velocity-sensitive, synth-action keyboard with USB MIDI interface and 35 MIDI-assignable controllers for complete control of your hardware and software, for your Mac or PC. ...
and lightweight, 10 memory locations, free Enigma editor/librarian software Oxygen 49 gives you the same control, flexibility and power as our Oxygen 61, just with...
M-AUDIO OXYGEN 49
Oxygen controllers feature dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common
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operations like preset, program or channel up/down, octave up/down, and transpose up/down. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when ...
M-AUDIO OXYGEN 49
M-Audio Oxygen 49 - MIDI/USB keyboard with velocity sensitive full size keys, 8 controller
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knobs, 9 fully assignable MIDI sliders, 15 assignable buttons including 6 transport buttons. Integrated USB/MIDI interface. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista 32-bit and MAC OS X (incl.Leopard)
M-AUDIO OXYGEN 49
Oxygen controllers feature dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common
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operations like preset, program or channel up/down, octave up/down, and transpose up/down. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. The Advanced Function button allows the keyboard to serve as a data-entry device for controller assignment and similar setup functions. The front-panel 3-segment LCD gives you the information you need for programming parameters at a glance. 10 non-volatile memory locations instantly save and recall your favorite presets?and you can manage an entire preset library on your computer via SysEx dumps and the free Enigma software editor/librarian for PC and Mac. Free Enigma Editor/Librarian SoftwareDownload Enigma?a powerful software editor/librarian for Mac and PC that lets you easily program, store and load setups for M-Audio and Evolution USB MIDI controllers. Enigma includes a huge library of files for your favorite VST plug-ins, instruments and host apps. Programming is as simple as dragging the software parameter you want to control onto the graphic representation of the controller on your screen. With Enigma, your library of controller presets is virtually unlimited. Mobile OperationThe original Oxygen8 defined a new era of mobile keyboard controllers?and now there?s an entire line to choose from. The entire Oxygen series is extremely compact and lightweight and all models are powered directly from your computer?s USB bus. Choose the size that?s best for your needs, then take your music anywhere you want to go. PC RequirementsAvailable USB PortDirectX 9.0b or higherWindows XP (SP1) or higherWindows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported Macintosh RequirementsNative USB PortMac OS X 10.2.8 w/ 256 MB RAM, OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM
and lightweight, 10 memory locations, free Enigma editor/librarian software Oxygen 49 gives you the same control, flexibility and power as our Oxygen 61, just with an octave fewer keys to accommodate tight spaces and even greater mobility. You get the same quality keyboard, built-in MIDI interface and knobs, sliders and buttons totaling 35 MIDI-assignable controllers for complete control of your hardware and software. Store 10 different setups in on-board non-volatile memory, plus manage an infinite number with our free Enigma software for Mac and PC. Bus-powered operation and a weight of only 7.5 pounds lets you play, compose, record and mix with ultimate mobility. Total MIDI Control MIDI isn?t just about triggering notes?and the Oxygen series has what it takes to access all those deep parameters in your software and hardware so you can get the most out of them. Use the nine MIDI-assignable sliders for software mixer volumes or as drawbars on your virtual tone-wheel organ. Map the eight knobs to any synth parameters you want to program or perform with?or to mixer controls like volume, panning and effects send. Assign the buttons to trigger samples and anything else that is MIDI-programmable. Assignment is simple, yet has the power to let you delve as deep as you want. Each controller can map to just about any applicable parameter in the MIDI spec, including independent channel addressing for each. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Easy Programming Oxygen controllers feature dedicated front-panel function buttons to easily access common operations like preset up/down, octave up/down, and transpose up/down. Use the Controller Mute button to prevent parameters from jumping when you change them, then press Snapshot to transmit all current settings. The Advanced Function button allows the keyboard to serve as a data-entry device for controller assignment and
velocity-sensitive, synth-action keyboard with USB MIDI interface and 35 MIDI-assignable controllers for complete control of your hardware and software, for your Mac or PC. The M-Audio Oxygen 49 delivers control, flexibility and power with 49 keys to accommodate tight spaces and even greater mobility. You get a quality keyboard, built-in MIDI interface and knobs, sliders and buttons totaling 35 MIDI-assignable controllers for complete control of your hardware and software. Also with the Oxygen 49, you can store 10 different setups in on-board non-volatile memory, plus manage an infinite number with M-Audio's free Enigma software for Mac and PC. Bus-powered operation and a weight of only 7.5 pounds lets you play, compose, record and mix with ultimate mobility The M-Audio Oxygen 49 has one simple USB connection that serves as both a MIDI interface and bus power source. Class compliancy with Windows XP and Mac
Advantages: Very convenient and well-planned Disadvantages: Company not well-established (support?)
...Why bother buying a CME keyboard when there are plenty others, with more established names: Edirol, M-Audio, Korg, Novation - to name but a few? Well, there are a couple of reasons:
1) It is very compact and easily portable. Not an inch of space is wasted. It is probably the narrowest 49-key keyboard, as well as one of the slimmest. You can easily carry it with you, put it on your desk and even keep it on your lap!
2) Key action is quite good. Obviously, this is a matter of preference, but for me it is better than the Edirols, Yamahas and quite a few other keyboards and MIDI-controllers I have tried. The action is quite firm, but not hard. I usually do not fancy so called "weighed" keyboards. I don't know why, but they do not have the same action as a real grand piano. Sure, there is some "hammer-like" effect in these expensive keyboards...
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This was the first soundcard I purchased, about 4 years ago at £60, it was and still is an absolute bargain!
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