Musicians, artists, and producers looking for a high-quality MIDI keyboard controller with professional features will be impressed by the Icon Pro Audio iKeyboard 5Nano, a 49-note controller with velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys, a dual-function, enter-and-rotate, encoder knob with an LED ring, and Mackie Control / HUI support for popular digital-audio-workstation software including Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reaper, Reason, and more.

The robust metal casing is rugged for everyday use while traveling from home to the studio or onstage. The controller is also equipped with a pitch-bend wheel, a modulation wheel, octave up/down buttons, and transpose up/down buttons. Seven velocity curves allow you to dial in your best feel and action for customized performance. The rear of the controller provides a USB 2.0 connection for host and USB power, a sustain pedal input, an expression pedal input, and a 5-pin DIN MIDI output connector to connect to hardware MIDI devices.

The iKeyboard 5Nano is USB bus powered and class compliant for use with Windows XP or macOS OS X 10.10 or later. The free iMap software features several preset DAW templates and allows you to quickly and easily remap MIDI functions to control any software or hardware device. Should you wish to use the controller without a computer, an optional 7 VDC power supply is available. The iKeyboard 5Nano ships with a USB cable.

Velocity-Sensitive Semiweighted Keybed    Mackie Control and HUI Protocol    Dual-Function Encoder Knob with LED Ring    Pitch and Modulation Jog-Wheels    Expression and Sustain Pedal Inputs    Octave + Transpose Up/Down Buttons    Multiple Velocity Curves    High-Speed USB + USB Bus Power    MIDI Output Jack    Robust Metal Casing

• Powerful controller is equipped and easy setup with Mackie Control and HUI protocol
• Dual-function encoder knob (enter and rotate)
• 11-segment LED surrounding the encoder to indicate the rotating position
• Velocity-sensitive piano-style keyboard
• Modulation and pitch jog-wheel
• Octave up/down buttons
• Transpose up/down buttons
• Multiple velocity curves available for selection
• MIDI output jack
• Expression and sustain pedal TRS connectors
• Sustain pedal connector is polarity reversible
• Class compliant with Windows, macOS OS X, and iOS
• USB 2.0 high speed connectivity
• Mackie control protocol for use with Cubase, Nuendo, Samplitude, Reason, Logic Pro and Ableton Live
• Mackie HUI protocol for use with Pro Tools
• iMap software included for easy mapping of MIDI functions
• Firmware upgrade available via USB connection and iMap software
• Robust metal casing with Kensington lock port

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this Keyboard compatible with the lastest Apple Ipad (9.7 Early 2018) ?

A: While the latest iPad will be compatible here. There is some specific information on the specifications page for this device pertaining to this latest iPad. Check this out at the link below. This pertains to an issue that IK Multimedia and Apple are working hand-in-hand to address.a href= http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigkeysio/index.php?pp=irig-keys-io-specs target= _blank http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigkeysio/index.php?pp=irig-keys-io-specs/a

Q: 2. The description says the item is non-cancelable, and non-returnable. I am thinking seriously of buying one, but am confused about how a non-returnable item has a limited 1yr warranty. Is this not a contradiction, somehow?

A: Most electronics nowadays carry a limited 1 year warranty. The non-cancelable, non-returnable restriction is because the StudioLogic SL88 Studio is not a regularly stocked product, and because it would be ordered for a specific customer, and not the general public, it can not be returned.

Q: 3. What is the downloadable software that comes with this MIDI controller?

A: The downloadable software bundle includes the Complete Music Production Starter Kit with MPC Beats, six virtual instruments (Bassline, Tubesynth, Electric, Hybrid 3, Mini Grand, Velvet) and useful sounds such as kick drums, snares, 808s, melodic loops, and keygroup instruments for creating melodic lines.

Q: 4. Can you use this as a fader wing for PC lighting control software?

A: Does your PC lighting control software support MIDI? If so then yes, you could use these faders. If it only supports DMX, then no, this is not a DMX compatible controller.

Q: 5. does this keyboard have its own tone generator? Or will I need a seperate synth for it to play through?

A: The StudioLogic SL88 is a MIDI controller with no built in sounds. An external sound generator or music creation software is needed.

Q: 6. can this be used for controlling organ drawbars and other various synth keyboard controlls through a daw?

A: Yes with the ICON Digital i Controls Mini USB MIDI Controller you can control drawbars and other various keyboard EFX and parameters as long as they are in your DAW. You would not be able to control an arranger for example that was not a virtual instrument. As long as it lives in your DAW you will be fine.

Q: 7. Does the Irig Keys49 control all multimedia software?

A: No, the IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O - Controller/Audio Interface for iPhone, iPad, and Mac/Windows will not provide control functionality for all multimedia software. This keyboard offers control of parameters and functionality for software that accepts MIDI control specifically.

Q: 8. How do I suspend or change the velocity? It doesn't work properly or I do something wrong.

A: In the menu, you should see a 'VEL CURVE' setting that you can select and adjust the velocity on the keys as needed.

Q: 9. Will this work with Garage Band?

A: Yes, the Akai Professional MPK Mini MK3 25-Key MIDI Controller is compatible for use with GarageBand.

Q: 10. The specifications say that it has a 5-pin MIDI output port, is that correct? Cause I can’t find this on any pictures over the internet.

A: No, there's a miniusb/usb 2.0 output port and just it.