M-Audio E-KEYS-37

This compact 37-note mini keyboard comes with music software and games that make learning a breeze for all ages. Installation is just as easy—simply plug eKeys into any USB computer. The class-compliant design works immediately with Windows XP and Mac OS X, and installing the included drivers for other operating systems is a snap. So whether you want to learn to play the piano, create your own compositions, mix using the included library of professionally recorded samples, or simply have fun with pre-school nursery rhymes, eKeys does it all.

Picture Board
Picture Board is a fantastic early learning tool that teaches children essentials such as numbers, animal names, household objects and the alphabet, while cleverly introducing them to the music keyboard through a fun combination of sounds and images. You can personalize Picture Board by adding your own images (bitmap files) and sounds (wav files), ideal for teaching children the names of family members! It's a great way to learn at many different levels and a perfect introduction to the keyboard.

Music Teacher
Learning the keyboard has never been this much fun. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate player or just need a refresher course, Music Teacher includes 30 lessons to take you from the basic steps right through to playing a complete composition. Practice rhythm, pitch or both together, then get a score and comments from the teacher. You can even load in your favorite songs as MIDI files and learn all the different parts! Then play with the rest of the Music Teacher band and enjoy being part of a world-class performance.

Sound Studio II
Produce your own music with this multi-track studio. Record individual parts, vocals, live instruments, add effects, even print out the score. From a simple tune to a complex arrangement, Sound Studio can do it all. Go wild with 256 MIDI tracks, four stereo audio tracks plus two VST plug-ins and two virtual instruments. Packed full of pro features including Audio, Score and Drum editors. Sound Studio comes bundled with two full VST synthesizers, one full VST drum sample player and six more demo synths and instruments, including the best selling FM7 and B4 from Native Instruments.

Features:

• 37 mini-keys
• Extremely compact
• Easy installation
• Bundled music software (PC Only): Sound Studio II VST, Picture Board, Music Teacher

Specifications:

• Power: USB Bus
• Dimensions: 18" x 4-3/8" x 1-5/8"
• Compatability: Windows XP & OS X class-compliant, MME, ASIO 2

PC System Requirements:

• Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• Pentium II 300MHz; 128MB RAM
• USB port
• Approved MME or ASIO compliant soundcard

Mac System Requirements:

• Mac, G3 or better with USB
• OS 9 or OS X