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M-Audio Keystudio 49-NOTE USB Keyboard | 
| Brand: M-Audio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $185.51
Buy New: $79.99
as of 9/6/2010 22:54 EDT details
You Save: $105.52 (57%)
Seller: rugsnotbombs
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 398
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.3
Dimensions (in): 33.7 x 9.5 x 4
MPN: 9900-52364-10
Model: 9900-52364-10
UPC: 612391851088
EAN: 0612391851088
ASIN: B00125OD9Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 49-note, synth-action keyboard | | • | Connection and power via a single USB cable | | • | Instant installation on Mac OS X and Windows computers | | • | Sustain pedal input | | • | Assignable modulation wheel and volume slider |
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Product Description
KeyStudio 49-Note USB Keyboard
Amazon.com Product Description
Harness the power of your Mac music software with M-Audio's KeyStudio USB keyboard controller. KeyStudio makes it easy to command a library of virtual instruments, audition loops and compose songs in GarageBand, Logic and other Mac-compatible applications. The sleek controller features 49 synth-action keys plus pitch bend and modulation wheels, sustain pedal input and more. Simply connect it to your Mac OS X computer with a single USB cable and start playing.  Harness the power of your music software. Click to enlarge. |  Assignable volume slider and edit mode for accessing advanced functions. |  Pitch and assignable modulation wheel. | 49-Note, Synth-Action Keyboard
The KeyStudio keeps things simple with a 49-note keyboard and basic controls. Use the octave up and down buttons to hit higher and lower notes, and the pitch bend and modulation wheels for added expression. Get Started Instantly
The Keystudio will install instantly on Mac OS X computers--just plug and play. Of course, it works great on Windows machines too. Powered by the USB port on your computer, the Keystudio makes a perfect controller for GarageBand, Logic or other music applications. Assignable Functions
You can easily set up the KeyStudio to work the way you want. You can assign the modulation wheel and volume slider for convenient control of functions like volume, pan or portamento (for just a few examples). The assignable octave +/- buttons can be set to adjust octave shift, program change, bank MSB, transpose, Bank LSB, or MIDI channel change settings. The "edit mode" button allows you to control advanced functions via the keys themselves, changing anything from octave to bank or program info. Easy Connections
Because the Keystudio is powered by your computer's USB bus, all you need for connection and power is the included USB cable. You can also add a standard sustain pedal for more piano-like expression, using the quarter-inch input on the back of the keyboard. What's in the Box
M-Audio KeyStudio USB keyboard, USB cable, Printed KeyStudio Quick Start Guide
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 What a value! January 10, 2010
Bogus Exception (Norwich, Connecticut United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
For $100, this is a really solid MIDI controller. The pitch and vibrato are a nice rubber and move smoothly. The pitch bend even returns to 0 smoothly when released.
This isn't a $1000 controller, but the keys are full size and are velocity sensitive. They lack weight, which may put some off that are looking for a nice weighty bounce from the keys.
It works with Sony Acid Pro out of the box-no driver install! There is a nifty 1/8" to USB adapter for using a mic and headphones on your PC/laptop at the same time from one USB. This device requires a driver installed, and the SW is either with the unit or dl from the net (what I did). I haven't opened the CDs yet, as I really don't need them. I think one has a DAW on it, just in case you don't have one. Now that I think about it, if the one misguided reviewer had had her husband install the DAW, he could have made all the sounds he wanted.
The one thing I really like is the 'edit mode', which I didn't think I'd need. It lets you reassign the controls to send different signals to your DAW. You can use the octave up/down to change programs, for example, or use the keys to select one by number. You can even re-assign the volume control to do things like reverb!
Pluses have to also include that it is 100% USB-powered. No extra power supply hanging around.
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Very useful. August 27, 2009
Stephen Saucier (Tusken Camp, Alabama)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a few-frills keyboard, but it feels good to play and does exactly what it's supposed to very well.
Right the second time May 25, 2010
Bruce May
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The first keyboard arrived without the to be included USB cable. Amazon made it right quickly and easily. Since, the keyboard has worked exactly as advertised. Smallish footprint on desk, more keys than the "mini" keyboards. Hooked up with Garageband pretty much on its own. No complaints at all.
Product info lacking one vital note... January 6, 2010
Siegeshot
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
Product description conveniently leaves out that this keyboard is designed for a Mac (which upon purchasing you will see clearly posted on the packaging.) Mac comes preinstalled with Garageband which is keyboard software to play music. This keyboard doesn't come with Ableton Lite like a lot of keyboards do, so if you buy this for PC you're going to have to find your own software.
 Good Not Great!! April 6, 2010
D. Allen (Fort Worth, Texas)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Okay Look a couple disgruntled customers gave bad reviews about a product that does exactly what it's advertisements claim. 49 keys check, non-weighted keys;check, play 4 octives whithout using octive shift;check, pitch bend;check, modulation;check, assignable midi;check. Plug and Play, no driver installation needed with most every DAW not just Garage Band or Mac Products.Those people don't know what they are talkin about or what kind of equipment they are looking for frankly. I use a Sony Vaio with Windows Vista 64 bit, my DAW is FL Studio. It works fine. No, it doesn't make any sounds unless you have a program that it can communicate with, then there is no sound that is known to man that it want make for you, if only you now how to instruct it. It's not the keyboard's fault if you don't know how to use it. This keyboard is more for people who are into music production and have not progressed far enough or have not decided that they want to invest a couple of grand in a more serious keyboard, it's absolutely worth a [...] bucks. My advise to the lady is that if hubby doesn't know how to make his own melodies and background music, then just get him a toy Casio keyboard he'll love that. The only thing I would complain about is that the keys are not weighted, but I know that when I bought, it's a work around though. You just have to get used to the sensitivity, it would be nice if you could manually adjust the sensitivity setting to your personal touch. Good Keyboard not Great. There are no great keyboards @ [...] bucks!
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