These are getting very close the same kind of performance as Apple’s Core Audio drivers. With Windows, the audio interface is compatible with Windows’ newer, low-latency WASAPI drivers. The company quotes a spec of 46 dB for gain, and -100 dB RMS for input noise. The velocity-sensitive keys are full-size, and have a reasonably solid feel. All in all, there’s over 40 GB of samples and 5,000 sounds.
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The included software is impressive, and not a throw-away: 3 instruments (full version of SampleTank 3, Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE, Syntronik Pro-V for Mac/Windows/iOS), and additionally for Mac/Windows, 11 T-RackS effects, PreSonus Studio One Prime, and Ableton Live 10 Lite. Interestingly, the "street" price for a new iRig Keys I/O 49 is about the same as a used KB37-we get a lot for our money these days!Īlthough the unit is super-compact, having a 25-key version is helpful when space is at a premium. To find out everything the unit does, I highly recommend that you download the manual. The 25-key version has the same complement of controls, but arranged with the edit controls and pads arranged as two rows to save space.
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In addition to the mod and pitch touchstrips, there are “switch” touchstrips for Octave and Program, three transport controls, an Alt button to change button functions, five rotary encoders, and eight pads. The package includes a simple, non-locking iPhone/iPad stand. There’s no connector for USB-C, and during this transitional phase to USB-C, using anything with USB-C adapters is a try-before-you-buy situation. However, interfacing is through a small DIN connector, and IK provides two proprietary cables-one for USB A, and one for Apple Lightning. IRig Keys is compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS (not Android). Power comes from USB, batteries (included), or an optional-at-extra-cost AC adapter. There are left/right line outs, and a 1/8" headphone jack. The audio interface is a single Neutrik combination jack on the back (the ¼" input is 1 megohm for guitar compatibility), with switchable +48V phantom power and input gain control. In fact, with the pitch wheel, you can "trill" easily by tapping on the strip.
I’ve used several controllers over the years with wheels above the keyboard, and while initially skeptical, found it not a problem in use. The pitch and mod “wheels” (touchstrips, actually) are above the keyboard, so the size is basically the width of the keyboard, with a strip along the top for controls.
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I don’t see it so much as a studio controller as one for portable use, but for those on a budget ("street" price is under $300), it has plenty to offer in the studio as well. When it went away, so did the concept of a portable keyboard-meets-audio interface, until iRig Keys I/O 49 came along. It looked weird, but I found it immensely utilitarian. Portable audio and MIDI interfacing for Mac, PC, iOSĪ long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Line 6 offered the KB37-a combination 3-octave keyboard and audio interface that also included POD Farm software. IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O 49 MIDI Controller and Audio Interface