The Keystation 49 MK3 Controller Kit by B&H is ideal for the production needs of composers, producers, and beat makers using virtual instruments on a smart device or computer. B&H has combined the necessary gear for a keyboard player or producer to create within any DAW installed on their computer or device. This kit includes the Keystation 49 MK3, a sustain pedal, and a pair of over-ear stereo headphones, which is everything you need to play, hold, and listen to the notes triggered within your DAW.
The M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer. It is also compatible with iOS devices. The Keystation 49 MK3 features 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while also providing expressive capabilities.
Assignable transport and directional controls allow for playing, performing, and recording with music software without using a mouse or trackpad. If you've got your own sustain pedal, you can plug it in via the 1/4" sustain pedal input. Lightweight and durable, the controller is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Additionally, the unit supports iOS connectivity using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.
The 49 MK3 comes with a variety of software, including DAWs such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite. Also included is AIR Music Technology Xpand!2, a multitimbral all-in-one synthesizer which houses up to four sounds to help you create your own unique VI patches.
Keyboard sounds can be achieved via three included AIR Music Technology soft-synths: The Mini Grand, with seven acoustic piano sounds, and the Velvet, which gives you five vintage electric piano sounds. Additional software includes Skoove and Melodics. You also get 2GB of Touch Loops material to foster your creativity. The keyboard comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-B cable.
The FP-P1L from Auray is a piano-style sustain pedal with a high-quality, rugged build. The unit features switchable polarity, making it compatible with most electronic keyboards that have a 1/4" foot-switch input jack. The chrome-finished foot pedal is balanced to provide just the right amount of resistance to simulate the feel and tension of an acoustic piano's sustain pedal. Equipped with six nonslip rubber feet to keep it in place, the pedal also features a 72" cable for comfortable positioning.
Styled in a blue color specifically issued for B&H, the Samson SR350 Over-Ear Stereo Headphones are circumaural, closed-back dynamic headphones with 35mm drivers and a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range. They can be used to deliver a solid performance and effective isolation when monitoring audio for music playback, classroom listening, fitness applications, and more.
Featuring a lightweight, over-ear design and wide cushioning on its ear pads, the headphones have an adjustable headband, which provides serious comfort. The low-profile fit makes them ideal for smartphones too.
