accessing your projects from any computer anywhere that is connected to the internet, plus compatibility with all the included AIR Music Tech Virtual Instruments.

* Ableton Live Lite is one of the most popular performance and production programs available in the world. A powerful music creation tool, Ableton Live Lite enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a fluid audio/MIDI environment. Explore sonic possibilities in real time whether on stage or in the studio. When you are satisfied with your work, Ableton Live Lite lets you save it or mix it down.

* AIR Music Technology Mini Grand is a simple-to-use yet powerful virtual piano instrument with seven different acoustic piano sounds to suit a broad range of musical styles and production needs. Combining premium quality piano samples, innovative re-pedaling technology, built-in room simulation and equal and stretched tuning, Mini Grand is the go-to plugin for authentic, emotive piano sounds.

* AIR Music Technology Velvet is a virtual electronic piano that combines five legendary electric pianos from the 60s and 70s into one versatile instrument. Based on the Fender Rhodes Suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II Stage Pianos, Wurlitzer 200A and Hohner Pianet-T, Velvet accurately emulates the sound quality, response and nuances of each original instrument to bring your piano tracks to life.

* AIR Music Technology Xpand!2 is a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound slots, or parts, per patch. Each part is provided with its own MIDI channel, Note Range (Zone), Mix, Arpeggiation, Modulation, and Effects settingsan excellent method for creating individual parts. Harnessing the four parts together to build one amazing Patch is where Xpand!2 reveals its true power. Using everything from wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, the expert sound design team at Air Music Tech has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 patches.

* With Skoove, you'll learn to play piano with hundreds of interactive, high-quality online piano lessons structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Skoove's unique method guides you with real-time feedback as you play, letting you hone your skills faster and learn everything you need to become a complete piano player.

* Melodics is a desktop app that teaches you to play and perform with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums. Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned pro looking to learn advanced techniques, Melodics grows with you. It comes with over 60 free lessons (Including 5 Exclusive to M-Audio) to get you started!

* Touch Loops - Chop up and mix 2 gigs of samples ranging from deep ambient synth pad loops to vintage drum one shots. These are all designed to inspire your music production and provide professional sounding samples that will shine in your mix.

What's Included
- Keystation 49 MK3
- Software Download Cards
- USB Cable
- User Guide
- Safety and Warranty Manual

Tech Specs
* 49 Key USB MIDI Controller
* Directional Pad (Up, Down, Left, Right and Enter)
* Power via USB
* Dimensions (width x depth x height): 822 mm x 189 mm x 68 mm (32.36" x 7.44" x 2.68")
* Weight: 2.14 kg (4.72 lbs.)

Minimum System Requirements
Windows 7
macOS 10.11
Available USB port