Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller

The Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Controller is a versatile and easy-to-use device that makes musical performance and production accessible to everyone, whether they are seasoned musicians or young creators. With its compact and lightweight design, the Carbon 49 is well-suited for both the stage and the studio.

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. Its velocity-sensitive keys accurately capture the dynamics of a performance, and with 49 keys, the pitch range is perfect for performing while remaining highly portable.

To enhance the user's experience, the Carbon 49 features dedicated Transpose and Octave buttons, allowing users to change the key of any given instrument and expand the keyboard to a full 4-octave range without using any sub-menus or shift keys. Additionally, the Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels provide a wide range of musical expression and tone manipulation at the user's fingertips.

For easy editing, the Carbon 49 includes an assignable Data encoder and Volume slider, as well as an Edit key that allows users to adjust up to 14 performance-related control parameters. The 3-digit, 7-segment LED display provides real-time feedback on the behavior of every function.

The Carbon 49 offers versatile connectivity options, including traditional MIDI Out, Sustain pedal input, and USB connections. Designed with the iPad in mind, the controller features an integrated iPad slot, allowing users to combine the Carbon 49 with their iPad using Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. This makes the Carbon 49 a great tool for making music on-the-go, as it can be directly powered by the iPad.

Bundled with the Carbon 49, Native Instruments' Komplete Elements software offers a comprehensive selection of studio-quality sounds, effects, and tools for modern music production, composition, and sound design. With over 3GB of samples and more than 1,000 premium sounds, Komplete Elements provides users with a strong toolkit for both stage and studio applications.

Samson Technologies, the company behind the Carbon 49, was founded in 1980 as a pioneer in wireless microphone technology. Over the years, the company has grown into an industry leader in professional audio solutions, known for their fidelity and reliability. Samson products are preferred by recording artists, performers, educators, and audio professionals around the world.

In the early '90s, Samson began to expand its reach by developing power amplifiers, mixers, wired microphones, and signal processors. In 2005, the company introduced the first professional USB microphones, making Samson USB microphones the new industry standard. Today, Samson continues to innovate and create products that enhance the lives of music and broadcast professionals everywhere.

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