Oct 13, 2014 The Carbon 49's best selling points are it's low cost, no-hassle iPad compatibility, and unique iPad-centric form factor. As a 49-key MIDI controller keyboard, it provides all the basics and is suitable as a workbench musical phrase and short performance controller device for DAWs. Get the guaranteed best price on MIDI Keyboard Controllers like the Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller at Musician's Friend. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that's well-suited for the stage and studio.
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The Samson Carbon® 49 USB MIDI Controller makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone. For seasoned musicians and young creators alike, the Carbon 49 offers versatile, easy-to-use features in a compact, lightweight controller that’s well-suited for the stage and studio.
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The Right Feel
The Carbon 49's semi-weighted keyboard provides musicians with a responsive and expressive platform that is designed to feel more like an instrument than a controller. It comes equipped with velocity-sensitive keys that accurately capture the dynamics of a performance. With 49 keys, the Carbon 49's pitch range is perfect for performing, while remaining highly portable.
Easy Expansion
With dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, you can change the key of any given instrument, as well as expand the keyboard to a full 4-octave range, without using any sub menus or shift keys. With all of these comprehensive features, not to mention Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels, the Carbon 49 puts a wide range of musical expression and tone manipulation at your fingertips.
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Versatile & Easy
Take control of your music software with the Carbon 49's assignable Data encoder and Volume slider. For easy editing, players can use the Edit key to adjust up to 14 performance-related control parameters. Also, the Carbon 49's 3-digit, 7-segement LED displays the behavior of every function in real-time. For added versatility, the Carbon 49 includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USB connections.
Integrate Your iPad
Designed with the iPad in mind, the Carbon 49 features an integrated iPad slot. When combined with the iPad using Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, the Carbon 49 is a great tool for making music on-the-go. Use it with your favorite music and synth iPad apps that support MIDI controllers, and for additional mobility, the Carbon 49 can be directly powered by the iPad.
- 49-key velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keyboard
- Assignable Data encoder and Volume slider
- Edit key for adjusting up to 14 control parameters
- 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback
- Includes traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input and USB connections
- Compact design, perfect for live performance and studio applications
- Dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
- Integrated iPad slot
- iPad and USB bus powered
Downloads & Manuals
- Samson Carbon Firmware Updater for OS X v1.0 (April 7, 2015) (829.6 KB)
- Help File:How to Upgrade Your Carbon Midi Keyboard Firmware V3.0(Mac and Windows) (442.0 KB)
- Carbon 49 Owner's Manual (Multi Language) (3.4 MB)
- MIDI Controller Quick Tips (186.1 KB)
- Samson Carbon Firmware Updater for Windows (912.7 KB)
- Carbon 49 Cutsheet (214.1 KB)
- Samson Carbon 49 firmware v1.26 (20.0 KB)
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