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 stand-alone 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 a versatile music studio.
Play piano
The KeyStudio 49i is built around the same great 49-note keyboard as
our Keystation 49e" the best-selling keyboard controller on the planet.
It also features a built-in, stereo-sampled Steinway grand piano from
the expert software instrument designers at Digidesign's Advanced
Instrument Research group. The piano even has reverb for enhanced
realism. No muss, no fuss, no computer required. Just turn it on and
play.
Instruments galore
Why just play piano when you can be the whole band? The included
M-Audio GM Module gives you 127 more sounds to play just for fun" or to
use in building up multitrack recordings. Jam out on drums, bass,
synths, organ, sax, flute and many, many more instruments right at your
fingertips.
Audio interface on board
KeyStudio 49i sports an on-board 2-in, 2-out audio interface with CD
audio quality. That means that you can listen to everything" built-in
piano, software instruments and recorded tracks" right from the
KeyStudio 49i audio outs or headphone jacks. Connect instruments and
microphones to the audio inputs and record vocals, guitar and just
about anything else" or even jam along with a CD. The built-in
mini-mixer lets you find just the right balance. The audio interface is
even compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered, delivering seamless
integration with industry-standard music production software.
Record and mix your tunes
Ableton Live Lite software (also included) turns your KeyStudio 49i and
computer into a complete recording studio. Its powerful drag-and-drop
interface lets you make incredible loop-based music with ease. Want to
record vocal and guitar tracks? Just plug them into your KeyStudio 49i
and record them with Ableton Live Lite. When you've recorded all your
tracks, this powerful software also lets you mix it all down to share
with friends" and maybe even the record companies.
Teacher's pet
The KeyStudio 49i is a music teacher's best friend. For starters, dual
front-mounted headphone jacks keep things private between you and your
student. And if you're in a lab setting, the keyboard's combination of
on-board piano sounds and audio interface with mixer means there's
nothing else to buy. The M-Audio GM Module software sound bank and
Ableton Live Lite round out a complete electronic music learning
package. There's even a Piano Reset button to restore all settings to
the internal piano sound should you ever need to return to the default
state.
Features
- 49-note USB MIDI keyboard controller
- on-board, stereo-sampled Steinway premium piano-sound with 20-note polyphony
- M-Audio GM sound module software increases available sounds to 128
- built-in USB audio interface
- 2-in, 2-out audio interface
- 16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD-quality)
- XLR microphone, 1/4" instrument and RCA inputs
- dual front-mounted headphone jacks
- hardware direct monitoring
- Pro Tools M-Powered compatible
- Assignable modulation wheel and piano volume control
- Pitch bend control
- 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 setting to piano sound (default state)
