MK-449C USB MIDI Controller

The Evolution MK-449C is a four-octave USB MIDI controller ideal for both computer-based and standalone MIDI control applications. It features nine assignable 35mm sliders, eight assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons, and 49 full-size touch sensitive keys. Both the pitch bend and modulation wheels are fully assignable, as is the input for an optional sustain pedal”adding up to a total of 30 assignable controllers. 10 memory locations come preset with setups for your favorite music software. The keypad and backlit LCD allow you to program while you play”an Evolution exclusive. USB powered design means you can take the MK-449C anywhere you want to make music. Features like drawbar mode, controller mute, snapshot, sys-ex dump round out this very powerful controller.

More Control
Just about everything on Evolution keyboards is an assignable controller”including knobs, faders, buttons, pitch wheel, mod wheel, and sustain pedal input. You can even trigger specific MIDI notes from assigned buttons.

More Playability
One touch on our smooth, solid action will tell you that we haven't forgotten that keyboards are also meant to be played. 12 different velocity curves let you choose the response that's perfect for your touch. Slide controls are high-quality Alps faders.

More Performance/Programming Features
Program while you play with our unique keypad entry method”complete with dedicated function buttons, inc/dec controls and 10 memory presets. Organ Drawbar mode reverses the faders to respond just like the real thing. Controller Mute allows you to preadjust controller positions without sending data, then use Snapshot to send all current settings at once.

More Intuitive
Evolution controllers are USB class compliant, making installation as simple as plug-and-play. Our large LCD panels provide for words and graphics that numeric displays alone can't touch. You also get presets set up to control popular music software right out of the box.

More Value
Note for note, all this adds up to more features for the dollar. All Evolution keyboards even come bundled with free software to get you started”including a VST sequencer for PC.

Enigma Editor/Librarian Software
This product includes the free download and full registration of Enigma”a powerful software editor/librarian for Mac and PC that lets you easily program, store and load setups for M-Audio and Evolution USB MIDI controllers. Enigma includes a huge library of files for your favorite VST plug-ins, instruments and host apps. Programming is as simple as dragging the software parameter you want to control onto the graphic representation of the controller on your screen. With Enigma, your library of controller presets is virtually unlimited.