M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro 88-key Keyboard Controller
88-key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with Hammer-action Keys, 16 RGB-backlit Performance Pads, 9 Faders, 8 Knobs, OLED Screen, Arpeggiator, 1 Expression Pedal Jack, and 3 Footswitch Jacks
A Full-featured Controller Keyboard for the Pianist
Its fully weighted hammer-action keyboard faithfully conveys all the subtle nuances of your performances, satisfying the requirements of the most demanding pianists even as it adeptly lends itself to playing non-keyboard instruments. Now, M-Audio leverages the many attributes of this popular model with the Hammer 88 Pro, which checks all the boxes for a full-featured MIDI controller with a host of additional features, including aftertouch; velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit performance pads; assignable faders, knobs, and buttons; an arpeggiator; extensive connectivity; DAW transport controls, and more. Factor in the included premium software suite and competitive price tag, and the M-Audio Hammer 88 Pro is a no-brainer.
The expressive power of aftertouch
Normally only found on high-ticket keyboards, aftertouch is one feature you might not know you need until youâve actually used it. Synth mavens use it like you would any MIDI CC, but the fact that it doesnât require taking your hands off the keyboard (or operating a pedal) makes it especially valuable. Perhaps the best example of aftertouch in action is leaning into a note youâre already playing to apply some tasty vibrato to the tail end. The Hammer 88 Pro is fitted with a mod wheel and an expression pedal jack, and of course you can commandeer any of its assignable knobs or faders for any continuous controller function. It all adds up to a prodigious arsenal of creative power you can deploy to make incredible music. And that, friends, is what itâs all about!
Full integration with your studio and gig rig
If, like many musicians, you use hardware synths, sound modules, and drum machines in addition to virtual instruments, youâll appreciate the Hammer 88 Proâs 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O. Of course, thereâs a USB-MIDI port for connecting with your computer. Add the optional Apple Camera Connection Kit, and you have access to your favorite iOS music apps. And for the ultimate in convenience, the Hammer 88 Pro is USB-powered and class-compliant, so thereâs no power supply to misplace! Itâs available separately, however, if you need one for standalone use.
Everything you need to make incredible music
Hammer 88 Pro is loaded with smart features that pack everything you need to make music into one powerful package. No need to get bogged down in music theory â Hammer 88 Proâs Smart Chord mode lets you play sophisticated enharmonic or custom chord voicings, while its Smart Scale mode eliminates incorrect notes, so you can solo like a virtuoso. Also onboard is a full-featured Arpeggiator with type, octave, gate, and swing controls. DAW transport controls, ergonomic pitch bend and mod wheels, a sustain pedal jack and three switch-type pedal inputs, 5-pin MIDI I/O, and USB-MIDI complete the setup. But thatâs not all â Hammer 88 Pro comes with a premium software package to supercharge your productions.
