M-Audio OXYGEN8-V2

The Oxygen 8 v2 is an updated version of the mobile MIDI controller that started the mobile studio revolution. You get a fully functional MIDI keyboard with great action, plus eight MIDI-assignable knobs to control any MIDI parameters you desire in your hardware or software. It’s perfect for composing on the go or performing live bass lines and pads, firing samples, or triggering audio and/or visual effects. New features include full MIDI message support, plus 6 transport controls that can be reassigned to any MIDI parameter. The Oxygen 8 v2 also offers 10 non-volatile memory locations and is compatible with our free Enigma software for computer-based storage, retrieval and management of an unlimited number of patches.

Features:

• 25-note velocity-sensitive synth-action keyboard with USB MIDI interface
• 8 fully assignable MIDI controller knobs
• 6 transport buttons also assignable to any MIDI parameter
• Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• Octave up/down; transpose up/down
• Preset/MIDI channel/program change up/down
• 5 top-panel function buttons plus additional programming functions on keybed
• 3-segment LED screen
• USB 1.1 upstream (Type B) port
• Sustain pedal jack
• MIDI Out jack
• Powered via USB or optional power supply
• Class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X
• 10 non-volatile memories
• Memory dump via Sys Ex
• Compatible with free Enigma librarian/editor for storing and organizing setups
• All controllers fully programmable to MIDI controller number
• All controllers fully programmable to MIDI channel
• Controller mute function mutes controller output to avoid parameter jumps
• Snapshot function transmits all current controller settings
• On/off switch
• Weighs only 4 lbs.
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software so you can make music right away

Specifications:

• MIDI Data from variable controllers:
      * MIDI Control Number
      * RPN/NRPN
      * Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB
      * Pitch Bend
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx Messages
• MIDI Data from buttons/switches:
      * Note On
      * Note On/Off toggle
      * MIDI CC On/Off toggle
      * Program, Bank LSB, Bank MSB presets
      * MIDI Machine Control functions
      * GM/GM2/XG SysEx messages
• Compatability: MME, Mac OS X Core MIDI
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 15.8" x 9.8" x 2.9" (40.2 x 24.9 x 7.3 cm)
• Weight: 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg)

PC System Requirements:

• Pentium 3 - 800 MHz or higher
• CPU may be higher for laptops
• 256 MB RAM
• DirectX 9.0b or higher
• Windows XP (SP1) or higher
• Windows 98, Me, NT, or 2000 not supported

Mac System Requirements:

• Macintosh G3 800/G4 733 MHz or higher
• CPU may be higher for laptops
• OS X 10.2.8 w/ 256 MB RAM,
• OS X 10.3.4 or greater w/ 512 MB RAM