M-Audio Session KeyStudio is the make-music-now keyboard studio for the PC. Its combination of the KeyStudio 49-note USB keyboard and included Session music software gives you much more flexibility than standalone keyboards that have a limited number of built-in sounds. With Session KeyStudio, you can use the keyboard to play hundreds of different instrument sounds—including piano, organ, synths and more—in the included Session software. Setup is simple—just install and launch the software, plug in the keyboard and included high-performance audio interface, and start playing. Session KeyStudio also turns your PC into a full-featured recording studio that's so easy to use, you'll be laying tracks and mixing professional-sounding songs in no time.
Features & Specifications:
play hundreds of instrument sounds, compose and record with the included KeyStudio keyboard and Session software.
KeyStudio keyboard:
49-key, synth-action keyboard.
assignable modulation wheel for effects.
volume slider.
pitch bend wheel.
octave/transpose +/- buttons.
sustain pedal input.
on/off switch.
holes for wire-framed music stand (sold separately).
power and connection via USB cable.
compatible with GarageBand and other music software.
powerful Session recording/production software for PC:
record instrument tracks using included KeyStudio keyboard and the built-in Syntax sample-based software synthesizer with:
800MB of instrument samples.
260+ instrument presets.
full 128-sound General MIDI sound set.
semi-modular design with full editing capabilities.
create music easily with drag-and-drop loops complete with automatic tempo and pitch matching—2GB loop library included.
find just the right content using the intuitive, context-sensitive browser to filter by instrument type, musical style and other qualities.
audition multiple clips in the browser simultaneously.
play, record and mix with 20 real-time effects including reverb, EQ, distortion and filters (up to five simultaneous effects per track plus two global effects).
unlimited audio and instrument track playback.
record up to two audio tracks and one instrument track simultaneously.
also includes M-Audio Micro USB audio interface:
1/8" stereo output.
superior sound and latency compared to factory PC sound cards.
powered via USB.
Compatibility:
ASIO 2.
WDM.
Kernel Streaming.
System Requirements:
Windows XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only).
1.6 GHz processor w/ 512 MB RAM.
4 GB free HD space for complete installation.
DVD drive.
AGP 4X or faster graphics; 32 MB video RAM.
1024 X 768 video resolution (1280 X 1024 recommended).
2 available USB ports (either native or on a powered USB hub).
Limited Warranty: One year from invoice date with Directron.com. 30-Day money back from receiving date with 15% restocking fee for non-defective returns. No credit or refund after 30 days. Customer is responsible for returning manufacturer defective products including DOA unless test is paid before shipping. (duck071307)
Notes:
(1) LCD Monitor sold separately.
(2) Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.
(3) Session does not support video cards based on any of the following chipsets: S3/VIA UniChrome, SiS EL315, Matrox.