M-AUDIO
Hammer 88

88-KEY HAMMER-ACTION
USB MIDI CONTROLLER

Introducing Hammer 88, a premium, no-compromise keyboard controller, ideal for professional, semi-pro players or students seeking the realistic grand piano feel to use with virtual instruments or sound modules. At the heart of Hammer 88 are 88 velocity-sensitive, fully-weighted hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to faithfully capture every subtle nuance of your performance, while providing the unmatched response of a traditional grand piano—classic feel fused with the unrivalled sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. It's the perfect combination for performers and producers to experience their plugin collection like never before.

Featuring a full-size 88-key keyboard, the Hammer 88 delivers an absolutely genuine grand piano feel along with the capability to use virtual instruments and sound modules.

Seamless Integration

An instrument shouldn’t limit your creativity, it should enhance it! Hammer 88 is USB-powered, class-compliant and supports USB-MIDI connectivity for rapid, hassle-free setup that lets you focus on what’s important—your performance. Plus for iOS enthusiasts, Hammer 88 supports seamless connectivity with the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), enabling you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices.

AIR Music Technology Mini Grand

AIR Music Technology Velvet

AIR Music’s Mini Grand is a simple-to-use yet powerful virtual piano instrument with seven different acoustic piano sounds to suit a broad range of musical styles and production needs. Combining premium quality piano samples, innovative re-pedaling technology, built-in room simulation and equal and stretched tuning, Mini Grand is the go-to plugin for authentic, emotive piano sounds.

AIR Music’s Velvet is a virtual electronic piano that combines five legendary electric pianos from the 60s and 70s into one versatile instrument. Based on the Fender Rhodes Suitcase, Fender Rhodes MK I and MK II Stage Pianos, Wurlitzer 200A and Hohner Pianet-T, Velvet accurately emulates the sound quality, response and nuances of each original instrument to bring your piano tracks to life.

Ableton Live Lite

Ableton Live Lite is one of the most popular performance and production programs available in the world. A powerful music creation tool, Ableton Live Lite enables musicians and producers to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise, and edit musical ideas in a fluid audio/MIDI environment. Explore sonic possibilities in real time whether on stage or in the studio. When you are satisfied with your work, Ableton Live Lite lets you save it or mix it down.

With Skoove, you’ll learn to play piano with hundreds of interactive, high-quality online piano lessons structured for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Skoove’s unique method guides you with real-time feedback as you play, letting you hone your skills faster and learn everything you need to become a complete piano player.

Join over 100,000 musicians building their skills with Melodics. Melodics is a desktop app that teaches you to play and perform with MIDI keyboards, pad controllers, and drums. Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned pro looking to learn advanced techniques, Melodics grows with you. It comes with over 60 free lessons (Including 5 Exclusive to M-Audio) to get you started!

Get a free 2GB sample library from Touch Loops

Based in Los Angeles and London, Touch Loops equips customers with the most cutting-edge sound elements, instruments, hardware, and software recordings, expertly curated by a team of professional music producers and sound designers.

M-Audio and Touch Loops have formed a strategic partnership to give new and existing users of the Uber Mic, C-Series Interfaces, M-Track 8, Axiom AIR Mini 32, CTRL49, CODE Series (Black), Oxygen Series, Hammer 88 and Keystation Series, a 2GB (500+ sounds) library of cutting-edge in-demand sound content – from one shot drum hits to sultry melodic loops and deep, driving bass, this production-ready sample pack doesn’t disappoint and guarantees to spearhead user’s musical creativity, adding the finishing touch to a composition or simply sparking that initial idea.

FEATURES

88 fully-weighted, hammer-action keys
USB-MIDI connection for playing virtual instruments, controlling recording software and more
5-Pin MIDI output to trigger external MIDI devices
Pitch bend, modulation, volume and ± controls for expressive performances
Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press
Inputs for Sustain, Expression and Soft pedals
USB-powered, no power supply required
No drivers required, supports plug-and-play connectivity to your Mac or PC
iOS compatibility using the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
Multiple keyboard zones for layering, splits and 4-note chords with a single key press
Clean, professional editing with included Hammer 88 Controller Editor
Power adapter (optional) for stand-alone use
Includes Music Rest