Extremely flexible MIDI keyboard controller with USB/audio interface from UMX series that offers 100 software instruments and 50 VST effects for unlimited number of sound creations. Included is also the Native Instruments' KORE PLAYER with a production ready 300MB sound library, including six Native Instruments sound engines and providing ready-to-play sounds that can be browsed and tweaked via its ultra-intuitive interface. The controller’s velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard features 25 high-quality full-size keys in a 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. When it comes to remote control, the unit provides 8 real-time rotary controls, 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 the operating environment. The controller provides full 128 tone range via the octave shift function with multi-purpose LED status indication. The UCA222 USB/audio interface is included within the controller for recording and playback of any digital music file. It supports plug-and-play connectivity with Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista operating systems – no setup or drivers required. The interface 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 analogue mono inputs, any line-level device, such as a mixer or tape deck, can be connected hassle-free to the computer. Separate MIDI Out allows for controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment. The controller can be powered by USB, 3 AA batteries or a power adapter (not included).