M-Audio Oxygen 49 MK5
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M-Audio
Oxygen 49 MK5
Product Info
Article Number:
518880
Brand:
M-Audio
Model:
Oxygen 49 MK5
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)
Price:
$157.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Oxygen 49 MK5 is a surprisingly capable entry-level MIDI controller. It's a great option for bedroom producers, hobbyists, or anyone just starting to explore music creation software, offering a decent range of controls and a useful software suite to get you going. While it doesn't compete with pro-level gear, it delivers good value for the price.
Product Description
- M-Audio Oxygen 49 MK5
- USB MIDI Controller Keyboard
- With 49 velocity-sensitive keys
- 8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with note repeat function
- 8 assignable knobs
- Preset and DAW buttons for automatically assigned instruments and plug-ins
- 9 assignable faders for controlling plug-in parameters
- Smart Chord & Smart Scale mode
- Arpeggiator with control for type
- octave
- gate and swing
- Transport buttons for DAW control
- LC display
- Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Sustain pedal input
- 2USB 2.0 (bus-powered)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 814 x 243 x 94 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
- Incl. Software package (download): Ableton Live Lite
- MPC Beats
- 2 virtual instruments from AIR Music Technology (Hybrid
- Mini Grand)
- 5 MPC Beats Expansion Packs and MIDI Editor software
- Incl. USB cable and Quickstart guide
PROS
- • Velocity-sensitive keys offer surprisingly expressive playing feel.
- • Smart Chord and Scale modes are genuinely useful for quick composition.
- • The included software bundle (Ableton Live Lite) is a solid starting point.
- • Assignable faders provide tactile control over plugin parameters.
CONS
- • Plastic build feels somewhat budget-oriented, lacks premium feel.
- • Limited key range restricts playing complex chord voicings.
- • Pads lack the responsiveness of higher-end, dedicated drum pads.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49 velocity-sensitive keys
Key Type
Synth-action
Pads
8 velocity-sensitive trigger pads
Knobs/Faders
8 assignable knobs, 9 assignable faders
Connections
USB 2.0 (bus-powered), Sustain pedal input, MIDI Out (Thru)
Weight
6.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The synth-action feels lighter and faster than a weighted piano action, which is typical for this type of controller and geared towards synth sounds and sequencing.
Ableton Live Lite is usually compatible with most versions, but check M-Audio’s website for specific version compatibility to avoid any hiccups.
They offer continuous, analog-style control, allowing for smooth transitions between parameter values—no stepped or quantized movements.
