Behringer U-Control UMX490

The U-CONTROL UMX490 is an extremely versatile, 49-Key USB/ MIDI master keyboard controller that is ideally-suited for a wide range of performance and recording applications. Need independent control of hardware synthesizers or general MIDI sound modules? How about control over effects devices? Maybe you just want to operate sequencing software, or computer plug-ins from a more convenient remote location? The UMX490 provides total flexibility and tremendous ease of use, thanks to its 49 full-size keys, 22 independently-assignable controllers – and MIDI output. Add it all up, and the UMX490 gives you the kind of control needed to realize your ideas quickly and intuitively. And we even sweeten the deal, by including our best-selling UCA222 USB/Audio interface – for plug and play recording directly to your PC or Mac* computer!

Velocity-Sensitive Keys

Every UMX490 controller features our custom-designed, velocity-sensitive key-bed, which has been praised by the industry’s top product reviewers and players alike, for its responsiveness and playability.

Recording & Editing Toolkit

To get you up and rockin’ right away, we’ve included a free download for some popular and easy-to- use recording, editing and podcasting software, plus more than 100 virtual instruments and 50 effects plug-ins. Jam with a virtual e-piano or take off with breathtaking synthesizer sounds, or tweak your sounds with classic-style tube amps and multi-FX – plus high-end studio reverbs, equalizers, compressors, choruses and much more.

More than MIDI

As an added bonus, we’ve included our UCA222 USB/Audio Interface for plug and play recording directly to your PC or Mac* computer. You can use the UCA222 to connect sound modules directly to any free computer USB port, and listen to either the direct input, or the low-latency output signal via your headphones or active studio monitors. The UCA222 also has an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion and is completely powered via USB – no external power supply needed. With the UCA222, you can connect virtually any line-level device instantly to your computer – including mixers or tape decks.

Highlights

• Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 49 high-quality full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
• USB/Audio interface included for recording and playback of any digital music file. Works with your PC or Mac* computer—no setup or drivers
• Free audio recording, editing and podcasting software plus 150 instrument/effect plug-ins and ultra-low latency driver downloadable
• Plug and play with Mac OS X* and Windows XP* or higher operating systems
• 8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches
• Freely assign MIDI control changes to the modulation wheel, volume fader and pedal port for ultimate flexibility
• Full 128 tone range via the octave shift function with multi-purpose LED status indication
• Separate MIDI Out allows controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment
• Runs via USB, batteries or power adapter (not included)
• 3-Year Warranty Program*
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany