| Content | The M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It features 88 full-size, semi-weighted, and velocity-sensitive keys for a natural, piano-like feel. The Keystation 88 MK3 sports a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while providing expressive capabilities as well.Assignable transport and directional controls allow for playing, performing, and recording with music software without using a mouse or trackpad. If you've got your own sustain pedal, you can plug it into the Keystation 88 MK3 via its 1/4" sustain pedal input.Lightweight and durable, the controller is USB-powered, class compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output facilitates use with your favorite, compatible synthesizer, so it can receive messages from the Keystation 88. Additionally, the unit supports iOS connectivity using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling one to perform and compose with audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.The Keyboard comes with a variety of software, including DAWs such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, and Akai Professional MPC Beats performance/recording software, plus five MPC Beats expansion kits. Also included is AIR Music Technology Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one virtual instrument that lets you stack up to four individual sounds to create your own unique-sounding patches.Keyboard sounds can be achieved via three included AIR Music Technology soft-synths: The Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. DB-33 is a virtual Hammond B3 organ with rotarty speaker cabinets, while Boom is a slick drum machine that pays homage to the most popular vintage drum machine of the past. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. The keyboard comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable.- 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 with your Mac or PC? no 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, and ADSR
| The Hammer 88 from M-Audio is an 88-key USB/MIDI keyboard controller designed to provide realistic piano-style feel and control of virtual instruments for musicians, composers, and programmers on stage or in the studio. It features 88 velocity-sensitive, hammer-action keys, which are fully weighted to reproduce the feel of playing on a grand piano. The included music rest is convenient for sheet music or propping up a phone or tablet.The keyboard can be split into multiple zones, allowing layers, splits, and single-key chords. Separate 1/4? inputs are available for sustain, soft, and expression pedals. Use the pitch bend and mod wheels to add portamento and glissando effects. The dedicated volume control delivers easy level adjustment. The assignable Plus/Minus buttons enable you to select programs, effects, octaves, and more.Control your favorite virtual instruments via USB, or connect the MIDI output to an external sound module or drum machine. The Hammer 88 supports plug-and-play compatibility on Mac OS X and Windows, and is USB-powered.
Keys
88 velocity-sensitive, fully weighted, hammer-action keys can faithfully capture your performance subtleties, while providing the response of a traditional grand piano. Combine the classic feel of a piano with the sonic power of your favorite virtual instruments.
Expression
With a unity-locking pitch wheel and a separate modulation wheel, add portamento and glissando effects, or map the Mod wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument. With the dedicated Master Volume Fader, you can instantly control the intensity of your performance or MIDI map this to any compatible parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument collection for expanded, hands-on control. Use the assignable Up and Down buttons to select different programs, effects, MMC messages, jump between octaves and more.
Pedal Inputs
Three 1/4" inputs are provided for sustain, soft, and expression pedals. Connect your preferred pedals, then enjoy pedal-based performance articulation.
Control
Control virtual instruments in your favorite DAW via USB. Utilize the 5-pin MIDI output to send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesizers, sound modules, and drum machines.
Convenience
The Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for hassle-free setup that lets you focus on your creativity. No drivers are required; plug-and-play connectivity is supported on Mac OS X and Windows. For iOS users, Hammer 88 supports seamless connectivity via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling you to compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices. | The Oxygen 25 IV from M-Audio features not only twenty-five velocity-sensitive full size keys, but also ships with several music software titles that allows for immediate music making. With the additional assignable knobs and pads, the controller provides comprehensive control over the included and other software, facilitating the recording and mixing of music without ever reaching for a mouse -- all the while maintaining a small footprint.Aside from the velocity-sensitive keys for playing chords, bass lines, and melodies, eight knobs are available for tweaking effects plug-ins and virtual instruments, along with eight velocity-sensitive pads for triggering samples or finger drumming. And for controlling the master output, a single fader is available along with dedicated transport controls and track-up and -down buttons that can initiate play, stop, and record in the DAW environment right from the controller.The controller offers out-of-the-box integration with many DAWs including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and more, with the controls instantly mapped to key parameters in the DAW. Built-in customizable mapping presets can be easily adapted to work with favorite effects plug-ins and virtual instruments, and the factory presets map the various controls to the bundled SONiVOX Twist virtual instruments. Also included are Ableton Live Lite and Xpand!2, a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound slots or parts per patch.Twenty-five full-size, synthesizer-action velocity-sensitive keysEight velocity-sensitive trigger pads for beat production, clip launching, and moreEight assignable knobs for manipulating virtual instruments and plug-insSingle assignable faderTransport buttons allows for DAW control without reaching for the mouseAutomaps to popular DAWs - Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and moreLCD screen provides instant parameter feedbackUSB-powered, plug-and-play support, and USB-MIDI connectivitySustain pedal input for further creative controlAbleton Live Lite is included for immediate music creationIncludes SONiVOX Twist, a spectral morphing synthesizerIncludes AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one workstation | Unlock DAW Productivity with M-Audio Keystation MK3 ControllersThe M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It features 61 full-size, semi-weighted, and velocity-sensitive keys for a realistic, pianistic feel. The Keystation 61 MK3 also sports a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while providing expressive capabilities as well.Assignable transport and directional controls allow for playing, performing, and recording with music software without using a mouse or trackpad. If you've got your own sustain pedal, you can plug it into the Keystation 61 MK3 via its 1/4" sustain pedal input.Lightweight and durable, the controller is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. A 5-pin DIN MIDI output facilitates use with your favorite, compatible synth, so it can receive messages from the Keystation 61. Additionally, the unit supports iOS connectivity using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling one to perform and compose with audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.The Keyboard comes with a variety of software, including DAWs such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Also included is AIR Music Technology Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one virtual instrument that lets you stack up to four individual sounds to create your own unique-sounding patches.Keyboard sounds can be achieved via three included AIR Music Technology soft-synths: The Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. You also get 2GB of Touch Loops material to foster your creativity. The keyboard comes with a USB type-A to USB Type-B cable.61 full-size velocity-sensitive keys, semi-weighted for a naturalistic piano feelUSB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and moreTransport and directional buttons let you operate your DAW from the keyboardPitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive performancesUSB-powered and supports plug-and-play connectivity to a Mac or PC5-Pin MIDI output for use with your favorite, compatible MIDI gearRelatively compact at 39.2 x 2.7 x 7.4" for convenient integration with most project or professional studiosiOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection KitAbleton Live Lite music performance and creation softwarePro Tools | First M-Audio Edition with Unlimited Busses, Elastic Time/Pitch, Offline Bounce, and 1GB of cloud storageAIR Music Technology Mini Gran, Velvet, and Xpand!2Skoove software with hundreds of online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate, or advanced playersMelodics desktop app for teaching users how to play MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums2 GB of Touch Loops for chopping up and mixing samples, including synth pad loops, vintage drums, and more | This expression controller pedal works with all M-Audio MIDI controllers equipped with an expression pedal input, and the built-in polarity switch ensures compatibility with most other keyboard brands. This pedal controls any assignable variable MIDI controller value, including volume, modulation, panning, and filter sweep. The unit offers a durable molded construction with a textured footrest, and ships with an integral 6' cable. | The BX5 D3 from M-Audio is a 2-way, 100W powered studio monitor designed to offer a wide frequency response and easy configuration for mixers, DJs, producers, and recordists in small control rooms, personal studios, and mobile rigs. The monitor produces a frequency response of 52 Hz to 35 kHz, thanks to two Class A/B amplifiers feeding a 5? Kevlar woofer and 1? silk dome tweeter.A rear-mounted bass port delivers extended bass response, while the tweeter? s custom waveguide yields a wide sweet spot and minimized high-frequency scatter. Volume and low-frequency controls are provided so you can tune the monitor to cooperate with the sound of the room. Place the monitor on the supplied acoustic foam pad to decouple it from your table or stands, which aids in reducing unwanted bass vibrations.The BX5 D3 can interface with a variety of equipment, via balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4? TRS input jacks. Setup is simple, due to the front-mounted LED, which appears brighter when you are at the ideal angle.
Drivers
A magnetically-shielded 5" military-grade Kevlar woofer provides durability and detailed transient response whilst negating unwanted "cone breakup." It has a high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround. The magnetically-shielded 1" silk dome tweeter delivers high frequencies up to 35 kHz with minimal resonance.
Enclosure
The rear-mounted bass port yields extended bass response while reducing audible air turbulence that can occur at high sound pressure levels. The tweeter sits in a custom waveguide designed to lessen scatter and yield a wide sweet spot. The process of aligning the monitor's position is simplified, due to the front-mounted LED, which shines brightly when you're located at the ideal angle.
Amplifiers
The BX5 D3 has two Class A/B amplifiers, a 60W low-frequency amp and a 40W high-frequency amp. A crossover at 2.5 kHz ensures that the correct frequencies are fed to each driver.
Controls
In addition to adjustable volume, there is a low-frequency "Acoustic Space" control. Based upon the sound of your room, you may wish to tweak the bass response to achieve a certain frequency balance.
Connectivity
The BX5 D3 can accept a balanced line-level input at its XLR 3-pin connector. Route balanced or unbalanced signals into the monitor via the 1/4" TRS jack. |
