M-Audio KeyStudio 49
Harness the power of your Mac music software with M-Audio's KeyStudio USB keyboard controller.
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Overview
Features
- 49-note, synth-action keyboard
- Full compatibility with GarageBand, Logic, and other music applications
- USB compatible
- Instant installation on Mac OS X computers, just plug and play
- Assignable modulation wheel and volume slider
- Pitch bend wheel
- Assignable octave +/- button
- Edit mode button
- Sustain pedal input
- Connection and power via a single USB cable
- 800MHz G3 or 733MHz G4 or faster processor
- Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
- 256MB RAM (for OS X 10.3.9) or 512MB (for OS X 10.4.3 or later)
Specifications
- Compatibility: MIME, Mac OS X Core MIDI
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 32.0 x 9.0 x 3.0 in./86.28 x 22.86 x 7.62 cm
- Weight: 12.0 lb./5.44 kg
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Most Useful Reviews
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
A Great Purchase!
Written by PY from Lansing
Nov 5, 2007
I've been using this keyboard for around 3 years. I was a music major in college and used this mainly for writing purposes. It syncs perfectly with Garageband and is perfect for synth/drum use. The touch on this is a little off. You have to be careful when using strings or piano on this because of the touch. After about two years of hard use, some of the keys started to get sticky, but it's probably because of all the miles it's got on it. Don't get this keyboard if you're looking for perfect sensitivity or weighted/semi-weighted keys. It's a great midi controller. Alongside Garageband, this keyboard is great for anyone doing solo work or small projects. Anything more professional, look at the 61 keystation or atleast one with weighted keys. …More
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
All You Need
Written by KB
Aug 6, 2007
For the price, you can't do better. That simple. This keyboard gives you the ability to play and you don't have to do a lot of set up. Fire up GarageBand and go! …More
410 of 539 people found this useful
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
What a great keyboard
Written by EA from Moreno Valley
Jun 10, 2009
I recently purchased a 24" IMac. After 17 years as a PC user I'll never go back to a PC. I bought this keyboard to work with Garageband on my IMAC, and I must say it is fantastic. I played music on the IMac for hours. This keyboard is simple to use just plug & play and is anesthetically pleasing to the eyes. For someone like me who is new to music, this keyboard in conjunction with Garageband you can make all kinds of music, simple and fun. For the price you can't go wrong, oh by the way for those few who said this keyboard doesn't work with Leopord, they are wrong, just plug & play!!!! …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
Awesome Purchase!
Written by HR from Oak Harbor
Dec 13, 2009
I recently purchased this on "Black Friday" for about 30.00 less than retail. Much to my satisfaction, it does everything it should! I plugged it in and began recording all my music instantly! Works effortlessly with Garageband. I literally plugged it in and played it. SIMPLE!!!! Worth every penny paid for it!!! …More
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
It Does Too Work with Snow Leopard 10.6.2!
Written by MT from KEMMERER
Dec 2, 2009
Just receive my M-Audio KeyStudio 49 from Apple earlier today. Took it out of the box, plugged it into a USB hub connected to my 13" MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard 10.6.2 and it worked like a charm. I had GarageBand already open and it detected the keyboard and said it was ready to use with GarageBand in just a few seconds. I started off in the Lesson section and then went into the main GarageBand recording area and the keyboard worked in every area of GarageBand. I had a lot of fun trying out the different instruments and synthesizer settings. There's plenty to do and play with for somebody just starting out and/or with beginner to intermediate piano experience. The keys feel more like an organ than a piano, but there is some pressure sensitivity to it so overall it's a pretty decent keyboard to start out with. …More
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
Affordable solution
Written by CP from holland
Nov 22, 2009
This is a cheap USB keyboard. It feels nothing like any sort of high end weighted key configuration. Regardless, this works seamlessly with garage band and is the most affordable way to translate musical ideas onto your Mac. I performed a show with this and my macbook just using samples from garage band. Worked fine for what I wanted. Very good value. …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Does this work with Snow Leopard?
- Asked by EA
- Nov 21, 2009
Best Answer
As of November 27, 2009, according to the M-Audio website, the KeyStudio 49 does not work with Snow Leopard, although a later product that seems to have replaced the KeyStudio 49, the KeyStudio 49i, does. …More
- Answered by JK from Chatham
- Nov 27, 2009
- 4 of 5 people found this useful
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im starting piano soon, will this keyboard work well as just an everyday keyboard?
- Asked by IS from melbourne
- Nov 11, 2009
Best Answer
It's only 49 keys so there's a little limitation if you're playing big intricate pieces, but there's always the octave buttons to go up or down. I use it for recording as well as jamming with friends. I just open Logic, pick a nice piano and add some reverb, then play away. If you're just beginning and you're only going to be playing pretty basic stuff it should be just fine. …More
- Answered by PP from Jacksonville
- Nov 13, 2009
- 13 of 13 people found this useful
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Can I connect my guitar or Microphone to the keyboard and record on garageband?
- Asked by AA from sedro woolley
- Oct 23, 2009
Best Answer
No. The only thing you can add to it is a sustain peddle.
- Answered by PP from Jacksonville
- Nov 13, 2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
Most Recent
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Does the keyboard have seperate audio inputs such as a quarter inch for other instrumenst to be played through it?
- Asked by JM from TAMPA
- Dec 13, 2009
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How does the KeyStudio 49 compare to the Alesis Micron synth
- Asked by SY from Chicago
- Dec 11, 2009
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Is there an identical product except with more keys?
- Asked by JM from LANCASTER
- Dec 1, 2009
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Does this keyboard work without being connected to a computer?
- Asked by BJ from Clifton
- Nov 27, 2009
