M-Audio KeyStudio 49i 49-key USB Audio Interface MIDI Controller Music Keyboard

The KeyStudio 49i takes the expectations of a compact and affordable MIDI controller and raise it a few notches by incorporating a built-in Audio Interface and on-board piano sounds. It delivers everything you need to start making and Recording Music today. Play a total of 128 sounds and listen to them from the keyboard's audio outputs. The built-in interface even lets you record vocals and instruments as well as listen to your sessions and mixes. Instantly transform your Computer into a versatile music studio with KeyStudio 49i. The top panel sports controls that are commonly found on many affordable controllers: Octave +/- buttons assignable to alter Octave, Transpose, Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI Channel, Master Tune, and Pitch and Mod Wheels. Plus, the MIDI is class-compliant, meaning no Drivers are needed to access the MIDI functionality. the KeyStudio 49i acts as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface that also happens to be compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered. Plug into a computer via USB and you're up and running tracking 16-bit/44.1kHz audio straight into the computer through the KeyStudio 49i. Utilize either XLR, 1/4", or RCA jacks as a means to add Analog sound sources to your projects and Monitor through either a pair of 1/4" Stereo line output jacks or Headphone jacks. The included Ableton Live Lite Software seals the deal by providing an incredibly easy- to-use music production solution.

49-note USB MIDI keyboard controller

On-board, stereo-sampled Steinway premium piano sound with 20-note polyphony

M-Audio GM sound module software increases available sounds to 128

Built-in USB audio interface

2-in, 2-out audio interface

16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD-quality)

XLR microphone, 1/4" instrument and RCA input

1/4" jacks for stereo line output

2 front-mounted headphone jacks

Hardware direct monitoring

Pro Tools M-Powered compatible

Assignable modulation wheel and piano volume control

Pitch bend wheel

Octave +/- buttons assignable to alter Octave, Transpose, Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI Channel or Master Tune

Edit Mode button for advanced MIDI Functionality

MIDI Out from USB mode allows the keyboard to be used as a MIDI interface

Connection and power via USB Bus

Low latency drivers Includes low-latency drivers for optimal audio performance