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CTRL49 Controller Keyboard

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Overview

All-in-one production controller.

The M-Audio CTRL49 is a premium 49-key USB/MIDI controller that combines the creative power of VST instruments and FX plug-ins with dedicated DAW fader and transport controls to create a hands-on production experience. The CTRL49’s integrated high-resolution, full-color display and robust hardware controls instantly auto-map themselves to your VST plug-in controls using the included Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software.

This unprecedented tight integration between hardware and software enables immediate 1:1 access to your all of your plug-in controls as well as your DAW channel level, solo, mute, record, select and transport controls—all without ever reaching for the computer.

Most importantly, the CTRL49 intuitively combines an all-new custom premium keybed and hardware control surface with groundbreaking software features to create a truly next-level workflow experience. The CTRL49 lets you focus on what’s really important—creating music. This is the MIDI controller you’ve been waiting for.

Features

  • Integrated 4.3 in. high-resolution full-color screen with dedicated interface buttons
  • Screen provides 1:1, real-time feedback of plugin parameters
  • Includes Virtual Instrument Player software—load, play and control any VST plugin
  • Custom 49-key M-Audio semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch
  • 9 faders and 8 buttons for instant and seamless control of your DAW
  • 8 performance-ready 360-degree knobs
  • 8 velocity- and pressure-sensitive drum pads with RGB illumination
  • Dedicated pad bank, transport control, octave, and performance buttons
  • Roll mode, time division, pattern arpeggiator, and tap tempo buttons
  • Expression pedal and footswitch inputs; 5-Pin MIDI IN/OUT
  • Includes software: Ableton Live Lite, AIR Creative FX Collection, AIR Vacuum Pro, AIR Loom, AIR Hybrid 3, AIR Xpand!2, AIR Velvet, AIR Transfuser and SONiVOX Eighty Eight Ensemble

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