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M-Audio OXYGEN49 MKV

Description

USB MIDI Controller with Smart Controls and Auto-Mapping

The new Oxygen Series (MKV) keyboard controllers offer innovative advancements in hardware control enabling you to create modern cutting-edge music on stage or in the studio. The Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller includes powerful features essential for creating and producing music such as Note Repeat (a staple mark in beat production), Full Velocity Control of keys and 8 pads, 8 assignable knobs for controlling effect plugins and virtual instruments, and 9 assignable faders for mixing: all opening a world of precise music creation techniques making your signature sound professional and modern. The built-in Arpeggiator on the Oxygen 49 (MKV) with Type, Octave, Gate and Swing controls will creatively affect anything you are playing on the keys from any virtual instrument in your DAW.

Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology are the bridges between your musically creative mind and your final productions. The Smart Chord feature helps bring out your inner musical genius by playing full chords with a single key press, and with the Smart Scale feature, the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keys transform into a perfect scale, playing the exact notes within a chosen scale. With Smart Chord and Smart Scale technology, creating music and unleashing your unlimited creativity has never been easier.

Auto-Mapping for Creative DAW Control
Using the Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller with any DAW is incredibly easy. The controls such as Transport, Faders, Pan, Record Arm, Solo, Mute, Select and many more, are automatically mapped to most DAWs for a fluid workflow. The Oxygen 49 (MKV) works with all major DAWs - including Ableton, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One and many more. By simply selecting your DAW on the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard controller and configuring your DAWs preferences to the keyboard, a new world of creative production is at your fingertips. The Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard also includes presets for all the virtual instruments and plugins that are included (Mini Grand and Hybrid 3). These world-class plugins can be fully controlled by the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard controller and used in real-time as you create, mix, and bring your music productions to the next level.

Premium Software Suite
Whatever your production discipline, Oxygen 49 (MKV) includes everything for immediate creative potential from the get-go. Record, sequence, arrange and mixdown your tracks with a choice of two professional DAWs including MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite. Adding to the arsenal of DAWs are two incredible virtual instrument plugins, the critically acclaimed Hybrid 3 multi-oscillator synthesizer, and Mini Grandan Acoustic Piano virtual instrument offering a wide array of the most realistic piano tones available on the market. Finally, dive into a world of cutting-edge sound content with a collection of Expansion Packs from Akai Professionals legendary MPC Series from hard hitting kicks to snares that snap, everything you need to add that professional polish to your production is here.

Key Features
* 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
* Preset and DAW buttons for auto-mapped DAW controls & plugin parameters
* Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicings
* Smart Scale mode eliminates wrong notes making it easy to craft a perfect song
* Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate and Swing controls
* 2 banks of 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with Note Repeat for beat production
* (8) assignable knobs for manipulating virtual instruments and plugins
* (9) assignable faders let you mix your productions with ease
* Transport buttons let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse
* Display provides instant parameter feedback
* Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels & 1/4" sustain pedal input
* Includes MIDI editor software and a complete software production package

Included Software
Educational Software:
- Melodics (60 Free Lessons)
- Skoove (Free 3-month Trial)
DAW Software:
- Ableton Live Lite
- MPC Beats
Virtual Instruments:
- Hybrid 3.0 Multi-oscillator synthesizer
- Mini Grand Acoustic piano by AIR Music
MPC Beats Expansion Packs:
- MPC Beats Producer Kits | Multi-genre beat production pack with over 1.5GB of cutting-edge drum kits and samples
- F9 Instruments "Beats Edition" | 25 High-quality instrument samples
- Trap Soul & LoFi Beats | Production Pack by Laniakea sounds
- MSX Audio Soulful Drums Collection
- ADSR LoFi Producer Collection

In The Box
- Oxygen 49 (MKV)
- USB Cable
- Software Download Card
- Quickstart Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual

USB / MIDI Controller Specs
Keyboard: 49 Full-Size Keys, Synth Action with Velocity
MIDI Control Surfaces:
9 x Fader Encoders (Assignable)
8 x Endless Rotary Encoders (Assignable)
8 x Pads (Assignable, Pressure/Velocity-Sensitive)
1 x Wheel (Modulation)
1 x Wheel (Pitch-Bend)
Performance Functions: Arpeggiator, Note Repeat, Transport Controls

Power: USB bus-powered