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
629 of 772 people found this useful
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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
400 of 529 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
175 of 184 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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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
31 of 34 people found this useful
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
Doesn't work with Snow Leopard
Written by RH from Reston
Nov 10, 2009
I was very disappointed to get my new keyboard, plug it in and find that it does not work
with Snow Leopard. The Midi Setup Utility was useless. The box it came in said it was compatible
with OS X, and the driver CD even insists that no driver needs to be installed. When I checked
with drivers on the M-Audio Web site they only had drivers up through OS X 1.5.8 and my
Snow Leopard is now OS X 1.6.2. If you are considering buying one of these devices you
might consider waiting until this problem is resolved. By the way it is also not compatible
with Windows 7. …More100 of 123 people found this useful
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M-Audio KeyStudio 49
Avoid this item
Written by BA from Highland
Aug 28, 2009
Things I disliked
It is huge way to big for a desk
it looks cheaply made - it almost seems like a toy
there is nothing it can do with garage band that you cant do with your keyboard
It cost $20 to ship it back and a $10 restocking fee so I wasted $30 just to try it
If you are wanting something to use in garage band I would rather get the m-audio 25 it has drum bands and is much smaller to fit on your desk it is a little pricier but you get what you pay for …More108 of 222 people found this useful
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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
Yes, the M-Audio website has the updated driver [v1.8.0] for OS X 10.6.
Unfortunately the Apple Store Q&A doesn't support an http link otherwise I would have included it. …More- Answered by SS from Auckland
- Nov 26, 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 this keyboard work without being connected to a computer?
- Asked by BJ from Clifton
- Nov 27, 2009
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Is it compatible with the newest version of Windows?... 7 (i think, I'm a Mac person and this is a gift)
- Asked by LM from Norfolk
- Nov 27, 2009
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Does this require Garageband 09 or will it work with Garageband 08?
- Asked by BV from CLIVE
- Nov 15, 2009
