A simple, full-size keyboard to play and record music on your computer. The M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 is a 49-key USB MIDI controller for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or PC. It is light, compact and powered by the USB cable, so you can set it up in minutes at home, in the studio or on stage.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Beginners starting music production, home studio producers, songwriters, students learning keyboard with apps, and live performers who play virtual instruments from a laptop. Also works with an iPad using Apple’s camera adapter.
What’s in the box
- Keystation 49 MK3
- USB cable
- Software download cards
- User guide
- Safety and warranty manual
Specifications
| Keys | 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive, synth-action |
|---|---|
| Controls | Pitch-bend wheel, modulation wheel, volume fader, octave buttons, transport buttons, directional pad (up, down, left, right, enter) |
| Pedal input | 1/4″ (6.3 mm) sustain |
| Connection | USB-MIDI, USB-powered, class compliant |
| iOS | With Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (not included) |
| System | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, free USB port |
| Software | Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, AIR Mini Grand, Velvet, Xpand!2, TubeSynth, Electric, Bassline |
| Key Action | Synth-action, velocity-sensitive, full-size |
| Power Supply | USB bus-powered |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS (with camera adapter) |
Good to know
- This is a MIDI controller – it has no built-in sounds or speakers. Sounds come from the software on your computer or tablet.
- Sustain pedal not included (M-Audio suggests the SP-2, sold separately).
- For iPad, you need Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (sold separately).
FAQ
Do I need a power adapter?
No. It is powered by the USB connection to your computer.
Will it make sound on its own?
No. Connect it to a computer or iPad and play the included piano and synth software, or any other music app.
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