M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3 Portable Mini-USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller is a designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or Windows computer.

M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller features 32 velocity-sensitive mini-size keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, with onboard octave buttons providing access to the full melodic keyboard range.

So you may play bass lines, piano harmony, and lead melodies. You’ll also note the prominent volume knob for smooth crescendos and a sustain button for sustaining single-handed chords or harmonic clusters.

Relatively lightweight and mobile at 1 lb, the controller is suitable for traveling musicians who use music software during live performances or for producers who wish to add an intuitive MIDI controller with a small footprint to the studio.

The unit is USB-powered, class-compliant, and supports USB-MIDI connectivity. Additionally, iOS connectivity is supported using a separately available Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit. With this kit, you can perform and compose audio apps on an iPad or another iOS device.

The keyboard ships with two pieces of software, Pro Tools | First (M-Audio Edition), and Air Music Technology Xpand! 2. Pro Tools | First is an entry-level copy of an industry-standard DAW, one that comes with Unlimited Busses.

Elastic Time/Pitch, Offline Bounce, and 1GB of free cloud storage. Xpand! 2 is a multitimbral workstation with four active sound slots per patch; this lets you load different sounds into different MIDI channels so that you can play multiple sounds in one patch.

M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 MK3 MIDI Keyboard Controller Features

• 32 velocity-sensitive synth-style keys
• USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software, and more
• Pitch bend, modulation, and octave controls for expressive performances
• The volume knob delivers smooth control
• The sustain button enhances the performance
• Edit Mode button provides access to under-the-hood functions
• USB-powered and supports plug-and-play connectivity to a Mac or Windows computer
• Lightweight at 1 lb for easy setup and portability
• iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately)
• Pro Tools | First (M-Audio Edition) DAW
• AIR Music Technology Xpand!2 Multitimbral Software