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IK Multimedia Announces iRig KEYS Portable Keyboard Controller For iPhone, iPad & More

Core MIDI and USB class compliant for a plug-and-play experience both with iOS devices or Mac/P

IK Multimedia has introduced announce iRig KEYS , an ultra-slim and highly portable universal MIDI controller keyboard for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC.

iRig KEYS connects directly to the dock connector of the iOS device or the USB port on Mac/PC. It includes 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys — three full octave range plus one note, which takes up minimal space when used on a desktop, and can easily fit in a backpack or a carry-on bag.

iRig KEYS is Core MIDI and USB class compliant for a plug-and-play experience both with iOS devices or Mac/PC, with no additional apps, software or drivers needed.

iRig KEYS is also an ultra-low power consumption unit. When hooked up to an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, it can be powered by the device and for longer playing sessions it can be powered by the available USB port. When connected to a Mac/PC, the USB port powers it.

iRig KEYS can be used for live performance, songwriting and composition with the included apps and software or with a multitude of other MIDI compatible instruments and recorders on any iOS, MacOS or Windows system

For playing comfort and versatility, iRig KEYS includes regular modulation and pitch-bending wheels, plus an input for an optional standard sustain pedal that accommodates any playing style.

iRig KEYS features an “easy-to-use” programmable control panel with five backlit soft-touch buttons and one volume/data knob.

Program and Octave up/down buttons are included plus a Set button that allows storage of up to four different customized set-ups for the two wheels and the data knob. Each set-up can be instantly recalled for specific instruments configurations.

An Edit mode is also available to transpose the keyboard, send specific program change messages, change MIDI channel and reassign the data knob MIDI control changes quickly.

iRig KEYS comes with two free professional quality virtual instrument apps and software that can be immediately downloaded and played.

For iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, iRig KEYS comes with:

– SampleTank for iPhone or iPad FREE, the virtual sound module including a complete selection of acoustic, electric and electronic instruments and patterns, unlocking 48 bonus instruments in addition of the 20 included with the free version (to be downloaded from the App Store)

On Mac/PC iRig KEYS come with a downloadable version of:

– SampleTank 2 L the Mac/PC sample workstation, available both as a stand-alone and as a plug-in for most popular DAW (including GarageBand, Logic, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Sonar and more) with 2 GB of samples in every instruments category (to be downloaded from the IK Multimedia online User Area

iRig KEYS will be shipping in Fall 2012 for $99.99/€74.99 (excluding taxes) and will be available from musical instrument and consumer electronics retailers around the world.

Pre-orders are now available from the IK Online store and other selected online stores.

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