88 - KEY GRADED HAMMER - ACTION USB MIDI CONTROLLER WITH SMART CONTROLS AND AUTO-MAPPING
Join the 88 Key Club The M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is a full-sized, 88-key, USB-powered MIDI keyboard controller with a graded hammer action that opens up a wide world of creativity! Taking feedback from users and artists alike, the new Hammer 88 Pro is equipped to be the ultimate studio and live performance tool. Add the Hammer 88 Pro’s natural piano feel to your arsenal and bring your music to the next level!
Includes music rest, MIDI editor software and a complete software production package featuring Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, 7 Virtual Instruments from AIR Music Technology (Hybrid, Velvet, Mini Grand, Xpand! 2, Vacuum, Boom, DB-33) and 9 MPC Beats Expansion Packs
Features:
Best-in-class 88 graded hammer-action keys with aftertouch and assignable zones • (16) RGB, backlit, assignable, velocity-sensitive pads with Note Repeat for beat production, clip launching, and more (8) assignable knobs & buttons for controlling virtual instruments, mix plugins, DAW controls, and more
(9) assignable faders for controlling virtual instruments, plugins, DAW faders, and more
Preset and DAW buttons for auto-mapped DAW controls & plugin parameters • Smart Chord mode enables playing of enharmonic or custom chord voicing
Smart Scale mode eliminates wrong notes making it easy to craft a perfect song
Arpeggiator with Type, Octave, Gate, and Swing controls
Ergonomically designed pitch and modulation wheels & (3) foot-switch pedal inputs and (1) expression pedal input • USB-MIDI connection and 5-pin MIDI Input and Output for connecting to external MIDI gear
Intuitive layout featuring an OLED screen for quick control edits
Includes music rest, MIDI editor software and a complete software production package featuring Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, 7 Virtual Instruments from AIR Music Technology (Hybrid, Velvet, Mini Grand, Xpand! 2, Vacuum, Boom, DB-33) and 9 MPC Beats Expansion Packs
Review by Jake C. on 1 Apr 2025review stating Quality
Upgrading from a trusty old Ultralite Mk3, this one has the quality expected from MOTU—solid build, pristine sound, low latency. The direct monitoring is a welcome addition, allowing general computer use to be immediately bypassed for parallel out-of-the-box workflows. Other than the power button annoyingly located on the rear (why!?) it's ha...Read MoreRead more about Upgrading from a trusty old Ultralite
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