The new Hammer 88 from M-Audio is a top USB-MIDI keyboard controller, with 10 octaves and 88 fully weighted keys. It has a USB connection as well as 5-Pin MIDI, which makes it suitable for use with virtual instruments on a computer, but also with external MIDI devices. The Hammer 88 by M-Audio is the ideal solution for musicians looking for the realistic feel of a real piano. General features of the Hammer 88 > 88 fully gravity-centered keys (hammer-action, velocity-sensitive), > 10 octaves, > USB-MIDI connection, for using virtual instruments on a computer, > 5-Pin MIDI output, for connection to external MIDI devices, > It has Pitch bend, modulation, level control and ± buttons, for greater expression in playing, > Inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedals, > USB-powered (no extra power needed), > Supports plug-and-play connection for Mac or PC (no need to install drivers), > Compatible with iOS devices (Apple iPad), > Multiple zones for layering, splits and chords (4 notes), at the touch of a button, > Editable with Hammer 88 Controller Editor (included), > Optional power supply for stand-alone operation, > Includes Ableton Live Lite as well as virtual instruments: AIR Mini Grand Acoustic Grand Piano, AIR DB-33 Tonewheel Organ, AIR Velvet Electronic Piano, SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble > Dimensions (width x depth x height) : 30.2 x 12.7 x 142.0 cm, Weight: 17.5 kg.
