M-AUDIO / Keystation 49

Easy to use MIDI keyboard.

■MIDI Keyboard

・Easy-to-Use 49-Key USB Keyboard
Keystation 49 is a simple yet powerful MIDI controller ideal for music production and performance. Its 49-key velocity-sensitive keyboard and numerous professional features, including pitch bend, parameter-assignable modulation wheels, assignable sliders, octave +/- buttons, and a sustain pedal input, enable expressive performances.

・Lightweight and Durable Design
Keystation 49's lightweight and durable design makes it ideal for studio setup and portability. A single USB cable provides power and MIDI transmission/reception, allowing for immediate use on Windows and Mac computers without the need for special drivers. It's also compatible with iOS devices (requires a separate Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit), allowing you to use a variety of MIDI apps for music production and performance.

・Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble
Keystation 49 includes the Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble, a high-quality piano sound engine that recreates the rich, natural sound of a Steinway 9-foot CD327 grand piano. The breathtakingly realistic piano sounds, combined with strings, synths, and more, create lush soundscapes for recording and performance.

・AIR Xpand!2
Also included is the AIR Xpand!2, a four-channel multi-timbral sound module plug-in with up to 64 voices and approximately 2,000 presets. This high-quality multi-timbral sound engine offers simple, intuitive editing and is ideal for a variety of genres.

・Ableton Live Lite
Keystation 49 also includes Ableton Live Lite, one of the world's most renowned and powerful music production software. Ableton Live Lite allows you to intuitively manipulate audio and MIDI, making it the most versatile software for composing, recording, remixing, and improvising performances in the studio or on stage.

Keystation 49 Key Features
49-key velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard
USB-MIDI connectivity for control of various music production software and virtual instruments
Transport and cursor buttons for DAW control from Keystation
Pitch bend, modulation, and octave control for expressive performance
USB bus-powered, plug-and-play compatible with Mac and PC (compatible with Mac OS X 10.9 and Windows 8)
Lightweight design for easy setup and transport
Compatible with iOS devices (requires Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, sold separately)
Includes Ableton Live Lite, powerful performance and music production software
Includes Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble, a high-quality piano sound engine that recreates the rich, natural sound of a Steinway 9-foot CD327 grand piano
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 810 x 75 x 195mm Weight: Approximately 2.1 kg

■ System Requirements
Mac: Mac OS X 10.5 or later, 2 GB RAM
PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10; multicore processor; 2 GB RAM
Available USB port

Ableton Live Lite
Please check the manufacturer's website below.
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/feature-comparison/

Sonivox Eighty Eight Ensemble
Please check the manufacturer's website below.
http://sonivoxmi.com/products/details/eighty-eight-ensemble-2#compatibility

The included software is available for download after user/product registration on the manufacturer's website.