M-Audio Keystation 88es 88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

A Full-Sized Keyboard You Can Carry Under One Arm!

The M-Audio Keystation 88es USB MIDI controller keyboard puts a full-sized natural-feeling 88-key keyboard into a very lightweight and compact unit! The Keystation 88es features velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys for natural feel and expressive playability, allowing you to get the most out of your virtual instruments and software synths. This controller includes an assignable slider that doubles as a volume control, data up/down buttons, an advanced programming function button, and pitchbend and mod wheels. You also get easy easy connectivity to computers and external devices with the 88es.

The Keystation 88es is an 88-key, semi-weighted action USB MIDI controller with velocity sensitivity that's perfect for performance, computer-based recording, and education. The Keystation 88es offers space-age design and rugged construction and delivers incredible feel and stability. Plus, it's all in a package that is light enough for pros to carry under one arm, yet elegant enough for home environments. At just 22 lb., the Keystation 88es is equally at home on stage and in the studio.

The Keystation 88es includes pitch and modulation wheels for controlling parameters on an external module or a soft synth. In addition, an assignable slider and buttons make it a great controller for playing and programming synths, samplers, drum sounds and more.

For computer music use, you only need one simple USB cable to connect the Keystation 88es. The USB cable even provides power to the keyboard! Its USB MIDI interface connects you to sequencers and soft synths. And a separate MIDI Out jack lets you route MIDI data from either the Keystation 88es or your computer to an external sound module or drum machine. It's class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X for easy plug-and-play setup with no drivers required.

To get you started making music with your Keystation 88es right away, M-Audio includes a bundle of useful studio software, including soft synths and more. With your Keystation 88es andthe software you'll be exploring sounds within minutes of opening the box!

When you combine all these features at this low price, you'll be sure to agree that the Keystation 88es is an outstanding choice for a full-sized keyboard with MIDI control!

M-Audio Keystation 88es Features at a Glance:

• 88-note velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action
• Pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Volume/assignable control slider
• Advanced function button for programming
• Sustain and expression pedal inputs (pedals sold separately)
• Assignable data up/down buttons
• Built-in USB MIDI interface
• MIDI Out jack routes MIDI signals from keyboard or computer to external devices
• Powered via USB or 9VDC power adapter (sold separately)
• Mac OS X and Windows XP class compliant for plug-and-play
• Includes studio software