The Hammer 88 Pro of M-Audio is a master keyboard 88 keys designed for musicians of all backgrounds, whether they are experienced pianists or producers of computer-assisted music (MAO). This keyboard offers an authentic gaming sensation thanks to its Graded Hammer Action system, which imitates the progressive laying of the keys of a classic grand piano. Combining this technology with backlit pads that are sensitive to velocity and many physical controls, the Hammer 88 Pro is positioned as the future standard of 88-key master keyboards.
The game sensations offered by the Hammer 88 Pro are exceptional. The progressive and individual touching allows a realistic mechanical response, making each game session natural and expressive. In addition, the programmable aftertouch adds an additional dimension to your game by modulating the sound of virtual instruments according to the pressure exerted on the keys.
The Hammer 88 Pro is equipped with all the features necessary to effectively control your DAW. With 16 bike-sensitive RVB pads, 9 faders and 8 programmable buttons, this keyboard allows you to easily drive your software. Its intuitive OLED screen simplifies sound search, command configuration, and mixing and editing your sessions. 5-pin MIDI connections and pedal inputs add even more flexibility to your configuration.
This master keyboard also integrates M-Audio's Smart Chord and Smart Scale technologies. The Smart Chord allows you to play full chords by pressing one key, while the Smart Scale adjusts the keyboard to play only the notes of the selected range, thus eliminating the false notes. These innovative features boost your creativity and facilitate composition.
In musical production, the Hammer 88 Pro offers professional mastery. Auto-mapping allows you to instantly configure the keyboard with many popular DAWs such as Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, Studio One and Fruity Loops. The integrated arpegator brings even more creative possibilities, working in Maintain or Momentane mode according to your preferences.
To complete the experiment, the Hammer 88 Pro comes with a complete set of software including several DAW, virtual instruments and sample packs. This ensures that each author, producer, musician or composer has all the necessary tools to make a complete production without delay. The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is the ideal tool for all modern music creators, offering power, flexibility and expressiveness.
Characteristics :
- MIDI USB Master Keyboard and DAW Controller
- For PC, MacOS
- 9 linear faders, 8 assignable rotary potentiometers
- 88 large, smooth and velocity-sensitive touches
- Pitchbend and modulation commands
- 16 RGB assignable programmable pads and velocity sensitive
- DAW and PRESET buttons for controlling DAW and plugins
- 4 inputs for expression pedals: mitigation, sustain, expression
- MIDI input/output on 5 pin DIN connector
- Heavy Touch - Hammer Action
- Smart Chord Modes / Smart Scale helps to set agreements and melodies
- Multimode arpegator with type control, octave, gate and swing
- Sector adapter (optional) for self-contained use
- Hammer 88 control editing software included
- Included
- Software provided: Ableton Live Lite, Eighty-Eight Ensemble Sonivox, Velvet Air Music Tech, Échantillons Touch Loops (2 GB), DB-33 Air Music Tech, Mini Grand Air Music Tech, 2 GB of factory content, including F9 Bonus instruments, 80 effect plugins, including AIR Channel Strip, Half Time, Bassline Air Music Tech, Electric Air Music Tech, MPC Beats
- Dimensions (W x H x P): 282 x 127 x 1422 mm
- Weight (kg): 18.5
