M-Audio Hammer 88 MIDI Keyboard Controller

Introducing the Hammer 88 MIDI Keyboard from M-Audio, the latest fully weighted hammer key controller ideal for those to looking to bring the feel of the grand piano into the studio. This keyboard will capture every little detail of your performance making this an ideal weapon of choice for neo/electronic classical and ambient composers that want expressive control over software instruments.

M-Audio's Hammer 88 comes with a unity locking pitch and free moving mod wheel that gives you the power to add stunning glissando and portamento effects. Why not assign MIDI the mod-wheel to a control in your instrument or plugin that will provide even greater sonic shaping possibilities. In addition, you also receive 3 inputs for various sustain, expression, and soft pedals.

This accurate performance-focused functionality is not limited to software instruments, thanks to the MIDI output feature. Connect and send MIDI messages to sound modules, hardware instruments, and drum machines. Live performers can use this as an excellent means to control a variety of instruments.

The Hammer 88 also comes with free virtual instruments including a grand piano, as well as a copy of Ableton Live Lite so you have software to arrange and mix your compositions in to.

Key Features:

• 88 fully-weighted, hammer-action keys
• USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
• 5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devices
• Pitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performances
• Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press
• Inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedals
• USB-powered, no power supply required
• No drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC
• iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
• Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press 
• Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller Editor
• Power adapter (optional) for stand-alone use 
• Includes Music Rest