MAudio Sono88 88 Key Portable Digital Piano

MIDIMAN SONO88 Details ^top

ProKeys Sono 88 portable digital piano

88-note, semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard
on-board, stereo-sampled Steinway premium piano sound
6 other high-quality instruments—bright piano, electric piano, organ, clav, strings, choir
GM compatible with 128 on-board sounds, plus drums and percussion
reverb and chorus effects
layer mode
40-note (maximum) polyphony
built-in USB audio interface

assignable modulation wheel and voice volume control
pitch bend wheel
transpose +/- buttons assignable to alter octave, transpose, program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI channel or master tune
Edit Mode button for advanced MIDI functionality
MIDI Out from USB mode allows the keyboard to be used as a MIDI interface
connection and power via USB bus
class-compliant MIDI requires no additional drivers
includes low-latency drivers for optimal audio performance
DC power socket
sustain pedal jack
MIDI Out jack
On/Off switch
Piano Reset button restores all settings to piano sound (default state)

The ProKeys Sono 88 portable digital piano with audio interface lets keyboard players and songwriters bridge the gap between writing, recording and performing. 88 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keys, advanced keybed scanning technology and a stereo-sampled Steinway grand sound deliver an incredibly expressive piano experience. Six additional instant-access instruments and 128 on-board General MIDI sounds round out a premium performance solution that can be used with or without a computer.* In the studio, the keyboard’s built-in USB audio interface makes it easy to record your performance—plus vocals and instruments—directly to the computer with the included software. ProKeys Sono 88 provides an intuitive and seamless experience from start to finish, whether you’re jamming live, creating professional-quality recordings or teaching music.

Built-in audio interface
The M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 is not just a high quality keyboard for rehearsals and performances - it's also an excellent recording tool. M-Audio added a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface, complete with an XLR connector for your microphone, RCA inputs for your iPod or other media player for backing tracks, as well as 1/4" stereo jacks for feeding your studio monitors. The built-in interface records at CD-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz resolution. With the Pro Keys Sono 88, all you need is a computer with an available USB connection, and you're ready to go!

A range of instrument sounds including a Steinway grand
At the heart of the M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 is its stereo-sampled emulation of a Steinway grand piano - one of the most legendary, sought-after instrument sounds on the planet. Other onboard voices include a bright piano, electric piano, clav, strings, and choir. Plus, it's GM compatible with 128 onboard sounds as well as drums and prcussion.

88 semi-weighted, natural-feeling keys
M-Audio made sure that the ProKeys Sono 88 would feel more natural beneath the hands of trained pianists by partially weighting the keys. The result is a response that more closely resembles that of an acoustic piano. Whether rehearsing, performing, or controlling virtual instruments within your favorite software program, the touch of the ProKeys Sono 88 makes it easy to compose and play your favorite pieces fluidly.

Ableton Live Lite recording software
Get started recording and composing straightaway with the ProKeys Sono 88: this keyboard includes a copy of easy-to-use recording software, Ableton Live Lite. Ableton Live is favored by musicians all over to use for its intuitive user interface and for its unique "scene" window that assists in developing and trying out new structures for your songs.

Play it with or without a computer
While the M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 is an excellent tool for computer-based composition and the wide world of software-based instruments, it's just as at home as an excellent rehearsal tool or as a piano to take to the stage. It can be powered by a traditional 9V power supply and provides outputs for both headphone practice, as well as 1/4" outputs for monitors or your PA system. Whether you're a piano player working in a space-challenged area where noise is an issue - such as a college dorm room or apartment - or, you're just looking for a great-sounding, natural-feeling keyboard you can perform with, the M-Audio ProKeys Sono 88 is up for the task.

Features:

* 88-note, semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keyboard
* Onboard, stereo-sampled emulation of a Steinway grand piano
* Six other high-quality instruments: bright piano, electric piano, organ, clav, strings, choir
* GM compatible with 128 onboard sounds, plus drums and percussion
* Reverb and chorus effects
* Layer mode
* 40-note (maximum) polyphony
* Assignable modulation wheel and voice volume control
* Pitch bend wheel
* Transpose +/- buttons assignable to alter octave, transpose, program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB, MIDI channel or master tune
* Edit Mode button for advanced MIDI functionality
* MIDI Out from USB mode allows the keyboard to be used as a MIDI interface
* No power supply required when connected to your computer via USB
* Can connect a conventional 9V power supply to the DC power socket or use a USB power supply
* Class-compliant MIDI requires no additional drivers
* Includes low-latency drivers for optimal audio performance
* Sustain pedal jack
* MIDI Out jack
* On/Off switch
* Piano Reset button restores all settings to piano sound (default state)
* Unit Size: 53.3" x 9" x 2.6"

Built-in USB audio interface:

* 2-in/2-out
* 16-bit/44.1kHz (CD-quality) audio
* XLR microphone, 1/4" instrument and RCA inputs
* 1/4" jacks for stereo line output
* Dual front-mounted headphone jacks
* Hardware direct monitoring

Package contents:

* ProKeys Sono 88 portable digital piano with audio interface
* Printed Quick Start Guide
* M-Audio Software CD-ROM with drivers and documentation
* Ableton Live Lite CD-ROM and registration card
* 5' USB cable

Compatibility
MME
Mac OS X Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows XP (SP2)*
Pentium III 1GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1GHz
(CPU may be higher for laptops)
512MB RAM
CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation
One native USB port

*Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.
Windows Vista 32-bit
Pentium III 1GHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1GHz
(CPU may be higher for laptops)
1GB RAM
128MB graphics card
CD/DVD-ROM drive for installation
One native USB port

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
Macintosh G4 1GHz*
OS X 10.3.9 with 512MB RAM
OS X 10.4.9 with 512MB RAM
One native USB port
CD/DVD-ROM Drive for Installation
*G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.
Note: M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements of any third-party software, as they may be greater than the above specifications.

MIDIMAN SONO88 Specs ^top

Specifications

sampling rate: 44.1kHz
bit depth: 16-bit