product guide - M-Audio

PRODUCT GUIDE 2009
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MIDI CONTROLLERS / DIGITAL PIANOS
Keystation Pro 88
88-Key Hammer-Action USB Bus-Powered Master MIDI Controller
The Keystation Pro 88 is the 88-key hammer-action USB master MIDI controller designed specifi cally to let you perform, program and mix music directly with your computer.
Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned pro or just ready to take your music to the next level, our hammer action is so expressive that you simply won’t want to stop playing it.
And the complement of 59 (yes, 59) assignable controls delivers more than enough tactile command over your favorite soft synths and DAWs like Pro Tools ® M-Powered
software. This bus-powered master controller unifi es everything you need to experience the full potential of today’s virtual studios—and at a light weight.
88-key, hammer-action, velocitysensitive
keyboard
24 MIDI-assignable rotary controllers
22 MIDI-assignable buttons
9 MIDI-assignable Alps faders
MIDI-assignable pitch bend and modulation
wheels, foot switch and foot pedal inputs
controllers assignable to MIDI controllers, notes,
transport controls, program changes (including
LSB and MSB), SysEx and RPN/NRPN
independent MIDI channel
assign for all controllers
four keyboard zones for layers and splits
multiple dynamic velocity curves
large custom LCD displays controller number,
assigned controller, edit icons and edit values
10 memory locations for saving
all controller assignments
MIDI In port
Keystation 88es
88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller
If you appreciate the full range of a piano keyboard in a lightweight package, the 88-note Keystation
88es controller is for you. You get semi-weighted action that’s velocity-sensitive to convey all the
nuances of your playing to your computer and most popular music education and studio software.
Class-compliancy with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X ensures easy plug-and-play setup.
Keystation 61es
61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller
The Keystation 61es is a 61-note USB keyboard with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys that is designed
to easily integrate into any computer music environment. Class-compliancy with Mac OS X, Windows XP and
Vista delivers true plug-and-play setup. Keystation 61es is also compatible with many music education and music
creation software titles, making it ideal for classrooms and studios alike. More advanced users can control software
synths, external sound devices and more with the assignable slider, and pitch and mod wheels. This sleek, compact
keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply.
“M-Audio have really fi lled a gap in the market for this
kind of keyboard and, yet again, delivered a very practical
product at an incredible price.” —Future Music
MIDI Out port can drive external MIDI gear
or be used as USB to MIDI Out interface
USB class compliant—no drivers required for
Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), or Mac OS X
powered via USB bus (cable included)
or optional 9V power supply
lightweight for its features—only 47 lbs.
includes Live Lite
88-note, velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action
built-in USB MIDI interface with MIDI Out jack
pitch bend and modulation wheels
powered via USB or 9V DC
“… the Keystation 88es is a sleek,
sturdy keyboard that’s hard to beat
at this price point.” —Keyboard
Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista class-compliant
includes Live Lite
61-note, velocity-sensitive,
semi-weighted action
pitch and modulation wheels;
volume/control slider
advanced function button for programming
sustain foot pedal input
octave +/- buttons
MIDI Out jack routes computer
MIDI to control external devices
powered via USB or 9V DC power
adapter (sold separately)
includes Live Lite
KeyRig 49
49-Note USB Keyboard
KeyRig 49 turns your Mac or PC into a versatile keyboard
workstation. Featuring a 49-key, synth-action USB MIDI keyboard
and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 49
makes it easy to start composing and performing music with a
computer. Play KeyRig’s virtual instrument sounds, or audition
loops and compose songs with Ableton Live Lite (included) or
other music-creation programs. The keyboard also provides an
easy way to harness the power of GarageBand’s virtual instrument
collection on your Mac. It connects via a single USB cable and
works instantly with computers running Windows XP, Vista or
Mac OS X.
49-note, synth-action keyboard
assignable modulation wheel and volume slider
pitch bend wheel
assignable octave +/- buttons
edit mode button
sustain pedal input
25-note, half-action keyboard
assignable volume slider
modulation and pitch bend controls
eight fully assignable knobs and buttons
octave +/- buttons
sustain pedal input
powered via USB or external 9V DC adapter (sold separately)
built-in 16-channel MIDI interface
instant installation on Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista—just plug and play
includes award-winning M-Audio Key Rig software for PC
includes Ableton Live Lite music creation software
includes award-winning M-Audio
Key Rig software for PC
USB compatible
connection and power via a single USB cable
instant installation on Mac OS X, Windows
XP and Vista computers—just plug and play
includes Ableton Live Lite music creation software
KeyRig 25
25-Note USB Keyboard
KeyRig 25 turns your Mac or PC into a mobile keyboard workstation. Featuring a compact, half-action,
25-note USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 25 makes it
easy to compose and perform computer-based music anywhere you want. Play Key Rig’s virtual instrument
sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with Pro Tools ® M-Powered software, Ableton Live Lite
(included) or other music-creation programs. The keyboard also provides an easy way to harness the power
of GarageBand’s virtual instrument collection on your Mac. It connects via a single USB cable and works
instantly with computers running Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X.
Includes Key Rig Software
Key Rig software from M-Audio covers all the essential needs of today’s keyboardist in a single virtual rack. Compatible with Windows
environments, Key Rig delivers four great-sounding modules for standalone or plug-in use—SP-1 Stage Piano, MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer,
MB-3 Tone Wheel Organ and GM-4 General MIDI Module. The master section lets you route, split, layer and mix these four powerful
modules in whatever way best suits your performance and recording needs. A master effects section also allows for adding a common
effect in addition to the individual effect section included with each instrument.
four top-quality virtual sound modules:
• SP-1 Stage Piano
• MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer
• MB-3 Tone Wheel Organ
• GM-4 General MIDI
use in standalone mode or with a sequencer
variable velocity and controller settings, optimized for
M-Audio keyboards
independent MIDI channels
integral mixer
split and layer modules for performance combinations
dual effects processor for each module
master effects section in addition to individual module effects
compatible with most popular software including
Pro Tools M-Powered
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