Behringer U-UMX250 Ultimate Studio in a Box 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard with Separate USB/Audio Interface, 50 VST Effects, 100 Software Instruments

The Behringer U-UMX250 Ultimate Studio in a Box 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard is a 25-note MIDI Controller that functions as an extremely flexible master keyboard with a control section that is suitable for a wide range of applications. MIDI addressable effects processors (such as delays, reverbs, etc.) and audio recording and editing software can all be controlled using the 22 assignable controllers. The keyboard features 8 knobs, 10 assignable switches, a pitch bend and a modulation wheel, a pedal port and 1 fader, which collectively provide total control of any operating environment. Once you've assigned the parameters for a particular scenario, simply store it in your user preset. Additionally, the key-bed is custom-designed to deliver excellent responsiveness and playability.

The UMX250 also includes the company's UCA222 USB audio interface for accessing a PC or Mac computer's audio capability. You can use the interface to connect sound modules or other audio sources directly to any free computer USB port and listen to either the input or output signal via headphones or through active studio monitors. The UCA222 also features an S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion.

Included are more than 100 instruments and 50 effects plug-ins that feature a virtual e-piano and synthesizer sounds. Tweak your sounds with tube amps and multi-FX, plus high-end studio reverbs, equalizers, compressors, choruses and much more. Also included is the Native Instruments' KORE PLAYER with a production ready 300MB sound library. The controller ships with the energyXT2.5 Compact Behringer Edition DAW software, making it easy to manipulate audio and MIDI files and turning song ideas into CD or web-ready recordings. A cross-platform solution, the software includes its own multi-FX processor, built-in synthesizers and a drum machine, both of which can be accessed directly.

MIDI Controller
Simply put, a MIDI controller gives you the power to take command of any hardware device or software that understands MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). This means that MIDI addressable effects processors (such as delays, reverbs, etc.) and audio recording and editing software can be controlled with a single piece of hardware, a MIDI controller. This can be very handy indeed when you have lots of devices spread The UMX MIDI Controller is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a control section for a wide range of applications.

22 Assignable Controllers
When it comes to remote control, you get 8 knobs, 10 assignable switches, 2 wheels (Pitch Bend & Modulation), 1 pedal port and 1 fader, for a total of 22 assignable controllers-which means total control of your operating environment. Once you've assigned the parameters for a particular scenario, simply store it in your user preset.

Playability
It controllers feature custom-designed key-bed, which has been praised by some of the industry's top product reviewers and players alike for its responsiveness and playability.

More than just MIDI
It includes UCA222 USB Audio Interface to access your PC or Mac computer's audio capability. You can use the UCA222 to connect sound modules directly to any free computer USB port and listen to either the input or output signal via headphones or through active studio monitors. The UCA222 also features an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion and is completely powered via USB-no external power supply needed. With its dual analog mono inputs, any line-level device, such as a mixer or tape deck, can be connected hassle-free to your computer.

100+ instruments and FX plug-ins unleash your creativity
It includes over 100 virtual instruments, plus more than 50 effects plug-ins to get you rocking' right out of the box jam with a virtual e-piano or take off with breathtaking synthesizer sounds. Tweak your sounds with creative tube amps and multi-FX, plus high-end studio reverbs, equalizers, compressors, choruses and many more.

Even more ready-to-play sounds
Included with Behringer U-UMX250 controller is the Native Instruments' KORE PLAYER with a production ready 300MB sound library. KORE PLAYER includes six Native Instruments sound engines and provides ready-to-play sounds that can be browsed and tweaked via its ultra-intuitive interface. It also included a coupon, which can be used to download even more sounds.

Power supply options
It can draw operating power from any free USB port on your PC or Mac computer, 3 AA batteries or the optional external power supply. If you need help with your live or recording MIDI environment, the Behringer U-UMX250 puts total control right at your fingertips.