MK-425C,
MK-449C and MK-461C
The new flagship of the Evolution line, the 61-key MK-461C,
features an incredible 34 assignable controllers including
nine 35mm Alps faders, 12 rotary knobs, 10 buttons, pitch
bend and modulation wheels, and a sustain pedal input.
All controllers are easily programmed via the numerical
keypad to create custom setups in minutes. The MK-461C
also includes ten pre-configured presets that make it
instantly usable with the most popular plug-ins, virtual
instruments and host applications. The keyboard also boasts
a host of unique features including assignable velocity
curve, fader drawbar mode, and expanded support of MIDI
messages to include RPN/NRPN and SysEx messages. The Controller
Mute feature allows users to alter the position of any
fader or rotary controller without affecting the settings
of your software. The Snapshot feature sends all current
front panel settings to the receiving MIDI application
or device. The combination makes for a dynamic live controller
for synthesis and mixing.
The MK-461C also acts as a USB to MIDI interface with
a standard MIDI Out jack. As with all Evolution products,
the MK-461C is class compliant, so no drivers are required
when using Windows XP or Mac OSX—just connect
it to your Mac or PC via the included USB cable and
you’re ready to play. The MK-461C can be completely
bus-powered for total mobility or used with the included
power supply. The MK-461C carries an MSRP $329.95
The new Evolution MK-449C offers all the professional
functionality of the MK-461C in a shorter 4-octave keyboard
with 49 full-size touch sensitive keys. It offers 30
assignable controllers including eight knobs and nine
sliders for complete control over software synthesizers
and sequencers. The MK-449C sells for $259.95 MSRP.
Packed with pro features yet compact and highly portable,
the MK-425C features 25 full-size velocity-sensitive
keys and a total of 21 assignable controllers including
eight rotary knobs, pitch bend and modulation wheel.
It also boasts a transpose function, octave shift, program
and bank change, 10 non-volatile program memory buttons
(stored even when power is disconnected), and a sustain
pedal input. The bus-powered MK-425 also gives you the
ability to program while you play—a feature unique
to Evolution products. The MK-425C retails for $189.95
MSRP.
All three keyboards ship with an extensive software
bundle featuring a dedicated librarian program that
gives PC users the ability to save, edit and share keyboard
setups. Also included are Sound Studio II, a powerful
MIDI and audio sequencer with VST plug-in support; Music
Teacher, a tutorial program that teaches you to play
the keyboard; MusicPlanet, an array of professionally-recorded
samples; and a large selection of VST plug-ins and Virtual
Instrument demos. “We are very excited to add
these first-rate products to our existing line of keyboard
controllers,” says Adam Castillo, Director of
Marketing, M-Audio. “Our new Evolution line provides
today’s musicians with even more variety than
ever before.” All three new Evolution products
are currently shipping. |
