M-Audio Hammer 88 Keyboard USB/MIDI Controller

This One’s For The PlayerAt the heart of Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano—classic feel fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. It’s the perfect combination for performers and producers to experience their plugin collection like never before. ExpressivePut expression center-stage with Hammer 88, thanks to a core range of controls, thoughtfully positioned to complement and enhance your performance. With a unity-locking pitch wheel and a separate modulation wheel, add portamento and glissando effects, or map the Mod-Wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument collection to reshape and evolve your sound on the fly. With the dedicated Master Volume Fader, you can instantly control the intensity of your performance or MIDI map this to any compatible parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument collection for expanded, hands-on control. Use the assignable Up and Down buttons to select different programs, effects, MMC messages, jump between octaves and more. Add some pedal-based performance articulation using the three dedicated inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft. With Hammer 88’s performance-centric feature-set, expressing yourself has never been so easy! Outboard ControlDon’t limit yourself to your computer-based virtual instruments! Take control of your studio equipment with Hammer 88. With its conveniently-located 5-pin MIDI Output, you can send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesisers, sound modules and drum machines. With Hammer 88, it’s easy get the most out of your external sound generators. This is a controller designed from the ground up to place you firmly in the driver’s seat. Seamless IntegrationAn instrument shouldn’t limit your creativity, it should enhance it! Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for rapid, hassle-free setup that lets you focus on what’s important—your performance. Plus for iOS enthusiasts, Hammer 88 supports seamless connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices. Premium Software Suite Included! M-Audio has included all you need to get going straight out of the box to write, record, produce and perform your own songs. Abelton Live LiteMini Grand Virtual Piano Instrument DB-33 Tonewheel Organ Virtual Instrument Velvet Electric Piano Virtual InstrumentEight-Eight Ensemble Skoove -   3-month FREE subscription w/hundreds of interactive online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Features: Fully-weighted, hammer-action keysUSB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devicesPitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performancesMultiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key pressInputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedalsUSB-powered, no power supply requiredNo drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PCiOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller EditorPower adapter (optional) for stand-alone use Includes Music RestGet your M-Audio Hammer 88 Keyboard USB/MIDI Controller today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Date First Available : January 11, 2021

This One’s For The PlayerAt the heart of Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano—classic feel fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. It’s the perfect combination for performers and producers to experience their plugin collection like never before. ExpressivePut expression center-stage with Hammer 88, thanks to a core range of controls, thoughtfully positioned to complement and enhance your performance. With a unity-locking pitch wheel and a separate modulation wheel, add portamento and glissando effects, or map the Mod-Wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument collection to reshape and evolve your sound on the fly. With the dedicated Master Volume Fader, you can instantly control the intensity of your performance or MIDI map this to any compatible parameter in your DAW or virtual instrument collection for expanded, hands-on control. Use the assignable Up and Down buttons to select different programs, effects, MMC messages, jump between octaves and more. Add some pedal-based performance articulation using the three dedicated inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft. With Hammer 88’s performance-centric feature-set, expressing yourself has never been so easy! Outboard ControlDon’t limit yourself to your computer-based virtual instruments! Take control of your studio equipment with Hammer 88. With its conveniently-located 5-pin MIDI Output, you can send all MIDI information to any compatible peripheral device, including hardware synthesisers, sound modules and drum machines. With Hammer 88, it’s easy get the most out of your external sound generators. This is a controller designed from the ground up to place you firmly in the driver’s seat. Seamless IntegrationAn instrument shouldn’t limit your creativity, it should enhance it! Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for rapid, hassle-free setup that lets you focus on what’s important—your performance. Plus for iOS enthusiasts, Hammer 88 supports seamless connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices. Premium Software Suite Included! M-Audio has included all you need to get going straight out of the box to write, record, produce and perform your own songs. Abelton Live LiteMini Grand Virtual Piano Instrument DB-33 Tonewheel Organ Virtual Instrument Velvet Electric Piano Virtual InstrumentEight-Eight Ensemble Skoove -   3-month FREE subscription w/hundreds of interactive online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Features: Fully-weighted, hammer-action keysUSB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devicesPitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performancesMultiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key pressInputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedalsUSB-powered, no power supply requiredNo drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PCiOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller EditorPower adapter (optional) for stand-alone use Includes Music RestGet your M-Audio Hammer 88 Keyboard USB/MIDI Controller today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.