M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 - 49-Key MIDI Keyboard Controller
The M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 is a powerful and versatile 49-key MIDI controller keyboard designed for music producers, composers, and musicians seeking complete control over their digital audio workstation (DAW) and virtual instruments. This controller combines an intuitive layout with robust construction and a professional feature set, making it the perfect hub for any recording studio or live setup. With its high-quality semi-weighted keys, velocity-sensitive pads, and auto-mapping controls, the Oxygen Pro 49 removes technical barriers, allowing you to focus solely on your creativity and bring your musical ideas to life with unprecedented fluidity.
Equipped with 49 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, the Oxygen Pro 49 delivers an exceptionally expressive playing experience, capturing every nuance of your performance. It also features 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat functionality, ideal for creating beats, launching clips, or playing samples. Integration with your DAW is seamless and immediate thanks to its automatic mapping system for programs like Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and many more, automatically assigning faders, transport buttons, panning, and other essential controls.
Main Features
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Expressive Keyboard: 49 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch, providing professional tactile feedback for precise and dynamic playing. Assignable zones allow you to divide the keyboard into multiple sections to control different instruments.
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Total Creative Control: Includes 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive pads, perfect for finger drumming and clip launching. Eight assignable knobs and nine faders allow tactile control over virtual instruments, effects, mix parameters, and more.
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Effortless DAW Integration: Automatic mapping of key controls such as transports, faders, and knobs to leading DAWs, including Ableton Live, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic, and Studio One. An OLED display provides clear information for quick parameter editing.
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Intelligent Composition Tools: Smart Chord and Smart Scale technologies simplify the creative process. Smart Chord mode lets you play complete chords with a single key, while Smart Scale ensures you only play notes within the selected scale, eliminating errors.
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Advanced Arpeggiator: An integrated arpeggiator with type, octave, gate, and swing controls for easily creating complex melodies and rhythmic patterns.
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Professional Connectivity: It has a 5-pin MIDI output for controlling hardware synthesizers and other external equipment, along with a 1/4" sustain pedal input and USB-MIDI connection for seamless integration with your computer.
Benefits for the Musician and Producer
The Oxygen Pro 49 is designed to streamline your workflow and unleash your creativity. By automating much of the technical setup, it allows you to stay focused on the music. The combination of high-quality keys, expressive pads, and intelligent controls makes it an ideal tool for both studio composition and live performance. The inclusion of a comprehensive software suite, often featuring DAWs like Ableton Live Lite and a collection of virtual instruments from AIR Music Tech, gives you everything you need to start creating professional music from day one.
Use Cases
This controller is perfect for a wide variety of musical applications. It's ideal for producers who need hands-on control over their mixes and plugins, for composers looking for an inspiring keyboard to write melodies and harmonies, and for live performers who require a reliable controller to trigger clips, samples, and control their software in real time. Its compact design and USB power also make it an excellent choice for musicians who need a portable solution without sacrificing quality or functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49 need an external power supply?
No, it is powered directly through the USB-B connection, which simplifies its setup and makes it ideal for portable setups.
Is it compatible with my production software (DAW)?
Yes, it's compatible with most DAWs on the market. It offers automatic mapping for popular ones like Ableton Live, Pro Tools, MPC Beats, Cubase, Logic Pro, and Studio One, among others, facilitating quick and easy integration.
Can I use it to control external synthesizers and sound modules?
Yes, thanks to its 5-pin MIDI output, you can connect and control external MIDI hardware, such as synthesizers, drum machines, and other studio equipment.
What are the Smart Chord and Smart Scale functions?
Smart Chord lets you play a full chord by pressing a single note, ideal for exploring harmonic progressions. Smart Scale restricts the notes you can play to a specific musical scale, helping you avoid playing incorrect notes and compose perfect melodies.
Project description
USB MIDI controller with a 49-key, semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. Equipped with 16 RGB backlit, velocity-sensitive performance pads with Note Repeat function, 9 assignable faders, and 8 assignable potentiometers. Includes an OLED display, built-in arpeggiator, and Smart Chord and Smart Scale modes. Features ergonomic modulation and pitch bend wheels. Connectivity via USB-B port and 5-pin MIDI output. 1/4" sustain pedal input. Dimensions: 800.1 x 264.2 x 83.8 mm; weight: 4.2 kg.
