MAudio Radium 61-Key USB Controller

Manufacturer's Description for MAudio Radium 61-Key USB Controller

Radium is a new breed of controller. Designed to meet the needs of today's electronic musicians, Radium puts you in control of any 16 MIDI-assignable parameters within your favorite software programs. Radium is also a USB MIDI interface that speaks directly with your computer without any extra devices. You don't need a separate MIDI interface for this keyboard -- it IS the MIDI interface.

Features:
61-note keyboard

8 knobs and 8 sliders assignable to any MIDI parameters

Pitch and modulation wheels

USB port routes 16 channels of MIDI I/O directly to and from your computer

MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from Radium to control external gear

Separate MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external gear -- no separate interface needed

Octave up and down buttons extend keyboard range

Fully functional, 61-key MIDI controller keyboard sends all MIDI messages, such as modulation, pitch-bend, MIDI volume and more

Keyboard doubles as a data input device

Lightweight -- easy to take wherever the music is

Power the Radium with the USB port or 9VDC power supply

Flexibility and control
Radium is perfect for applications like real-time soft synth control, virtual mixing, drum programming, live performance and more. The keyboard even doubles as an intuitive user interface, making control assignments a breeze.

Soft Synths
Software synths are very much a reality -- and along with them come dozens of parameters just begging to be tweaked. Radium lets you leave the tedium of the mouse behind and put your hands on any 16 MIDI parameters of your choice in real time.

Getting Deeper
Radium makes it easier for you to get deeper into your software programs. Unleash the full potential of your musical tools and push your creativity to the limit.

Live Performance
Radium gives you more freedom of expression on the stage than you've ever had before. And at only 8 pounds, Radium won't break your back.

Programming Drums
Why take hours to program drums with a mouse? Now you can use Radium to play grooves into your software in real time. Then use the eight knobs and eight sliders to manipulate the dynamics, feel, effects and more.

Hardware Access
Synthesists can use Radium to put their hands on parameters normally buried deep within their hardware. Now it's easy to express yourself without having to navigate through dozens of menus.

Virtual Mixing
Who wants to mix with a mouse? Now you can use Radium's eight sliders to control your virtual faders. Radium's knobs can also control pan, effects send amount and much more.

Easy Control
Controls in the USB Keystation series aren't buried mysteriously in obscure menus. The keys have a second layer of functions, allowing you to program MIDI control information directly from the black and whites.

Here's how it works:
Press the MIDI/Select button.
Press the note on the keyboard with label corresponds to the parameter you wish to change.
Use the Data Entry slider to select the value or enter numeric values by pressing the keys labeled with numbers.

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Size: 36 in. (w) x 8.5 in. (d) x 2.5 in. (h)

Weight: 7.1 lbs.

System Requirements
PC: Available USB Port and Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
Macintosh: Native USB Port, Mac OS 9.1 or later using OMS 2.3.7 or later; OS X or later

***All MAudio USB products send or receive version 1.0 USB information but can be used with version 2.0, though will not take advantage of the additional 2.0 benefits.