Detail 01
49 velocity-sensitive full-size keys
Gives you a 49-key playing range with velocity response.
Product detailSKU #1500000231882
M-AudioKeystation 49 MK3 Keyboard Controller
1/3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Keystation 49 MK3 is a USB-MIDI keyboard controller for sequencing and playing virtual instruments on Mac or PC. Its 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys are joined by assignable octave controls, pitch and modulation wheels, a volume slider, and transport and directional controls, so you can work in music software without reaching for a mouse. USB power and class-compliant operation keep the setup straightforward; an external sustain pedal can be connected through its 1/4-inch input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producing or sequencing virtual instruments on a Mac or PC with hands-on transport control.
- Traveling setups that benefit from USB power and a compact, lightweight keyboard controller.
- Playing and composing with iOS audio apps using Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hardware-synth connection is not described; this model is presented for USB-MIDI use.
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
Assignable octave buttons
Extends the available note range from the keyboard.
Detail 03
1/4-inch sustain-pedal input
Connects an external control pedal for piano-style sustain.
Detail 04
USB-powered, class-compliant USB-MIDI
Connects for USB-MIDI operation without a separate power supply requirement stated here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01iOS use requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, sold separately.
- 02An external sustain pedal is required if you want to use the sustain-pedal input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I control recording software from the keyboard?
Yes. It has transport and directional controls, plus a volume slider, for working with music software without a mouse or trackpad.
02What software is included?
The package includes Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Mini Grand, Velvet, Xpand!2, Skoove, Melodics, and Touch Loops content.
03Does it work with an iPad?
It supports iOS connectivity with an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, which is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
