M-Audio KeyStudio 49i 49-Key MIDI Controller

The KeyStudio 49i delivers everything you need to start making and recording music today. It’s the first USB keyboard controller with a built-in audio interface and premium piano sound. Play the on-board piano as a standalone instrument—then plug the USB cable into your computer to play a total of 128 sounds and listen to them from the keyboard’s audio outputs. The built-in interface even lets you record vocals and instruments as well as listen to your sessions and mixes. The included Ableton Live Lite software seals the deal by providing an incredibly easy to-use music production solution. The KeyStudio 49i instantly transforms your computer into an incredibly versatile music studio.

Features

49-note USB keyboard controller with integrated audio interface

All-in-one music-making solution

Built-in, stereo-sampled Steinway grand sound: excellent on-board piano

Line and microphone inputs: record vocals and instruments

Includes M-Audio General MIDI software sound module: 128 sounds total

Includes Ableton Live Lite music software: record and produce entire compositions

Technical Info

Built in USB Audio:
- 2-in, 2-out audio interface
- 16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD-quality)
- XLR microphone, 1/4 in. instrument and RCA inputs
- 1/4 in. jacks for stereo line output
- dual front-mounted headphone jacks
- hardware direct monitoring
- Pro Tools M-Powered compatible

Assignable modulation wheel and piano volume control

Pitch bend wheel

Octave +/- buttons assignable to alter Octave, Transpose, Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI Channel or Master Tune

Edit Mode button for advanced MIDI Functionality

MIDI Out from USB mode allows the keyboard to be used as a MIDI interface

Connection and power via USB bus

Class-compliant MIDI requires no drivers

Includes low-latency drivers for optimal audio performance

DC power socket

Sustain pedal jack

MIDI Out jack

On/off switch

Piano Reset button restores all settings to piano sound (default state)

Dimensions (W x H x D): 82 x 8.2 x 22 cm, 32.3 x 3.2 x 8.7 in.

Weight: 7.5 lbs, 4.4 kg

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows XP (SP2)*
Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1GHz (CPU may be higher for laptops)

512MB RAM

CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation

One native USB port

*Home and Pro Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

Windows Vista 32-bit
Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1 GHz (CPU may be higher for laptops)

1 GB RAM

128MB graphics card

CD/DVD-ROM driver for installation

One native USB port

Mac OS X
Macintosh G4 1GHz

OS X 10.3.9 with 512MB RAM

OS X 10.4.9 with 512MB RAM

One native USB port

CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation

*Note G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported

M-Audio GM Sound module (Stand-alone and Plug-in Use):

Windows XP (SP2)*
Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1 GHz

512MB RAM

350MB free hard disk space

CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation

*Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

Windows Vista 32-bit
Pentium III 1 GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1 GHz

512MB RAM for Vista Home Basic

1GB RAM for Vista Home Premium, Pro or Ultimate

350MB avail. hard disk space

CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation

Mac OS X
G4 or Intel processor

512MB RAM

350MB available hard disk space

OS X 10.4.9 with 512MB RAM

CD/DVD-ROM drive installation

*Note G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported

Quality, affordable control, from M-Audio! All include bus-powered USB connections for MIDI-mapped routing. The Keystation 61 features solid, responsive synth-action keys, while the 49-key version adds an integrated 2x2 audio interface with XLR, 1/4", and RCA inputs, plus direct hardware monitoring. The Keystation 88es offers full size, hammer-action piano-style keys, and the Keystation Pro 88 adds intuitive, tactile faders, knobs, and buttons—as well as a large, custom LCD display. Whether you desire 49-key simplicity or full-size piano-style MIDI control, the M-Audio Keystation systems provide smart functionality at great prices!