M Audio KeyRig 49 Keyboard

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Main Description

M Audio Keyrig 49

The joy of the M Audio Keyrig 49 is not the simplicity of it's 49 note synth action keyboard at a great price, it's what you get with it. M Audio's acclaimed KeyRig software gives you loads of sounds and loops that you can connect the keyboard up to for instant playing power.
The M Audio Keyrig 49 gives you everything you need to begin your synth journey.

Here's what M Audio say about the Keyrig 49

The M-Audio KeyRig 49 turns your Mac or PC into a versatile keyboard workstation.

Featuring a 49-key, synth-action USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 49 makes it easy to start composing and performing music with a computer. Use KeyRig 49 to play Key Rig's virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with M-Audio's Session, Apple's GarageBand, Ableton's Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs.

The KeyRig 49 keyboard also includes professional features like pitch and mod wheels, an assignable volume slider, octave +/- buttons and sustain pedal input. It's powered via a single USB cable and works instantly with computers running Mac OS X or Windows XP.

M-Audio KeyRig 49 main features include:

49-note synth-action keyboard
includes KeyRig software for PC
USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible > works with most computers
Instant installation on Mac OS X and Windows XP computers
Includes Ableton Live Lite (PC/Mac) software
includes award-winning M-Audio Key Rig software (PC only) featuring:
four top-quality virtual sound modules: SP-1 Stage Piano, MS-2 Polyphonic Synthesizer, MB-3 Tone Wheel Organ and GM-4 General MIDI
use stand-alone or with a sequencer
variable velocity and controller settings
split and layer modules for performance combinations
module and master effects processors
compatible with most popular software

M-Audio KeyRig 49 System requirements:

Windows: XP SP2, Pentium 3 800MHz or higher, 256 MB RAM, DirectX 9.0b or higher, 600 MB free hard disk space, 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
Mac: Macintosh G3 800/G4 733MHz or higher, OS X 10.2.8 w/ 256 MB RAM, OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM, 600 MB free hard disk space, 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.

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A straightforward, no-nonsense, USB controller, which seems to suit me well for home recording duties. It's a bit plasticky, but it's fine - and good at the price.
Although the Key Rig software supplied on CD is for Windows, there is an Intel Mac version available for free online (search for M-Audio Key Rig Software Mac), which was easy enough to install - the drawbar organ's pretty good, pianos are fine, and the synth's alright too. Will run standalone or as VST plugins with your DAW of choice.
Ableton Live Lite 6 came with it too.

Daren > read review

A straightforward, no-nonsense, USB controller, which seems to suit me well for home recording duties. It's a bit plasticky, but it's fine - and good at the price.
Although the Key Rig software supplied on CD is for Windows, there is an Intel Mac version available for free online (search for M-Audio Key Rig Software Mac), which was easy enough to install - the drawbar organ's pretty good, pianos are fine, and the synth's alright too. Will run standalone or as VST plugins with your DAW of choice.
Ableton Live Lite 6 came with it too.
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Does exactly what you would expect for the money. A good basic MIDI keyboard, exactly what i needed to just plug and play with the software i have on my mac. Nice springy keys, which i prefer for synths, pitch bend and modulation very responsive too. Love it!

Gareth Ellis > read review

Does exactly what you would expect for the money. A good basic MIDI keyboard, exactly what i needed to just plug and play with the software i have on my mac. Nice springy keys, which i prefer for synths, pitch bend and modulation very responsive too. Love it!
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Fantastic product! It is sturdy and lightweight and takes up a surprisingly small amount of space. Great for musicians who want to record and produce at home or who have limited space in a studio environment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a MIDI controller keyboard.

Mr. Fletcher Howe > read review

Fantastic product! It is sturdy and lightweight and takes up a surprisingly small amount of space. Great for musicians who want to record and produce at home or who have limited space in a studio environment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a MIDI controller keyboard.
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As a non-keyboard player, I wanted something I could plug directly into my mac and get a variety of sounds to add to my home recordings.
This is pretty much perfect for that! I plugged straight in and was using it in seconds. Very simple - does what it says on the tin (so to speak). One small issue - the sound modules that come with it are not mac compatible, but with the array of sounds available on Garageband, this isn't a huge problem for me.
Build quality is pretty good - I wouldn't go throwing it around but for home use, it should stand the test of time.
Now I just need to learn to play it properly!

Lines > read review

As a non-keyboard player, I wanted something I could plug directly into my mac and get a variety of sounds to add to my home recordings.
This is pretty much perfect for that! I plugged straight in and was using it in seconds. Very simple - does what it says on the tin (so to speak). One small issue - the sound modules that come with it are not mac compatible, but with the array of sounds available on Garageband, this isn't a huge problem for me.
Build quality is pretty good - I wouldn't go throwing it around but for home use, it should stand the test of time.
Now I just need to learn to play it properly!
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this is a great bit of kit easy and affordable

Mr J Brierley (Nutty Trance Records) > read review

this is a great bit of kit easy and affordable
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Excellent product for the price. Does what was expected. Easy to order and delivered very promptly

Mr. Jonathan Pinnock > read review

Excellent product for the price. Does what was expected. Easy to order and delivered very promptly