M-Audio Key Studio 49i

A compact and powerful solution for music technology students, the superb new Key Studio-49i USB keyboard has a lot going on under the bonnet, and is particularly suited to those who want to work with both audio and MIDI compositions.

Further to this, this all-in-one keyboard does away with multiple leads and extra hardware, as it acts as a central 'hub' of your recording system. The Keystudio 49i is an ideal, low cost USB/MIDI input keyboard for those working with software apps such as Sibelius or Cubase and, with a distinct lack of buttons to confuse, it may look to most just like any other of the myriad of 'input keyboards'.

However, with hi-tech looks, the Keystudio 49i hides the fact that it provides a superb audio interface built-in to record external sources (CDs, mics, guitars etc), which is sent by USB to your software application in realtime. When you have finished recording these audio tracks, use the touch-sensitive 49-note keyboard to add additional 'soft synths' to your arrangement or, if you wish, load up the 128 GM sound module software provided, or use the built-in premium piano voice to accompany/record over your vocals.

Expertly designed for music IT, this is further evident by the dual headphone sockets which will allow both student and teacher to monitor proceedings quietly in a classroom environment too, with the absolute minimum of cables and connections. We think the Key Studio 49-i is one of the brightest ideas for 2009 and we are already supplying these remarkable keyboards to our educational customers.

The low price and all-in-one nature of this instrument means no other hardware or software is required to get recording, arranging and being creative.

Call us on 0845 862 1913 if you would like a competitive quotation on quantities, and we can also recommend host software and interconnecting cabling.