M-AUDIO / Hammer88 Pro

A hammer action keyboard that allows you to enter natural MIDI information.

■ MIDI keyboard
■ 88-key hammer action
■ USB

【feature】
-Hammer 88 Pro is an aftertouch compatible 88-key hammer action keyboard equipped with an RGB-backlit pad and volume slider. It also has a built-in smart control and auto-mapping function, making it an ideal unit for playing in any situation.
-88-key hammer action keyboard with best-in-class velocity / aftertouch support, various functions can be assigned.
-Velocity-compatible / assignable pad with 16 RGB backlights that support the note repeat function that can be used for beat make-up and clip launch.
-Eight assignable knobs / buttons that can control virtual instruments, effect plug-ins, DAW parameters, etc.
-Nine assignable faders that can control virtual instruments, effect plug-ins, DAW parameters, etc.
-Automatic mapping of DAW and plug-in parameters is possible with the Preset button / DAW button.
-A chord mode that allows you to play chords and customize chord settings.
-In scale mode, you can set it so that only any key sounds, making perfect music production even easier.
-Arpeggiator that can control Type / Octave and / Gate / Swing.
-Equipped with an ergonomically designed pitch bend and modulation wheel, a sustain pedal / foot switch connection terminal x1, and an expression pedal terminal x3.
-5-pin MIDI output that enables USB MIDI connection with external MIDI devices.

-Layout of functions that can be operated intuitively, such as an OLED display that enables quick control editing.
-Three DAW software (Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats) and seven types of virtual instrument plug-ins (Hybrid, Velvet, Mini Grand, Xpand! 2) made by AIR Music Tech. , Vacuum, Boom, DB-33), 9 MPC Beats Expansion packs included.
-Includes a music stand.
[Excellent 88 keyboard]
The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is a USB bus-powered full-range MIDI keyboard controller with an 88-key hammer action keyboard. Reflecting user and artist feedback, the Hammer 88 Pro is ideal for playing in any situation. With the Hammer 88 Pro, which allows you to play with a natural touch, you can create a full range of music.
[Auto mapping function with DAW and performance control]
You can easily select tones, set MIDI mapping, and edit setting items such as parameter controls from the OLED display mounted on the keyboard. Hammer 88 Pro gives you control over any DAW software, including Pro Tools / MPC Beats / Cubase / Logic / Studio One, and easily automaps many other key features such as transport, fader controls, pan controls, and more. You can do it. In addition, the included Air Music Tech virtual instruments (Hybrid, Velvet, Mini Grand, Xpand! 2, Vacuum, Boom, DB-33) are also auto-mapped for creative and intuitive real-time control. Is possible.
[Smart control]
The Hammer 88 Pro is equipped with two modes, a chord mode and a scale mode, to facilitate music production. With these smart controls, you can express your creative ideas with your keyboard and enjoy intuitive music production. When you enable chord mode, you can play chords with the push of a key or pad on your keyboard. There is also a chord mode setting and a customization mode that sets chords drawn with the keyboard as chords. In customize mode, for example, if you create a chord with 1-b3-5-b7 notes suppressed, you can make the chord of this chord structure sound by pressing any key.
In scale mode, you can set keys other than the specified 16-scale note to not sound even if you touch them. By mastering these modes, you can devote more time to creative production without losing time to acquire musical skills.
[Function to improve playability]
Hammer 88 Pro is equipped with essential features for pop / electro / hip hop / dance music creation, such as note repeat and arpeggiator. These features enhance playability and provide expressive performance.
The note repeat function allows you to keep playing any sound with a set rhythm pattern while pressing the pad. The mode setting of the note repeat function can be selected from Momentarily mode and Latch mode. In Momentarily mode, the pad sound repeats only as long as you hold down the note repeat button. In Latch mode, just press a pad to repeat the assigned sound.
[Evolved keyboard]
The Hammer 88 Pro's hammer action keyboard boasts a precision touch and features advanced high-speed keyboard scanning technology for a highly expressive playing experience. You can also customize assignable and after-touch. By pressing the key first and then changing the pressure applied to the key, you can change the sound generated by the virtual instrument plug-in, reproducing the mood and dynamics you want to express in a natural and emotional performance. can.

[Technical specifications]
Power supply 9V DC, 800 mA
Size (W x D x H) 142.2 x 28.2 x 12.7cm
Weight about 18.5kg