M-Audio Keystation Pro 88

Keystation Pro 88 description:

The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 USB / Midi Weighted Master Controller Keyboard - 88 Note. 88-key hammer-action USB powered MIDI controller keyboard designed to perform, program and mix music directly with your Mac or PC.

The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 has a professional action, fine-tuned to satisfy the most demanding players, and 4 zones accommodate up to 4 layers or splits per patch. The Keystation Pro 88 is designed specifically to let you perform, program and mix music directly with your computer. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned pro or just ready to take your music to the next level, the 88-key hammer action is so expressive that you simply won’t want to stop playing it. The complement of MIDI-assignable controllers includes 9 faders, 24 rotary controllers and 22 buttons. Pitch wheel, modulation wheel, sustain pedal and controller pedals are all fully assignable as well. 10 memory locations store all controller settings, and the included Enigma editor provides unlimited storage. All this power weighs in at approximately 47 lbs, making it the perfect centerpiece for both studio and stage. This keyboard is USB bus-powered and requires no external power supply. The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 has one simple USB connection that serves as both a MIDI interface and bus power source. The M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 includes Ableton Live 5 lite within its M-Audio software bundle.

The main features of the M-Audio Keystation Pro 88 include:

• 88-key hammer-action USB powered MIDI controller keyboard designed to perform, program and mix music directly with your Mac or PC
• 88-key hammer-action, velocity-sensitive keyboard
• 24 MIDI-assignable rotary controllers
• 22 MIDI-assignable buttons
• 9 MIDI-assignable Alps faders
• MIDI-assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• MIDI-assignable foot switch and foot pedal inputs
• Controllers assignable to MIDI controllers, notes, transport controls, program changes (including LSB and MSB), sys-ex, and RPN/NRPN
• Independent MIDI channel assign for all controllers
• Four keyboard zones for layers and splits
• Multiple dynamic velocity curves
• Large custom LCD displays controller number, assigned controller, edit icons and edit values
• 10 memory locations for saving all controller assignments
• Sys-ex memory dump transmits the complete memory contents for backup purposes
• Free Enigma editor software for unlimited storage - download available to registered users
• +/- 11 semi-tone transposition
• Dedicated buttons allow program and bank changes on the fly
• Control Mute function mutes the output of all controllers so you can position them to the desired value before tweaking
• Snap Shot button transmits all current controller settings
• Fader Drawbar mode reverses the faders for realistic operation of organ emulators such as NI B4
• MIDI In port
• MIDI Out port can drive external MIDI gear or be used as USB to MIDI Out interface
• General MIDI 1 and 2 compatible
• USB class compliant—no drivers required for Windows XP or Mac OS X
• Drivers also included for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9
• Powered via USB bus (cable included) or optional 9V power supply
• MME and Mac OS X Core MIDI compatible
• Minimum System Requirements (PC) are Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1 or higher)
• Minimum System Requirements (MAC) are OS 9.2.2 with OMS 2.3.8 (included), OS X 10.1.5 or greater - native usb port required
• Ableton Live 5 Lite included
• Size 57(L) x 13(W) x 5.9(H) inches, Weight 47 lbs.