M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3

USB/MIDI Controller with 49 Keys & Extensive Software Package!

Keystation 49 MK3 from M-Audio is a simple, powerful MIDI controller for controlling DAWs and playing virtual instruments on Mac or PC. 49 velocity-sensitive keys and numerous useful controls expand musical expression possibilities and improve workflow during recording. Thanks to octave selection keys, pitch bend and modulation wheels, as well as transport buttons, you can use your music software without reaching for the mouse. Keystation 49 also includes a 6.3 mm sustain pedal input for an external pedal like the SP2 (sold separately).

Natural Playing Feel

Keystation 49 MK3 is lightweight despite its robust design. It’s perfect for touring musicians or producers who need an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural playing feel for their studio. Keystation 49 MK3 is class-compliant, supports USB-MIDI connections, and is simply powered via USB. Via the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), Keystation 49 MK3 is iOS compatible and can be used, for example, together with audio apps on the iPad or another iOS device.

Extensive Software Package Included

The Keystation 49 MK3 comes with a comprehensive software package. Choose between the two audio workstations Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats. With Mini Grand and Velvet, you get high-quality virtual pianos, and with Xpand!2 a multitimbral all-in-one workstation.

AIR Music Technology Mini Grand

Mini Grand is an uncomplicated yet powerful virtual piano sampler with seven different acoustic pianos. The integrated room simulation, re-pedaling technology to control string resonance behavior, dynamic adjustment, and tunable tuning provide a super realistic playing experience.

AIR Music Technology Velvet

AIR Music’s Velvet is a virtual electric piano combining five legendary electric pianos from the 60s and 70s. These are based on a Fender Rhodes Suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II, Wurlitzer 200A, and Hohner Pianet-T. Velvet is the accurate emulation of these classic and popular pianos.

Ableton Live Lite

Also included in the Keystation 49 MK3 software package is the popular performance and production software Ableton Live Lite. This powerful music creation software enables spontaneous composing, recording, remixing, and editing of musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment—both in the studio and on stage. The results can be saved and mixed.

AIR Music Technology Xpand!2

Xpand!2 is a multitimbral all-in-one workstation with four fully independent controllable channels. It’s the ideal, intuitive platform for developing new sounds. Xpand!2 plays samples but also features subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis, and tonewheels. The package already includes over 2500 presets from the AIR Music Technology team across all categories. Two digital effect processors with 50 editable effect types complete this advanced instrument.

Skoove

With Skoove, you learn piano interactively with hundreds of high-quality online piano lessons for beginners and advanced players. Skoove’s unique method guides you with real-time feedback while you play, helping you progress faster and learn everything you need to become a pianist.

Melodics

Melodics combines a user-friendly, intuitive, and inspiring interface supported by unique adaptive learning, motivating mechanics, and individual challenges, encouraging users to learn various techniques, concepts, and genres—with each session building your muscle memory, improving your technique, and most importantly, mastering your controller.

2 GB Sound Library from Touch Loops

Based in Los Angeles and London, Touch Loops equips its customers with the most modern sound elements, instruments, hardware, and software recordings, professionally created by a team of professional music producers and sound designers. The 2 GB sample library included with Keystation 49 II contains more than 500 sounds with everything you need from one-shot drum hits to melodic loops and deep, driving basses.

The Intuitive MIDI Controller for Touring Musicians & Producers!