M-Audio Hammer 88
The M-Audio Hammer 88 is a full-size 88-key MIDI keyboard with weighted keys and hammer action, suitable for professional and semi-professional musicians seeking a realistic piano feel for use with virtual instruments or sound modules. It is the perfect combination for performers and composers to explore their plugin collection.
The M-Audio Hammer 88 allows for precise control of your playing. With modulation and pitch bend wheels, you can add effects like glissando and portamento, or reassign the wheels to any assignable parameter in a virtual instrument. With a dedicated Master Volume fader, you can control the volume of your work or reassign it to any compatible parameter in your workstation or virtual instrument collection for manual control. Enhance your performance with pedals using three dedicated pedal jacks for sustain, expression, and soft pedals.
The M-Audio Hammer 88 also features a MIDI output, allowing you to send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesizers, sound modules, and drum machines. With the Hammer 88, you can easily maximize the potential of your external sound modules. It is powered via USB and supports USB-MIDI connection for quick and hassle-free setup, allowing you to focus on what matters without distractions. For iOS enthusiasts, the Hammer 88 supports working with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and create music with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices. Included in the package are licenses for DAW Ableton Live Lite, Mini Grand, DB-33, Velvet, Eighty Eight Ensemble instruments, and a three-month subscription to piano lessons with Skoove.
Features:
- 88 weighted keys with hammer action
- USB-MIDI connection
- Five-pin MIDI output for external MIDI devices
- Reassignable modulation and pitch bend wheels
- Support for layering and splitting
- One-finger four-note chords
- No drivers required, powered via USB
- Hammer 88 Controller Editor for parameter editing
Package includes:
- MIDI keyboard
- USB cable
- Music stand included
- Software bundle: Ableton Live Lite, Eighty Eight Ensemble, DB33, Velvet, Mini Grand, Touch Loops, 3 virtual instruments - TubeSynth, Electric, Bassline, 80 FX Plugins: AIR Channel Strip, Half Time, 2GB of factory content with bonus F9 instruments library
- Documentation