The Keystation 49 MK3 is a simple and powerful MIDI controller designed to sequence music and play virtual instruments on your Mac or PC. Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 velocity-sensitive keys and comprehensive controls that expand the range of playable notes, expressive capabilities, and improve your recording workflow.
Musical control
With Keystation 49 MK3, it's easy to maximize your creativity while minimizing complications: use the fully assignable octave range knobs, pitch-bend and modulation wheels, volume slider, and transport and direction to play, perform and record with your music software without using a mouse or trackpad. The Keystation 49 MK3 also features a 1/4" (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that allows you to use an external footswitch, such as the M-Audio SP2 (sold separately), to authentic piano sustain.
Pure Player Experience
Compact, lightweight and durable, the Keystation 49 MK3 is perfect for on-the-go musicians who want to take control of live music software or for producers who want to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural-touch keyboard to their studio - it easily satisfies both roles. For an easy-to-use and portable setup, the Keystation 49 MK3 is USB powered, class-compatible and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Additionally, Keystation 49 MK3 supports iOS connectivity with the Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately), allowing you to run and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.
KEY FEATURES
- 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive synthesizer keys with natural feel
- USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, etc.
- Transport and direction keys for controlling any recording/DAW software
- Volume fader for deeper control of plugins
- Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels for expressive performances
- Advanced features to customize faders, knobs, pitch and modulation wheels to control any DAW or plugin parameter.
- Compact design that fits perfectly into any desktop, studio or stage setup
- USB powered, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC with no drivers required.
- iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
- Includes Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite performance/recording software/DAWs
- Includes AIR Music Tech Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds
- Includes an AIR Music Tech Velvet virtual electronic piano with five legendary electric pianos from the 60s and 70s.
- Includes AIR Music Tech Xpand!2 multitimbral all-in-one workstation.
PREMIUM SOFTWARE SUITE INCLUDED
- Pro Tools | M-Audio First Edition - includes unlimited busses, elastic time and elastic pitch, offline bouncing and 1 GB of free cloud storage space to collaborate or access your projects from any internet-connected computer, plus the compatibility with all included AIR Music Tech virtual instruments.
- Ableton Live Lite is one of the most popular performance and production programs in the world. A powerful music creation tool, Ableton Live Lite allows musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Explore sonic possibilities in real time on stage or in the studio. When you're happy with your work, Ableton Live Lite lets you save or mix it.
- AIR Music Technology Mini Grand is a simple-to-use yet powerful virtual piano instrument with seven different acoustic piano sounds to meet a wide range of musical styles and production needs. Combining premium piano samples, innovative re-pedaling technology, built-in room simulation, and equal and stretched tuning, Mini Grand is the ideal plugin for authentic, emotional piano sounds.
- AIR Music Technology Velvet is a virtual electronic piano that combines five legendary electric pianos from the 60s and 70s into one versatile instrument. Based on the Fender Rhodes suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II stage pianos, Wurlitzer 200A and Hohner Pianet-T, Velvet precisely reproduces the sound quality, response and nuances of each original instrument to bring life to life. your pieces.
- AIR Music Technology Xpand!2 is a multitimbral workstation offering four active sound locations, or parts, per patch. Each part has its own MIDI channel, note range (zone), mix, arpeggiation, modulation and effects settings - a great method for creating individual parts. It is by assembling the four parts to build an astonishing patch that Xpand!2 reveals its true power. Using everything from wavetables to FM synthesis to sample playback, Air Music Tech's sound design team has carefully created thousands of ready-to-use Xpand!2 patches.
- With Skoove, you'll learn to play the piano through hundreds of high-quality, interactive online piano lessons, structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Skoove's unique encounter
- Melodics is a desktop application that teaches you how to play and perform with MIDI keyboards, pads and drums. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to learn advanced techniques, Melodics grows with you. It comes with over 60 free lessons (including 5 exclusive to M-Audio) to get you started!
- Touch Loops - Cut and mix 2 gigs of samples ranging from deep ambient synthesizer loops to vintage drum one shots samples. All of this is designed to inspire your music production and deliver professional samples that will shine in your mix.
What is included
- Keystation 49 MK3
- Software download cards
- USB cable
- User Guide
- Safety and warranty manual
Technical characteristics
- USB MIDI Controller 49 keys
- Directional pad (Up, Down, Left, Right and Enter)
- Power supply via USB
- Dimensions (width x depth x height): 822 mm x 189 mm x 68 mm (32.36" x 7.44" x 2.68")
- Weight: 2.14 kg (4.72 lb)
Minimum required configuration
Windows 7
macOS 10.11
Available USB port