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Reddit mentions of M-Audio, 49-Key, 49 Keys (Keystation 49)

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We found 16 Reddit mentions of M-Audio, 49-Key, 49 Keys (Keystation 49). Here are the top ones.

M-Audio, 49-Key, 49 Keys (Keystation 49)
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    Features:
  • 49 full-size, synth-action velocity-sensitive keys
  • Pitch bend and modulation wheels provide dynamic performance capabilities
  • Transport controls let you control your DAW without reaching for the mouse
  • 6.3mm (1/4-inch) sustain pedal input for expressive performance
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Specs:
Height2.95 Inches
Length7.67 Inches
Number of items1
Size49 Keys
Weight4.54 Pounds
Width31.88 Inches

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Found 16 comments on M-Audio, 49-Key, 49 Keys (Keystation 49):

u/tilldrop · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

This is correct. Note though, that there are quite a few very, very good free software instruments available on the internet, while the software that comes with these controllers usually are more of a demo version. Therefore, don't weight that argument too much.

Personally, I'm just a fan of full sized keys. And there definitely are some in your price range. Like this Alesis V49 or [this M-Audio one without pads, but at $99] (https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-49-II-Controller/dp/B00IWWZAM6/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1479493057&sr=1-2&keywords=midi%2Bcontroller%2B49&th=1).

Anyways, I'm sure she'll be happy no matter what :)

u/IndianaJoenz · 3 pointsr/Learnmusic

1: That's just a controller. It doesn't have sounds of its own. I would suggest considering something that does have sounds of its own (such as a synthesizer, a piano, or something more like a normal student keyboard like this) so that you aren't tethered to a computer+software any time you want to practice. That said, you can still get by with a controller only and your laptop. Whatever you get, you probably do want Midi so you can use it with your software. (Unless it's a real 88-key piano, which is probably the best for learning IMO). For the "portable keyboards" with midi support, like the one I linked, Yamaha and Casio make some pretty good ones. A little pricier than the one you linked, unfortunately. 32 keys might feel a kind of limiting, but maybe not. You can probably find a 61-key one with MIDI on craigslist pretty cheap. (Yamaha PSR series is pretty good, nice sounds)

2: Learning some music theory is definitely a helpful tool, and that generally means studying an instrument. It's pretty much essential for collaborating with other musicians, since you'll need to speak "the language of music." (Keys, chords, etc.) One thing I've always enjoyed for learning is going to guitar chord sites (like ultimate-guitar.com), looking up some songs I know, and playing the chords on piano. If you don't know how to play a chord, look it up. You'll start noticing patterns (how to play a major chord, minor chord, 7th, maj7, etc). That combined with practicing scales can take you pretty far, and give you some tools to explore when writing songs. /r/musictheory seems to be a good community for resources, too.

3: Piano is so fun. I played other instruments before picking up piano, but learning piano has improved my understanding of other instruments (and theory in general) dramatically. So I think you definitely have the right idea looking at keyboard instruments.

4: If you do get a MIDI controller that doesn't have built-in sounds.. I noticed that the one you linked doesn't have any pitch bend or modulation wheel. I'd consider getting one that does. Pretty handy when working with synths (including the ones in your DAW). Another nice thing to have is pads for banging out drum beats. Much more intuitive than using the keyboard. Neither are essential, but they're fun, and something to consider. M-Audio Axiom series is a good one with both of these features. Oxygen series, too.

5: Interestingly, Keystation 49 II is the same price on Amazon as the Keystation MIni 32 you linked. Out of the two, I would definitely go for the 49. More keys, and real pitch bend+modulation wheels. (The pitch bend buttons on the mini look kind of lame IMO.) Unless the more portable size is just super important to you.

6: If the keyboard you get has traditional (round) MIDI I/O ports but no USB port, then you'll need a MIDI interface for your computer. They're cheap, and you don't need anything fancy. Something like this is fine. You can also get an audio interface that has MIDI built-in. If you go with an audio interface, you should do more research, as a good audio interface (unlike an expensive midi adapter) does make a big difference in the sound that gets recorded. But that's probably farther down the line if right now you're just trying to learn and get better at composition. At that point you'll be looking at good monitor speakers and/or monitor headphones, too.

No hard and fast rules, here. Just a few things to consider.

u/Tony_T_123 · 3 pointsr/WeAreTheMusicMakers

It's possible to learn some stuff without a midi keyboard, but I'd reccomend buying one. You can probably get a used one for about $50 on ebay if you're short on cash, or probably around $100 new. You don't need a great one, even a cheap one is way better than nothing. Just make sure you get one with full sized keys, not mini-keys. And try to get one with at least 49 keys so you're not cramped with a tiny keyboard.

Something like this maybe

https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-49-II-Controller/dp/B00IWWZAM6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478550971&sr=8-1&keywords=maudio+keystation+49

u/kibilocomalifasa · 3 pointsr/drums

Haha, yep that's me! Really into Melee, and I'm studying Audio at OU.



SO there's a whole lot you can do with a $1.5-2k budget. Most of my recommendations are going to focus on microphones, but if you're not trying to do that much recording, you can discard that advice and spend more budget on keys and synthesizers—however, making your own samples and working with them can be pretty cool, fun, and very professional-sounding. I'm speaking from already deep into this rabbit hole, so note my bias. BUT! For that budget you can basically get a near-professional quality mini-studio's worth of gear, if you so choose.

In my opinion, if you're just starting out, Piracy can save you a lot of cash that you can better put towards your gear. If your budget is ~1.5k, I would say pirate Logic Pro if you have a Mac machine, or Ableton/Adobe Audition if you have a Windows machine (PM me if you'd like ;) ). You don't really need all of NI Komplete when you're starting out, especially if you get Logic Pro, because they have a LOT of built in instruments. Also, NI packages can be piratable too. This is all assuming, of course that you're comfortable with pirating software, I understand if you're not, but it can save some cash, and you don't really need a license until you start making real good stuff that you plan on selling/making a business out of.

As far as gear is concerned, if you're serious about recording you might outgrow your Scarlett pretty fast, since it only has 2 mic preamps. You might want to consider a TASCAM 16x08 or a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20. These will let you handle 8 microphones at the same time, which means you can also get a mic kit for your drums. This will get you the absolute best sound out of your drums (provided you learn to use them properly, of course). Learning how to mic drums is a really cool process and there's a lot of room for really making it your own and experimenting with different techniques.

As far as drum mics go, you have cheapest quality at Pyle Pro Mic Kit, Medium Quality at CAD Audio Mic Kit, High Quality at AKG Mic Kit, and professional quality with an Audix DP7 Mic Kit. Even with these, you're still going to want something versatile too.

If you want to also sample some stuff IRL or record other instruments, then get one or two good Dynamic Mics to handle Vocals, Guitar cabs, or wind instruments. You're spot on with the Shure SM57, that thing is a swiss army knife of a microphone and is nearly indestructible. You probably can't go wrong with a matching pair, but you could also go for a SM57 and a Sennheiser e609 to cover all your bases, as the e609 will probably sound better on a guitar cab if you're looking to record guitars.

Okay, now MIDI! The Akai Pro MPK Mini II is a good bet and will definitely do all that you need it to, but if you find yourself needing more keys, there are some good midi controllers out there for just about the same price, for example an M-Audio Controller. It doesn't have as many programmable knobs, but that shouldn't matter unless you're using it to control a software synthesizer, and you need to utilize cutoff, attack, resonance, etc. on the fly. If you're really set on electronic music, then the Akai may be right up your alley, since these knobs will give you more control over your tone.

Aside from that, if you have these tools you can do nearly anything. Check out YouTube tutorials, learn how to use a sampler, learn what the different knobs on a synth do, and get some basic production background and get started! Experimenting in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is really fun, so I think the best thing you can do when you're starting of is mess around and see what you can do. Best of luck, let me know if you have any questions.

u/llloksd · 2 pointsr/Audiotool

Many people have gotten it to work! Almost any can work, but the one I use personally is the m-audio keysation 49. You may need to enable some midi stuff in the chrome settings, but all you have to do in audiotool is just click the 3rd tab on the right-hand side in the app, and click midi-setup. Everything else will be explained in the app.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/ableton

Ohhhh. Well, there are plenty of simple easy keyboard midi controllers that are not synths, so they are cheaper. (You don't need a synth 'cause Ableton has all you need.) I have one that is smaller, with just 4 octaves. If you play woodwinds I also have an Akai EWI woodwind midi controller which is a lot of fun.

Even Amazon has 'em.

I'm just a hobbyist, but have taken some music theory long ago. I found it rather difficult. lol! I've definitely watched some really great instructional vids on youtube. One thing I've learned is that song-writing is not just creative inspired art, but a skilled craft as well.

u/shijaaak · 2 pointsr/edmproduction

Here's my recommendation: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-49-Keyboard-Controller/dp/B00IWWZAM6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416514151&sr=8-1&keywords=m-audio+49

Purchased and owned for a while before getting my M-Audio Axiom 61 (fucking great keyboard btw)

u/Pogotross · 1 pointr/TheDickShow

I'd recommend just getting a cheap starter midi-keyboard like this unless you've got a ton of cash to throw around. You get what you pay for on build quality and they don't have on-board sound (so you'll need to plug into your computer or other device) but it's a cheap way to get started until you know exactly what you want and if you'll stick with it.

u/-MjD- · 1 pointr/edmproduction

If you want something small, then I'd recommend this, which is what I own. If you want something large, take a look at this, which comes in 49 keys, 61 keys, and 88 keys. Good luck! Of course these are just two examples of keyboards that I like, but I hope this helps.

u/puppetlifemusic · 1 pointr/musicians

not sure if you know enough about his process, but you have pretty much one decision to make: do you wanna get a keyboard with fewer keys and more knobs/sliders/drum pads, or more keys and fewer knobs? If you want more knobs, the Akai MPK mini MKII is a great option. If you want more keys, M-Audio Keystation 49. For something in between, Alesis V49. Good luck!

u/rxules · 1 pointr/FL_Studio

Let me show you my setup, im working just fine with everything here, its not a lot and im really satisfied about every product.

Monitors: https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-BX5-D3-Powered-Reference/dp/B01J66YEU0 (X2)
Midi: https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-49-II-Keys/dp/B00IWWZAM6
Microphone/Recording Headphones/Interface: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Generation-Extended-Warranty/dp/B01H4YW83G
Producing Headphones: https://www.amazon.com/Beats-Studio-Wired-Over-Ear-Headphone/dp/B00E9262IE

u/Spiral_Notebook · 1 pointr/makinghiphop

I use this to make all my stuff. 49 keys is more than enough for me, and should be enough for most producers unless your making all out keyboard compositions. As for pads, I either use drum loops + layer or play on a kit so I opted out. I'd say these are pretty good deal. The feel of the keys isn't the best but I just need something to press to make noise so... I guess it depends on what you're looking to use the midi controller for. At the end it shouldn't really matter which one you end up getting.

u/rollingwiththewub · 1 pointr/edmproduction

I picked up the Keystation 49 from amazon for $80. They have a 61 key version as well. Should be what you're looking for :D