Editorial Review:Product Description:M-AUDIO KEYSTATION 49E -- Here's the perfect USB MIDI controller keyboard for getting started with music on your personal computer. Octave +/- buttons extend keyboard range Separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devices USB bus-powered, so it requires no external power supply Compatible with most educational and studio software Plug-and-play with OS X and Windows XP Also includes drivers for Mac OS 9.1 and later, plus Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 Native USB port required; G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported
From the Manufacturer:The Keystation 49e is the perfect USB MIDI controller keyboard for getting started with music on your Mac or PC. Class-compliancy with OS X and Windows XP mean true plug-and-play operationand the included Maximum Audio Tools software bundle is designed to get you playing immediately. Despite its simplicity, the Keystation 49e includes a 49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboard for authentic playing experience, as well as built-in MIDI interface, pitch and modulation wheels, and sustain pedal input. This sleek, compact keyboard is USB bus-powered, requiring no external power supply. Compatible with most educational and studio software, the affordable Keystation 49e is the perfect companion with which to begin your musical journey.
Bundled Software Ableton Live Lite 5 delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live 5—the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use.
Feaures - 49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboard
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Volume/control slider
- Advanced function button for programming
- Sustain foot pedal input
- Octave +/- buttons to extend keyboard range
- Separate MIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from your computer to control external devices
- Powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (not included)
- Functions as a standalone USB MIDI interface
- Class-compliant with OS X and Windows XP for plug-and-play
- Also includes drivers for Mac OS 9.1 and later, and included for Windows 95/98/ME/2000
- Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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XP doesn't always recognize, materials are CARCINOGENIC
Thankfully another reviewer brought to my attention the fact that this M-Audio keyboard is made of chemicals including lead that can cause cancer. You are actually advised to *wash your hands* after handling. Will you find the warning displayed on the box? Nope, it is at the bottom of the last page of the manual. Nice.
Add to this the problem I have with Windows XP recognizing this keyboard (have to really work at it) and this is a total piece of junk.
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Excellent Unit with some reservations
This unit is great. You can't beat it for the price.
I have one minor complaint, however, and that stems from the fact that the sustain peddle add-on does not appear to properly record a sustain MIDI instruction via this keyboard. That is, when one seeks to edit the sustain signal, it does not appear to be recorded properly. This inadequacy appears to be due to the keyboard.
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The Perfect Midi Controller on a Budget
If you read a negative review of this product, don't be surprised to discover misspellings and grammatical errors in addition to a "it doesn't work with XP" rant...these are the markings of a stupid person who isn't exactly clear on what it is that they have bought. If, however, you know that you actually want an inexpensive midi keyboard then I would highly suggest this one.
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M-audio keystation 49e
i wish I could give you a review but I cannot get this keyboard to work.
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Great keyboard for the price
The Keystation 49e was much bigger than I expected it to be, having 49 keys 4 octaves). The driver software was easy and simple to install and the keyboard itself functions easily with the included USB cable (MIDI input-output is also supported). I use the device on Reason 3.0 and have gotten great results. My only complaint would be that the advanced functions require many different key combinations (most of the keys have some sort of function when pressed together with the ADVANCED key). Thus I give it 4 stars. The price was great, too, it is probably one of the best cost-to-performance ratios in this category of products.
