Gearank

Gearank High Notes

• 2020.05: Highest Rated MIDI Controller Keyboard Under $100
• 2020.05: Equal Highest Rated MIDI Keyboard Controller Under $200
  Tied With:
  Arturia MiniLab MkII
  

Overview

Taiwanese manufacturer Midiplus has surprised the synth community with the AK490.

Featuring a 5-pin DIN MIDI out, the AK490 can be used to control older analog synths in addition to being used with a computer using its USB MIDI connection.

Specifications

• Keys: 49 Velocity Sensitive, Synth Action keys
• Pads: None
• Controls:Pitch, Mod, Octave
• Octaves: -4 to +4
• Bundled Software: None
• Power: USB bus power
• Connectivity: 1 x USB Type B, 1 x 5-pin MIDI out, 1 x Sustain Pedal Input
• Control Hardware Directly: Yes
• Compatibility: Windows and Mac (Version not Specified0
• Dimensions: 21.9" x 5.4" x 1.6"
• Weight: 3 lbs.

Discontinued

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