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49 Key Controller Keyboard

SKU: # 377749   |   Model: # GRAPHITE 49   |    Product Reviews2 Reviews  Write a Review

49 Key Controller Keyboard

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49 Key Controller Keyboard
49 Key Controller Keyboard
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The Samson Graphite 49 USB MIDI Controller gives you all the performance and production control you need to get the most out of your music software. Combining an intuitive 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with a feature set that is both useful and accessible, the Graphite 49 is a sleek, powerful tool that allows you to express your most dynamic musical ideas.

The Graphite 49s semi-weighted keyboard provides musicians with a responsive and expressive platform that is designed to feel more like an instrument than a controller. It comes equipped with velocity-sensitive keys that accurately capture the dynamics of a performance. Aftertouch offers customizable control over a variety of effects and parameters, for example the addition of growl to a saxophone or vibrato to strings. With 49 keys, the Graphite 49s pitch range is perfect for performing, while remaining highly portable.

- 49-key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch
- 9 programmable faders, 8 encoders and 16 buttons for hands-on control over your DAW and virtual instruments
- 4 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch (two banks) for drum sounds and samples
- Large LCD display provides real-time feedback
- Includes MIDI Out, USB and sustain pedal connections
- Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications
- Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
- 4 zones for creating splits and layering sounds
- Adjustable velocity curve for both keys and pads
- iPad and USB bus powered
- Bundled with Native Instruments Komplete Elements software

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Hardware is great for the price. Did not like the software 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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I will be using this as a travel keyboard for when I go on vacation. Using a laptop with Sonar Artist for the DAW and Sample Tank 3 for the instruments. Some initial difficulties setting up the Sonar side of the equation (manual only covers the Graphite side). After setup I was impressed by how well it worked and felt- the action is a bit light (compared to my weighted Coda Pro 88) for my taste but a lot better than the springy synth action of my Roland FA06). DAW control from the keyboard seems pretty good after setting up the ACT control in Sonar. Did not like the Native Instruments Komplete Elements 8 software. problems with playability and sound quality in almost every patch I tried. compare to sampletank 3 I did not find any of the tones to be realistic sounding. Not much in the way of editability either. Did not find a single patch that would use the aftertouch capability of the keyboard. From my perspective this software is not usable. Based on this small sample from a larger Komplete package- I would not be willing to invest money or time in any Native Instrument product- the quality, editability and playability are just not there
Posted by Paul Grant on Sep 20, 2017
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great easy to use controller 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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I have had this for over a year now bought online from L&M. I'm not a keyboardist but use this for controlling my vsti's in home recording. No issues. simple plug and play with a few different DAW's. Most DAW's have easy learn features to allow all sliders and knobs to control tracks/faders and synths. Also nice quality feel to the unit
Posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2015
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