Wednesday, December 26, 2007

M-Audio KeyRig 25

M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller



M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller




Let the M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller turn your Mac or PC into a mobile keyboard workstation. As the name suggests, this M-Audio USB MIDI keyboard has 25 keys to use for composing computer-based music whenever and whenever you want. Just plug it in and play. It comes bundled with award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, which features four sound modules, each with their own individual effects: SP-Stage Piano (grand pianos, Wurlitzers, classic electric pianos, FM, more), MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer (call up and edit synth sounds), MB-3 Tone Wheel Organ (a Hammond sound emulator, complete with rotary speaker), and the GM-4 General MIDI Module (for sequencing the rest of your backing tracks). A master MIDI/Mixer allows you to route, split, layer, mix, or add common effects to these four modules. When your ready to compose, the keyboard is compatible with several music-creation programs, including Pro Tools M-Powered, and Ableton Live Lite (included). Mac user's don't feel left out. The KeyRig 25 works wonderfully with GarageBand's virtual instrument collection as well.

M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller Specifications:

* Dimensions: 20"L x 19.1"W x 19.9"H
* Weight: 42.5 lbs.

System Requirements for keyboard
* PC: Windows XP (SP 2) Pentium 3 800 MHz or higher 256 MB RAM, DirectX 9.0b or higher
* Windows Vista (32-bit) 1 GHz Intel or AMD processor, 512 MB RAM
* One native USB port
* Mac: Mac G3 800/G4 733 MHz or higher (CPU may be higher for laptops), OS X 10.2.8 w/256 MB RAM, OS 10.3.4 or greater with 512 MB RAM
* One native USB port

Key Rig software
* Pentium III 500 MHz or AMD7 (P4 / Athlon 1 GHz or faster recommended), 256 MB RAM, 600 MB free hard disk space Windows XP, VST 2.0 compatible host software, CD-ROM drive for installation, Internet connection (on any computer) for software activation, ASIO-compatible soundcard for standalone operation

M-Audio KeyRig 25 MIDI Controller Features:

* Ultra-slim 25-note synth action keyboard
* 8 assignable knobs and buttons
* Built-in 16 channel MIDI interface
* Modulation and pitch bend controls
* Assignable volume slider
* Sustain pedal input
* Includes Key Rig modulation software which can be standalone or used with a sequencer Ableton Live Lite music creation software.
* Works with Garageland

Compatibility
* MME
* Mac OS X Core MIDI