M-Audio Keystation 49es 49-Note USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
The Keystation 49e is the perfect USB MIDI controller keyboard for getting started with music on your Mac or PC. Class-compliancy with OS X and Windows XP mean true plug-and-play operationand the included Maximum Audio Tools software bundle is designed to get you playing immediately. Despite its simplicity, the Keystation 49e includes a 49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboard for authentic playing experience, as well as built-in MIDI interface, pitch and modulation wheels, and sustain pedal input. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered, requiring no external power supply. Compatible with most educational and studio software, the affordable Keystation 49e is the perfect companion with which to begin your musical journey.Bundled SoftwareAbleton Live Lite 5delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live 5—the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use.Feaures49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboardPitch bend and modulation wheelsVolume/control sliderAdvanced function button for programmingSustain foot pedal inputOctave +/- buttons to extend keyboard rangeSeparate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devicesPowered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (not included)Functions as a standalone USB MIDI interfaceClass-compliant with OS X and Windows XP for plug-and-playAlso includes drivers for Mac OS 9.1 and later, and included for Windows 95/98/ME/2000Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away