Gearank High Notes
- 2020.05: Highest Rated MIDI Controller Keyboard Under $100
- 2020.05: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Keyboard Controller Under $200
Tied With:- Arturia MiniLab MkII
Overview
Taiwanese manufacturer Midiplus has surprised the synth community with the AK490.
Featuring a 5-pin DIN MIDI out, the AK490 can be used to control older analog synths in addition to being used with a computer using its USB MIDI connection.
Specifications
- Keys: 49 Velocity Sensitive, Synth Action keys
- Pads: None
- Controls:Pitch, Mod, Octave
- Octaves: -4 to +4
- Bundled Software: None
- Power: USB bus power
- Connectivity: 1 x USB Type B, 1 x 5-pin MIDI out, 1 x Sustain Pedal Input
- Control Hardware Directly: Yes
- Compatibility: Windows and Mac (Version not Specified0
- Dimensions: 21.9″ x 5.4″ x 1.6″
- Weight: 3 lbs.
Discontinued
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