Detail 01
Keybed
All 88 full-size keys are velocity-sensitive and use hammer action.
Product detailSKU #1500000054754
M-AudioHammer 88 USB-MIDI Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hammer 88 is an 88-key USB-MIDI controller built around full-size, velocity-sensitive keys and fully weighted hammer action. It is aimed at piano-focused performance and composition with virtual instruments or sound modules, while keeping controls direct: assignable MIDI buttons, three encoders, pitch-bend and modulation wheels, and DAW transport. USB-powered, class-compliant USB-MIDI keeps computer setup straightforward, and MIDI Out supports connection to external MIDI gear. Sustain, expression, and soft pedal inputs complete the playing setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Piano-centered composition with virtual instruments or sound modules
- Computer-based MIDI performance using USB-powered, class-compliant USB-MIDI
- iPad music-app performance with the required Apple camera connection kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Workflows that require built-in drum pads
- Players who need aftertouch, an arpeggiator, or a step sequencer
- Control layouts requiring faders
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Pedal inputs
Separate inputs are provided for sustain, expression, and soft pedals.
Detail 03
Controls
It provides pitch-bend and modulation wheels, assignable MIDI buttons, three encoders, and DAW transport.
Detail 04
MIDI connections
USB-MIDI is supported, and the controller also has MIDI Out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01iOS use requires an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, sold separately.
- 02Compatible computer operating systems are OS X 10.8 or later and Windows 7 or later.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Hammer 88 make sound on its own?
It is a USB-MIDI keyboard controller intended for virtual instruments or sound modules.
02Can I connect pedals?
Yes. It has sustain, expression, and soft pedal inputs.
03Can I use it with an iPad?
Yes, with an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, which is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Number of keys
- 88
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- DAW transport
- Yes
- Pedal inputs
- Sus, exp, soft
25 detailsOther
- Action
- Hammer action
- Key size
- Full
- IOS compatibility
- Yes (camera connection kit required)
- Velocity sensitive
- Yes
- Chord play
- No
- Tier
- new
- Step Sequencer
- No
- Gate out
- No
- Category Source
- detail
- Bundled Software
- Ableton Live Lite, AIR
- Faders
- None
- Aftertouch
- No
- USB
- Yes
- Korena Special
- false
- Encoders
- 3
- Mac
- OS X 10.8 or later
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 55.90" (141.99 cm) x 5.00" (12.70 cm) x 11.90" (30.23 cm)
- Weight
- 38.50 lb. (17.46 kg)
- Pitch bend/Modulation
- Both
- PC
- Windows 7 or later
- MIDI I/O
- Out
- Source Id
- site51500000054754
- Drum pads
- None
- Arpeggiator
- No
- Display
- No
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