Play, record and mix from one keyboard. The iCON Pro Audio Artist 49X is the 49-key model of the Artist X MIDI keyboard controller series, built for artists, producers and engineers who want a responsive keybed plus real hands-on control of their DAW.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Producers and songwriters who want a mid-size desk keyboard with room for chords and bass lines. Works for home studios, music students, film and jingle composers and live keyboard players who also record.
What’s in the box
- Artist X MIDI keyboard controller
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Quickstart guide
Specifications
| Keys | 49, velocity-sensitive |
|---|---|
| Controls | LED touch fader, dual-function encoder with 11-segment LED ring, pitch and mod wheels, octave and transpose buttons, 18 assignable LED buttons, transport buttons |
| DAW protocols | Mackie Control, HUI, User Define |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0), class compliant |
| MIDI | MIDI Out, 5-pin DIN |
| Pedal inputs | Sustain and expression, 1/4-inch; sustain polarity reversible |
| Power | USB bus power, or 5V/2A DC |
| Current draw | 100 mA or less |
| Compatibility | macOS 10.11 or later (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11, iOS/iPadOS 11 or later |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 843 x 189 x 72 mm (L x W x H) |
| Body | Metal, Kensington lock port |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 2.0), MIDI Out 5-pin DIN |
| Faders | 1 LED touch fader |
Good to know
- This is a MIDI controller – it makes no sound by itself. Use it with a DAW, a virtual instrument app or a sound module via MIDI Out.
- Sustain and expression pedals are not included.
- Firmware updates and velocity curves are handled with iCON’s iMAP software over USB-C.
FAQ
Do I need drivers?
No. It is class compliant on Mac and Windows – plug in the USB-C cable and it is ready.
Will it work with an iPad?
iCON lists iOS/iPadOS 11 or later as compatible. You will need a suitable USB-C connection to your iPad.
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