49-Note USB MIDI Controller by Korg

The Korg K49 is graced with a variety of sophisticated controllers unusual for an instrument in this class. Performers will be happy to see a set of Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, just like in our RADIAS, MS2000B and microKORG synthesizers. Is a joystick more your style? We've got you covered. Our innovative ClickPoint™ performs double duty, as either as an X/Y joystick or as a USB mouse to navigate through your softsynths or DAW software. This dynamic controller is a 3-axis, spring-loaded, fingertip joystick-trackball that is difficult to describe, but easy to use.

Two assignable switches can be set to either momentary or toggle operation, and both On and Off values can be set, opening up extended performance possibilities. These switches can even be set as Program Change up and down buttons. A pair of knobs can be assigned independently to any controller, and both transmit the full range of values.

Next to the keyboard on the Korg K49 you'll also find an assignable slider. And if you run out of hands operating all these controllers, the K-Series also includes an assignable foot switch input on the back panel. Even with all these individual controllers, the stylized K-Series retain a simple, intuitive and uncluttered presentation.

Using the free editor software that comes with the Korg K49, you can create and save custom controller assignments – or scenes – in an easy, visual manner. This editor software allows you to load the scene that matches your application into the K25, K49 or K61, so that you don't have to reassign the same controllers manually – a real time saver! In addition, a number of pre-programmed template scenes are included, so you can instantly be up and running with many popular software synthesizers and music
production programs.

Korg K49 Specifications:

• Keyboard: 49-key full size keyboard
• velocity sensitive
• 4 velocity curves
• Assignable Controllers: ClickPoint, 2 Knobs, 2 Buttons, Slider, Octave Shift up/down buttons, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Footswitch jack
• Connections: Pedal, MIDI Out, USB, DC In
• Power: USB bus power, DC 9 V, AC adapter (optional)
• Power Consumption: TBD
• 32.36” (W) x 8.74” (D) x 2.68” (H), 822 (W) x 222 (D) x 68 (H) mm
• Accessories: USB cable, CD-ROM (containing M1 Le software, K-series editor software, third-party software demos, drivers, etc.), Software license agreement
• K-series Options: AC Adapter, DS-1H Damper Pedal, PS-1 Pedal Switch

Korg K49 System Requirements:

• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later, Apple Macintosh with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Mac OS X
• Windows: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Computer with USB port, satisfying the operating requirements of Windows XP (Inter USB chipset recommended)

M1 Le Software Synthesizer Specifications:

• 32 note polyphony (depending on the CPU of host computer)
• 8 part multitimbral
• 144 PCM waveforms (100 multi-sounds, 44 drum-sounds)
• 33 effect types
• 200 presets (100 Programs, 100 Combinations)
• 100 user locations (50 Programs, 50 Combinations)
• Operates as stand-alone or VST/AU/RTAS plug-in instrument
• Realtime MIDI control and automation supported
• Supported Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz ~ 192 kHz
• G4 Velocity Engine optimized (Mac), Intel Pentium SSE/SSE2 optimized (Windows)
• 1 instance available as plug-in
• 4 outputs

Note: The M1 Le software synthesizer has no data compatibility with the M1 software synthesizer from the Legacy Collection – DIGITAL EDITION