Appendices Useful Midi Data | M-Audio 49-KEY specification

Appendices - Useful MIDI Data

Appendix A - General MIDI Instruments


Piano		Bass		Reed		Synth Effects
0	Acoustic Grand Piano	32	Acoustic Bass	64	Soprano Sax	96	SFX Rain
1 Bright Acoustic Piano		33	Electric Fingered Bass	65	Alto Sax	97 SFX Soundtrack
2	Electric Grand Piano	34	Electric Picked Bass	66	Tenor Sax	98	SFX Crystal
3	Honky Tonk Piano	35	Fretless Bass	67 Baritone Sax		99	SFX Atmosphere
4	Electric Piano 1	36	Slap Bass 1	68	Oboe	100		SFX Brightness
5	Electric Piano 2	37 Slap Bass 2		69	English Horn	101 SFX Goblins
6	Harpsichord	38	Syn Bass 1	70 Bassoon		102		SFX Echoes
7 Clavinet		39	Syn Bass 2	71 Clarinet		103		SFX Sci- Fi


Chromatic Percussion			Strings/ Orchestra		Pipe		Ethnic
8	Celesta		40	Violin	72	Piccolo	104	Sitar
9	Glockenspiel		41 Viola		73	Flute	105	Banjo
10		Music Box	42	Cello	74	Recorder	106	Shamisen
11 Vibraphone			43	Contrabass	75	Pan Flute	107 Koto
12		Marimba	44	Tremolo Strings	76	Bottle Blow	108	Kalimba
13		Xylophone	45	Pizzicato Strings	77 Shakuhachi		109	Bag Pipe
14		Tubular bells	46	Orchestral Harp	78	Whistle	110 Fiddle
15		Dulcimer	47 Timpani		79	Ocarina	111 Shanai

Organ		Ensemble		Synth Lead		Percussive
16	Drawbar Organ	48	String Ensemble 1	80	Syn Square Wave	112	Tinkle Bell
17 Percussive Organ		49 String Ensemble 2 (Slow)		81 Syn Sawtooth Wave		113	Agogo
18	Rock Organ	50	Syn Strings 1	82	Syn Calliope	114	Steel Drums
19	Church Organ	51 Syn Strings 2		83	Syn Chiff	115	Woodblock
20 Reed Organ		52	Choir Aahs	84	Syn Charang	116	Taiko Drum
21	Accordion	53	Voice Oohs	85	Syn Voice	117 Melodic Tom
22 Harmonica		54	Syn Choir	86 Syn Fifths Sawtooth Wave		118	Syn Drum
23 Tango Accordion		55	Orchestral Hit	87 Syn Brass & Lead		119	Reverse Cymbal

Guitar		Brass		Synth Pad		Sound Effects
24	Nylon Acoustic	56	Trumpet	88	New Age Syn Pad	120	Guitar Fret Noise
25	Steel Acoustic	57 Trombone		89	Warm Syn Pad	121 Breath Noise
26	Jazz Electric	58	Tuba	90	Polysynth Syn Pad	122	Seashore
27 Clean Electric		59	Muted Trumpet	91 Choir Syn Pad		123	Bird Tweet
28	Muted Electric	60	French Horn	92	Bowed Syn Pad	124	Telephone Ring
29	Overdrive	61 Brass Section		93	Metal Syn Pad	125	Helicopter
30	Distorted	62	Syn Brass 1	94	Halo Syn Pad	126	Applause
31 Harmonics		63	Syn Brass 2	95	Sweep Syn Pad	127 Gun Shot

49-KEY specifications

The M-Audio 49-Key MIDI Controller stands out as a versatile and feature-rich keyboard designed for musicians, producers, and composers. With its compact design and powerful functionalities, it caters to both studio environments and live performances, allowing for an intuitive music-making experience.

One of the most significant features of the M-Audio 49-Key is its semi-weighted keys, providing a natural feel that mimics traditional pianos. This semi-weighted action enables expressive performances, making it easier for players to convey dynamics and subtleties in their music. The 49 keys, although compact, offer full control over a wide range of MIDI instruments, making it suitable for various genres from classical to electronic music.

In terms of technology, the M-Audio 49-Key incorporates velocity-sensitive keys that respond to the force and speed of each keystroke. This allows for nuanced play and versatility in musical expression. The controller features assignable knobs, sliders, and pads, enabling users to manage various parameters in their digital audio workstation (DAW) or virtual instruments seamlessly. The eight backlit drum pads are particularly useful for triggering samples, drum sounds, and loops, further enhancing live performances and studio sessions.

The M-Audio 49-Key is also equipped with plug-and-play compatibility, ensuring a hassle-free setup process. Users can easily connect to their computer via USB, and the controller is compatible with various music software, including popular DAWs like Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro. This ease of connectivity means that musicians can start creating music practically instantly after unboxing the device.

Additionally, the M-Audio 49-Key is designed with portability in mind. Its lightweight and compact form factor make it an excellent choice for traveling musicians who need a reliable controller that doesn't take up much space. Despite its compact nature, it does not compromise on build quality, ensuring durability for both studio and road use.

In summary, the M-Audio 49-Key MIDI Controller combines semi-weighted keys, velocity sensitivity, and customizable controls, making it ideal for musicians and producers of all skill levels. Its seamless integration with DAWs and portability makes it a practical choice for anyone looking to enhance their music production capabilities. Whether composing in the studio or performing live, the M-Audio 49-Key is a solid and reliable tool for creative expression.