Detail 01
49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys
Provides a 49-key playing surface that responds to playing velocity.
Product detailSKU #1500000286049
M-AudioKeystation 49es MK3 Keyboard Controller
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Keystation 49es MK3 is a 49-key USB MIDI controller for sequencing and playing virtual instruments on Mac or PC. Full-size velocity-sensitive keys sit alongside assignable octave buttons, pitch and modulation wheels, a volume slider, plus transport and directional controls, letting you work with music software from the keyboard. USB bus power keeps the setup direct, while the sustain-pedal input adds external pedal control. The included software and learning resources give you instruments, production tools, lessons, and samples to begin working right away.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mac or PC musicians sequencing parts and playing virtual instruments with a 49-key controller.
- Studio recording workflows using keyboard-based transport, directional, and performance controls.
- Portable music-software setups that benefit from USB bus power and USB-MIDI connectivity.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Use with an iPad requires an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, sold separately.
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
USB-bus-powered, class-compliant USB-MIDI
Connects by USB for power and MIDI operation without a separate power supply.
Detail 03
Assignable octave buttons
Lets you change the keyboard’s playable octave range.
Detail 04
Pitch-bend and modulation wheels
Adds dedicated controls for pitch bend and modulation.
Detail 05
1/4-inch sustain-pedal input
Accepts an external sustain/control pedal for piano-style sustain control.
Detail 06
7.7 x 3 x 31.9 inches; 4.6 weight
These are the listed size and weight specifications.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For iPad and other iOS audio apps, use an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter; it is sold separately.
- 02Mac requires macOS 10.11 or later; PC requires Windows 7 or later.
- 03An external pedal is needed to use the 1/4-inch sustain-pedal input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use the Keystation 49es MK3 with a Mac or PC?
Yes. It supports USB-MIDI connectivity with Mac or PC; the listed requirements are macOS 10.11 or later and Windows 7 or later.
02Does it have transport controls?
Yes. It includes transport and directional controls, along with a volume slider, octave buttons, pitch bend, and modulation wheels.
03Can I connect a sustain pedal?
Yes. It has a 1/4-inch sustain-pedal input for an external control pedal.
04What software comes with it?
It includes Mini Grand, Velvet, Xpand!2, Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Skoove, Melodics, and Touch Loops.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- USB-bus-powered
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 4.6
3 detailsOther
- Pc
- Windows 7 or later
- Size
- 7.7 inch x 3 inch x 31.9 inch
- Mac
- macOS 10.11 or later
