M-Audio's Hammer 88 keyboard MIDI controller is a quality, no-compromise keyboard MIDI controller. This keyboard is ideal for professional and semi-professional pianists, as well as students who want to employ virtual instruments and sound modules with a more authentic grand piano-style keyboard.

For The Players

The Hammer 88 is built around 88 fully-weighted, velocity-sensitive hammer-action keys that are guaranteed to capture every subtle nuance of your performance and provide the unrivalled response of a traditional grand piano. This keyboard aims to give you a classic feel that blends with the unique sonic capabilities of virtual instruments. The ideal mix for both producers and performers who want to get the most out of their plug-in collection.

Expressive

The Hammer 88's core range of controls have been intelligently positioned to complement as well as enhance your performance, allowing you to push expression to the center-stage of your performance. Add portamento and glissando effects with the unity-locking pitch wheel and separate modulation wheel, or map the Mod-wheel to any assignable parameter in your virtual instrument to evolve or reshape your sound on-the-fly.

The dedicated master volume fader allows you to alter the intensity of your performance instantaneously, or you may map the fader to any parameter in your DAW to increase your hands-on control. Up and down buttons on the keyboard can be assigned to travel between different programmes or effects, leap between octaves, and much more. On the back of the keyboard, three dedicated pedal inputs allow you to add pedal-based articulation for sustain, expressiveness, and soft effects. The Hammer 88's performance capabilities make it easier than ever to express yourself via your performances.

Outboard Control

Don't be limited by computer-based instruments when you use the Hammer 88 to operate your studio equipment. The 5-pin MIDI output is easily positioned and allows you to transfer MIDI data to other compatible devices including hardware synthesisers, sound modules, and drum machines. The Hammer 88 is a MIDI controller that puts you in control of your music by allowing you to get the most out of your external sound generators.

Seamless Integration

The Hammer 88 is powered by USB, is class compliant, and fully supports USB-MIDI communication, allowing you to focus on your performance rather than the setup. The Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately) allows you to perform and compose with audio apps on your iPad and other iOS devices, and the Hammer supports seamless connectivity with it.

Premium Software Suite Included

The professional, production-ready software suite that comes included with the Hammer 88 features completely configurable grand piano, organ, and e-piano sounds, making it easier than ever to enter the world of virtual instruments. The Hammer 888 also includes a complimentary 3-month subscription to the widely regarded Skoove platform for artists and producers wishing to develop their keyboard talents.

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