Quickstart Guide (English)
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the M-Audio Keystation 49es keyboard. The 49 key velocity-sensitive USB
keyboard is designed to easily integrate with your PC or Macintosh computer. Keystation 49es offers semi-
weighted keys that give you the feel of a piano in a compact MIDI controller. Ideal for a multitude of music
creation and education applications, Keystation 49es offers a pitch bend wheel, directional and transport
buttons for software control, plus an assignable modulation wheel and a slider for hands-on control. Though
Keystation 49es is class compliant and features true plug-and-play operation under Windows Vista, Windows
7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X, we recommend that you spend a few minutes reviewing this manual to learn
about proper operation, advanced functionality, and programmability.
Box Contents
Keystation 49es, USB Cable, Ableton Live Lite Software Download Card, Quickstart Guide, Safety &
Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and
product registration, visit m-audio.com/keystation49esii.
For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.
To learn more about Keystation 49es's advanced functions, please see the full User Guide, available at
m-audio.com/keystation49esii.
Quick Start
Connecting Your Keyboard
Keystation 49es is powered through a USB connection to a computer. It is recommended that you connect
Keystation 49es to a computer's onboard USB port or to a powered USB hub. The single USB cable not only
powers the keyboard but also sends MIDI data to and from your computer system.
You can also use Keystation 49es with your iPad to control supported music creation apps.
Connecting your Keystation 49es to an iPad requires the iPad Camera Connection Kit, which is available
from the Apple Store.
Connection Diagram
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