M-Audio Hammer 88 USB Controller Keyboard

The M-Audio Hammer 88 is premium no-compromise keyboard controller, ideal for professional, semi-pro players or students seeking the realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments or sound modules.

At the heart of the M-Audio Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano's classic feel, fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of

virtual instruments. The Hammer 88 keyboard controller is the perfect combination for performers and producers to experience their plugin collection like never before.

The Hammer 88 features a core range of controls, thoughtfully positioned to complement and enhance your performance. With a unity-locking pitch wheel and a separate modulation wheel, add portamento and glissando effects, or map the Mod-Wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument collection to

reshape and evolve your sound on the fly. With the dedicated Master Volume Fader, you can instantly control the intensity of your performance or MIDI map this to any compatible parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument collection for expanded, hands-on control.

Use the assignable Up and Down buttons to select different programs, effects, MMC messages, jump between octaves and more. Add some pedal-based performance articulation using the three dedicated inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft.

With Hammer 88's performance-centric feature-set, expressing yourself has never been so easy!

Take control of your studio equipment with the M-Audio Hammer 88. With its conveniently-located 5-pin MIDI Output, you can send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesisers, sound modules and drum machines. With Hammer 88, it's easy get the most out of your external

sound generators.

M-Audio's Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for rapid, hassle-free setup that lets you focus on your performance. Plus for iOS enthusiasts, the Hammer 88 keyboard controller supports seamless connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately),

enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.

With the Hammer 88 you also get premium software included, such as Ableton Live Lite, Mini Grand, DB-33, Velvet, Eight-Eight Ensemble and a 3 month subscription to Skoove.

Key Features Of The M-Audio Hammer 88 Keyboard Controller:

88 fully-weighted, hammer-action keys

USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more

5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devices

Pitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performances

Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press

Inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedals

USB-powered, no power supply required

No drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC

iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)

Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press

Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller Editor

Power adapter (optional) for stand-alone use

Includes Music Rest