M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKV USB Midi Controller Keyboard

Welcome to thebrand-newOxygen Series from M-Audio, theOxygen Series (MKV).In todays world of music production, controlling your digital music environment is important. It is not only how the pros improve their workflow, but also how they create unique cutting-edge signature sounds. M-Audio has updated themost iconic series of MIDIkeyboardcontrollers on the market for software-based music production and performance.The new Oxygen Series (MKV) keyboard controllers offer innovative advancements in hardware control enabling you to create modern cutting-edge music on stage or in the studio.

Key Features

• 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
• Preset and DAW buttons for auto-mapped DAW controls & plugin parameters
• Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicings
• Smart Scale mode eliminates wrong notes making it easy to craft a perfect song
• Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate and Swing controls
• 2 banks of 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with Note Repeat for beat production
• (8) assignable knobs for manipulating virtual instruments and plugins
• (9) assignable faders let you mix your productions with ease
• Transport buttons let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse
• Display provides instant parameter feedback
• Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels & 1/4 sustain pedal input
• Includes MIDI editor software and a complete software production package

Professional Producer Features

The Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller includes powerful features essential for creating and producing music such as Note Repeat (a staple mark in beat production),Full Velocity Control of keys and 8 pads, 8 assignable knobs for controlling effect plugins and virtual instruments, and 9 assignable faders for mixing:all opening a world of precise music creation techniques making your signature sound professional and modern.

Note Repeatallows you to hold down any of the8custom-made M-Audiovelocity-sensitiveperformance padsin 2 available pad banks tohear a repeated rhythmic pattern at a selectable note division. The Note Repeat feature can be activated momentarily or can be used in Latch mode. If you choose Momentary, holding the Note Repeat button will make the note played by the pad automatically repeat. If you choose Latch, pressing any pad will cause its assigned note to repeat without having to hold down the Note Repeat button.

Built-in Arpeggiator

Arpeggiators help add excitement and movement to music quickly and easily. The built-inArpeggiatoron the Oxygen 49 (MKV) with Type, Octave, Gate and Swing controls will creatively affect anything you are playing on the keys from any virtual instrument in your DAW. When the Arpeggiator is activated, the keyboard will repeatedly play the keys that are pressed in the selected sequence. The arpeggiators timing and rhythm is based on the keyboards time division setting in either the keyboards tempo, or your DAWs tempo setting. Each note in the arpeggio will be the length selected for the time division setting. For example, if you select 1/4, each note in the arpeggio will be audible in quarter note increments. This powerful tool can operate in Latch or Momentary mode, making it easy to unleash your creativity.

SmartControls

Smart ChordandSmart Scaletechnology are the bridges between your musically creative mind and your final productions. TheSmart Chordfeature helps bring out your inner musical genius by playing full chords with a single key press, and with theSmart Scalefeature, the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keys transform into a perfect scale, playing the exact notes within a chosen scale. WithSmart ChordandSmart Scaletechnology, creating music and unleashing your unlimited creativity has never been easier.

WithSmart Chordactivated, pressing a single key will play a full chord rather than just one note. The key you press will determine the root note in the chord. The rest of the chords properties (Major, Minor, and Voicing) are determined by the settings you choose.Smart Chordalso has a Custom Mode which lets you determine the chord structure that will be assigned to each key by manually playing it. For example, if you select Custom Mode, and play a 1-b3-5-b7 chord, every key will then be assigned to play this chord structure. The note of the key you press will serve as the root of the chord and all the parameters can be edited right on your Oxygen keyboard controller.

The Oxygen seriesalso features intelligentSmart Scaletechnology. WithSmart Scale, you can set thekeybedso that only notes in the selected scale are able to be played. This allows you to play within a chosen scale without the risk of playing any wrong notes. You can choose from over 15 different scale variations when assigning a scale to the keyboard. With Smart Scale controls right on the keys, you will have easy access to set and change Smart Scale parameters on the fly, keeping you focused on what is most important, creating music.

Auto-Mapping for Creative DAW Control

Using the Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller with any DAW is incredibly easy. The controls such as Transport, Faders, Pan, Record Arm, Solo, Mute, Select and many more, are automatically mapped to most DAWs for a fluid workflow. The Oxygen 49 (MKV) works with all major DAWsincluding Ableton, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One and many more. By simply selecting your DAW on the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard controller and configuring your DAWs preferences to the keyboard, a new world of creative production is at your fingertips. The Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard also includes presets for all the virtual instruments and plugins that are included (Mini Grand and Hybrid 3). These world-class plugins can be fully controlled by the Oxygen 49 (MKV) keyboard controller and used in real-time as you create, mix, and bring your music productions to the next level.

Premium Software Suite

Whatever your production discipline, Oxygen 49 (MKV) includes everything for immediate creative potential from the get-go. Record, sequence, arrange and mixdown your tracks with a choice of two professional DAWs including MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite. Adding to the arsenal of DAWs are two incredible virtual instrument plugins, the critically acclaimed Hybrid 3 multi-oscillator synthesizer, and Mini Grandan Acoustic Piano virtual instrument offering a wide array of the most realistic piano tones available on the market. Finally, dive into a world of cutting-edge sound content with a collection of Expansion Packs from Akai Professionals legendary MPC Series from hard hitting kicks to snares that snap, everything you need to add that professional polish to your production is here.