Evolution 425C 25-Key MIDI Controller

The MK-425C is a compact keyboard featuring 8 assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons and 25 full-size touch sensitive keys, giving computer music enthusiasts extreme hands-on control of their software and hardware. Even the pitch bend and modulation wheels are both fully assignable, as is the sustain pedal input, putting a total of 21 assignable controllers at your fingertips. The MK-425C's unique controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers, allowing you to position them before tweaking, thereby eliminating jumping filters or levels during your performance. The MK-425C ships with 10 pre-configured settings, making it instantly usable with today's most popular plug-ins, virtual instruments and host applications. Creating your own custom setups is also quick and easy, as all 21 real-time controllers can be programmed via the numerical keypad. Each controller can also be set up to transmit on separate MIDI channels, and complete setups can be stored in any of the 10 memory locations.

The MK-425C connects to a PC or Mac using the included USB cable. The keyboard can be powered via USB, or alternatively with an optional power supply. As with all Evolution controllers, the MK-425C is Class Compliant, so no drivers are required when using Windows XP or Mac OSX.

Features

Function buttons make programming quick and easy, even while you're playing

Independent channel assign for all 21 controllers

Controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers so you can position before tweaking No more annoying jumping filters or levels during your performance.

Backlit LCD display clearly shows controller information

10 MIDI assignable buttons also act as a data entry pad.

Global channel assign allows controllers to command up to 16 different channels at the touch of a button

Snap Shot mode sends out current status for all controllers

10 memory locations store user setups

Memory dump facility

Sys-Ex librarian software allows PC users to load, save, send and receive any combination of studio setups

MIDI-assignable pitchbend and modulation wheels facilitate thumb control effects

Separate octave shift buttons provides instant access to 10 octaves

MIDI-assignable sustain pedal input can be used with any polarity switch

Technical Info

Software Requirements

Pentium II 300MHz 128Mb RAM or better, USB port, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, approved MME or ASIO compliant soundcard

iMac, Power Mac G3 or better with USB running OS9/OSX

Keyboard powered by USB (cable included) or 9V DC, 250-300mA center positive power adaptor (not included)

Keyboard Requirements PC/Mac or MIDI hardware with USB or MIDI In

Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 8.4 x 4 in.