M AUDIO - Keystation 49 MK3

The M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 is a MIDI controller keyboard designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It is also compatible with iOS devices. The Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while providing expressive capabilities.

Assignable transport and direction controls allow you to play and record with music software, without using a mouse or trackpad.

If you already have your own sustain pedal, you can plug it into the dedicated 6.3mm jack input. Lightweight and durable, the Keystatiion 49 MKIII master keyboard is USB-powered, class-compliant (no driver to install) and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. What's more, the device supports iOS connectivity if you purchase the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), allowing you to play and compose with audio applications on an iPad or other iOS device.

The Keystation 49 MK3 comes with a variety of software, including audio recording software such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Also included is AIR Xpand!2 music technology, an all-in-one multitimbral synthesizer that can hold up to four sounds to help you create your own unique VI patches.

Keyboard sounds can be obtained via the three AIR Music Technology software synthesizers included: the Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. It also comes with 2GB of sounds to stimulate your creativity. The keyboard comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable.