M-AUDIO presents the new series of OXYGEN (MKV) keyboard controllers with intelligent control, automatic mapping, and a built-in arpeggiator for professional music creation. These new keyboard controllers offer innovative advancements in hardware control, allowing producers and performers to create their own cutting-edge signature sounds on stage and in the studio.
Controller Features:
- Note Repeat for beat production
- Full key bed velocity control and 8 pads
- 8 assignable knobs for effect plugins and virtual instruments
- 9 assignable faders for mixing
The Note Repeat function allows you to hold any of the 8 velocity-sensitive pads in 2 available banks to play back a repeating rhythmic pattern at the selected note division. Note Repeat can be activated instantly or used in Latch mode. Selecting Momentary mode will automatically repeat the note played by the pad when holding the Note Repeat button. Selecting Latch mode will repeat the assigned note when pressing any pad without the need to hold the Note Repeat button.
Built-In Arpeggiator:
The built-in arpeggiator in the Oxygen series helps add excitement and movement to your music quickly and easily. When activated, the keyboard will repeatedly play the keys in your chosen sequence either at the keyboard tempo or the DAW tempo setting. This powerful tool with controls like Type, Octave, Gate, and Swing can operate in Latch or Momentary modes, offering a wide range of experimental possibilities.
Smart Control:
The Oxygen series includes Smart Chord and Smart Scale technologies. Smart Chord plays full chords with a single key press, while Smart Scale plays precise notes in the selected scale, excluding incorrect notes. Both functions offer more options with customizable modes and over 15 different scale variations. With Smart Chord and Smart Scale technologies, music creation and unleashing your boundless creativity have never been easier.
Automatic Mapping for Creative DAW Control:
Using the Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller with any DAW is incredibly simple. Controls like Transport, Faders, Pan, Record Arm, Solo, Mute, Select, and many others are automatically mapped for seamless workflow with all major DAWs, including Ableton, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One, and many more. Just select your DAW on the Oxygen 49 (MKV) controller and configure the DAW settings according to the keyboard to unlock a new realm of creativity.
Premium Software Bundle:
The Oxygen 49 (MKV) includes everything you need to unleash your creative potential. Record, arrange, mix, and master your tracks with two professional DAWs, MPC Beats and Ableton Live Lite. Additionally, the bundle features two critically acclaimed virtual instruments: the Hybrid 3 multi-oscillator synthesizer and the Mini Grand Acoustic Piano, both offering a wide range of exceptional sounds. Enhance your skills and confidence with 60 free lessons from Melodics and a three-month premium membership with Skoove, and immerse yourself in the world of cutting-edge sound content with expansion packs from the legendary MPC series by Akai Professional.
Educational Software:
Join over 100,000 musicians honing their skills with Melodics. Melodics is a desktop application that teaches playing and performance with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums, catering to beginners and experienced professionals learning advanced performance techniques. Melodics includes over 60 free lessons to help you get started.
With Skoove, you can learn to play the piano with hundreds of interactive, high-quality online lessons structured for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Skoove's unique method provides real-time feedback during play, allowing you to refine your skills faster and learn everything you need to become a proficient pianist. Develop your repertoire at your convenience and pace with the curated catalog, ranging from current chart hits to classical music. Need some assistance? Skoove's experienced team of musicians is always ready to answer any questions. New exclusive lessons are added every month, so you can continue expanding your repertoire with new music and improve your playing with fresh music theory tips and tricks.
DAW Software:
Ableton Live Lite is the world's most popular music creation software. The powerful tools in this program enable musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a live audio/MIDI environment. Discover new sonic possibilities in real time, wherever you are, on stage or in the studio. And when the work is done and you're completely satisfied with your creation, Ableton Live Lite will save your masterpiece or mix it down.
Looking for the best music creation app? MPC Beats is the answer! MPC Beats includes the best parts of the legendary MPC workflow and all the necessary tools for professional production: sample editing, track mixing, sound finding, audio recording, and more. MPC Beats will seamlessly integrate with your AU/VST plugins, so as you expand your arsenal, you'll have full compatibility with the industry-standard Virtual Studio technology.
Virtual Instruments:
Hybrid 3.0 is the next-generation synthesis. This high-definition virtual synthesizer combines the desired warmth of analog synthesizers with a full range of futuristic digital manipulation capabilities. The result is the best of both worlds - a virtual instrument with an extensive set of customizable parameters.
AIR Music Mini Grand is a simple to use, yet powerful virtual piano featuring the sounds of seven different acoustic pianos, catering to a wide range of musical styles and production. With high-quality samples, innovative re-pedaling technology, built-in room simulation, and even tuning stretching, Mini Grand is a plugin for authentic, expressive piano sounds.
Expansion Packs:
If you love creating Beats & Productions, the MPC Beats Producer Kits Expansion is specially designed for you! With over 1.5GB of cutting-edge drum kits and samples created by leading world producers and sound engineers, you'll get access to everything from HipHop, Trap, Electronic kits to DnB, TrapSoul, Funk, and RnB. From Deep Droppin 808s, Punchy Kicks, Crisp Snares and Claps to Dark Melodic Loop textures and chopped vocals, all created into ready-to-load MPC Drum Kits for instant creative inspiration. Get ready to create your next hit in MPC Beats using "The Producer Kits Expansion Pack".
F9 Audio proudly presents the F9 Beats Edition instrument collection for the MPC Beats platform: from Deep 808 bass presets to silky-smooth Rhodes and deep juicy pads. Over the past 5 years, F9 has been pioneers in multi-sample instrument development, and this release adds the "triple-cooked" sampling process.
Trapsoul and LoFi beats will elevate your tracks to a new level. Laniakea Sounds is a unique sample label founded by a team of professional sound engineers passionate about music. They specialize in cutting-edge sample sets for various genres, with deep and atmospheric sounds for producers worldwide.
The Soulful Drums collection offers a vintage blend of classic hip-hop drums with inspirational soulful melodies, providing everything you need to elevate your creative level. The LoFi Producer collection from ADSR will let you produce all night long - from late-night neon vibes to smokey-filled studio spaces! From Jazzy pianos, ambient pads, and low sub-basses to rich hard trap drums, the Producer Collection will add magical dust to any production.
Features:
- Velocity-sensitive keyboard with 49 full-size keys
- Preset/DAW buttons for automatic mapping of DAW controls and plugin parameters
- Smart Chord mode for playing engrammical or custom chord voicings
- Smart Scale mode excludes incorrect notes, simplifying the creation of perfect compositions
- Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate, and Swing controls
- 2 banks of 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with Note Repeat function for beat creation
- 8 assignable knobs for controlling virtual instruments and plugins
- 9 assignable faders for easy mixing
- Transport buttons for DAW control without touching the mouse
- Display providing instant parameter feedback
- Ergonomic pitch and modulation wheels
- 1/4-inch sustain pedal input
- Includes MIDI editor software and a full production software package
Package Includes:
- MIDI keyboard
- USB cable
- Software: Melodics, Skoove, Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, Virtual Instrument Hybrid 3.0, AIR Music’s Mini Grand
- Documentation.
