M-Audio Recording Studio Equipment - $59.99

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DATE : Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:03 -0500
Entered in Database : 2009-08-31 05:00:03
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He’s A Left-Click Hero

Out there, somewhere, is a kid. He’s standing in the rain, with his head down low. It’s a very crucial stage in his development. What if he doesn’t hear a single guitar? What if he hears something else?

The kids right now, they’ve never known a world without sampling. Never known a world where there’s no such thing as a drum machine. They think disco is the new classic rock. You can pretend all you want to, but the genie isn’t going back in the bottle. We’re in the digital age.

That’s why the 21st Century garage band can’t just be Led Zep. To make it big, you need that guy to play Brian Eno. And he needs equipment. And maybe it will come from M-Audio.

Now, we’re not pretending that this is some high-end ultra-expensive Bono-and-the-Edge crap we’ve got going on here. But was Dad’s first guitar a Taylor 916ce? No, of course not! You gotta pay your dues first! And this M-Audio gear is the checkbook on which it will happen.

You can buy one, two, or three (we recommend three) of these lovely electro-toys. Maybe you’ll want the Session KeyStudioUSBkeyboard. It’s been designed to cover the 49 most useful notes in music, the very notes that you’ve heard on the radio, on television, even in the movies! And when used with the included virtual instruments and loops, you’ll be mixing up beats that will make the neighborhood sit up and take notice.

Or maybe you’ll want the Music Producer microphone. Capture your vocals and throw them right into the included software. In just a few minutes, you’ll be saying Kayne who? And that will most likely be caused by the fact that you can’t hear a thing since the final mix is too loud. It’s a common mistake. You’ll learn fast.

But wait! What if you choose the M-Audio Torq Mixlab mixer? Well, then, you’ll be using yourMP3collection like a DJ uses trust fund club kids: relentlessly and without cease. The two virtual decks will let you mix and cut and cross and cue and freak and flip and whatever they call it in this post Girl Talk world. It even works with iTunes for seamless transfer of data.

After all that, if you’re still not interested, you might be a purist. You might be into your guitar. We hear you. There’s always room for the classics. Maybe you’ll prefer the special “Unplugged” feel over onsellout.woot, where theM-Audio Fast TrackUSBinterfacecan help get those man-made sounds into Cyberspace. Takes all kinds, after all.

And clearly, there’s something for everyone in the M-Audio Experience. But if you can’t get enough, head over to thespecial M-Audio page designed for Woot.com customersand take a look at the other deals. Remember, that page is to this one what Arcadia is to Duran Duran. When one is gone forever, the other will be too.

At this point, technology and rock are forever tied together. Don’t be afraid to grow! With a little help from M-Audio, anybody can have a “little side project” that makes everyone glad you didn’t pollute a good band’s legacy.

If it’s good enough forDee Dee, it’s good enough for you.

Warranty:1 Year M-Audio

Session KeyStudio 49 Note KeyboardFeatures:

• Includes 49-note velocity-sensitiveUSBkeyboard
• Includes easy-to-use Session software, play hundreds of sounds or turn your PC into a recording studio
• Huge library of virtual instruments and sound loops, be the entire band
• Built-in studio-quality effects, mix your songs with CD-quality results
• Complete package, everything you need to play and record keyboard-based music
• Simple setup, just install and launch the software, plug in the keyboard and included high-performance audio interface, and start playing
• Built with the same M-Audio technology used by music professionals on stage and in studios around the world
• Works seamlessly with most music software, including Session and GarageBand
• Use the KeyStudio keyboard to play Session’s huge virtual instrument library, which includes everything from classic sounds like pianos and basses to pop- and rock-inspired synths and sound effects
• Session has everything you need to turn your jams, remixes and mash-ups into polished, professional-sounding productions. Sweeten a piano line with reverb and echo, give your bass guitar some vintage grit with distortion effects and put some serious thump in your drum loops with powerful equalization and compression tools
• Connects to your PC with oneUSBcable—no extra cables, no drivers and no hassles. Session software instantly recognizes the connected keyboard and takes care of everything else in the background

Keystudio System Requirements:

Macintosh:

• MacintoshG3 800/G4 733mhz or higher
• OS X 10.3.9 with 256mb or higher
• OS X 10.4.3 or greater with 512mbRAM
  1 nativeUSBport

PC:

• WindowsXP(SP 2) or Windows Vista 32bit
• 1.6GHz Processor (CPU requirements may be higher for laptops)
• 512mbRAM(Windows XP), 1GB RAMVista
• 4GB Hard drive space
• 32mb VideoRAM(XP) 128mb Video Ram (Vista)
• 1024×768 video resolution (1280×1024 recommended)
• DVDDrive for Session Software
• 2 NativeUSBPorts

Music ProducerFeatures:

• USBmicrophone, created by the same M-Audio engineers that design recording technology for top studios around the world
• Features a large diaphragm to capture the subtle nuances of male and female vocal performances
• Software drivers allow you to listen to your performance in real time, without the annoying delays that otherwise plague computer-based recording
• Easy to create professional-sounding podcasts and polished music productions in GarageBand
• Easy-to-use, complete package, make music in minutes
• Includes ProducerUSBmicrophone, capture top-quality vocals
• Includes intuitive Session software, turn your PC or Mac into a recording studio
• Huge library of virtual instruments and sound loops, be the entire band
• Built-in studio effects, mix your songs with CD-quality results

Music Producer System Requirements:

Macintosh:

• MacintoshG3 800/G4 733mhz or higher
• OS X 10.3.9 with 256mb or higher
• OS X 10.4.3 or greater with 512mbRAM
• 1 nativeUSBport

PC:

• WindowsXP(SP 2) or Windows Vista 32bit
• 1.6GHz Processor (CPU requirements may be higher for laptops)
• 512mbRAM(Windows XP), 1GB RAMVista
• 4GB Hard drive space
• 32mb VideoRAM(XP) 128mb Video Ram (Vista)
• 1024×768 video resolution (1280×1024 recommended)
• DVDDrive for Session Software
• 2 NativeUSBPorts

Torq MixlabFeatures:

• Includes Torq LE software and X-Session Pro control surface, integrated plug-and-play hardware/software system
• Two virtual decks, mix two songs with independent control of speed and pitch
• 3-band EQ, headphone cueing, crossfader and effects, full-featured mixer
• Integrates with iTunes, iPods and more, supports standard digital file formats and devices
• Record your mixes directly to audio files, ready for instant podcasting or CD burning
• Compatible with both Mac and PC, Torq LE is designed to work right out of the box. Just connect the X-Session Pro, fire up Torq LE and the program takes care of the rest
• Torq LE organizes everything you need to DJ into a single, easy-to-use workspace. Two virtual decks let you load, cue and play back digital files—and will even automatically beat-match the files in an instant
• Just like a traditional DJ setup, Torq LE includes an integrated two-channel mixer with three-band EQ, level controls, headphone cueing, a crossfader and three effects
• Allows you to cue, beat-match and mix a wide variety of unprotected digital audio file formats, includingMP3, AIFF,WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless andAAC. The program organizes all of your digital files into an easily searchable database, enabling you to pull up the perfect track or change up your set in an instant
• Access your iTunes library through Torq LE, so you can have your music at your fingertips
• Fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable orDJ CDplayer, enabling you to control everything from a single interface

Additional Photos:

• M-Audio 49 Key Studio
• M-Audio 49 Key Studio USB Port, Sustain, and On/Off Switch
• M-Audio 49 Key Studio Pitch Bend, Modulation, Octave, Edit, and Volume Control
• M-Audio Music Producer
• M-Audio Music Producer On Stand
• M-Audio Torq Mixlab
• M-Audio Torq USB Port, and On/Off Switch

Session KeyStudio In the Box:

• KeyStudioUSBKeyboard
• M-Audio MicroUSBAudio Interface
• SessionDVDIncluding an Integrated Users Guide and Over 3.5GB of Music Content
• Session KeyStudio Driver CD withPDFUser Guide
• Session KeyStudio Quick Start Guide

Session Music Producer In the Box:

• ProducerUSBMicrophone
• SessionDVDincluding an integrated User Guide and 3.5GB of professionally recorded instrumental loops and sounds
• Session and ProducerUSBQuick Start Guides
• 6 FootUSBCable
• Desktop Mic Stand
• Soft Zippered Case

Torq Mixlab In the Box:

• X-Session ProUSB MIDIController
• USBCable
• Y-Cable Adapter
• Printed Getting Started Guide

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