M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 88-Key Semi-Weighted USB-MIDI Controller

Begin composing and performing music on your PC or MAC with the insanely popular 88 key midi keyboard controller: the M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3.

If you are an experienced musician looking for the right controls or are just beginning a music production journey, the Keystation 88 MK3 will fulfil your needs. The simple, yet powerful MIDI controller intended for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on your PC or Mac. The Keystation 88 MK3 features 88 authentic-feeling, full-size velocity-sensitive keys with comprehensive controls that expand a range of playable notes, expressive capabilities and intended to enhance your recording workflow.

With the new Keystation 88, maximise your creativity while minimising any complication. Use the entirely assignable octave range buttons; modulation wheels and pitch-bend; volume slider, and directional controls to play, perform and record with your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) without the use of a mouse or trackpad. The M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3 also features a ¼-inch (6.3mm) sustain pedal input that lets you use an external control pedal, such as the M-audio SP2 (sold individually), for authentic piano sustain.

Immersive DAW Control

M-Audio introduces an all-new immersive DAW control with Keystation 88 MK3, eliminating the hassle of computer-based production. Combining USB-power, class-compliancy and support for USB-MIDI connectivity, setup is stress-free granting producers and performers instant access to the modern world of music production. Thanks to easily-accessible play, stop and record controls and directional buttons now experience an enhanced recording workflow without the nuisance distractions of a trackpad or mouse. In addition, Keystatation 88 MK3's support for iOS - with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit. (sold separately) - now enables full-featured performance with audio apps on iOS devices.

Robust, lightweight and durable, Keystation 88 MK3 is ideal for travelling musicians who want to take command of music software during a live performance or producer who wishes to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a natural, genuine feeling keyboard to their studio.

Your production insists on nothing but the best! Keystation 88 MK3 comes loaded with pro-grade virtual instruments from experts over at AIR Music Tech. From vintage e-piano sounds of Velvet, the vintage drum sounds of Boom, classic organ sounds of DB-33 and faithful piano tones of Mini Grand, whatever your performance demands, Keystation 88 MK3 suite guarantees immediate creativity potential right-out-the-box.

Discovering the centre of your creativity should be effortless! That's why M-Audio have included two industry-leading platforms for you to choose from. Discover Ableton Lite, the revolutionary music production software that lets you compose, record, remix, edit and improvise your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Or there is MPC Beats, a fully featured DAW, with its full collection of virtual instruments - TubeSynth, Electric, and Bassline, 80 FX plugins including the new AIR Channel Strip and Half Time and 2GB of factory content with Bonus F9 instruments library.