M-Audio MK-461C

The MK-461C is the flagship model for the Evolution line, featuring 9 assignable 35mm sliders, 12 assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons and 61 full-size touch sensitive keys, giving computer music enthusiasts extreme hands-on control of their software and hardware. Even the pitch bend and modulation wheels are both fully assignable, as is the sustain pedal input—adding up to an incredible 34 assignable controllers.

The MK-461C’s unique controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers, allowing you to position them before tweaking, thereby eliminating jumping filters or levels during your performance. The keyboard also features a drawbar mode for the 9 faders, which greatly enhances the experience of playing virtual instruments such as Native Instruments’ B4 Organ.

The MK-461C ships with 10 pre-configured settings, making it instantly usable with today’s most popular plug-ins, virtual instruments and host applications. Creating your own custom setups is also quick and easy, as all 34 real-time controllers can be programmed via the numerical keypad. Each controller can also be set up to transmit on separate MIDI channels, and complete setups can be stored in any of the 10 memory locations.

In addition to standard controller numbers, the MK-461C has RPN/NRPN and pre-programmed Sys-Ex messages for real-time access to parameters beyond immediate reach on products such as SoundBlaster, XG and GM-compatible soundcards. The Sys-Ex dump command allows the entire content of the memory to be sent from the keyboard to a location of your choice. A librarian program for PC users is included for saving, editing and sharing keyboard setups.

The MK-461C connects to a PC or Mac using the included USB cable. The keyboard can be powered via USB, or alternatively with an optional power supply. As with all Evolution controllers, the MK-461C is Class Compliant, so no drivers are required when using Windows XP or Mac OS X.

The conventional MIDI output on the back of the keyboard has been included for operation with traditional MIDI gear or non-USB computer setups. Used in USB mode, the MIDI output acts as a USB to MIDI output interface.

Features

• Function buttons make programming quick and easy, even while you're playing >Independent channel assign for all 34 controllers
• Controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers so you can position before tweaking
• Backlit LCD display clearly shows controller information
• 10 MIDI assignable buttons also act as a data entry pad
• Global channel assign allows controllers to command up to 16 different channels at the touch of a button
• Snap Shot mode sends out current status for all controllers
• 10 memory locations for storing user setups
• Memory dump facility
• Sys-Ex librarian software allows PC users to load, save, send and receive studio setups
• MIDI-assignable pitchbend and mod wheels facilitate thumb control effects
• Separate octave shift buttons provide instant access to 10 octaves
• MIDI-assignable sustain pedal input can be used with any polarity switch

Keyboard Requirements

• PC/Mac or MIDI hardware with USB or MIDI In

Dimensions

• 39” x 8.4” x 4”