Evolution MK-449C

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Added: 13-Jul-04  |  Author: admin

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Evolution MK-449C

The Evolution MK-449C is a 4-octave USB MIDI controller ideal for both computer-based and standalone MIDI control applications. The MK-449C features 9 assignable 35mm sliders, 8 assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons and 49 full-size touch sensitive keys, giving computer music enthusiasts extreme hands-on control of their favorite software and hardware. Both the pitch bend and modulation wheels of the MK-449C are fully assignable, as is the sustain pedal input-adding up to a total of 30 assignable controllers. 10 memory locations come preset with setups for your favorite music software. The MK-449C's keypad and backlit LCD allow you to program while you play-an Evolution exclusive. USB powered design means you can take the MK-449C anywhere you want to make music. Features like drawbar mode, controller mute, snapshot, sys-ex dump round out this very powerful controller. 

 

More Control

Just about everything onthe Evolution MK-449C is an assignable controller-including knobs, faders, buttons, pitch wheel, mod wheel, and sustain pedal input. You can even trigger specific MIDI notes from assigned buttons.

 

More Playability

One touch of the MK-449C's smooth, solid action will tell you that Evolution hasn't forgotten that keyboards are also meant to be played. 12 different velocity curves let you choose the response that's perfect for your touch. The MK-449C's slide controls are high-quality Alps faders.

 

More Performance/Programming Features

Program while you play using the MK-449C's unique keypad entry method-complete with dedicated function buttons, inc/dec controls and 10 memory presets. Organ Drawbar mode reverses the faders to respond just like the real thing. Controller Mute allows you to preadjust controller positions without sending data, then use Snapshot to send all current settings at once.

 

More Intuitive

The Evolution MK-449C controller is USB class compliant, making installation as simple as plug-and-play.The MK-449C's large LCD panels provide for words and graphics that numeric displays alone can't touch. You also get presets set up to control popular music software right out of the box.

 

• 49 full-size touch sensitive keys.
• 9 assignable 35mm Alps sliders.
• 8 assignable rotary knobs.
• 10 assignable buttons.
• Transposition for 10 octave access.
• Assignable pitch bend, modulation wheel and sustain pedal input.
• Total of 30 assignable controllers, each with independent channel assign.
• Controller mute function allows positioning before tweaking.
• Snapshot mode sends all controller values simultaneously.
• Drawbar mode for sliders allows realistic control of classic organ sounds.
• 10 memory locations preconfigured for popular software.
• Keypad and backlit LCD for data entry while you play.
• Global channel assign allows controllers to command up to 16 different channels at the touch of a button.
• RPN/NRPN and pre-programmed sys-ex messages for SoundBlaster, XG and GM-compatible soundcards.
• MIDI Out delivers MIDI from keyboard or computer.
• Powered via USB or optional power supply.
• Class compliant-no drivers required using Windows XP or Mac OSX.
• Sys-ex memory dump.
• Operates with music software or standalone with MIDI gear.
• Sys-ex librarian software loads, saves any combination of setups for your studio (PC only).

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