ESI introduced a two MIDI controller keyboards at the 2005 Winter NAMM show, the KeyControl 25, right, and 49.

The KeyControls can be connected to your Macintosh or PC via a simple USB connection. No additional power supply is required.

KeyControl 25 offers numerous controllers: it has 3 wheels, 8 knobs, 8 encoders and 20 buttons. The 8 knobs and 8 encoders can even be assigned twice, just switch between the two banks by pushing a button. Of course all controllers work in real time. In addition, KeyControl 25 is equipped with a polarity changeable sustain pedal jack and you can change the sensitivity of the velocity curve.

KeyControl 49 is a simple MIDI controller for computer music and live performance, also offering USB. KeyControl 49 can also be used as a standalone MIDI controller for performance or together with other MIDI gear The modulation wheel can be assigned to volume, reverb, chorus and pan. Any type of sustain pedal can be connected to KeyControl 49, as you can change the polarity of the connector if required.

Specifications:

KeyControl 25

• * 25 note full size semi weighted velocity-sensitive keyboard.
• * Rubberized pitch bend, modulation and data wheels.
• * 16 function buttons and 4 data buttons.
• * 8 data knobs and 8 encoders for easier data variation.
• * USB MIDI In/Out and 1 MIDI-Out Port.
• * 3-digit LED display.
• * Sustain Pedal connector.
• * External DC Power adapter connector.
• * Interface to computer: USB.
• * Windows XP/Mac OS 10.2 compatible.

KeyControl 49

• * 49 note full size velocity-sensitive keyboard.
• * Modulation wheel can be assigned to volume, reverb, chorus and pan.
• * 16 Function buttons and 2 Data Buttons.
• * USB MIDI In/Out and 1 MIDI-Out Port.
• * 3-digit LED display.
• * Sustain Pedal connector.
• * External DC Power adapter connector.
• * Interface to computer: USB.
• * Windows XP/Mac OS 10.2 compatible.

For more information, visit the ESI site.