IK Multimedia iRig KEYS Mini Keyboard Controller, 37-Key

IK Multimedia's iRig KEYS is the first ultra-slim and highly portable universal MIDI controller keyboard for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac/PC. iRig KEYS connects directly to the iOS device's 30 pin dock connector or the USB port on your Mac/PC. It features 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys -- 3 full octave range plus one note, taking a minimal space on your desktop and can easily fit in a backpack or a carry-on bag.

iRig KEYS is Core MIDI and USB class compliant for a true plug-and-play experience both with iOS devices or Mac/PC, with no additional app, software, or drivers to be installed to have it go and running.

When hooked up to an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, it can be powered by the device. For longer playing sessions, it can be powered by the available USB port. When connected to a Mac/PC, the USB port powers it.

iRig KEYS is the ultimate portable keyboard players and producer's companion. Use it any time and anywhere inspiration strikes you. Simply hook it up to your device or computer and start playing. You can use iRig KEYS for live performance, songwriting, and composition with the included app and software.

A Small Controller with Great Features

For maximum playing comfort and versatility, iRig KEYS includes modulation and pitch-bending wheels. It also includes an input for an optional sustain or expression pedal, to accommodate any virtuosic playing style -- all housed in a sleek ultra-compact durable package.

iRig KEYS features an easy-to-use control… read more panel that gives you five back-lit, soft-touch buttons and one volume/data knob. You will find Program and Octave buttons plus a Set button that will allow you to store up to 4 different set ups for the complete iRig KEYS configuration. An Edit mode is also available to transpose the keyboard, send specific program change messages, customize touch sensitivity, change MIDI channel, reassign Vol/Data knob MIDI control change and access to other useful MIDI functions in a flash.

All these parameters can be stored in Sets using the Set button and recalled in a snap, to allow for quick sounds switching and easy control of various instruments or apps on the fly.

iRig KEYS comes complete with free pro-quality virtual instruments app and software that can be immediately downloaded and played, for a true plug-and-play experience out the box.

For iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, iRig KEYS comes with:

SampleTank for iPhone or iPad FREE, the virtual sound module including a complete selection of acoustic, electric and electronic instruments and patterns, unlocking 48 bonus instruments in addition of the 20 included with the free version (to be downloaded from the App Store)

SampleTank for Mac/PC:

On Mac/PC iRig KEYS comes with a downloadable version of:

SampleTank 2 L the Mac/PC sample workstation, available both as a stand-alone and as a plug-in for most popular DAW (including GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Sonar and more) with 2 GB of samples in every instruments category (to be downloaded from the IK Multimedia online User Area).

Features:

- 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys (3 full octaves range plus one note)
- Modulation and pitch bend wheels
- Volume/Data knob (assignable)
- Octave/Program Up/Down back-lit, soft-touch buttons
- SET button to store and recall four different customized setups
- Input for an optional sustain or expression pedal
- Core MIDI (iOS) and USB class compliant (Mac/PC) - plug and play
- Powered from the iOS device or Mac/PC USB
- Comes with SampleTank FREE iOS app (download from the App store)
- Comes with free Mac/PC virtual instrument: SampleTank 2 L (download from IK User Area)

NOTE: iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch not included.

Note: This product uses a 30-pin Apple dock connector. read less