Overview:
Program Change.
- The Samson Carbon® 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musicalperformance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians andyoung creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in acompact, lightweight controller that’s well-suited for the stage and studio.
- Soundtrack made on the Carbon 49 using the included NativeInstruments Komplete Elements software
The Right Feel
- The Carbon 49's semi-weighted keyboard provides musicianswith a responsive and expressive platform that is designed to feel more like aninstrument than a controller. It comes equipped with velocity-sensitive keysthat accurately capture the dynamics of a performance. With 49 keys, the Carbon49's pitch range is perfect for performing, while remaining highly portable.
Easy Expansion
- With dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, you can changethe key of any given instrument, as well as expand the keyboard to a full4-octave range, without using any sub menus or shift keys. With all of thesecomprehensive features, not to mention Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, theCarbon 49 puts a wide range of musical expression and tone manipulation at yourfingertips.
Versatile & Easy
- Take control of your music software with the Carbon 49'sassignable Data encoder and Volume slider. For easy editing, players can usethe Edit key to adjust up to 14 performance-related control parameters. Also,the Carbon 49's 3-digit, 7-segement LED displays the behavior of every functionin real-time. For added versatility, the Carbon 49 includes traditional MIDIOut, Sustain pedal input and USB connections.
Integrate Your iPad
- Designed with the iPad in mind, the Carbon 49 features anintegrated iPad slot. When combined with the iPad using Apple's iPad CameraConnection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, the Carbon 49 is a greattool for making music on-the-go. Use it with your favorite music and synth iPadapps that support MIDI controllers, and for additional mobility, the Carbon 49can be directly powered by the iPad.
***iPad is not Included
Komplete With Carbon
- Bundled with the Carbon 49, Native Instruments' KompleteElements software offers a comprehensive selection of studio-quality sounds,effects and tools for modern music production, composition and sound design.With over 3GB of samples, Komplete Elements provides you with more than 1,000premium sounds and three mighty player engines – all carefully compiled toprovide a strong toolkit for both stage and studio.
- With the Samson Carbon® 49 USB MIDI Controller, it's neverbeen easier to get the most out of your music software.
Features:
- 49-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard
- Assignable Data encoder and Volume slider
- Edit key for adjusting up to 14 control parameters
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback
- Includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USBconnections
- Compact design, perfect for live performance and studioapplications
- Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend andModulation wheels
- Integrated iPad slot
- iPad and USB bus powered
- Bundled with Native Instrument’s Komplete Elements software
1.) Display - 3 x7 segment LED displays shows controller data in real-tine in performance mode, and the adjustable parameters in Edit mode
2.) VOLUME Fader - This fader is preset from the factory to send MIDI volume messages.
3.) DATA Knob - This endless rotary encoder is preset from the factory to send MIDI pan messages.
4.) EDIT Button - Press this button to enter Edit mode.
5.) iPad Holder - Place an Apple iPad horizontally in this slot.
6.) OCTAVE +/- Buttons - Press the OCTAVE buttons to shift the octave of the keyboard up or down up to four octaves, to extend the range of the keyboard.
7.) TRANSPOSE +/- Buttons - Press the TRANSPOSE buttons to shift the range of the keyboard up or down up to 12 semitones (half-steps)
8.) PITCH BEND Wheel - Use this wheel to raise or lower the pitch of notes played of the keyboard.
9.) MODULATION Wheel - This wheel is usually used to add modulation to the sound being played.
10.) Function Keys - In Edit mode, the first 25 keys of the keyboard are assigned to functions and numerical digits 0-9.
Rear Panel Features:
1.) POWER Switch - Slide this switch to turn the keyboard on or off
2.) USB Connection - Connect a standard USB cable from this port to the USB connection on a computer or iPad to provide power to the keyboard as well as to send and receive MIDI data.
3.) MIDI OUT - Use a 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the Carbon 49 to an external MIDI device
4.) SUSTAIN Pedal Input - Connect a 1/4" sustain or expression pedal to this input.
Specifications:
Keyboard
- Type 49-key,semi-weighted, velocity sensitive
Display
- 3-digit,7-segment
Controls
- Volume Fader
- Data Knob
- Edit Button
- Octave +/- buttons
- Transpose +/-buttons
- Pitch Bend Wheel
- Modulation Wheel
Functions
- Program Number
- Reset All
- MIDI Channel
- All Notes Off
- Bank MSB
- Bank LSB
- Velocity Curve
- Default
- Assign Trans
- Assign Fader
- Assign Knob
- Assign Mod
- Assign Pedal
- Snapshot
I/O
- 1 x USB
- 1 x MIDI Out
- 1 x 1/4" phone Sustain Pedal Input
Power
- USB bus
- iPad Bus (requires Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit, notincluded)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 31.2 x 8.5 x 3" (792 x 217 x 78 mm)
Weight
- 6.2 lbs (2.8kg)