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M-Audio CTRL49 | 49-Key USB/MIDI Smart Controller with Full-Color Screen (8 pads / 8 knobs / 8 buttons / 9 faders)
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About M-Audio CTRL49 | 49-Key USB/MIDI Smart Controller
The M-Audio CTRL49 is a premium 49-key USB/MIDI controller that combines the creative power of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments and FX plugins with dedicated Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) fader and transport controls to create an entirely hands-on production experience. The CTRL49's integrated high-resolution full-color display and robust hardware controls instantly auto-map themselves to your VST plugin controls using the included Virtual Instrument Player (VIP) software. This unprecedented tight integration between hardware and software enables immediate 1:1 access to your all of your plugin controls as well as your DAW channel level, solo, mute, record, select and transport controls—all without ever reaching for the computer. The VIP software and CTRL49 also work together to give you even deeper access to sorting and manipulating your VST virtual instrument and FX plugin library. An integrated patch browser presents every patch for every VST plugin you have, and lets you to quickly filter, select and preview patches based on their specific attributes. You can layer patches together (from up to 8 different VST plugins) to create new patches and timbres. You can also create setlists that provide instant on-demand access to your instruments for stage performance and studio work. Most importantly, the CTRL49 intuitively combines an all-new custom premium keybed and hardware control surface with groundbreaking software features to create a truly next-level workflow experience. The CTRL49 lets you focus on what's really important-creating music. This is the MIDI controller that you’ve been waiting for. Frequently Asked Questions Where do I download the software? You will find download links for most of the software on your M-Audio account page after registering the CTRL49. VIP, Hybrid, Vacuum Pro, Loom, and Xpand!2 will all be included in a single download. The AIR Creative FX Collection and Eighty-Eight Ensemble will be separate download links on your account page. Transfuser and Velvet will be available from your VIP store after VIP has been installed and activated (Select STORE from the main browser in VIP). You can also use the store to download any of the other included plugins, including Eighty-Eight Ensemble, and even some complimentary expansion packs for Hybrid (Mark Knight and Rene Amesz expansions). Ableton will be available via download from the Ableton website. You will find a card with download instructions and authorization code included in the box. Does the CTRL49 require any drivers? Yes, there are drivers necessary for both Windows and Mac OS X for integration with VIP. The latest drivers will be available directly on your account page, as well as from the Drivers & Updates page. Does the CTRL49 require a power supply? Yes, the CTRL49 will be provided with a necessary power supply. This is an external, auto-switching 9V 800mA supply. What is VIP? VIP, or Virtual Instrument Player is a unique software interface that automatically maps your favorite VST plugins (instruments and effects) to controls on your keyboard. VIP comes as both a standalone VST player and a VST, AU, and AAX plugin to bring VST control into your favorite DAW. The software was initially developed for use with the Akai Pro Advance series but is now integrated with the Alesis VX49 and the M-Audio CTRL49. Some of the keys aren't working. Are they broken? If most of the keys on the keyboard have stopped working, this may be because of the keyboard's setup as a Mackie control surface. If the wrong MIDI port has been assigned to the Mackie control surface input, this may route the MIDI note data from the keys to the Mackie control surface instead of your virtual instrument. Please make sure to use the CTRL49 Mackie/HUI ports when selecting input and output ports for your Mackie Control Surface in your DAW. My faders are affecting the pitch wheels in Ableton. Is this normal? Similar to the last question, this is also relat
