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 Software

Ableton Live Lite 5

Ableton Live Lite 5 delivers 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.

Features

• 49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboard
• pitch bend and modulation wheels
• volume/control slider
• advanced function button for programming
• sustain foot pedal input
• octave +/- buttons to extend keyboard range
• separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devices
• powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (not included)
• functions as a standalone USB MIDI interface
• class compliant with OS X and Windows XP for plug-and-play
• also includes drivers for Mac OS 9.1 and later, and included for Windows 95/98/ME/2000

Compatibility

• MME
• Mac OS X Core MIDI

Specifications

• compact size: 31-3/4″ (w) x 8-1/2″ (d) x 3″ (h); 6.6 lbs

Minimum System Requirements

PC

• Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only)*

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

Mac

• OS 9.2.2 with OMS 2.3.8 (included)
• OS X 10.1.5 or greater
• OMS 2.3.8 (included) for MIDI under OS 9.2.2

* native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

If you need total MIDI control and playability in a compact package, check out the Axiom 49. This advanced 49-key USB mobile MIDI controller delivers semi-weighted action plus assignable aftertouch, along with eight rubberized trigger pads that are perfect for hands-on drum programming and performance. Nine sliders complement eight endless rotary encoder knobs to control just about any software studio parameter you can think of. 15 MIDI-assignable buttons—including six transport controls—and assignable wheels and foot pedals round out total control. The dedicated front-panel keypad and backlit LCD screen provide intuitive setup. There’s room for 20 non-volatile memory locations for instant access to setups, plus compatibility with our free Enigma editor/librarian software for managing a virtually infinite library via Mac or PC.

Features

• 49-key velocity-sensitive semi-weighted action keyboard with assignable aftertouch
• 8 MIDI-assignable trigger pads
• 8 MIDI-assignable rotary encoder knobs
• 9 MIDI-assignable sliders
• 15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• 4 independent configurable keyboard zones
• 15 buttons and backlit LCD screen for total front-panel programming
• Sustain and expression pedal jacks
• Built-in USB MIDI interface including standard MIDI In and Out jacks
• Powered via USB or optional power supply
• Class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
• 20 non-volatile memory locations
• Memory dump via Sys Ex
• Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups
• All controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number and channel
• Controller Mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
• Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
• On/Off rocker switch
• Weighs only 10 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away

Get Into the Action

The Axiom series of mobile USB MIDI controllers has everything it takes to get the most from your MIDI software and hardware. Semi-weighted action complete with aftertouch gives you great feel and expression for both synth parts and pianistic passages. Eight rubberized trigger pads put your drums at your fingertips for programming with feel—or easy fire samples or visual effects.

Total MIDI Control

Assign the eight rotary encoders to mixer controls like panning and effects sends, or to any synth parameters you want to control. Map the nine sliders to software mixer faders or drawbars on your virtual organ. 15 buttons*, pitch and mod wheels, and sustain and expression pedal jacks round out a tour de force of MIDI domination. Assigning controllers is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. * six buttons on the Axiom 25

Intuitive Front-Panel Programming

M-Audio Axiom MIDI controllers all feature a large backlit LCD screen for visual feedback—and the 61-key and 49-key models also place a 10-key pad right on the front panel for direct, intuitive programming. You’ll also find 9 dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset / program change or MIDI channel +/-, octave +/-, and transpose +/-. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, for example, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. 20 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets—and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and our free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac.

Mobile Operation

The Axiom series is extremely compact and lightweight and all models are powered directly from your computer’s USB bus. Choose the size that’s best for your needs, then take your music anywhere you want to go.

Specifications

• MIDI Data from variable controllers:
  • MIDI Controller Number
  • RPN/NRPN
  • Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
  • Pitch Bend
  • GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
• MIDI Data from buttons/switches: – MIDI Controller Number
  • Note On
  • Note On/Off toggle
  • RPN/NRPN
  • MIDI CC On/Off toggle
  • Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
  • MIDI Machine Control
  • GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
• size: 31.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 inches; 81 x 28.5 x 6.6 (cm)
• weight: 10 lbs.; 4.5 kg

Compatiblity

• MME
• Mac OS X Core MIDI

System Requirements

• PC
  • Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • 256 MB RAM
  • DirectX 9.0b or higher
  • Windows XP (SP2) or higher (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
• Mac
  • Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM,
  • OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 512 MB RAM

Oxygen 49 gives you the same control, flexibility and power as our Oxygen 61, just with an octave fewer keys to accommodate tight spaces and even greater mobility. You get the same quality keyboard, built-in MIDI interface and knobs, sliders and buttons totaling 35 MIDI-assignable controllers for complete control of your hardware and software. Store 10 different setups in on-board non-volatile memory, plus manage an infinite number with our free Enigma software for Mac and PC. Bus-powered operation and a weight of only 7.5 pounds lets you play, compose, record and mix with ultimate mobility.

Features

• 49-note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard with USB MIDI interface
• 8 fully assignable MIDI controller knobs
• 9 fully assignable MIDI sliders
• 15 assignable buttons, including 6 transport buttons
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• Preset up/down
• MIDI channel/program change up/down
• 7 top-panel function buttons plus additional programming functions on keybed
• 3-segment LED screen
• USB 1.1 upstream (Type B) port
• Sustain pedal jack
• MIDI Out jack
• Powered via USB or optional power supply
• Class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
• 10 non-volatile memories
• Memory dump via SysEx
• Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups
• All controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number
• All controllers fully programmable to MIDI channel
• Controller mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
• Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
• On/off switch
• Weighs only 7.5 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away

Total MIDI Control

MIDI isn’t just about triggering notes—and the Oxygen series has what it takes to access all those deep parameters in your software and hardware so you can get the most out of them. Use the nine MIDI-assignable sliders for software mixer volumes or as drawbars on your virtual tone-wheel organ. Map the eight knobs to any synth parameters you want to program or perform with—or to mixer controls like volume, panning and effects send. Assign the buttons to trigger samples and anything else that is MIDI-programmable. Assignment is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

Easy Programming

Oxygen controllers feature dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset up/down, octave up/down, and transpose up/down. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. The Advanced Function button allows the keyboard to serve as a data-entry device for controller assignment and similar setup functions. The front-panel 3-segment LCD gives you the information you need about programming parameters at a glance. 10 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets—and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and our free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac.

Free Enigma Editor/Librarian Software

Download Enigma—a powerful software editor/librarian for Mac and PC that lets you easily program, store and load setups for M-Audio and Evolution USB MIDI controllers. Enigma includes a huge library of files for your favorite VST plug-ins, instruments and host apps. Programming is as simple as dragging the software parameter you want to control onto the graphic representation of the controller on your screen. With Enigma, your library of controller presets is virtually unlimited.

Mobile Operation

The Oxygen8 defined a new era of mobile keyboard controllers—and now there’s an entire line to choose from. The entire Oxygen series is extremely compact and lightweight—and all models are powered directly from your computer’s USB bus. Choose the size that’s best for your needs, then take your music anywhere you want to go.

Compatibility

MME

Mac OS X Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements

• PC
  • Pentium 3 – 800 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • 256 MB RAM
  • DirectX 9.0b or higher
  • Windows XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only. Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
• Mac
  • Macintosh G3* 800/G4* 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • OS X 10.2.8 w/ 256 MB RAM,
  • OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM

*M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
**native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

Specifications

• MIDI Data from variable controllers
  • MIDI Control Number
  • RPN/NRPN
  • Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
  • Pitch Bend
  • GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
• MIDI Data from buttons/switches
  • Note On
  • Note On/Off toggle
  • MIDI CC On/Off toggle
  • Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
  • MIDI Machine Control
  • GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages

The M-Audio 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. Use KeyRig 49 to play Key Rig’s virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with M-Audio’s Session, Apple’s GarageBand, Ableton’s Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs. The KeyRig 49 keyboard also includes professional features like pitch and mod wheels, an assignable volume slider, octave +/- buttons and sustain pedal input. It’s powered via a single USB cable and works instantly with computers running Mac OS X or Windows XP.

Virtual Keyboard Rack Included – M-Audio’s award-winning Key Rig software is a single virtual rack that covers all the basic needs of today’s keyboardist. Compatible with most PC environments, Key Rig delivers four great sounding modules for stand-alone 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

Features:

• 49-note, synth-action keyboard
• assignable modulation wheel and volume slider
• pitch bend wheel
• assignable octave +/- buttons
• edit mode button
• sustain pedal input
• USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible
• connection and power via a single USB cable
• instant installation on Mac OS X and Windows XP computers—just plug and play
• includes award-winning M-Audio Key Rig software (PC only) featuring:
  four top-quality virtual sound modules: SP-1 Stage Piano, MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer, MB-3 Tone Wheel Organ and GM-4 General MIDI
• use stand-alone or with a sequencer
• variable velocity and controller settings
• split and layer modules for performance combinations
• module and master effects processors
• compatible with most popular software
• includes Ableton Live Lite music creation software

Compatibility:

• MME
• Mac OS X Core MIDI

System Requirements

• PC
  • KeyRig 49 keyboard
  • Pentium 3 800MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • 256 MB RAM
  • DirectX 9.0b or higher
  • Windows XP (SP1) or higher (Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported)
  • *M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
  • Key Rig software
  • Pentium® III 500 MHz or AMD7 (P4 / Athlon 1 GHz or faster recommended)
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 600 MB free hard disk space
  • Windows® XP (Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.)
  • VST 2.0 compatible host software
  • CD-ROM drive for installation
  • Internet connection (on any computer) for software activation
  • ASIO-compatible soundcard for standalone operation
• Mac
  • KeyRig 49 keyboard
  • Macintosh G3** 800/G4** 733MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops)
  • OS X 10.2.8 w/ 256 MB RAM,
  • OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM
  • M-Audio suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
  • native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

The Yamaha KX 49 series USB Keyboard Studios have been created to optimally complement software-based music production and workflow.

Yamaha KX 49 Control capability has been refined for smooth integration with DAW software, the most popular software-based tone modules, and the workflow methodologies they involve. Everything you need for smooth music production is right at your fingertips. With Yamaha and Steinberg total integration, a KX gives comprehensive control of Cubase. (Cubase AI4 is already bundled with each keyboard). Perfect for the ‘one-stop’ solution for the education market, the KX range gives the peace of mind of knowing that regardless of the computer platform or connectivity options , the KX 49 will allow anyone to create and produce music on a standard USB-equipped computer.

Features:

• 49-key keyboard with optimized touch and velocity response.
• Seamlessly play and control software or hardware tone modules via USB or MIDI.
• Four assignable knobs for real-time tone module parameter control.
• Control templates for 30 of the most popular software tone modules.
• Integrated DAW transport and track control.
• Integrated VSTi instrument window and track control.
• Built-in arpeggiator with 342 phrase types for fast, efficient production.
• Bundled with Steinberg’s advanced CUBASE AI recording and production software.
• KX Editor application allows detailed parameter assignment and editing.
• Single-cable USB computer connection with USB bus power

Capture every nuance of your performance.

Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the heart and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.

The Akai MPK49 features MPC ‘Full Level’ and ‘12 Levels’ functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.

More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance.

Includes

• Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition – contains 28 custom Akai Impulse presets with samples
• USB Cable

Applications

• Beat Creation
• MIDI sequencing
• Live Performance

Features

• 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys
• 8 full-sized, 360 degree rotation pots, each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
• 12 genuine MPC pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity
• 8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller banks for each for 24 sliders total
• MPC note repeat and all-new arpeggiator
• 8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller banks each for 24 switches total
• MMC/MIDI Start Stop transport buttons
• Large, easy-to-read custom LCD display

Specifications

• Number of Keys: 49 + 12 x 4 banks of drum pads
• Type of action: Semi-weighted
• Aftertouch (Channel)
• Computer Interface: USB/MIDI
• Displays: Custom LCD
• Footswitchable Patch Changes: yes
• Number of Independent MIDI Ins/Outs: 1
• Programmable Continuous Footpedals: 1
• Programmable Footswitches: 1
• Programmable controllers: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC
• System Real-Time Controls: MMC, MIDI START/STOP, MIDI CC