Evolution MK-425C

The Evolution MK-425C MIDI Controller is armed with 8 assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons, and 25 full-size touch-sensitive keys, giving the extreme hands-on control needed for all your music software and hardware. Even the pitch-bend and modulation wheels are both fully assignable, as is the footswitch socket -- perfect for punch in/out recording or activating record without having to take your hands off the keyboard. All in all, this puts a total of 21 assignable controllers at your fingertips.

The Evolution MK-425C MIDI Controller is armed with 8 assignable rotary knobs, 10 assignable buttons, and 25 full-size touch-sensitive keys, giving the extreme hands-on control needed for all your music software and hardware. Even the pitch-bend and modulation wheels are both fully assignable, as is the footswitch socket -- perfect for punch in/out recording or activating record without having to take your hands off the keyboard. All in all, this puts a total of 21 assignable controllers at your fingertips.

The MK-425C's unique controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers, allowing you to position them before tweaking, so there's no more annoying jumping filters or levels during your performance. Plus, it's great for killing tracks/effects then slamming them back in.

10 pre-configured presets are included with the MK-425C synth, making it instantly usable with the most popular plug-ins, virtual instruments, and host applications. Creating your own custom-made setups is quick and easy. All of the 21 realtime controllers can be programmed with the numerical keypad which, combined with the backlit LCD display, makes it a breeze. Each controller can also be set up to transmit on separate MIDI channels and complete setups can be stored in any of the 10 memory locations for recalling at any time.

In addition to standard controller numbers, the Evolution MK-425C has RPN/NRPN and pre-programmed Sys-Ex messages, for realtime access to parameters beyond immediate reach on products such as SoundBlaster, XG, and GM compatible soundcards. The Sys-Ex dump command allows the entire content of the memory to be sent from the keyboard and a librarian program for PC users is included for saving, editing, and sharing keyboard setups.

The MK-425C midi keyboard controller connects to a PC or Mac using the included USB cable. The keyboard is even powered via USB, or alternatively with an optional power supply. As with all Evolution controllers, the MK-425C is Class compliant, so no drivers are required when using Windows XP or Mac OSX. This is one smart way to take control of all your MIDI.

The conventional MIDI output on the back of the keyboard has been included for operation with a traditional MIDI gear or non-USB computer setups. Used in USB mode, the MIDI output acts as a USB-to-MIDI output interface.