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IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 - 49-key Keyboard Controller with Audio Interface for iOS, Mac/PC

49-key MIDI Controller and USB Audio Interface with Software Package - Mac/PC/iOS
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MIDI Controller/Audio Interface for the On-the-go Musician

Combining a 49-key MIDI controller and USB audio interface in a portable package, IK Multimedia's iRig Keys I/O 49 is great for on-the-go music creation. You'll love the feel of the 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys. Craft killer drum patterns with eight touch-sensitive RGB LED backlit drum pads. Touch-sensitive sliders and buttons plus touch-sensitive rotary controllers put you in complete command of your soft synths and other apps. The built-in audio interface is top-notch, featuring 24-bit/96kHz sound quality, a Neutrik combo input, and phantom power. The iRig Keys I/O 25 even includes a comprehensive software package with T-RackS Deluxe, SampleTank 4, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE, Ableton Live Lite, and SampleTank iOS for iPad and iPhone!

Included software to jump-start your creativity

The iRig Keys I/O 49 comes with everything you need to start creating music on your laptop or iOS device. T-RackS Deluxe provides you with a total of 10 incredible mixing and mastering tools. SampleTank 4 is loaded with a robust 64GB sound library, along with 6,000 instrument presets. Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE is an absolute must-have tool for any modern composer, with strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and more. And Ableton Live Lite is the perfect platform for creating and performing your music. On top of that, SampleTank iOS for iPad and iPhone puts great-sounding, full-featured mobile sound and groove production at your fingertips.

IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 Features:

  • MIDI controller with 49 full-size, velocity-sensitive keys
  • 8 touch-sensitive RGB LED backlit drum pads for beat creation
  • Touch-sensitive sliders and buttons plus touch-sensitive rotary controllers for controlling soft synths and other apps
  • Built-in USB audio interface features excellent 24-bit/96kHz sound quality
  • Neutrik combo input with phantom power handles nearly any microphone or instrument
  • Stereo line output and headphone jack provides ample monitoring options
  • Mac/PC/iOS compatible (MFi certified, lightning cable included)
  • Powered via USB (Mac/PC), batteries (iOS), or optional power supply (sold separately)
  • Includes full versions of T-RackS Deluxe, SampleTank 4, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE, Ableton Live Lite, and SampleTank iOS for iPad and iPhone
  • iOS stand is included

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Keyboard Controller with Audio Interface
  • Number of Keys: 49
  • Type of Keys: Full Size, Synth Action
  • Velocity Sensitive: Yes
  • Pads: 8 x RGB Backlit
  • Encoders/Pots: 5
  • Faders: 4 x Touch-sensitive sliders
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x 1/4"
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain/expression)
  • MIDI I/O: USB
  • USB: Mini-DIN to USB (cable included)
  • Other I/O: Mini-DIN to Lightning (cable included)
  • Computer Connectivity: USB, Lightning
  • Software: SampleTank 3, T-RackS Deluxe, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE, Syntronik Pro V
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.6 or later, iOS 6 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Power Supply: USB Bus powered (Mac/PC), 4 x AA batteries (iOS), AC adapter (sold separately)
  • Height: 2.60"
  • Width: 27.30"
  • Depth: 8.20"
  • Weight: 4.8 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: IP-IRIG-KEYSIO49-IN

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

IK iRig keys 49

This keyboard is working out very well for me. As a guitar player, I was having trouble with my other keyboard even though it was a good brand. A Korg pa600, and the short comings were mine, not the board, and the learning curve too much for me. The iRig has simplified things so that I can get back to playing instead of reading manuals. A more experienced person might not like this, but for a novice keyboardist like me, it's heaven. The one problem I had was Irig had poor support for the cool software that came with this keyboard. That's where Sweetwater came in. Your tech support had me up and running in minutes. I definitely will purchase from you guys again!
Rated 5/5

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Music background: Music Lover
Rated 4.5/5

Awesome little keyboard

I started taking piano lessons three months ago. When at home practicing is a short walk away to my man cave, but when we travel no practice. No practice no improvement.

This little keyboard is portable with optional bag and it plays with iPad or IPhone on Garage band. As a beginner most of my playing will be within three octaves.

The people at Ik Multimedia are incredible. They are responsive and made it easy to take advantage of the free gooseneck microphone promotion. Upon buying the carrying bag, they gave me all the software licenses and $5 discount.
Rated 2/5

Issues

This is going to be kind of long - but I feel that by writing a review I have a responsibility to help potential buyers make an informed decision. And also, c'mon guys we all know Sweetwater is awesome, that's why we shop here. Please review the PRODUCT, not the retailer!


The drum pads - I have to really hammer on these to get them to trigger sounds at a reasonable velocity. It's uncomfortable and I find myself never using them as a result.

The synth-action keys feel loose in the housing and wiggle easily while playing, resulting in clicking noises on the regular. Very distracting.

The touch sensitive buttons are easy to accidentally trigger when performing with this keyboard. On more than one occasion I found myself in the settings menu when trying to just play a song because I brushed one of the buttons with my hand.

The included software isn't bad at all, in fact the orchestral VST that they include sounds amazing. However, I don't like how much addons cost - holy expensive! And also, on the iPad side of things, registering the apps is a joke. When I tried to connect the apps to my IK account, I was met with error after error. The synth app that they give you doesn't even load on my iPad Pro 10.5. It hasn't been updated in months. Ugh.

Oh lord the included cables - probably the biggest gotcha in this whole package - not only are they proprietary, meaning you can't use any of your existing USB cables with this keyboard, they're too short! My computer tower sits under my desk, and the included cable for connecting to Mac/PC is only a foot and a half long, and there are no options to get a longer cable, except to go and buy a USB extension cable. Ugh.

The included iPad stand, while a nice touch, only slides under the keyboard. It doesn't connect to it. So any time I needed to tweak something on the iPad while playing caused the iPad and stand to slide all over my desk. Not cool at all.

In conclusion, I couldn't recommend this keyboard to any serious musicians. It feels like a cheap plastic toy. It creaks and clicks and bends, the keys are too loose, the pads require a heavy hand. If I could go back into the research phase of choosing a midi controller, I'd choose something else. I'm going to keep this to use it exclusively with my iOS devices, but I'll be searching for a better controller for my more serious music making needs. It's clear that IK Multimedia put more money into advertising this product, even packaging it, than the product itself. Do yourself a favor and don't fall for the hype like I did.
Music background: Musician for 30 years
Rated 1.5/5

Not compatible with Ipad pro 2018

Although they announce this device as compatible with modern Ios devices, the Irig I/O does have a lot of issues with the new ipad pro 2018 USB-C, It stops working after some minutes, and that does not happen with the old Ipad pro. I bought the official IK Multimedia cable Mini Din to USB-C that is expensive… as I thought that was the problem, but i have the same issue, although they announce the cable as compatible with new ipad pro in their website,

After asking their support site, they say they have not tried the new ipads and they dont have a date to do so to fix the interface or update the apps, so i am stuck with a device that does not work properly without even a date to fix the problemmm
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