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M-Audio, 49-Key Keystation

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Features

  • 49 full-size, synth-action velocity-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels provide dynamic performance capabilities
  • Transport controls let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse
  • 6.3mm (1/4-inch) sustain pedal input for expressive performance
  • Now Includes Pro Tools | First and Eleven Lite for all new and existing customers, as well as SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble

Description

The M-Audio Keystation 49 II is a simple, powerful MIDI controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your Mac or PC.It features 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys and a series of controls that broaden the range of playable notes, expand expressive capabilities, and enhance your recording workflow. Octave-range buttons; pitch-bend and modulation wheels; and transport and directional controls make it easy to play, perform, and record in your music software without using a mouse or track pad.Keystation 49 II also includes a 1/4” sustain-pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal, such as M-Audio’s SP2, for genuine piano sustain.To get you started composing, we bundled the Keystation 49 II with a premium virtual instrument from SONiVOX. SONiVOX’s Eighty-Eight Ensemble is a world-class piano instrument that captures a 9-foot CD327 Steinway piano's sound. Finally, we included Ableton Live Lite — one of the world's most popular performance and production programs.Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the M-Audio Keystation require a power supply?No. The M-Audio Keystation series controller is USB hub-powered, meaning that it is powered directly by the computer USB port when connected with a USB-A to USB-B cable.Do I need to install any drivers to use my Keystation series controller?No! The M-Audio Keystation series controller is a class-compliant device, meaning that it is plug-and-play and does not require any drivers to be installed. This also means that it will work with and is supported on the latest operating systems, including Windows 8 and Mac 10.9.Will the Keystation work with my Windows 8 and Mac 10.9 Mavericks computer?Yes! The M-Audio Keystation series controller is a class-compliant device, meaning that it is plug-and-play and does not require any drivers to be installed. This also means that it will work and is supported on the latest operating systems, including Windows 8 and Mac 10.9.Will the Keystation work with my iPad?Yes! To use the M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 with your iPad, connect it to the iPad using the iPad Camera Connection kit (sold separately) which enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices. How do I reset the controller to the factory default settings?To set the Keystation series controller to its factory default settings, follow the steps suggested below:Power Off the Keystation.Hold down the buttons ADVANCED, OCT+, and OCT- simultaneously, until step 4.Power On the Keystation.Release the three buttons.The Keystation is now set back to the factory default settings.My sustain pedal is reversed and functioning backwards. What do I do?The sustain pedal input on the rear of the Keystation series controller accepts any standard momentary, non-latching footswitch (sold separately). When pressed, this pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressing down the keys.The Polarity of the sustain pedal is determined by the keyboard upon startup. When the Keystation is powering up, the sustain pedal is assumed to be in the Up (Off) position. It is important that the sustain pedal is not pressed during startup, otherwise the pedal will reverse its operation, and notes will sustain when the pedal is not pressed.To reverse the polarity, simply power off the Keystation series controller, ensure that the pedal is not depressed, and power the unit on.My Keystation is not reading in my computer. Why not?Most likely this is not due to the actual Keystation itself and is more likely something to do with the connection, a conflict with something else in the computer, or software settings. We recommend following the steps suggested below to determine the cause:Try connecting to a different USB port.Try connecting with an alternate USB cable.Try connecting to a different computer to determine if the cause is hardware or computer- related.If you continue to experience difficulty after walking through the steps suggested above, you may want to consider contacting M-Audio Technical Support for further technical assistance.Further Product SupportWhether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an M-Audio product, or if you just have pre-sales questions, the M-Audio technical support team is available to help!Visit the link below to connect with any of the following support options: online community support, phone support, email support.Technical SpecsTop Panel49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keysOctave ButtonsVolume SliderThe Volume SliderPitch Bend WheelModulation WheelAdvanced Functions ButtonTransport ButtonsRear PanelUSB PortSustain Pedal InputOn/Off SwitchPowerUSB-poweredSize (width x depth x height)7” x 3” x 31.9”Weight6 lbs.Box ContentsKeystation 49USB CableAbleton Live LiteUser GuideSafety & Warranty Manual

Brand: M-Audio


Number of Keys: 49


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Velocity Sensitive Keys


Model Name: M-Audio Keystation 49 II


Style: 49-Key


Platform: Windows 7, Windows, Mac


Instrument: Piano


Supported Software: Ableton Live


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Connectivity: USB


Number of Keys: 49


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Velocity Sensitive Keys


Compatible Devices: PC


Size: 49 Keys


Item Weight: 4.54 Pounds


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 7"D x 31.9"W x 3"H


Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.


Global Trade Identification Number: 97


Included Components: not included


Model Year: 2014


UPC: 713803229386 694318015797


Brand Name: M-Audio


Model Name: M-Audio Keystation 49 II


Model Number: Keystation 49 II


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    • Great keyboard, key action is slightly "rubbery" compared to piano or synth
Works flawlessly with Linux, plug and play, no drivers needed. Just set the jack connections to whatever input you want. It shows up as a Keystation 49. I'm using Xubuntu 14.04 and Ubuntu Mate 16.04. It also detects the polarity of a foot pedal when turned on. If your pedal polarity is reversed, plug in the pedal, turn the keyboard off and on to reset the polarity. If you press the pedal when the keyboard is turning on, likewise, the polarity will be reversed. (This info wasn't in the manual) The only possibly issue: You might not like how the action of the keys feel. :-) Edited to add: I notice the description on the item was recently changed from "synth-action" to "semi-weighted" This is probably more accurate. I bought this expecting synth action. Also, I did test out the 88-key version in a local music store, and was surprised that the springs felt 2-3 times stiffer than the 49 key version. This might cause confusion, as I would have thought the 49, 61, and 88 versions were basically the same type of keyboard, with only a different number of keys. If you like semi-weighted action, this will be a non-issue. Otherwise, the key action may feel really strange at first. This was my first semi-weighted keyboard I've used. When you play this keyboard, the resistance increases the further a key is pressed. Imagine pressing on a stretched rubber band. There is no inertia on the keys, nor is it an effortless smooth press. Typically I'm used to piano (which has more inertia/resistance up front) or a synth with little or no resistance (maybe with a little "click" at the bottom of the press). Anything in-between can feel really strange. Otherwise, after playing on it for a few weeks I'm mostly used to the action and no longer feels as weird. The smaller 49 key version is light and portable, and a great basic interface for a vsti or sequencer. IOW, I think of it more as a midi input device than a performance device. A minor issue, the manual for the device was 90% non-English, and some pages were printed in the wrong order. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015 by Karen
    • was a great deal. This is a midi controller - i
Admittedly I'm not much of a keyboard player but for the hardware and software included this, even after a bit over a year, was a great deal. This is a midi controller - i.e. it has no speakers - you can't just plug this into a wall outlet and start playing it. It's intended for computer use and notably, recording. Recognized just fine by my DAW (Reaper) and was pretty easy to setup for use in it. The keys probably feel a bit cheap or flimsy by comparison to expensive hardware, but really, as someone who doesn't play keyboard much, this controller felt just fine. Certainly meaty enough to satisfy my fingers while playing. The pitch bend and mod wheels work just fine and feel pretty good while playing. Buttons are clicky and feedback responsive. And to boot all of it's powered off USB so no extra wall warts are needed. Came with downloads for Eighty Eight Ensemble (fantastic piano plugin for a DAW) and Air Expand 2 (also fantastic synth plugin for a DAW - this will keep you busy for hours playing with it). NOTE: Both of these downloads make use of iLok software (which it installs during installation) for managing activations. Both softwares come with 2 simultaneous activations so just be aware of it. For the novice user this will most likely be confusing so I suggest reading up on the activation process with iLok before installing them. I managed to botch myself out of one of my activations in the last year due to my computer going bad and having to replace it. I didn't deactivate these softwares before reinstallation and now I don't have the access to the old computer to do so. Effectively I'm down to only 1 activation per software now. So just be aware. For what you get, however, $99 clams is a really good deal. Unless you're a classical player that's going to need the extra keys, the 49 on this are very very serviceable for modern music tasks. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017 by Adam W. Stiles
    • Great MIDI Keyboard Controller - NOT a Synthesizer
This a fine keyboard controller, but please understand what this is and isn't. This is a keyboard meant to be used as a human input device, particularly to translate human touch into MIDI signalling, which is then fed into a software synthesizer which translates the MIDI signalling into sound which then comes out the speakers as music. This device handles just the first part, and handles it very well, but has no speakers, no amplifier, and no synthesis circuitry that is typically found on a "keyboard synthesizer". Why would you want this instead of a synthesizer keyboard? Because you already have a computer with DAW software and VST synthesizer plugins that costs $8K, and all you need out of the keyboard is to be able to key in notes, melodies, chords and let the rest of your setup handle the rest. I would suspect many that give this item poor reviews were expecting a synthesizer, or did not have the computer setup to handle the rest. Whatever software comes with this I am sure is mediocre, and is simply intended to provide something to use if you don't have Kontact, Sonar, ProTools, etc. jam packed with VST instruments. There is a reason good DAW software costs hundreds of dollars. As far as how this device handles its task of midi input -- very good. The weight of the keys is perfect, the touch sensitivity is very good, and you should have no problems creating MIDI tracks that convey emotion and musicality. I wanted to update this review today after having a few weeks to use the keyboard. There is room for improvement with how this keyboard senses the speed/force of the key being depressed. There is not much dynamic range in this regard. Slow/soft key presses register extremely soft (and sometimes not at all), and fast/hard keypresses register as full volume. There is not much in between those extremes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015 by Tom C

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